Seahawks offensive and defensive grades from week 7 defeat

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The Seahawks came out in this game with a heavy passing attack in their opening drive. It seemed as though Carson was going to have a nice game up until he suffered a foot injury. With no Rashard Penny, Carlos Hyde stepped up as the lead back and had a nice game. Carson tugged the rock 5 times for 34 yards before getting injured. The extent of Carson’s injury is unknown as the Seahawks are awaiting the MRI results.

Travis Homer also suffered an injury (knee contusion); the Seahawks are not sure how long he will be out. Regardless, I like the effort I saw from Hyde if he needs to be the lead back going forward. He ran with great effort last night, picking up yardage after contact on multiple occasions. Russell Wilson was also a big factor in the run game as he led the team with 84 rush yards. The Seahawks tallied up over 200 rushing yards and that earns an A in my book.

Tyler Lockett was unbelievable. 15 catches for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. One of the most underrated wide receivers in the NFL. He is also one of the most clutch receivers in the league as he catches nearly everything thrown his way. After his big game against Dallas where he recorded 3 touchdowns, he was quiet in recent weeks. I personally had a feeling he was going to have a big game against the Cardinals and he delivered.

Greg Olsen, Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister all got involved in the passing game as each had at least 2 catches. Olsen almost had an early touchdown, but failed to get both feet in bounds. Second year wideout, DK Metcalf, once again, displayed his unmatched potential as he chased down Cardinals S Budda Baker on an interception. DK reached nearly 22 MPH, covering about 100 yards of the field in the chase down. That was a game saving type play and he epitomizes the kind of environment and culture that Coach Carroll has set in place in Seattle.

Last night, the Seahawks were without starting G Mike Iupati. Jordan Simmons filled in and did a solid job. I know the Cardinals were without Chandler Jones, but, I thought this Seattle offensive line did a solid job. The Seahawks allowed 0 sacks in regulation. In fact, on a handful of plays, they gave Wilson ample time to make throws down the field. LT Duane Brown did an excellent job on winning his one-on-one in the moon ball throw to Lockett for the touchdown in the second quarter.

But, the offensive line did not hold up in overtime. I know fatigue was setting in and the Cardinals were beginning to bring more pressure, but Wilson was sacked twice in overtime on their first drive. The offensive line was completely confused by the blitz disguises and allowed a wide open sack that knocked the Seahawks off the field on their first overtime possession. Also, they are earning a B grade due to some unforced errors in the penalty department.