Seahawks offensive and defensive grades from Week 16 victory

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Dec 27, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson (3) react following a fumble by the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Lumen Field. The Rams recovered the football on the play. Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) is at left. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams

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Another game, another impressive performance from punter Michael Dickson. I don’t understand how Dickson was not selected to the pro bowl, but that is a discussion for another day. In the 5 punts that Dickson had, 4 of them landed inside the 20. Seattle won the field possession battle and a large part of that is due to the excellent punting of Dickson.

K Jason Meyers was another player who got snubbed. He has been exceptional all year long kicking field goals and banged in two more from 40+ yards in the win over the Rams.

I wanted to give the Seahawks special teams an A+, but DB Ryan Neal got a roughing the punter call that granted the Rams a first down. Those types of plays must be eliminated heading into the playoffs. In a playoff game, the last thing you want to do is give the opposing offense a fresh set of downs.

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Last week, I had mentioned Cody Barton (#57) and how all you have to do is follow him on kickoffs and punts. Well, yesterday there he was again flying around the field, making tackles. In fact, he forced a fumble on a punt which was recovered by the Rams. Overall, it was a great day for the Seahawks special teams.

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