One unsung Seahawks player took full advantage of his opportunity in Week 9

Not having DK Metcalf in Week 9 was not quite as crippling as it was in Week 8. Quarterback Geno Smith made a bunch of mistakes, but he also threw for three touchdowns and for 363 yards. The Seattle Seahawks were able to move the ball, but they just bogged down in the red zone. It was frustrating because there was hope.

The star was Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who technically could have had about 240 yards receiving. He finished with 180 yards, but he had two 30-plus-yard catches negated due to penalties. He did cause Smith to get an early interception, but overall, there is no blaming JSN for the loss. He was one of the few bright spots in the game for the Seahawks.

Another was wide receiver Cody White. He played his first game for Seattle after working his way from the practice squad. During the preseason and training camp, White was this year's Jake Bobo only White has been in the league for a few years. He even played in 15 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.

Cody White shines in Seahawks loss to the Rams in Week 9

Still, he had not proven much in the league and was simply hanging on with Seattle. But then Week 9 happened. Yes, the team failed. White didn't. He missed his first pass receiving target, but that was the end of his negativity for the game. He blocked a punt, and then had two solid catches. The last was contested, but White kept his balance, brought in the ball, and then turned that into a 28-yard gain.

White did enough to stick on the roster. Maybe he won't lead the team in receiving yards in any game, but he does the glue-type things on special teams to add value to the team. He is a more productive Dareke Young. You might not hear his name a lot, but one can be assured that White is doing his job.

He also has the size to be a red-zone threat. At least, he would be if the Seahawks knew how to post-up receivers in the end zone. Seattle doesn't do that with Metcalf either.

Sure, Seattle lost, as they have five of their last six games, so finding the little lights in any Seattle game is becoming necessary. Cody White was a bright light in Week 9. He deserves to have a chance to do the same when Seattle comes back from its bye week in Week 10.

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