3 biggest overreactions to Seahawks overtime win in Week 2 versus Patriots

2-0 and it feels so good. After going into New England and escaping with an overtime 23-20 victory, the Mike Macdonald era is off to an impressive start with the Seattle Seahawks.

With a 2-0 start, and alone in first place, you can already hear the noise starting to build about Seattle's chances of not just making the playoffs, but potentially winning the NFC West. It was one of many takes you could see on social media after another thrilling win that would've made Pete Carroll happy on his birthday.

We're going to look at the three biggest overreactions from Sunday's victory and try to bring reason to the conversation.

Week 2 overreaction 1: "The Seahawks were lucky to win against a bad team”

In the NFL, a win is a win is a win. This is the hardest sport in the world, and every win should be celebrated, especially on the road and in a home-opening environment. The Patriots definitely look closer to a Wild Card team than the Carolina Panthers the majority of the media thought they were two weeks ago.

It's also important to keep in mind that there are a great deal of new pieces in Seattle right now. The results so far are promising, despite the opponents, as the team has taken care of business. There are quite a few Super Bowl hopefuls who did not take care of business on Sunday, and Seattle will only be getting better as this regime takes shape.

It's unfortunate because of Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, but an opportunity now presents itself on Sunday. The Seahawks will be at home and facing a backup quarterback for a shot at a 3-0 start. If the Seahawks can take care of business, then the positive overreactions will only get louder.

Week 2 overreaction 2: "JSN is about to take over the league"

This is an overreaction that I'm hopeful I'm wrong on. On Sunday, Jaxson Smith-Njigba had his most productive day of his young career. The second-year wideout from Ohio State had a career-high in catches (12) and yards (117). 

With the running game non-existent, Smith-Njigba became Geno Smith's outlet and almost an extension of the running game, as JSN was used all over the field, constantly moving the chains.

It was an exciting glimpse at what JSN can do, but I would hesitate to believe this should be the expectation going forward. When Kenneth Walker returns, the running game should look closer to what we saw versus Denver than in New England. You also have the fact that Seattle has two No. 1 caliber receivers in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. 

It's not a talent issue, but rather an opportunity issue this season. It doesn't mean the future is not extremely bright for him though.

I have often compared JSN’s potential to the prime years of Julian Edelman, and yesterday was a glimpse into that possible future, but we should be careful to put that kind of pressure on JSN after less than 20 games played.

Week 2 overreaction 3: "Geno Smith proved he is the franchise QB today"

I said in the previous overreaction that I hope I am wrong on this, and I hope this overreaction proves to be real as well, because then Seattle will be legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

The coaching is young, but looks to be there, the offense and defense are both young, but have the talent to make a deep playoff run. This whole season really may come down to whether Geno Smith can take the next step, and on Sunday he made a statement that has the 12th Man fan base riled up in a good way. 

On Sunday, Smith went 33 for 44 for 327 yards and a score. More importantly, on the road in a hostile environment, Smith led a game-tying drive to force overtime and then led a game-winning drive in OT. Smith continues to show that he has the clutch gene in close games when the offense needs to make a play.

To be honest, so far there's little reason to argue this overreaction, other than we're only two games into a long season. Smith has started 32 games for the Seahawks before this season, and with a heavy sample size, John Schneider has (to this point) been hesitant to give Smith a massive extension beyond the team-friendly deal that was signed two years ago. Should two games swing that stance that the Seahawks have clearly held the line on?

Let the season play out. If Geno Smith plays the 2012 Joe Flacco card, I don't think contract or franchise QB talk will be a question any longer. The Seahawks need the entire season (and postseason) before they know what they have, despite how impressive Smith has looked so far.

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