The Seattle Seahawks set things right after their solid win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. While most of the credit goes to the stifling defense, these four offensive stars have pushed their stock higher than ever in the Week 9 win.
I can't say that Seattle put on an offensive show. I'd lose what little credibility I have. And I've worked so hard to repair that after touting Eddie Lacy as the next great Seattle running back (that's obligatory mention number five this year). But with their defense back on track, they did enough, and right now, that's all this team needs.
They will need better play as the opponents get tougher, sure. Las Vegas isn't quite back to the level of the stentorian pronouncement of John Facenda, "The greatness of the Raiders," but they're not pushovers, either. I'm not too concerned, though, and the elevated play of these four guys has a lot to do with that.
Seattle Seahawks offensive players with soaring stock
Drew Lock
More than anything this season, turnovers have killed the Seahawks. They may have found the cure: just play the backup quarterback. As they often do, Seattle has flipped the script on the league. Usually, when the number two guy comes in, you worry about ball security. All Lock does is make the easy plays and protect the ball. I don't know where, but he's making bank somewhere next year.
AJ Barner
Someone might want to tell Barner that the whole Barnyard Show isn't supposed to take over the entire game. On second thought... nah, keep doing it. Three carries, two critical first downs, and a score. And he caught Seattle's only touchdown pass as well. Turns out the defense isn't the only home for versatile chess pieces.
Zach Charbonnet
Now, I'm not about to say Kenneth who, but Charbonnet proved he could be the main man in Seattle's backfield. That was some game. Sadly, his best carry was wiped out by a late penalty from Jalen Sundell. Those 25 yards would have put Charbonnet over the century mark for the game. Whew, we all saw shades of Marshawn Lynch on that run.
Jadarian Price
A glance at the stats, and you may think Price had a weak game. Nine carries for 24 yards is nothing to write home about. Except on third down, he did his best work. He was targeted four times and caught all four. Three of those converted third downs to first, an area that has been a major issue for Seattle. His 54 yards led the Seahawks in receiving. Not great as a team, but terrific for Price.
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