Seattle Seahawks: 4 takeaways from 31-23 win at Miami
Chris Phillips
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Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks.
3. Baby Steps
This week the Seattle Seahawks defense took a step in the right direction. It’s probably the most important and obvious step, points allowed. After yielding over 30 points in each of the last two weeks, the Seahawks “held” Miami to 23 points. It was the lowest total they’ve allowed all season.
However, as they have done in every game so far, Seattle gave up another 400+ yards of offense. One of the biggest differences this week, over the past three, is that the Seahawks only allowed Miami into the end zone once. Many coaches don’t mind the yards against as long as it doesn’t lead to touchdowns.
For example, Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts teams of the 2000s gave up lots of yards to their opponents. What made their defense good was that they didn’t give up many touchdowns. It was the classic “bend but don’t break. type of defense” I’m ok with them giving up all the yards if it results in field goals. Russ and company will be dropping touchdowns all yea when Seattle has the ball.
This Seahawks defense still has plenty of work to do. Health is a factor. They are a far better unit with Jamal Adams, Quinton Dunbar, and Jordyn Brooks on the field. As long as they don’t lose any more talent on that side of the ball, the Seahawks will improve. It will happen in small increments, and 12s will need to be patient.
RYAN NEAL PICK ‼️ What a way to begin his first NFL start!
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