Seattle Seahawks: 4 Takeaways from 20-10 loss to L.A. Rams
2. Where’s D.K. Metcalf Been?
Russ missed him on a sure TD throw late in the game, but his lack of production is a huge concern. Metcalf is averaging 4 catches and 57 yards a game this season. He hasn’t scored a touchdown in six weeks and hasn’t broken 100 yards since Week 3, which was the ONLY time he broke 100 yards in a single game all season. Worse, Metcalf only exceeded 50 yards once in the last two months.
It wasn’t just Wilson’s injury that impacted his production. D.K.’s struggles aren’t a new phenomenon. Going back to last season, he has only one 100 yard game in his previous 25. The league adjusted and figured out how to contain him. Additionally, his dropoff coincides with the end of the Let Russ Cook run last season. Since then, neither Metcalf nor Seattle’s offense has been the same. Frustration is mounting for everyone.
3. Questionable Play Calling
Third-and-six on what might be your last possession, and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron calls for Rashad Penny to run into the teeth of the Rams defense? Even if it’s four down, a two-yard gain doesn’t help. The Seattle Seahawks have a guy who, once upon a time, was one of the best fourth-quarter quarterbacks ever. Why not put the game in his hands instead of an oft-injured backup RB?
The offense struggled to move, and it mainly consisted of heaves downfield and incompletions. Although the running game was effective at times, Seattle often got away from it after it was working. Knowing how much Pete Carroll likes to keep the ball on the ground, and his backs averaged over 4 yards-per-carry, it seems odd Seattle only ran 19 times. The offense looked broken all season, and the play-calling has been a big part of it.
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