Seattle Seahawks: 4 takeaways from 23-13 loss to Arizona
Can’t get off the field
Again, this Seahawks defense isn’t great. The longer they play, the worse it gets. Arizona converted 7 of 14 third downs, and Seattle’s D couldn’t get off the field when they needed to. Additionally, they don’t pressure the quarterback at a significant level, as evidenced by their two sacks on McCoy, who isn’t exactly elusive.
For 2021, the Seahawks give up the most first downs per game and play the most snaps per game. They are out there too long and the opposition wears them down. This has to get better.
Russ is off
Wilson is still off. He fared better this week than he did last week. However, the finger injury is affecting his throws more than he will let anyone know. His inability to throw effectively significantly hampers an already compromised offense.
Wilson also showed some willingness to take what the defense gave him. Unfortunately, it didn’t lead to any points. The Seattle Seahawks made three trips into the red zone and only converted one for a touchdown. Conversely, if Wilson can utilize the shorter throws more frequently, it can help the Seattle Seahawks more easily move the ball.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson broke it down in a series of Tweets:
The Seahawks were supposed to have a better underneath passing game with new OC Shane Waldron, something they lacked during their second-half downturn last season. The Cardinals showed everyone today what that looks like. These numbers from @ESPNStatsInfo help illustrate it …
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 22, 2021
Russell Wilson on throws within 2.5 seconds of the snap: 8-14 for 67 yards.
On throws of 5 yards or fewer air yards: 8 of 13 for 58 yards.
The question: How much of that is Waldron not scheming those opportunities vs. Wilson not seeing/taking them vs. others not executing?
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 22, 2021
Now it’s onto Washington as the Seattle Seahawks travel to DC for Monday Night Football. Here’s to hoping for a win, but more importantly, everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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