Seattle Seahawks: Dud and Stud of Game 5 – Minnesota

Ed Stein   |  

Oct 13, 2020

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Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks.

A Few Quick Shout-Outs

Cody Barton – I chastised Cody Barton last week for being ineffective. This week he had 14 tackles, 9 solos.

Ryan Neal – Safety Ryan Neal was once again impressive filling in for Jamal Adams. He had 8 tackles, including 2 for loss and a pass defended.

Chris Carson – Seattle’s bell-cow back had six receptions and 79 total yards from scrimmage. His 29-yard touchdown run in the third quarter put the Seahawks back in the game.

2nd Honorable Mention – Russell Wilson

Originally, this spot was going to be for Carson. After all, Wilson was uncharacteristically out of sync with his receivers. Additionally, the interception he threw came at a crucial time and could only have been caught by someone in a different colored jersey.

After further review, it would be crazy not to have Wilson on this week’s stud list. Despite the mistake and missed opportunities, RW3 still led his team to the winning score when it counted the most. He also threw for three touchdowns, bringing his total for the year to 19 in five games.

1st Honorable Mention – K.J. Wright

12s won’t find K.J. Wright near the top of the defensive stat sheet as he usually is. As a matter of fact, Wright had just three tackles for the second time this season. That wasn’t where he made his biggest impact.

Wright spent plenty of time in pass coverage and away from the ball. But when his team was trailing and need the ball back, he delivered. First Wright recovered Kirk Cousins fumble on Minnesota’s second possession of the third quarter. Then less than a minute later, he made a ridiculous one-handed interception the would make Odell Beckham Jr. jealous. Both times the Seahawks scored.

Stud of the Week – D.K. Metcalf

The Seattle Seahawks are 5–0 and Metcalf has 90 or more yards in each of those games. It’s not a coincidence. Metcalf is becoming a star in front of the 12s’ eyes (on television).

Sunday, he had a season-high six receptions for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns including the game-winner. When RW3 needed Metcalf, the second-year receiver was there for him.

Let’s start with the third quarter slant he extended for in the end zone. Then there was his beautiful over the shoulder catch 35 yards down the left side with 1:14 left in the game. He had to adjust to the ball and shed the man covering him. It was fourth-and-ten. If Metcalf doesn’t make that play, the game is over.

I thought the second down play from the Minnesota six to Metcalf was a touchdown. He had control of the ball after crossing the goal line, then it was knocked out. The refs ruled otherwise. Instead of scoring two plays earlier, Metcalf made a difficult catch in the end zone, on fourth down with 15 seconds left.

Next week the Seattle Seahawks have a bye. The Dud and Stud will return in two weeks.

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