Seattle Seahawks Dud and Stud of Game 10 – Arizona
Second honorable mention – D.J. Reed/ Tre Flowers
I’ve been hugely critical of Flowers this year. It’s only fair that when he plays well, I recognize him. As mentioned earlier, the Seahawks played the game without Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar (who was placed on IR). Backups D.J. Reed and Tre Flowers did so much better than Seattle could have hoped for.
The duo plus Ugo Amadi held Arizona’s vaunted receiving trio of Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald, and Christian Kirk to a total of 163 yards. Seattle’s “B-team” defensive backs kept the plays in front of them, and there were only two pass plays over 20 yards.
First honorable mention – Tyler Lockett
Tyler Lockett sure seems to have the Arizona Cardinals number. While Lockett didn’t have the same 15 reception, 200 yards, and three touchdowns game he had against the Cards a few weeks ago, the veteran receiver was just as valuable.
Thursday night, Lockett led the Seahawks in receiving yards with 67 and added one touchdown. He and Russell Wilson had that special psychic bond again. Lockett caught all nine passes thrown to him. More importantly, every time Russ needed him, number 16 was there to make a play.
Stud of the Week – Carlos Dunlap
Any doubt whether or not one man could make a difference on a football team should be put to rest. Carlos Dunlap‘s production and presence have completely changed the Seattle Seahawks defense. Aside from his personal achievement, which includes three sacks in three games, he’s made other defensive linemen better. Opponents have to double Dunlap so others on the defense can make plays.
He does the little things that most don’t notice. L.J. Collier and Poona Ford are much more visible since Dunlap’s arrival. On the play where Adams forced Murray into an intentional grounding, Dunlap lined up on the right and took the offensive tackle inside. Adams looped around the outside to get into Murray’s face.
Of course, Dunlap’s biggest play was the late fourth quarter sack. He powered past the offensive lineman like a grown man going against a high school player. Murray never had a chance.
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The Seattle Seahawks don’t play again until Monday, November 30th at Philadelphia.