Seattle Seahawks: Overreactions from game 5 loss to New Orleans
The Seattle Seahawks went south and lost a heartbreaking game in New Orleans. To add insult to injury, it’s possible they lost their starting running back for the season. Not the outcome 12s wanted, but there is still a chance the team can reach its goals.
The Seattle Seahawks went to the Big Easy hoping to come away victorious. They almost accomplished this goal. If Seattle tackled better, they might have. Asking this defense to make a stop or hold a lead is a recipe for disaster this season.
There are still some positives to take away from this game. And, of course, there is plenty to overreact to as well.
A lost Penny has no luck
“A lost penny has no luck.” I’m not sure if that’s a real saying, but it sounds like it could be one. Anyway, Rashaad Penny did what he’s done most of his career, and that is getting hurt. He sustained a broken fibula and will be out for the remainder of the season.
It was an absolutely crushing blow for the young man. He finished 2021 so strong and started off 2022 looking just as good. This injury, unfortunately, will end his time with the Seattle Seahawks and quite possibly his NFL career.
As fans know, NFL can also mean Not For Long. Hoping and praying it’s a very speedy recovery for Penny. He deserves a shot to play on Sundays again, preferably in a Seattle Seahawks uniform.
Four days after Rashaad Penny said this, showing humility and appreciation for where he’s been and where he’d come back to, he breaks his leg and is out for the season. His contract is ending.
This sport is often just Hell https://t.co/U6GsPuH5x0
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) October 10, 2022
He was brought in to be the future; the future is now
The Seahawks drafted Kenneth Walker III with the intention of him becoming their future starter and bell cow for Pete Carroll’s offense. Originally, Seattle’s plan was for Walker to back up Penny. And as the season progressed, he would earn a larger portion of the carries.
KW3 was also the Seattle Seahawks’ insurance plan if Penny struggled or got hurt. Unfortunately, the latter happened. Now, Walker gets his first opportunity to be an NFL feature back. Deejay Dallas will back him up and fill in on passing downs.
Walker gave Seattle a preview when he ripped off the biggest run of the day and of his young career with a 69-yard touchdown scamper. It was a beautiful run and cut by him. KW3 flashed NFL ability; now he’ll get every opportunity to showcase his talents and silence fans that thought he was a wasted pick.
Kenneth Walker III with the house call 🏠pic.twitter.com/VuDQOHLim2
— PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) October 9, 2022