Seattle Seahawks: Takeaways vs San Francisco Part 2
The Special Teams
Like Ceaser says in his commercial “the special teams are cool”. This now makes back-to-back weeks of the Seattle Seahawks special teams making it here. Last week was a blocked kick for a score. This week it’s a fake punt for a 73-yard score by Travis Homer. These plays can’t be counted on weekly. However, they are exciting when they happen.
Offensive Line
Same old song and dance. The offensive line cannot block long enough to give Wilson time in the pocket or open running lanes for the running backs. Consequently, San Francisco did bring pressure frequently. Often rushing five guys at a time. However, there are five offensive linemen. So, one would think that at least one Seattle Seahawk offensive lineman can hold up and/or win his matchup.
Sadly, that was not the case. Wilson was sacked four times for 50-yards. Peterson ran into mirages (holes that he thought were there). Also, if you remove the Homer touchdown run the rushing attack compiled 73-yards on 26 carries for an abysmal 2.81-yards-per-carry. Pete Carroll wants to run the ball. However, getting results like this is not what he wants.
Carlos Dunlap
He finally gets his first sack of the year. To all the gamblers out there who wagered some money that Week 13 is when Carlos Dunlap would get his first sack on the year. Claim your winnings. For those that said his first sack would be for a safety, double down.
This year has not gone Dunlap’s way. Sure he’s the guy opponents game plan for but still, anyone would have thought he’d have gotten his first sack way before now. Maybe this will be the proverbial “dam breaking” moment for him.
Why run around when you can run right through? 🤷♂️#ProBowlVote @Carlos_Dunlap
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 5, 2021
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