Seattle Seahawks: Thoughts from a convincing 51-29 win over Detroit
Chris Phillips
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For the last home game of the year, the Seattle Seahawks sent fans home happy. Just about everything went right for Seattle. This kind of outcome is expected against one of the worst teams in the NFL.
“There must have been some magic in that old” umm head coach or quarterback that the Seattle Seahawks have. Apologies for the poor rewriting of the classic Christmas carol of Frosty the Snowman. “Guess who’s back? Back again.” Ok, I’ll stop incorporating song lyrics so you can actually read and enjoy this writing. However, the opening part of the Frosty the Snowman lyric does hold some similarities to this week’s Seattle Seahawks 51-29 win over Detroit.
In this week’s edition, we will look at three big points. The offensive stars steal the show. Special teams not being very special. Finally, the possible end of an era in Seattle Seahawks football history.
Stars Shine Brightly in the Last Home Game
In their last game of the year at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks put on a good show for the home crowd. Russell Wilson reverted to vintage Wilson form (four touchdowns and zero interceptions). He made good quick decisions while being extremely efficient (20 of 29 passing for 236-yards). Russ also showcased that he remembers he had a good set of wheels, rushing six times for 24-yards.
The two big guns both showed. Tyler Lockett caught all three of his targets for 24-yards and one touchdown. D.K. Metcalf proved it on the field instead of trash-talking the whole game. Finishing his day with six catches, on nine targets, for 63-yards and three touchdowns. Gerald Everett and Freddie Swain also made impacts, adding diversity to the passing game.
Then there’s Rashaad Penny. He had 25 carries for 170-yards (6.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. All game long, Penny showed exactly why Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider drafted him. It may be too little too late for Penny to play for Seattle again next year. However, he will most likely get a deal from some team out there in the offseason.
Rashaad Penny's second TD! #Seahawks
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