When @RSherman25 found out Ellie lost her beloved Shermie doll, he drove all the way to Tacoma to make her smile. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/dHeKavM3yU — Mary Bridge (@Mary_Bridge) October 12, 2017
Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Friday, October 13 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Sherman Visits Local Hospital
It recently came to the attention of Richard Sherman that Ellie, a 4-year-old patient at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, had lost her prized Richard Sherman doll, 'Shermie,' and after the hospital reached out to the Seahawks cornerback, Sherman was quick to take action.
"I think she got it when she was around 18-months old," Ellie's mother, Megan Carter said of the Sherman doll, via MyNorthwest.com. "… I don't know why she glommed onto it, but she has carried it around everywhere; every surgery she has ever had, every hospital stay, every appointment. So she really depends on it. On Monday, she had a procedure at Mary Bridge and he got misplaced, or lost when she was moved to recovery. She was devastated. That's how this whole thing got started."
On Thursday, the seventh-year pro made a surprise visit to the Tacoma-area hospital to see Ellie, who according to MyNorthwest.com was born premature and has dealt with medical issues ever since.
"She kept saying, 'I can't believe you're alive, I can't believe you're alive,'" Carter said. "She doesn't really care about football, but every time he comes on the screen she freaks out and cheers for him. And every time he gets tackled or falls down, she says, 'Oh no, Shermie, is he OK?'"
While Sherman didn't have a new 'Shermie' doll on hand, Carter said he plans to give a replacement doll to Ellie at an upcoming Seahawks practice. Video from Sherman's visit with Ellie is embedded for you above.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor, who recently had his high school jersey number retired.
More From Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, digital media reporter John Boyle shares Part II of his bye-week Q&A with 12s, discussing everything from future Hall of Famers on Seattle's current roster to the running back rotation to options at left guard with Luke Joeckel expected to miss time after the bye week.
Scott Engel from RotoExperts.com helps you find your bye-week fantasy football fill-ins.
In his latest Football 101 video, Dave Wyman at 710Sports.com breaks down Earl Thomas' interception in this past weekend's win over the Rams.
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times revisits the Seahawks' 1987 season that saw a players' strike and teams fill roster spots with replacements players.
Brady Henderson at ESPN.com assesses the Seahawks' philosophy that has shaped their offensive line.
And with the Seahawks on bye, here's a look at which teams NFL.com is predicting to win the rest of this weekend's games.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 16-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams during Week 5 at L.A. Coliseum.
Kicker Blair Walsh is dressed to the nines as he makes his way to the team buses on Sunday.
Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor waits for the buses to depart the team hotel on game day.
Quarterback Russell Wilson takes his early warmup throws on the NFL logo painted at midfield at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prior to facing the Rams.
Seahawks left guard Luke Joeckel stretches in the end zone during the early warmup period.
Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett greets the Rams' Alec Ogletree on the field before the game.
Early-arriving 12s found themselves down next to the field near the Seahawks bench during pregame.
Safety Kam Chancellor adjusts his helmet as the Seahawks head to the field.
Cornerback Richard Sherman makes the walk down the tunnel to the playing field at the Coliseum.
From left, Tanner McEvoy, Russell Wilson, Justin Britt and Oday Aboushi lead the Seahawks to the playing field.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett kneels on the field before the game.
Seahawks captains Russell Wilson, Jon Ryan, Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman await the pregame coin toss.
The Rams pressured Seattle early, with Russell Wilson being tackled by L.A.'s Alec Ogletree in the first quarter.
The Seahawks defense worked hard to stop Rams running back Todd Gurley, here brought down by Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman.
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas saves a touchdown and creates a turnover at the last possible moment, jarring the ball away from Rams running back Todd Gurley just shy of the goal line, resulting in a touchback.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson slides after scrambling during the first quarter.
Offensive lineman Ethan Pocic caught a line drive kickoff and returned it 13 yards in the second quarter.
Seattle's Luke Willson can't prevent Rams defensive back John Johnson III from intercepting a pass thrown by Russell Wilson in the second quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson helps save a touchdown by tackling Rams safety John Johnson III after Johnson intercepted a pass thrown by Wilson.
Seattle's J.D. McKissic races up the right side.
Seattle's Jimmy Graham rumbles down the field, pursued by Rams linebacker Mark Barron.
Tyler Lockett looks for more yardage after evading the Rams' Cody Davis.
Seattle's Jimmy Graham outlaws the smaller John Johnson III of the Rams for a touchdown reception.
Running back Thomas Rawls celebrates with tight end Jimmy Graham after Graham scored on a four-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Seahawks receiver Paul Richardson looks for running room up the left side in the second quarter.
Seahawks receiver Paul Richardson runs over Rams defender Nickell Robey-Coleman along the Los Angeles sideline.
Seattle's Frank Clark collars Rams running back Todd Gurley.
Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy finds daylight for a six-yard gain.
Seattle's Blair Walsh, with Jon Ryan holding, makes one of his three field goals in the victory.
Seahawks fans were everywhere in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the game.
Seattle's Sheldon Richardson intercepts a pass intended for Rams running back Todd Gurley in the third quarter.
The Seahawks defense celebrates with defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson after his interception.
Seattle's J.D. McKissic races away from Rams defenders in the third quarter.
Seattle punter Jon Ryan turned in another strong performance for the Seahawks.
With Seattle protecting a 13-10 lead, the Rams looked to come back in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll celebrates as his defense forced the Rams to punt late in the game.
Injured Seahawk Cliff Avril gives advice to defensive end Marcus Smith in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's run defense held the Rams dangerous running back Todd Gurley to his lowest rushing output of the year.
Seattle's defense swarms around Los Angeles receiver Tavon Austin in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Earl Thomas looks for an opening after intercepting a Jared Goff pass in the fourth quarter.
Seattle running back Thomas Rawls runs past a host of Rams.
Seattle's Frank Clark knocks the ball away from Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson returns a fumble caused by teammate Frank Clark in the fourth quarter.
Kicker Blair Walsh smiles after connecting on a 35-yard field goal with less than two minutes remaining, giving the Seahawks a 16-10 lead. Walsh made field goals of 48, 49 and 35 yards in the victory.
Seahawks fans were everywhere one looked on the road in Los Angeles and were treated to a 16-10 victory.
Seattle's Kam Chancellor and Justin Coleman defend as Jared Goff's pass intended for Cooper Kupp falls incomplete on fourth down, sealing the victory for the Seahawks.
Seattle's Justin Coleman celebrates after the defense held the Rams on the final drive of the game.
Rooke cornerback Shaquill Griffin is hugged by veteran safety Earl Thomas on the field after the hard-fought victory.
