Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's out there for today — Friday, December 8 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Bucky Brooks: Russell Wilson Deserves MVP
As the 2017 NFL regular season hits the final stretch run, NFL analysts and experts across the nation will begin making their predictions for award categories. In quarterback Russell Wilson (MVP) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (Defensive Player of the Year), the Seahawks have gotten love on the national spotlight.
Some of that attention has come from NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, who made the case for Wilson being named league MVP for the work he's done this season in his latest notebook:
*Sure, a true franchise signal caller is expected to make the rest of the team better, but what Wilson is doing is remarkable. He is playing quarterback at an elite level, albeit in an unconventional way. As an electric dual-threat playmaker, Wilson entered this week ranked sixth in passing yards (3,256), tied for second in passing touchdowns (26) and sitting behind only Cam Newton in quarterback rushing yards. *
Throwing for 3,256 yards with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions, Wilson has lead the Seahawks this season to an 8-4 record that looks to only improve as the team enters the month of December — a time of the year when Seattle has thrived under head coach Pete Carroll. Wilson also leads the Seahawks in rushing with 432 yards and three scores. More importantly, he's done a lot for the Seahawks offensively this season and has received a lot of well-deserved attention.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril, who will hosting guests from Haiti this weekend in his hometown of Jacksonville:
https://twitter.com/cliffavril/status/939175170006245376
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Three Seahawks returned to practice Thursday.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times looked at the implications of Atlanta beating New Orleans last night on Thursday Night Football.
Danny Kelly of The Ringer wrote about Jimmy Graham's red zone dominance this season.
Brady Henderson of ESPN.com looked at how Baldwin and Wilson are exposing defenses who blitz them.
Finally, Jared Dubin of CBS Sports on how the Seahawks can find success against Jacksonville's defense this weekend.
Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Jaguars as the two teams get ready to face off during Week 8 at Lumen Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Kyle Brady, right, is unable to make the catch in the end zone as Seattle Seahawks safety Reggie Tongue defends during the last seconds of the game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Jacksonville, Fla. Pass interference was called on Tongue and the ball placed on the one-yard line. The Jaguars failed to score, and the Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove)
Seattle Seahawks' Sean Dawkins (81) pulls in a pass from quarterback Jon Kitna as he is upended by Jacksonville Jaguars' Rayna Stewart (26) in the third quarter in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. The Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ranze)
Seattle Seahawks' Irula Mili is brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars' Jason Craft during the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Trent Dilfer for a gain of 41 yards, setting up the Seahawks third touchdown Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-15. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is taken down by Jacksonville Jaguars' T.J. Slaughter after rushing for a gain in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Seattle. Alexander rushed 31 times for 176 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL career start as the Seahawks won 24-15.(AP Photo/Andy Rogers)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, right, is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars' Reggie Hayward, left, during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 26-14.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Seattle Seahawks defender Ken Hamlin, right, knocks the ball away from Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jimmy Smith during the second quarter, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 26-14.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Seattle Seahawksí Nate Burleson (81) in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars' Brian Iwuh (59) and Derek Cox (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) during an NFL game, Oct. 11, 2009 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 41-0. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice, front left, snags the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (7) scores on a keeper as Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans brings him down in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, top right, and safety Earl Thomas, bottom, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved. That includes the upcoming mandatory minicamp. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, catches a pass for a 26-yard touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
