Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Friday, September 15 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Sherman Tops Ike Taylor's Cornerback Rankings For Week 2
For the second season in a row, former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback and NFL Network analyst Ike Taylor is ranking the top-10 cornerbacks across the league each week.
To start off his 2017 series, Taylor ranked Seahawks cornerback No. 1 on his list after his performance against Green Bay Week 1. Preparing for San Francisco in Week 2, Taylor believes not much will change Sherman's ranking at the top following the game:
Against Aaron Rodgers and the Pack, Sherman allowed just two receptions for 16 yards on four targets while in coverage, per Next Gen Stats. That's absolutely enough for me to keep him at the top. I don't expect Sherman to be tested in the Seahawks' home opener Sunday, although the 49ers seem to do well against them. Even so, Kyle Shanahan's offense -- featuring Brian Hoyer, Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin in the passing game -- shouldn't challenge Seattle's shutdown corner.
Wrapping up the remainder of Taylor's list for Week 2 after Sherman (in order) are Marcus Peters, A.J. Bouye, Josh Norman, Patrick Peterson, Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, Xavier Rhodes, Janoris Jenkins and Bradley Roby.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who offered some words of wisdom for 12s this morning.
https://twitter.com/TDLockett12/status/908714212511203328
Pro Shop Item Of The Week
This week's feature item at the Seahawks Pro Shop are their in-store exclusive New Era 9FIFTY feather pattern snapbacks. You can stop in-store to purchase them or call 206-682-2900 to order.
More From Around The Web
Sherman sat out practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury.
The Seahawks are heavily favored to win this Sunday's home opener.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times looked at whether or not the Seahawks should go no-huddle more often this season.
John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle previewed five things to watch against the 49ers.
Brady Henderson of ESPN.com wrote about how Seahawks rookie Shaquill Griffin is earning respect in Seattle's Legion of Boom fraternity.
Finally, Simon Teska of SeattlePI believes Lockett will be the x-factor for the Seahawks this weekend.
Take a look at the San Fransisco 49ers players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 2 at CenturyLink Field.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) is seen on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 33-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Zane Beadles (68) looks on from the sidelines during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) carries the ball before an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers center Brandon Fusco (63) during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 33-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers center Daniel Kilgore (67) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
San Francisco 49ers' Deforest Buckner during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson (36) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 23-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers Earl Mitchell (90) during NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco 49ers' Garrett Celek during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley smiles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams runs to the sidelines in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 49ers won, 27-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) during pre-game warmups before an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, August 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) rests during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 33-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 19-12. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (15) looks on as he runs to the sidelines after halftime during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) greets San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tank Carradine (95) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers long snapper Kyle Nelson (86) looks on after the 2016 NFL week 11 regular season football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Patriots won the game 30-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Brown during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Taylor, left, and Aaron Burbridge during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers punter Bradley Pinion (5) looks on as he runs to the sidelines after halftime during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Brock Coyle (50) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Matt Breida (49) during pre-game warmups before an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, August 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
