Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Monday, Oct. 11 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
Peter King Breaks Down Michael Dickson's Double-Punt
Last Thursday was a tough night on multiple levels for the Seahawks. Seattle lost a divisional game to the Los Angeles Rams at home to fall to 2-3, but it they also lost starting quarterback Russell Wilson to a gruesome finger injury.
There was one highlight from the game, though, that won't be lost in history: Michael Dickson's double-punt.
With just under three minutes to play in the third quarter, the Seahawks lined up to punt from their own 21-yard line. Rams special-teamer Jamir Jones broke through the line to block Dickson's punt attempt, with the ball jettisoning to Dickson's left. The Australian cleanly scooped it up with one hand, ran up near the line of scrimmage and booted another punt that traveled an incredible 69 yards. A flag was initially called on the play but it was ultimately ruled legal and the Rams' next drive started way back at their own 11-yard line.
NBC Sports' Peter King couldn't help but write about the play in his “Football Morning in America” column on Monday.
"I've covered the NFL since 1984," King wrote. "I've never seen a punt -- nor a special-teams play -- as incredible as the Michael Dickson double-punt in the Rams-Seahawks game Thursday night."
"It ranks as the weirdest play I've ever seen, because I've been consumed by it since it happened," Mike Pereira, a FOX analyst and former NFL referee, told King. "I've never seen a play and a rule and a situation like that one."
"The amazing thing, to me," King wrote, "is that Dickson just handled this bizarre play with such cool. 'Crazy,' he said. 'But really, it was just like a normal Aussie rules play, something I've done since I was 9. What's important at a time like that is to rely on your instincts. Don't overthink. Just play like you always have. Stay calm. Do whatever you've always done to be successful.'
"Good advice for life, and for executing a play the NFL has never seen in 102 years."
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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gives an autographed football to a young fan before the game.
A young fan cradles an autographed football given to her by Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
Head coach Pete Carroll welcomes players onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson stretches out as the sun peeks thorugh the roof at Lumen Field.
Seahawks mascot Blitz is dressed in Action Green for the Thursday Night Football matchup with the Rams.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf waits for his name to be called inside the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Two fighter jets make a flyover over Lumen Field at the conclusion of the singing of the national anthem.
Seahawks running back Alex Collins breaks through an opening.
Seattle's Darrell Taylor sacks Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs is congratulated by teammates after making an interception in the end zone.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett battles for a pass that was intercepted by the Rams.
The lights were bright for Thursday Night Football.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson.
Seahawks defensive lineman Al Woods celebrates a stop.
During a halftime ceremony, Seahawks legend Steve Hutchinson received his Hall of Fame ring as teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Walter Jones joined him on the stage.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gets his throwing hand examined by head athletic trainer David Stricklin.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf looks for yards after the catch.
Backup quarterback Geno Smith finds tight end Will Dissly during a 95 yard drive in the second half.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf tumbles into the end zone with his second TD catch of the night.
Lumen Field glows as fans throughout the stadium shine lights from mobile devices.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett gets up after an interception by the Rams late in the game.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldon shakes hands with his former boss, Rams coach Sean McVay after the game.
