Russell Wilson is off to the best start not just of his career, but by some measures, the best start by a quarterback in NFL history.
With five more touchdowns in Seattle's Week 3 win over Dallas, the Seahawks quarterback upped his NFL-leading total to 14, the most in league history through three games. Wilson also became the first player to throw four or more touchdown passes in the first three games of a season, and just the fifth player to throw five or more touchdowns in consecutive games.
And for yet another dominant performance, this time in a 38-31 win over the Cowboys, Wilson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks, having previously earned that honor for his play in Seattle's Week 1 win over Atlanta. Wilson led the Seahawks back from a 1-point deficit late in the game with a 75-yard touchdown drive, his 33rd game-winning drive, postseason included, in the fourth quarter or overtime, the most in the NFL since 2012.
"We went ripping down the field (75) yards or whatever it was, with 4-something left, it was just perfectly executed," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. "We almost scored too fast. Great play by Greg (Olsen) there on fourth down. We're so accustomed to it, we are just absolutely anticipating that we are going to go score. There was a moment in there where (Russ and I) said, 'Field goal wins it', and then we looked at each other and said, 'We're going for a touchdown.' It was really cool to see him competing again like he does. He was so chill. He was so perfectly poised and composed to pull that together. You couldn't ask for a guy that can be better mentally in those situations than Russell Wilson… Russell's brain just will not accept anything but coming through and finishing a win, and finding a way to do that."
This is Wilson's franchise-best 11th Player of the Week award, and with punter Michael Dickson taking home special teams honors in Week 2, the Seahawks have had a Player of the Week award winner each week this season.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Hours before kickoff, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLink Field.
Brothers Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin arrive at the stadium and head up the ramp to the locker room.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson heads to the locker room.
At 10:42am on Sunday, defensive back Ryan Neal heads to the locker room, not knowing what a big day was ahead of him.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, wearing his Bose headphones, takes to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks prepares for his first NFL start.
Seahawks receivers David Moore, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Penny Hart and Freddie Swain wait to take their reps running pregame pass routes with the quarterbacks.
Footballs are lined up for the quarterbacks to take their early warmup throws.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a long pass in stride during warmups.
Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen hugs teammate Will Dissly at the conclusion of early warmups.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin concentrates on the ball, preparing for an interception later in the afternoon.
Seahawks receivers DK Metcalf and David Moore wave to fans through a virtual camera set up near the players tunnel.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets running back Travis Homer during pregame stretching.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner wore the name of Manuel Ellis on the back of his helmet. Ellis was killed during an arrest by police officers in Tacoma, WA in March of 2020.
Seahawks Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks hit Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just as he releases the ball on a pass in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett found himself all alone at the goal line to catch a 43-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson. Wilson and Lockett combined for three passing touchdowns on the afternoon.
Seahawks special teamer Ryan Neal made the first of three big plays for him on the afternoon, here tackling Cowboys returner Ezekiel Elliott at the goal line after a muffed kickoff return.
Safety Jamal Adams signals after the Seahawks forced the Cowboys into a safety in the first quarter.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wore custom painted shoes urging Americans to vote.
In lieu of live fans, the Seahawks have placed jerseys from high school football teams around the state onto seats in the lower seating bowl of CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams flies by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a blitz.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett breaks for more yardage after a second quarter catch.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin flies through the air after an interception in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive players Shaquem Griffin, Ugo Amadi, Shaquill Griffin, Quandre Diggs and Tre Flowers celebrate after a second quarter interception.
Seahawks defensive lineman Benson Mayowa look for the football after teammate Jarran Reed forced Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Benson Mayowa recovered a Dak Prescott fumble and returned it to the Dallas five-yard line at the beginning of the second half.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister scores on a one-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to give Seattle a 30-15 lead.
Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi celebrates after a third quarter pass defense.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson cooked up another masterpiece Sunday, throwing for five touchdowns in a 38-31 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
Seattle's Ryan Neal makes a special teams tackle on a punt return in the second half.
Seattle's Ryan Neal celebrates his tackle on a punt return.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner hits Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Seahawks defensive end Benson Mayowa flies but Dak Prescott's pass is just out of reach.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf atoned for an earlier fumble with this 29-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Damontre Moore pressures Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott late in the game.
Seattle safety Jamal Adams was forced to watch the final drive from the sidelines after suffering an injury.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, called up from the practice squad this week, forces an incomplete pass with a hard hit on Cowboys receiver Cedrick Wilson on the game's final drive.
Seahawks defensive lineman Alton Robinson gets his first career sack, bringing down Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on the final drive.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal, called up from the practice squad on Saturday, intercepts a pass in the end zone to seal Seattle's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith shake hands.
