Tyler Lockett has scooped up a hat-trick of awards this week, having been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday, NFC Special Teams Player of the Month earlier Thursday, and now claiming Rookie of the Week honors by way of fan vote at NFL.com.
Lockett, who was voted to the 2016 Pro Bowl as a return specialist last month, brought back four punts for 139 yards in this past Sunday's 36-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals and also added 36 yards receiving and seven more yards on the ground. The 139 punt-return yards were a franchise record, topping the previous mark of 106 set in 1999 by Charlie Rogers. Three of Lockett's punt returns went for more than 30 yards (66, 42, 31), making him the only player in the past 10 seasons to record three punt returns of 30-plus yards in the same game.
To win Rookie of the Week, Lockett received more fan votes than Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess, Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder, Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker, and Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Tarpley. It's the second Rookie of the Week award Lockett has received for his play in the 2015 regular season. He also won in Week 14 when he made six catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the Seahawks' 35-6 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
The Seahawks were all in for the final regular season matchup against NFC leaders, the Arizona Cardinals and team photographer Rod Mar captured the exclusive moments of the team's dominating performance.
The Seahawks buses left on Friday afternoon and were greeted by this small contingent of loyal fans near the VMAC.
Players, coaches and staff board the Delta charter headed for Phoenix on a late afternoon departure.
Defensive lineman Brandon Mebane walks up stairs to board the charter flight to Phoenix.
On Saturday, the team headed to its walk thru in Phoenix. Wide receiver Kasen Willams leaned between seats to talk to a teammate.
Quarterback Russell Wilson briefly huddles the offense at the start of walk thru. From left are Doug Baldwin, Christine Michael, Alvin Bailey, Justin Britt, Patrick Lewis and Mark Glowinski.
After the offense was finished with its' part of walk thru, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell consulted with his quarterback Russell Wilson and receiver Doug Baldwin.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the field, the defensive unit reviewed with defensive coordinator Kris Richard and linebackers coach Michael Barrow. From left are assistant coach Andre Curtis, Kam Chancellor, Bobby Wagner, Earl Thomas, Kelcie McCray, Richard Sherman and K.J. Wright.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who grew up in the Phoenix area, was chosen by head coach Pete Carroll to call the team up at the end of walk thru.
Offensive tackle Garry Gilliam slaps hands with young fans watching the team arrive back at the hotel after walk thru on Saturday.
On game day, tight end Cooper Helfet cooly made his way to the team buses for the ride from Phoenix to Glendale for the game.
Upon arrival at the stadium, the Seahawks were greeted by a number of the 12s who made their way to Arizona for the game.
Defensive linemen Brandon Mebane and Michael Bennett chat with Seahawks Ring of Honor member and former defensive end Jacob Green on the sidelines before the game.
Linebacker Brock Coyle smiles as his position group gathers on the field during early pregame warmups.
Seahawks receiver and return specialists Tyler Lockett "taps in" as he leaves the visitors locker room. Watching at right is special teams assistant Chad Morton.
After pregame warmups and in the moments before leaving the locker room for kickoff, linebacker Bobby Wagner reviews notes.
Brandon Mebane addresses the team just before the Seahawks took the field for the start of the game. At left is tight end Chase Coffman and next to Mebane is Michael Bennett.
Quarterback Russell Wilson prepares to lead the Seahawks onto the field before the regular season finale at Arizona against the Cardinals.
Running back Christine Michael focuses on the sidelines before kickoff.
Seattle's defense wasted no time establishing its dominance on Sunday, with K.J. Wright stopping Arizona's David Johnson for a one-yard gain on the opening drive.
The Cardinals offense challenged Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman early, but Sherman's defense on Michael Floyd resulted in an incomplete pass.
Christine Michael started at running back and raced up the right side for 45-yards on the Seahawks opening drive thanks to a block by starting guard Mark Glowinski.
Seahawks fullback Will Tukuafu rumbled into the end zone after catching a short pass from Russell Wilson for a touchdown. Sunday was also Tukuafu's birthday.
New tight end Chase Coffman scored his first TD as a Seahawks on a subsequent drive, taking an eight-yard pass from Russell Wilson and racing to the end zone untouched.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and tight ends coach Pat McPherson wait to greet Chase Coffman after his touchdown in the second quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett evades Arizona punter Drew Butler on his way to a 42-yard return in the second quarter. Lockett set a Seahawks single-game record with 139 punt return yards during the win.
Another record setter on Sunday was quarterback Russell Wilson, who set two franchise records during the game -- high marks for passing yards (4,024) and passing touchdowns (34) in a single season.
Cornerback Richard Sherman waits for the ball to be snapped to Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer during the first half.
At halftime, quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson and Russell Wilson and quarterbacks coach Carl Smith reviewed plays and formations on a Surface tablet in the Seahawks locker room.
Head coach Pete Carroll watches over the shoulder of safety Earl Thomas as defensive coordinator Kris Richard gives halftime instructions.
Receiver Doug Baldwin addresses the team at the end of halftime just before the players returned to the field.
Seahawks running back Christine Michael finds running room after stiff-arming Arizona cornerback Justin Bethel.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson looks for yardage in the second half.
The Cardinals inserted backup quarterback Drew Stanton into the game in the second half, and Seattle's Michael Bennett pulled him down by the jersey resulting in an incomplete pass.
Safety Earl Thomas intercepted a pass by Arizona's Drew Stanton to kill a Cardinals drive in the third quarter.
Seattle kicker Steven Hauschka converted field goals of 52, 52 and 33 yards during the victory.
Seattle's Richard Sherman broke up another pass, this one intended for Arizona's John Brown.
On the Seattle sideline, veteran lineman Lemuel Jeanpierre went over plays with rookie linemen Will Pericek and Kristjian Sokol.
Head coach Pete Carroll smiles as he watched his team build a big lead against the Cardinals.
As is a common site at road games in Arizona, 12s showed out loud and proud and were unwavering in their support. Two Arizona employees cover their faces and turn away from the camera as hundreds of fans in the section behind them roar in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's DeShawn Shead leaps high to snag an interception from Arizona's John Brown in the fourth quarter as Seahawks fans show off a 12 flag in the end zone.
DeShawn Shead heads upfield with an interception as Steven Terrell and Brock Coyle join him.
DeShawn Shead and Marcus Burley celebrate Shead's interception.
Head coach Pete Carroll applauds his team's effort as 12s show their flags behind the Seahawks bench.
In the victorious visitor's locker room, Doug Baldwin and Russell Wilson congratulate each other.
Michael Bennett shows off his "Black Santa" to the team after the game. The small statue had a place on the team's sideline during the game.
Defensive lineman Michael Bennett does pushups in front of the team in the locker room after the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll smiles after accepting a game ball from Richard Sherman. The ball marked Carroll's 101st victory in the NFL.
Defensive end Michael Bennett leads the team in the now-traditional post-victory dance in the locker room.
Michael Bennett's "Black Santa" figurine takes its place in the victorious postgame breakdown.
Fullback Will Tukuafu video chats with his family after a victory on his birthday in which he also scored on a touchdown reception.
The Seahawks board their Delta charter for the flight back to Seattle. While the team was in the air, they learned their opponent in next week's wild-card game -- the Minnesota Vikings, on the road next Sunday.
