The NFL Network finished its Top 100 Players of 2016 countdown Wednesday night, and while no Seahawks cracked the top 10 this year, Seattle's roster was well represented on the list overall.
The Seahawks placed a total of six players in the top 100, which is voted on by current NFL players: receiver Doug Baldwin, free safety Earl Thomas, defensive end Michael Bennett, strong safety Kam Chancellor, cornerback Richard Sherman and quarterback Russell Wilson.
The Seahawks were one of two teams, along with the Cincinnati Bengals, to have six players on the list. Only the Kansas City Chiefs (9), Carolina Panthers (7) and Denver Broncos (7) had more than six players voted into the top 100.
No. 72: Receiver Doug Baldwin
Baldwin cracked the top 100 for the first time thanks to a spectacular finish to the 2015 season that saw him catch 11 of his league-high 14 touchdowns in the final seven games of the season.
Baldwin recorded career highs in receptions (78), receiving yards (1,069) and touchdowns (14), the latter of which also established a franchise record. Baldwin was the Seahawks' first 1,000-yard receiver since 2007 and one of just three players in franchise history, along with Steve Largent and Joey Galloway, to have 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns in the same season.
Baldwin's stellar season also helped him earn a contract extension to keep him in Seattle long-term.
"Doug has the most confidence in the world, and he's going to absolutely show you," Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu said during the segment announcing Baldwin's rank. "He's always ready. I appreciate competing with him."
No. 66: Safety Earl Thomas
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll once described Thomas' ability to limit big plays as a "crucial aspect” of Seattle’s defense, noting, "He plays a lot of deep-middle responsibility, and people don't appreciate that (opponents) don't throw post routes for touchdowns on us, and how many times they don't throw seam routes for touchdowns on us. That happens all the time, every single day in football, and we're great at taking care of that."
Thomas' value to Seattle's defense, which has allowed the fewest points in the NFL for four straight seasons, goes well beyond his stats, though he did lead the team in interceptions with five last season, which is why he is the only Seahawks player to make the top 100 in each of the past five years.
"The safety I probably respect the most is Earl Thomas," Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins told the NFL Network. "When we play the same teams, I'll watch to see how Seattle played them, and I want to see what Earl saw."
Since coming to Seattle as the 14th pick in the 2010 draft, Thomas has been named a Pro Bowler five times, first-team All-Pro three times and second-team All-Pro once.
"He's a guy I look up to," Mathieu said. "One of the only safeties in this game I look up to, because of what he does every play. Most guys take plays off, Earl doesn't take a snap off. This dude is 110 miles an hour the entire game, full of energy."
No. 59 Defensive End Michael Bennett
One of the best free-agent signings in franchise history, Bennett has become a crucial part of Seattle's pass rush, along with Cliff Avril, since the two signed in free agency prior to the 2013 season.
In 2015, Bennett enjoyed the best season of his career with 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 52 tackles and 30 quarterback hits, helping him earn Pro Bowl honors for the first time while also making the top 100 for the second straight year.
"He's, in my opinion, probably the top defensive end in the NFL," 49ers defensive end Joe Staley said of Bennett at the Pro Bowl. "He does so many different things, so he's hard to prepare for. It's hard to describe it too, it's kind of a slipperiness. It's hard to get your hands on him. He does a good job of controlling his body and fighting off blocks and taking away your game plan against him."
No. 32: Safety Kam Chancellor
Chancellor makes the top 100 for the third straight season, showing he remains one of the most feared defensive players in the NFL.
"You gotta account for that guy," Steelers receiver Darius Heyward-Bey told the NFL Network. "He's a linebacker playing safety. He's the best safety in the league."
Added Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert: "He's a punisher. Any opportunity he gets, he's going to make you pay, make you wish you didn't come his way."
A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro, Chancellor has become not just a tone-setter for Seattle's defense with his physical style, but also a leader in the locker room, role that continues to grow.
"He has been awesome," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said earlier this offseason. "He has been such a great leader for us. He has been just on point. Really, he's got the experience, the wisdom of listening and hearing and watching what's going on. He can sense what's going on with the young guys and he's quick to straighten them out, get them on the right path. He's got a big voice here; when he speaks, everybody shuts up and listens, and he's just as tough as you can get in terms of playing the game. He has practiced every day, he has been at it. He has been a thousand-percenter for us, he has been great. It's been a fantastic offseason for him."
No. 20: Cornerback Richard Sherman
Since arriving in Seattle as a fifth-round pick in 2011, Sherman has established himself as arguably the best cornerback in football. A four-time All-Pro (first-team three times) and three-time Pro Bowler, Sherman, has the most interceptions in the NFL since his rookie season with 26, including eight interceptions in both the 2012 and 2013 seasons before it became a regular occurrence for opposing offenses to just stop throwing the ball his direction. Sherman's 83 passes defensed since 2011 is also a league high.
"He can get into your head," Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams told the NFL Network. "He'll let you know, he'll let the whole world know, that nothing's going down today."
Last season more than ever before, Sherman spent time moving around the field to cover opponent's top receivers, helping limit the productivity of fellow top-100 players like Antonio Brown, A.J. Green and Dez Bryant, all of which helped him make the top 100 list for the fourth straight year.
Sherman showing he could do more in 2015, along with the flexibility of defensive backs like Jeremy Lane and DeShawn Shead to play multiple positions, is a big reason why Carroll said the 2016 Seahawks have, "as good of flexibility as we've ever had."
"We're going to be incredibly versatile, we're going to be incredibly experienced," Sherman said earlier this offseason. "There aren't going to be a lot of people we can't match up with individually or collectively as a group. It's going to be a fun challenge to put out there."
No. 17: Quarterback Russell Wilson
This is Wilson's fourth appearance on the top 100 list in as many years, a testament to the player he has been thus far in his career. Even better for the Seahawks, however, is that Wilson should only get better going forward.
"He has had a great camp," Carroll said at the end of Seattle's offseason workout program. "You guys have asked me, 'When's he going to arrive?' or 'How long is it going to take?' and all that, and I kept telling you, it's going to be down the road. It takes four, five, six years—you don't know—for these guys to develop. He has made a clear step ahead. His command is all-time. His ability to move defenders with his eyes to set up some things—he's consistently doing that, almost unconsciously, he's so clued in. We saw him throw the ball all over the field throughout the offseason and he's been strong and accurate and really precise about stuff. He has had a great offseason.
"This is year five. It has taken all of this time to get to this point, and he'll still improve, but you can really see him as a real true vet now. I think coming off of last year, with the great success of the second half of the season, he has taken it right in the offseason and here we go. It's been our best offseason and I think it's an indication of the development of our guys."
While Wilson may have room for improvement, he was already one of the league's best quarterbacks in 2015, finishing the season with a 110.1 passer rating. Wilson also set franchise records with 4,024 passing yards, 34 touchdowns and a 68.1 completion percentage. Wilson was particularly impressive in the second half of the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to have five straight games with three or more touchdowns and no interceptions.
"When the game's on the line, when their team needs a play, he'll find ways to beat you," Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis told the NFL Network. "That's who he is."
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Not included this year, however, was linebacker Bobby Wagner, who was 69th on last year's list. Wagner appeared to express his displeasure with that omission via Twitter last night:
Other Seahawks on the list last year who were not on this year's top 100 were tight end Jimmy Graham, who missed the final five games of the season with a knee injury, and running back Marshawn Lynch, who retired.
Check out which Seahawks were named to NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2016, a list voted on by NFL players.
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[December 30, 2012]: Seahawks 20-Rams 13Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) pushes past St. Louis Rams' Eugene Sims for a 15-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[December 30, 2012]: Seahawks 20-Rams 13Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) pushes past St. Louis Rams' Eugene Sims for a 15-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kxgrs9kjup23khfgfjks.jpg)
[December 30, 2012]: Seahawks 20-Rams 13Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) pushes past St. Louis Rams' Eugene Sims for a 15-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[December 12, 2011]: Seahawks 30- Rams 13Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vhegj4lqy1ump7f45jtu.jpg)
[December 12, 2011]: Seahawks 30- Rams 13Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
![[December 12, 2011]: Seahawks 30- Rams 13Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vhegj4lqy1ump7f45jtu.jpg)
[December 12, 2011]: Seahawks 30- Rams 13Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
![[September 30, 2012]: Rams 19- Seahawks 13St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/au26l2b0wxnh2fnvfc2m.jpg)
[September 30, 2012]: Rams 19- Seahawks 13St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
![[September 30, 2012]: Rams 19- Seahawks 13St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/au26l2b0wxnh2fnvfc2m.jpg)
[September 30, 2012]: Rams 19- Seahawks 13St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
![[November 20, 2011]: Seahawks 24- Rams 7Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson throws under pressure from St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kc60x4fop4lsnkmc2eon.jpg)
[November 20, 2011]: Seahawks 24- Rams 7Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson throws under pressure from St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
![[October 19, 2014]: Rams 28- Seahawks 26Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, slips past St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree after catching a pass for a 49-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zsq9izccoctbjgudaqfb.jpg)
[October 19, 2014]: Rams 28- Seahawks 26Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, slips past St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree after catching a pass for a 49-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
![[October 19, 2014]: Rams 28- Seahawks 26Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, slips past St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree after catching a pass for a 49-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zsq9izccoctbjgudaqfb.jpg)
[October 19, 2014]: Rams 28- Seahawks 26Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, slips past St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree after catching a pass for a 49-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
![[December 29, 2013]: Seahawks 27- Rams 9Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate runs with a reception during a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 29, 2013 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 27-9. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ype3r6jtbvyapdfmixpt.jpg)
[December 29, 2013]: Seahawks 27- Rams 9Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate runs with a reception during a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 29, 2013 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 27-9. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
![[December 29, 2013]: Seahawks 27- Rams 9Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate runs with a reception during a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 29, 2013 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 27-9. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ype3r6jtbvyapdfmixpt.jpg)
[December 29, 2013]: Seahawks 27- Rams 9Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate runs with a reception during a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 29, 2013 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 27-9. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
![[December 28, 2014]: Seahawks 20- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles St. Louis Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/apqzbkjrdfno2o1miokz.jpg)
[December 28, 2014]: Seahawks 20- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles St. Louis Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
![[December 28, 2014]: Seahawks 20- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles St. Louis Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/apqzbkjrdfno2o1miokz.jpg)
[December 28, 2014]: Seahawks 20- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles St. Louis Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
![[October 28, 2013]: Seahawks 14- Rams 9St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) makes a reception against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/twrqurudxr1lzjozyljh.jpg)
[October 28, 2013]: Seahawks 14- Rams 9St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) makes a reception against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
![[October 28, 2013]: Seahawks 14- Rams 9St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) makes a reception against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/twrqurudxr1lzjozyljh.jpg)
[October 28, 2013]: Seahawks 14- Rams 9St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) makes a reception against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
![[January 2, 2011]: Seahawks 16- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' Chris Long (72) closes in and Seahawks' John Carlson (89) blocks at right in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/h2cd9rmvuadedutkiukp.jpg)
[January 2, 2011]: Seahawks 16- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' Chris Long (72) closes in and Seahawks' John Carlson (89) blocks at right in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
![[January 2, 2011]: Seahawks 16- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' Chris Long (72) closes in and Seahawks' John Carlson (89) blocks at right in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/h2cd9rmvuadedutkiukp.jpg)
[January 2, 2011]: Seahawks 16- Rams 6Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' Chris Long (72) closes in and Seahawks' John Carlson (89) blocks at right in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
![[October 3, 2010]: Rams 20- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zc0ofq4i2mxrblooonp9.jpg)
[October 3, 2010]: Rams 20- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
![[October 3, 2010]: Rams 20- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zc0ofq4i2mxrblooonp9.jpg)
[October 3, 2010]: Rams 20- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
![[September 13, 2009]: Seahawks 28- Rams 0Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson (81) catches a 12-yard pass-reception as St. Louis Rams' Ronald Bartell defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dmegwqrijut5jamsxfm0.jpg)
[September 13, 2009]: Seahawks 28- Rams 0Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson (81) catches a 12-yard pass-reception as St. Louis Rams' Ronald Bartell defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[September 13, 2009]: Seahawks 28- Rams 0Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson (81) catches a 12-yard pass-reception as St. Louis Rams' Ronald Bartell defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dmegwqrijut5jamsxfm0.jpg)
[September 13, 2009]: Seahawks 28- Rams 0Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson (81) catches a 12-yard pass-reception as St. Louis Rams' Ronald Bartell defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[November 29, 2009]: Seahawks 27- Rams 17Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp tries to slow down St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n3yycr3veunvm3euxz5f.jpg)
[November 29, 2009]: Seahawks 27- Rams 17Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp tries to slow down St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
![[November 29, 2009]: Seahawks 27- Rams 17Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp tries to slow down St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n3yycr3veunvm3euxz5f.jpg)
[November 29, 2009]: Seahawks 27- Rams 17Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp tries to slow down St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
![[September 18, 2016]: Rams 9- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Peter Read Miller via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lhois4gjmfagjgwf5ksu.jpg)
[September 18, 2016]: Rams 9- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
![[September 18, 2016]: Rams 9- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Peter Read Miller via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lhois4gjmfagjgwf5ksu.jpg)
[September 18, 2016]: Rams 9- Seahawks 3Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
![[December 15, 2016]: Seahawks 24- Rams 3Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril Cliff Avril, right, pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bddvivjohl14srpbpbdp.jpg)
[December 15, 2016]: Seahawks 24- Rams 3Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril Cliff Avril, right, pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[December 15, 2016]: Seahawks 24- Rams 3Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril Cliff Avril, right, pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bddvivjohl14srpbpbdp.jpg)
[December 15, 2016]: Seahawks 24- Rams 3Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril Cliff Avril, right, pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
![[September 13, 2015]: Rams 34- Seahawks 31Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett, right, looks back at St. Louis Rams' Maurice Alexander while running a punt back 57 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/p5qaohrnt7gbfbniqwar.jpg)
[September 13, 2015]: Rams 34- Seahawks 31Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett, right, looks back at St. Louis Rams' Maurice Alexander while running a punt back 57 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
![[September 13, 2015]: Rams 34- Seahawks 31Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett, right, looks back at St. Louis Rams' Maurice Alexander while running a punt back 57 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/p5qaohrnt7gbfbniqwar.jpg)
[September 13, 2015]: Rams 34- Seahawks 31Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett, right, looks back at St. Louis Rams' Maurice Alexander while running a punt back 57 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
![[December 27, 2015]: Rams 23- Seahawks 17Seattle Seahawks tight end Cooper Helfet (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Seattle. (Peter Read Miller via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tsbawgvhgcynnwwedtzl.jpg)
[December 27, 2015]: Rams 23- Seahawks 17Seattle Seahawks tight end Cooper Helfet (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Seattle. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
![[December 27, 2015]: Rams 23- Seahawks 17Seattle Seahawks tight end Cooper Helfet (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Seattle. (Peter Read Miller via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tsbawgvhgcynnwwedtzl.jpg)
[December 27, 2015]: Rams 23- Seahawks 17Seattle Seahawks tight end Cooper Helfet (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Seattle. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

On the Seahawks sideline, cornerback Richard Sherman makes a point to teammates between defensive series.

Richard Sherman celebrates as 49ers center Marcus Martin walks off the field after Sherman's second interception of the game.

Seahawks defenders Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor together with head coach Pete Carroll, show their excitement after Tyler Lockett's 29-yard catch.

Seattle's Richard Sherman broke up another pass, this one intended for Arizona's John Brown.

At 2:45pm, Russell Wilson catches his first glimpse of the field at Levi's Stadium and takes his customary warmup jog around the field.
![[October 8, 2017]: Seahawks 16- Rams 10Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, right, intercepts a pass intended for the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/slszovbvzv5dw7ukdq47.jpg)
[October 8, 2017]: Seahawks 16- Rams 10Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, right, intercepts a pass intended for the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
![[October 8, 2017]: Seahawks 16- Rams 10Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, right, intercepts a pass intended for the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/slszovbvzv5dw7ukdq47.jpg)
[October 8, 2017]: Seahawks 16- Rams 10Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, right, intercepts a pass intended for the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles and sees running back Fred Jackson in the fourth quarter.

Russell Wilson leaves the Rams in his wake as he runs up the left side for a 52-yard gain. Wilson became the first player in N.F.L. history to pass for over 300 yards and rush for over 100 yards in a single game.