Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, November 17 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Damien Lewis Off To A Strong Start In Third Season
Third-year Seahawks guard Damien Lewis continues to come into his own, as the 2022 season looks to be his most-promising yet.
After being inactive for Week 1 due to injury, the LSU alum has graded out in the Top-5 several times for Seattle's offense per Pro Football Focus through the months of October and November. In Week 10's 21-16 lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lewis earned the team's highest offensive grade from PFF (83.4). Through 534 offensive snaps, Lewis has allowed just two sacks and committed four penalties.
PFF analyst Zoltán Buday named Lewis the league’s Most-Improved left guard for 2022 through 10 weeks. Buday broke down the selection and Lewis' improvement in pass blocking.
LEFT GUARD: DAMIEN LEWIS, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
2022 Grade: 68.4
2021 Grade: 57.1
Lewis also had a strong rookie campaign, earning earned a 71.2 grade in 2020, but this is his most consistent campaign, as he ranks in the upper half of the league in both run-blocking and pass-blocking grade.
He has held his ground well as a run-blocker over the last two seasons, but it is his improvement in pass protection that puts him on this list. In 2020 and 2021, the former LSU Tiger allowed pressure on 5.7% and 6.0% of his pass-blocking snaps, respectively. This year he has allowed pressure on just 3.5% of snaps and is on pace to give up the fewest pressures of his career by far.
Best game in 2022: Week 9 vs. Cardinals (88.8 PFF grade)
Lewis currently holds the highest grade for Seattle's offensive line (71.6). After getting banged up in Week 10, Lewis
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Seahawks rookie Charles Cross continues a great rookie campaign, not allowing a sack over the past two weeks.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the team's trip to Munich, Germany, which concluded with a Week 10 game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 13, 2022 at Allianz Arena. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Seahawks held a final practice under sunny skies at the Virigina Mason Athletic Center before departing for Germany.
Boye Mafe boards the team's charter for the ten-hour flight to Munich.
Al Woods rests in his first class seat aboard the team's charter flight to Germany.
Assembled media photographs the team as they arrive in Munich.
German native Aaron Donkor emerges from Customs upon arrival in Munich.
Members of the German Sea Hawkers fan club greeted the team at the airport.
After arriving at the team hotel, the Seahawks departed for a brief practice, which was witnessed by fans lining a fence above the field.
Famed NFL quarterback Kurt Warner greets Seahawks qb Geno Smith after practice.
On Thursday evening, the team attended a bowling event, upon which Will Dissly, Geno Smith, Colby Parkinson and Ryan Neal presented Drew Lock with a cake to celebrate his birthday.
At the team bowling event, offensive linemen Phil Haynes and Damien Lewis share some snacks and soft drinks. And no, those are not individual servings, they just happened to be sitting behind large trays set out for the team.
Cody Barton relaxes with some pool at the team event on Thursday evening.
Seahawks mascot Blitz posed for a photo with local "polizei" outside of a Starbucks in Munich.
At Friday's practice, which was held on the training grounds of famed German football club Bayern Munich, a few players tried their skills including Colby Parkinson, Darwin Thompson and Noah Fant.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal poses for a photo with players from Bayern Munich.
As the sun set towards the end of practice, running backs worked on agility drills.
Fans peek over a fence to watch the Seahawks practice while a security guard stands watch.
Players from Bayern Munich joined hands and huddled with the Seahawks at the end of practice.
Young fans watch as DK Metcalf dons a Bayern Munich jersey which was gifted to him before he took the podium for a press conference.
On Friday evening, the players were free to explore and Tyler Lockett took in the sights with teammates Kevin Kassis, Tyler Mabry and Godwin Igwebuike before they headed off to a dinner hosted by quarterback Geno Smith.
Seahawks fans head towards the official Seahawks bar in Munich - Augustiner Stammhaus.
Seahawks fans cheer inside Augustiner Stammhaus, which served as the official headquarters for fans.
On Saturday, the Seahawks walked from their team hotel to a nearby field for their walk-thru.
The Seahawks take part in their Saturday walkthru.
At the end of walk thru, Aaron Donkor leads the team in a chant.
After walkthru, the Seahawks made their customary road game stadium visit. Darrell Taylor poses by Seahawks themed graphics on the wall of the locker room.
The Seahawks buses arrive at Allianz Arena for the first-ever NFL game held in Germany.
On game day, DK Metcalf and special teams assistant Tracy Smith arrive at Allianz Arena.
On the field, quarterback Geno Smith takes his early warmup throws.
Framed by the curved roof of Allianz Arena, receiver DK Metcalf leaps high for a catch during early warmups.
The Seahawks gather for a prayer in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett speaks to the team before they leave the locker room for kickoff.
Geno Smith and the Seahawks head from the locker room to the field.
Aaron Donkor carries the 12 Flag as the Seahawks enter the field.
Head coach Pete Carroll shares final words with quarterback Geno Smith.
Shelby Harris nearly gets his hands on a Tom Brady pass early in the game.
Michael Dickson had another outstanding game punting.
Seahawks Boye Mafe makes a tackle.
At halftime, offensive line coach Andy Dickerson gives instruction.
In the third quarter, Will Dissly had two receptions on the opening drive.
Jason Myers converts a 55-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Tariq Woolen celebrates his interception in the third quarter.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III looks for yardage.
Quarterback Geno Smith fires a short pass toward Kenneth Walker III.
Receiver Marquise Goodwin makes a diving catch in the end zone.
Receiver Marquise Goodwin raises his arms after his touchdown catch in honor of a son he and his wife Morgan lost five years ago.
In a uniquely German moment, nearly all 70,000 fans, regardless of who they were rooting for, sang John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads", which was released over 50 years ago in the United States.
After the game, DK Metcalf walks off the field towards the locker room.
In the locker room after the game, quarterback Geno Smith gathered the team together.
Head coach Pete Carroll appears in front of the media after the Seahawks particpated in the first-ever NFL game held in Germany.
