Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Tuesday, Nov. 23 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
ESPN Looks Back At Seahawks' Best Thanksgiving Memory
Thanksgiving and football go together like, well, Thanksgiving and turkey. Or stuffing. Or mashed potatoes. OK, I'm on a tangent thinking about Thursday -- but you get the point. You can't have one without the other, whether it's attending your local high school game, throwing a ball in the yard or watching NFL teams play in the afternoon. The Seahawks have a history, albeit short, of playing football on Turkey Day. Seattle has played on the holiday four times in franchise history, with games in 1980, 1986, 2008 and 2014. With a 2-2 record, the Seahawks' success has been solid considering all four games were played on the road.
For this week’s power rankings story, ESPN beat writers were asked to write about their team's most memorable Thanksgiving game. Brady Henderson, ESPN's Seahawks reporter, chose Seattle's 2014 battle with the San Francisco 49ers -- a 19-3 win.
"It was one thing for the Seahawks to hand their archrivals a 16-point loss while the whole country watched in prime time. What happened next had to make the 49ers' skin crawl: Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman chomping on turkey legs on the 49ers logo at midfield of their brand-new stadium, where NBC had set up a Thanksgiving spread for its postgame interview. It had to be especially tasty for Sherman given his animus toward Niners QB Colin Kaepernick -- whom he picked off twice that night -- and coach Jim Harbaugh. Dessert came next in the form of a tweet from 49ers owner Jed York, who apologized to fans for a performance that he said 'wasn't acceptable.'"
The Seahawks-49ers rivalry was at its peak around this time, as both teams were routinely battling each other to win the division and make the Super Bowl. Winning in the 49ers' stadium on such a big stage undoubtedly made it a great holiday for all 12s.
Sidney Jones IV Joins 710 ESPN Seattle
Following injuries to D.J. Reed and Tre Brown, the Seahawks were in need of someone to step up at cornerback in Week 11.
Sidney Jones IV did just that, totaling 11 tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed and a near-interception that was overturned following a review. The University of Washington alum has played well in his return to the Pacific Northwest this season, already topping his career high for total tackles.
Jones joined 710 ESPN Seattle's "Wyman and Bob" on Monday for their player spotlight interview. You can listen to the full interview here and read some highlights below.
On if he thought Sunday's overturned interception was, in fact, an interception:
"Very much so. I have no doubt in my mind that that was an interception. I've watched the clip hundreds of times probably already, and I'm like 'What are they seeing that I don't see?' Even on the field there was no doubt. Sometimes you can know, like 'Oh, I hope they don't see that.' There was not a second in my mind that I thought I dropped it. I thought it was definitely a catch, but what can you do now?"
On the feeling of returning to the PNW this season:
"It's been good -- Seattle's been like my second home. When I got traded here it was kind of like, 'Dang, this is a dream come true.' I always watched (Richard Sherman) and the (Legion of Boom) ball out. Just to be a part of this organization has been good."
On taking pride in being a tackling cornerback:
"Definitely (take pride in it). My weight is not the highest compared to other corners around the league, but I feel like I'm the best tackler out there. In terms of doing my job, setting the edge and making the tackles I'm supposed to make. Running backs or tight ends weigh a lot more than me and I still find a way to get them on the ground. I played safety growing up and I was always a hitter, and I still try to keep that same mentality in tackling and hitting and being aggressive."
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Rookie Tre Brown's promising season ended prematurely on Sunday, but he remains excited for the future:
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Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle wrote about the Seahawks’ team meeting and mindset for the upcoming week.
Also at Seahawks.com, Boyle has injury updates on Tre Brown, D.J. Reed, Rashaad Penny and others.
Bob Condotta and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times answered four questions in their weekly Four Downs column.
John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle addressed the problems ailing the Seahawks right now.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated looked at the Seahawks’ top performers from Sunday’s loss.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 23-13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on November 21, 2021 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap and receiver DK Metcalf confer on the sidelines.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at Lumen Field for the Week 11 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi stretches using the goal post which promotes the NFL's Salute to Service iniative.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf walks onto the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett waits between warmup reps.
Carlos Dunlap speaks to women military veterans on Salute to Service Day at Lumen Field as Seahawks host Jackie Montgomery looks on.
Offensive linemen Kyle Fuller and Ethan Pocic take the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams rallies the defensive backs before taking the field.
Seahawks captain Russell Wilson calls the team up before the game.
A member of the United States military leads the Seahawks out of the tunnel on Salute to Service day at Lumen Field.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is introduced in pregame ceremonies.
For the first time, the entire honor guard as well as flag carriers were comprised of women from all branches of the U.S. military.
A rogue football landed on the American flag during the singing of the national anthem.
Captains from the Seahawks and Cardinals meet at midfield for the pregame coin toss.
The Seahawks Dancers were flying high.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stops a Cardinals ballcarrier nearly resulting in a safety.
Seahawks running back Alex Collins dances through a hole as teammate Gerald Everett blocks.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf nearly corrals a pass in the end zone.
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap and Jamal Adams combine on a tackle.
The winter sun shines through the upper decks of Lumen Field during a break in the action.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett races away from an Arizona defender on a long pass play in the second half.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers converts a field goal from the hold of Michael Dickson.
Seahawks linebacker and captain Bobby Wagner makes a tackle in the third quarter.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs dives on top of a Cardinals receiver.
Seattle tight end Gerald Everett breaks two tackles on his way to a long gain.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap runs onto the field to hug his mother Dr. Diana Ross-Jackson who was honored during the USAA Salute to Service Moment.
Lumen Field was resplendent on a brisk, but sunny Novermber afternoon.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett makes a long catch to set up a Seattle touchdown.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner talk on the sideline near the end of the game.
Seatle's Duane Brown and Arizona's J.J. Watt chatted on the field after the game.
Seattle's Russell Wilson and Arizona's Kyler Murray exchange greetings on the field after the game.
