Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Tuesday, Oct. 19 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
Michael Bumpus Talks Seahawks On 710 ESPN Seattle
After six weeks, the Seahawks are faced with a different reality than they expected entering the season. Untimely injuries and a few close losses have the Seahawks sitting at 2-4 ahead of a Week 7 date with the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.
Even as Seattle rides a two-game losing streak, there are some bright spots to take from Sunday's loss in Pittsburgh. The running game was at its best against the Steelers, rushing for a season-high 144 yards. Defensively, the Seahawks allowed the fewest points in a game since Week 1. There are no moral victories, but it's worth noting areas where the Seahawks succeeded.
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On Monday, Seahawks studio host Michael Bumpus joined 710 ESPN Seattle's "Wyman and Bob" for his weekly show appearance. While there was plenty of real discussion about areas where the Seahawks need to improve, Bumpus did see some good things on Sunday.
"I was encouraged by the play in the secondary, other than that football smacking Jamal Adams right in the helmet," Bumpus said. "I felt like they covered well. There weren't too many big plays. … They were keeping things underneath. It was just a grinder (of a game), it was two teams struggling to try and figure out who they were, and one team had a backup quarterback."
Rookie cornerback Tre Brown, making his NFL debut, was a big part of the secondary's turnaround. The Steelers' 229 passing yards was the fewest Seattle allowed all season.
Bumpus later discussed Geno Smith's performance in what was his first start since 2017. Smith had 209 passing yards and a touchdown before a fumble in overtime set up the Steelers' game-winning field goal.
"I think he's doing OK for the position that he's in. We can focus on the two turnovers. … I think TJ (Watt) just made a heck of a play. He was going after the ball all night. Could Geno have had a stronger grip on the ball? Most definitely. But the decision that he made was right. Now it's about the execution, the decision's that he's made are right, now he just has to execute."
Later, Bumpus discussed who was the biggest surprise on the team so far. While he didn't see many options, one name stood out above the rest.
"I thought (Travis Homer) was a longshot to make the team, just because he wasn't out there getting reps. And when you think of Travis Homer, you think of just a pass pro guy. But then he has a big run on third and 7. He has a big catch for 27 yards. I think (mostly) everyone is who I thought they were honestly at this point. Homer would be one of the big surprises. If there's anyone who produced this year that I wasn't expecting to produce, so far it's Travis Homer."
You can listen to the full segment here.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football on October 17, 2021 at Heinz Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith warms up on the grass at Heinz Field prior to the Sunday Night Football matcnup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rookie defensive back Tre Brown gets loose in the empty stadium hours before kickoff.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams uses his phone to take a photo of Troy Palomalu's name on the wall at Heinz Field, commenting, "Troy is the GOAT".
Bryan Mone makes the long walk from the field back to the locker room duirng early warmups.
Seahawks receivers inlcuding DK Metcalf wait to run routes during early warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner signs autographs before the game.
12s line the tunnel near the Seahawks locker room at Heinz Field.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith hugs teammates after early warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith heads back to the locker room after early warmups.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams motivates his defensive back teammates before they take the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive linemen head towards the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll chat with offiicials on the field before the game.
Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford makes a tackle early in the game.
Stadium security apprehend a rogue fan who ran onto the field during the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf points after catching a pass for a first down.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner makes a tackle in the first half.
Seahawks running back Alex Collins breaks thorugh a hole for a long gain in the first half.
Running back Alex Collins crashes into the end zone with a rushing touchdown.
Seahawks injured quarterback Russell Wilson watches the action from the sideline.
Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett stiff arms a Steelers defender on a long pass play near the end zone.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly and quarterback Geno Smith celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after Will Dissly scored on a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks running back Travis Homer breaks into the second level on a third quarter run.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner shouts encouragment during the second half.
Seahawks Al Woods and Jamal Adams combine to make a tackle in the third quarter.
Seattle's Kerry Hyder recovers a fumble by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Seattle's DeeJay Dallas, head coach Pete Carroll and others celebrate after an officials replay awarded the Seahawks the ball on a fumble.
Seahawks players, coaches and staff huddle around injured teammate Darrell Taylor after he was injured during a play in the second half.
Seahawks defensive backs Jamal Adams and D.J. Reed combine to make a tackle in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers nails a field goal at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime as holder Michael Dickson looks on.
Seahawks quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jake Luton watch the coin toss between regulation and overtime.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown makes a key tackle on third down, forcing the Steelers to punt in overtime.
Seahawks defensive back Ryan Neal walks off the field after the Steelers won the game on a field goal in overtime.
Seahwaks quarterback Geno Smith shakes hands with assistant coach Kerry Joseph after the overtime loss.
