Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Tuesday, Nov. 16 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
The Athletic: 'Not Quite' Ready To Bury The Seahawks
There's no doubt that the 2021 season hasn't gone according to plan for the Seahawks.
Seattle lost three straight after a 2-2 start, hindered without Russell Wilson -- who missed the first games of his career due to a finger injury. Backup quarterback Geno Smith got them back on track before the bye week with a big win over the Jaguars, but Wilson and the offense struggled in their latest loss to the Packers.
Now sitting at 3-6, the expectation remains the same: make the postseason. It's not as daunting as it may seem, especially with a 17th game on the schedule this season and an extra playoff spot available (which was added last year). Seattle is just a game behind the No. 8-ranked Vikings and 1.5 games back of the Panthers, who currently hold the final wild-card spot.
The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia wrote about the Seahawks on Tuesday in his weekly NFL takeaways. While losing four of five doesn't exactly give Seattle momentum, Kapadia is still not ready to give up on the team. Kapadia cited a tight battle in the standings, Wilson's expected improvement and a suddenly formidable defense as reasons for optimism.
"On one hand, the only NFC team with fewer wins than the Seahawks is the Detroit Lions. On the other hand, the Seahawks are only 1.5 games out of the final wild-card spot and still have eight games to play.
"Against the Packers, Wilson looked very much like a quarterback who was adjusting to playing with an injury. It's reasonable to think we might get a different version of him going forward. The defense is up to 19th in EPA per drive and 10th in points allowed.
"If you're convinced that everything is about to come crashing down, that's a perfectly valid viewpoint. It's entirely possible. But I'm not quite there yet with Seattle. Let's see how the next couple weeks go."
Social Post Of The Day
Russell Wilson kept things positive on social media following Seattle's Week 10 loss:
More From Around The Web
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Bob Condotta and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times answered four questions in their weekly Four Downs column.
John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle on why the Seahawks can’t afford a loss this week against the Cardinals.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated wrote about Russell Wilson accepting the blame for Sunday’s loss.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 17-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers on November 14, 2021 at Lambeau Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett spins out of a tackle.
L.J. Collier laughs with Seahawks teammates as they enter Lambeau Field for the game against the Packers.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams walks from the buses to the stadium.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett looks at a TV displaying other games as he waits for treatment hours before kickoff.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson heads from the locker room to the field.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal poses during early pregame.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap stretches.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf stops to sign an autograph on his way back to the locker room.
Seahawks offensive guard Damien Lewis leads players through the narrow tunnel leading from the visitor's locker room to the field.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson prays with assistant coach Dave Canales.
Seahawks defensive lineman Kerry Hyder, Jr., smiles during pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the game.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner runs onto the field.
Seahawks captains Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner and Nick Bellore head to midfield for the opening coin toss.
Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reeds reacts after a pass defense.
In the first half, sun replaced early snofall at Lambeau Field.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly gains yards and a first down.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes the pocket and a near-sack.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown reacts after making a play.
Seahawks Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks combine on a tackle.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett lays out but can't make the catch just before halftime.
Seattle running back Alex Collins follows the blocks of Ethan Pocic and Damien Lewis.
Seahawks defensive back Ryan Neal breaks up a long pass as teammate Quandre Diggs closes in.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fires a pass.
Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett breaks a tackle.
Seattle cornerback D.J. Reed knocks away a pass in the end zone.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams intercepts a pass in the end zone to thwart a scoring drive.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner makes a tackle.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll watches from the sidelines.
Brave 12s endured the cold and being surrounded by "Cheeseheads" at Lambeau Field.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett tries in vain to break up an interception in the end zone.
Snowfall swirled around Lambeau Field during the third quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fires a pass under pressure.
Seahawks receiver Dee Eskridge can only watch as a pass is knocked away in the end zone.
After the game, quarterback Russell Wilson walked towards the locker room.
