Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Tuesday, October 18 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
More Praise For Rookie Cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant.
The Seahawks are back at .500 after Sunday's 19-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was Seattle's defense that stepped up this week, led by rookie corners Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Michael Renner of Pro Football Focus' weekly top-15 rookie rankings features the duo in the top 10 for their Week 6 performances.
Bryant forced his fourth fumble of the season, continuing his reign as the NFL's current forced fumble leader. That ball was recovered by Woolen, his second of the season. Woolen also recorded his fourth-consecutive interception, becoming the first rookie corner to nab a pick in four-straight games since 2010.
Woolen lands on this week's list at No. 3 with an 83.6 performance grade. Renner breaks down the selection.
3. CB TARIQ WOOLEN, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (83.6)
_Woolen has been a revelation. He's legitimately dominating NFL competition better than he ever did college competition. Against the Cardinals, Woolen hauled in an interception for his fourth straight game, and he's now tied for the NFL lead with those four picks. _
Bryant lands at No.6 (79.3), with Renner breaking down just how versatile the former Cincinnati Bearcat has been in coverage.
6. CB COBY BRYANT, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (79.3)
_Bryant got picked on early this season, but he's been stingy out of the slot for the past two weeks. Against the Cardinals, he allowed only three catches from seven targets for -1 yard — and he added a pass breakup. No, that's not a typo. Bryant's targets resulted in negative yardage on the day. _
Both Woolen and Bryant look to be focal points of Seattle's defense going forward, a welcoming revelation as the duo continues through their rookie campaign.
Social Post Of The Day
Mark Super Bowl Champion former cornerback Ronde Barber down as another believer in Seahawks rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen.
More From Around The Web
Matt Calkins of the Seattle Times: Why the Seahawks could be a playoff team after all.
Michael Bumpus of Seattle Sports 710AM: Why Seahawks defense turned in their best performance in Week 6.
Brandon Gustafson of Seattle Sports 710AM: Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll weighs in on rookie play after Week 6 win over Arizona Cardinals.
Connor Zimmerlee of Sports Illustrated: The emergence of Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III brings battle to Seattle’s offense.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from Week 6 vs. the Arizona Cardinals on October 16, 2022 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks defensive lineman Poona Ford came armed for the Week battle against division foes, the Arizona Cardinals.
Head coach Pete Carroll enters the field during pregame on a warm late fall afternoon where temperatures in the Seattle area reached a record high.
In the locker room, running backs coach Chad Morton helps DeeJay Dallas with his pads.
Newly acquired running back Tony Jones, Jr., puts on his helmet and heads to the field.
Running back DeeJay Dallas and the return specialists gather in the tunnel before pregame warmups.
Seahawks great Shaun Alexander signs autographs for fans before he raised the 12 Flag prior to kickoff. Alexander was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor at halftime.
Quarterback Geno Smith jogs onto the field.
Tight ends Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson run onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive backs huddle before taking the field.
Seahawks offensive linemen Abraham Lucas, Stone Forsythe and Damien Lewis enter the field for pregame warmups.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to receiver Dee Eskridge during warmups.
Quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass during warmups.
Safety Ryan Neal makes a one-handed grab during pregame.
Seahawks receiver Marquise Goodwin visits with his daughter on the sideline before the game.
The Seahawks wait in the tunnel to be introduced.
Joey Blount carries the 12 Flag and leads the Seahawks onto the field.
Tight end Will Dissly is introduced.
Early in the game, running back Kenneth Walker III finds running room as quarterback Geno Smith provides blocking.
Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu reacts after sacking Arizona's Kyler Murray.
Seattle's Geno Smith escapes the pocket.
Defenders Ryan Neal and Darrell Taylor celebrate after Neal's sack of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor knocks the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for a fumble.
At halftime, former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.
Quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass in the third quarter.
Receiver Dee Eskridge looks for running room after a pass reception from Geno Smith.
Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryan uses his left hand to punch the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray resulting in a fumble recovered by Seattle's Tariq Woolen.
Tariq Woolen and teammate celebrate his fumble recovery in the third quarter.
Coby Bryant celebrates with Quandre Diggs after Bryant's fourth forced fumble in four games.
12s in the north end zone bring the noise in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and teammate Quinton Jefferson snag Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for a sack.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates a stop by his defense.
Seattle's Cullen Gillaspia celebrates after a special teams tackle.
Seahawks defensive lineman Poona Ford sacks Arizona's Kyler Murray.
Seattle's Poona Ford celebrates after sacking Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
Seahawks mascot Blitz wore special shoes for the NFL's Crucial Catch Month, which raises cancer awareness.
Seattle's defense pressures Kyler Murray as he throws on fourth down.
Seahawks defenders Myles Adams, Jordyn Brooks, Darrell Taylor and Ryan Neal leave no room for escape.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen celebrates with fans in the end zone after his interception.
Seattle's DK Metcalf goes high to make a grab.
After the game Tariq Woolen records a video to be posted to social media for Seahawks fans.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is all smiles as he signs autographs on his way to the locker room after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to the team in the locker room after the win.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen talks to members of the media from the podium after the game.
