Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Wednesday, Sept. 30 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
Jacob Hollister Joins 710 ESPN Seattle Bob, Dave and Moore
Since coming over from the New England Patriots in a trade last April, Jacob Hollister has emerged as a steady, reliable tight end for the Seattle Seahawks. A native of Bend, Ore. who grew up rooting for the Seahawks, Hollister has made the most of his opportunity with his hometown team. In his first two seasons combined, Hollister had just eight receptions. Last season, he caught 41 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns in just 11 games.
In Sunday's win over the Cowboys, Hollister grabbed his first touchdown of the season on a one-yard pass from Russell Wilson in the third quarter. Then, late in the game, he caught the two-point conversion to put the Seahawks up 38-31. In their Player Spotlight interview Tuesday, 710 ESPN Seattle's Bob, Dave and Moore spoke with Hollister about his performance. They also discussed Russ' start to the season, the team making their own crowd noise and where he and his twin are different.
You can listen to the entire 13-minute interview here – below are some of the highlights.
On Russell Wilson's dominant start to the season and how important the offseason was:
"He's just obviously the best in the world. He's done such an incredible job. It goes back to this offseason where Russ just spent the maximum time just making sure that not only the guys that he knows are going to play a lot are getting ready, but every single guy on the team – every receiver, O-lineman, tight end – making sure that everybody is ready to go, knowing that everybody could play at some point. He's the type of leader that wants to make sure the entire team is ready to go and he put in the time to do that."
On how the team is trying to create its own crowd noise on the sideline:
"We definitely put an emphasis on it. Not only that, but our guys are just so close just as a team. So, we just get excited for each other – the offensive guys getting excited when the defense makes plays and the other way around, too. A big part of that is how close our team is for sure."
On how he's handling a reduced role in the offense due to the loaded TE group:
"I'm doing good. Like you said, it's a long season. I'm blessed to be where I'm at, I know that everything happens for a reason. I love being with this team, with this organization. At 3-0, you can't be complaining too much about anything. But at the same time, obviously you want to do as much as you can and I'm ready for that. I know the coaches here do a great job of just using the guys that we have. I feel good about it, I feel good where I'm at. I'm learning a lot and I feel good about Year 4."
On how similar he and his twin brother, Titans WR Cody Hollister, are (or aren't):
"A lot of people would say that we're really similar, but we're also different in a lot of ways. We both love the same things when it comes to going out hiking, camping, music, all that stuff. I happen to be a little bit better looking, which is awesome. There's definitely some differences between us, but I think people have to get a little bit closer to us to realize those."
Seahawks Fan Wins Decade Of Free Groceries From Safeway
After the Seahawks scored five touchdowns Sunday, Safeway awarded free groceries for a decade to Jessica R. of Marysville, Wash. The Shop and Score program hands out bigger prizes based on how many touchdowns we score. Four touchdowns in a game gives the winner free groceries for a year, five touchdowns means groceries for a decade and six touchdowns means groceries for life. To enter, download the Safeway app, create an account, opt in to the Shop and Score 2x reward points and purchase three participating products.
Learn more about the Seahawks Shop and Score program here for your chance to win in future weeks.
Shop and Score with Safeway! You could win groceries for a year!
Shop and Score with Safeway! You could win groceries for a year or one of 50 prizes to be awarded. Prizes are awarded daily and for each Seahawks touchdown and field goal.
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The Griffin twins officially shared the field again Sunday after Shaquem was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Shaquill is clearly excited to play with his brother again.
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Hours before kickoff, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLink Field.
Brothers Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin arrive at the stadium and head up the ramp to the locker room.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson heads to the locker room.
At 10:42am on Sunday, defensive back Ryan Neal heads to the locker room, not knowing what a big day was ahead of him.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, wearing his Bose headphones, takes to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks prepares for his first NFL start.
Seahawks receivers David Moore, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Penny Hart and Freddie Swain wait to take their reps running pregame pass routes with the quarterbacks.
Footballs are lined up for the quarterbacks to take their early warmup throws.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a long pass in stride during warmups.
Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen hugs teammate Will Dissly at the conclusion of early warmups.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin concentrates on the ball, preparing for an interception later in the afternoon.
Seahawks receivers DK Metcalf and David Moore wave to fans through a virtual camera set up near the players tunnel.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets running back Travis Homer during pregame stretching.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner wore the name of Manuel Ellis on the back of his helmet. Ellis was killed during an arrest by police officers in Tacoma, WA in March of 2020.
Seahawks Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks hit Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just as he releases the ball on a pass in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett found himself all alone at the goal line to catch a 43-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson. Wilson and Lockett combined for three passing touchdowns on the afternoon.
Seahawks special teamer Ryan Neal made the first of three big plays for him on the afternoon, here tackling Cowboys returner Ezekiel Elliott at the goal line after a muffed kickoff return.
Safety Jamal Adams signals after the Seahawks forced the Cowboys into a safety in the first quarter.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wore custom painted shoes urging Americans to vote.
In lieu of live fans, the Seahawks have placed jerseys from high school football teams around the state onto seats in the lower seating bowl of CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams flies by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a blitz.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett breaks for more yardage after a second quarter catch.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin flies through the air after an interception in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive players Shaquem Griffin, Ugo Amadi, Shaquill Griffin, Quandre Diggs and Tre Flowers celebrate after a second quarter interception.
Seahawks defensive lineman Benson Mayowa look for the football after teammate Jarran Reed forced Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Benson Mayowa recovered a Dak Prescott fumble and returned it to the Dallas five-yard line at the beginning of the second half.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister scores on a one-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to give Seattle a 30-15 lead.
Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi celebrates after a third quarter pass defense.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson cooked up another masterpiece Sunday, throwing for five touchdowns in a 38-31 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
Seattle's Ryan Neal makes a special teams tackle on a punt return in the second half.
Seattle's Ryan Neal celebrates his tackle on a punt return.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner hits Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Seahawks defensive end Benson Mayowa flies but Dak Prescott's pass is just out of reach.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf atoned for an earlier fumble with this 29-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Damontre Moore pressures Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott late in the game.
Seattle safety Jamal Adams was forced to watch the final drive from the sidelines after suffering an injury.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, called up from the practice squad this week, forces an incomplete pass with a hard hit on Cowboys receiver Cedrick Wilson on the game's final drive.
Seahawks defensive lineman Alton Robinson gets his first career sack, bringing down Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on the final drive.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal, called up from the practice squad on Saturday, intercepts a pass in the end zone to seal Seattle's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith shake hands.
