Eye On the Hawks - Seahawks vs Broncos
Seattle Seahawks team photographer Rod Mar continues his Eye On the Hawks series this week featuring photos from the game with the Denver Broncos in Week 3.
Linebacker K.J. Wright strides from the hotel to the bus for the bus trip to the stadium.
Linebacker K.J. Wright strides from the hotel to the bus for the bus trip to the stadium.
Offensive guard J.R. Sweezy tapes his wrists before taking the field.
Kicker Steven Hauschka and holder Jon Ryan follow the flight of a practice kick during early warmups.
Offensive standouts Marshawn Lynch and Percy Harvin confer on the field during pregame. Lynch would lead all rushers with 88 yards and Harvin would lead the Seahawks with seven receptions.
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks stretch before the game as the crowd gathers at CenturyLink Field.
The Seahawks gather before taking the field against the Rams for the season opener.
The Seahawks gather before taking the field against the Rams for the season opener.
Richard Sherman arrives on the field to a thunderous ovation during pregame introductions.
Offensive linemen Drew Nowak and Justin Britt both started for the first time at their positions, and had their hands full with the Rams front seven.
Offensive linemen Drew Nowak and Justin Britt both started for the first time at their positions, and had their hands full with the Rams front seven.
On Seattle's first play of its second possession, quarterback Russell Wilson turned receiver and caught a pass from Jermaine Kearse before being knocked down at the Denver six-yard line.
Seattle's defense was amped up, and Brandon Mebane breaks it down with an ode to M.C. Hammer's "Pumps and a Bump" dance after a tackle for loss.
Punter Jon Ryan continued his Pro-Bowl caliber year, booming punts all day and forcing Denver to consistently face a long field.
The Sea Gals were lovely as always on one of the final days of summer.
Marshawn Lynch found holes all day, thanks to help from his blockers, including tight end Zach Miller on this play in the second quarter.
A 12 flag waves in the late afternoon sunlight.
On the Seahawks sideline, Kevin Williams talks with his position coach Travis Jones.
Receiver Jermaine Kearse led the Seahawks with eight receptions for 76 yards against the Rams.
Receiver Jermaine Kearse led the Seahawks with eight receptions for 76 yards against the Rams.
Marshawn Lynch rumbles upfield led by a phalanx of blockers including J.R. Sweezy and James Carpenter.
Speedy wide receiver Ricardo Lockette outran Denver's Aqib Talib down the right side to haul in this 39-yard touchdown strike from Russell Wilson to give the Seahawks a 10-3 lead late in the second quarter.
Seattle's defense including K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Ahtyba Rubin ganged up to stop St. Louis running back Benny Cunningham near the goal line.
Seattle's defense including K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Ahtyba Rubin ganged up to stop St. Louis running back Benny Cunningham near the goal line.
Defensive line coach Travis Jones talks to his players including (from left) Frank Clark, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril and Bruce Irvin between series.
Defensive line coach Travis Jones talks to his players including (from left) Frank Clark, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril and Bruce Irvin between series.
Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell smiles after a scoring drive.
Seahawks fans were loud and proud, many of them serving reminders to the Broncos and their fans of who it was that won Super Bowl XLVIII.
A lovely September afternoon greeted fans as sunshine bathed CenturyLink Field.
Seattle's defense kept Denver's Peyton Manning off-balance for much of the game and registered one sack by O'Brien Schofield.
Seahawks fans showed the Spirit of 12 as the game went to overtime.
With Denver driving in the fourth quarter, safety Kam Chancellor leapt high to intercept this pass intended for Denver's Wes Welker.
Kam Chancellor begins to turn upfield on his return as Wes Welker crumbles beneath the hit of Earl Thomas.
As Seattle's sideline erupts, safety Kam Chancellor returns the interception into Denver territory.
Defensive lineman Jordan Hill delivers a huge block, decleating Denver's Chris Clark on Kam Chancellor's interception return.
With less than a minute left in regulation, Denver's Jacob Tamme got behind Seattle's defense to score a touchdown and the resulting two-point conversion tied the game and sent it to overtime.
CenturyLink Field was loud as ever for the rematch of teams from last year's Super Bowl.
Quarterback Russell Wilson kept drives alive with his feet as well as his arm, diving for a first down even as he is tackled by Denver's Nate Irving.
Marshawn Lynch sliced and diced his way through the Denver defense on the final drive thanks to outstanding play by the offensive line.
Marshawn Lynch dives over the goal line with a six-yard touchdown to seal the overtime victory for the Seahawks, 26-20.
Head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with his quarterback Russell Wilson after the game-winning drive in overtime.
In the locker room after the game, offensive line coach Tom Cable has a quiet moment with starting left tackle Russell Okung.
Quarterback Russell Wilson is all smiles in the locker room after the victory, which gives the Seahawks a 2-1 record heading into the bye week.
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