Eye on the Seahawks at Falcons
The Seahawks are 9-1 after a convincing win in Atlanta over the same Falcons that had ended Seattle's season just 11 months prior. Rod Mar was with the team for the historic day.
NFL game balls are lined up on the turf at the Georgia Dome awaiting the arrival of the teams for pregame warmups.
Russell Wilson leads the Seahawks quarterbacks and their position coach Carl Smith onto the field for pregame warmups.
Back in the visitors locker room, Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman get pumped up before the defensive backs head to the field.
Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as he, Earl Thomas and the Legion of Boom take the field in Atlanta.
This young fan got what he wished for as the Legion of Boom was in full effect against the Falcons on Sunday.
Head coaches Mike Smith and Pete Carroll have a conversation at midfield prior to kickoff.
"Speed" it says on the side of Golden Tate's helmet, and speed is what he displayed on Sunday, gaining 106 yards on six catches.
Head coach Pete Carroll and his assistants sported camouflage green sweatshirts as the NFL honored the military and its veterans.
With defensive captain Red Bryant absent due to concussion symptoms, teammate Brandon Mebane delivered the pregame remarks to the team prior to kickoff.
Quarterback Russell Wilson looks out at the Georgia Dome as the team waits for pregame introductions.
Coaches caps bore the an NFL insignia that honored the military and its veterans.
Quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll share a lighthearted moment before the start of the game.
Seattle's defense wasted no time making its mark on the game as Tony McDaniel stuffed Atlanta's Steven Jackson on the first play from scrimmage.
Running back Marshawn Lynch placed this stff-arm/uppercut to Falcons safety William Moore early in the game.
Seattle's Ricardo Lockette battles Atlanta's Robert Alford for a pass in the end zone.
Seahawks assistant coaches including Ken Norton, Jr. give signals from the sidelines.
Cornerback Walter Thurmond, who stepped in for injured started Brandon Browner, celebrates after a stop.
As has been the occurrence all season, members of the 12th MAN have been both visible and loud at road games all over the country.
Seattle's running game got untracked on Sunday, with Marshawn Lynch barreling upfield as J.R. Sweezy pancakes his man in the background.
Three Falcons players try to bring down Beast Mode in the second quarter.
Receiver Jermaine Kearse expertly uses his body to shield himself from the defender as he comes down with a touchdown catch on a trick play that saw Marshawn Lynch pass back to Russell Wilson, who fired to Kearse in the end zone.
Golden Tate sees open field and leaves a would-be tackler in his wake.
Seahawks fans point to the scoreboard as Falcons fans react behind them near the end of the second quarter. Seattle would score once more before the end of the half.
Defensive line coach Travis Jones gives instructions to Clinton McDonald on the sidelines.
Seattle's Richard Sherman salutes the Falcons fans as the Seahawks head to the locker room at halftime.
Lineman Paul McQuistan and running back Marshawn Lynch talk shop in the locker room at halftime.
With the home stands emptying while the clock ticked down, defensive backs coach Kris Richard still teaches and safeties Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas are still learning.
Marshawn Lynch's helmet, gloves and custom shoes sit on a cooler near the end of the game.
Marshawn Lynch congratulates rookie lineman Michael Bowie on a job well-done as the clock ticks down on Seattle's ninth victory of the season.
Richard Sherman trades jerseys with Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez after the game.
Seahawks fans behind the team's bench salute near the end of the game.
