Eye on the Seahawks vs Saints
A night where records fell and playoffs were clinched, all captured from behind the lens of Seahawks photographer Rod Mar.
It's 10:30 AM on game day, and backfield mates Michael Robinson and Marshawn Lynch chat in the lobby of the team's hotel before walk-thru.
As the team's brief gameday walkthru ends in the ballroom of the team hotel, head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson have one last conversation.
With temperatures dropping with the setting sun, running back Robert Turbin stayed bundled up during early warmups.
Back in the locker room, safety Kam Chancellor goes over last minute strategy with his position coach Kris Richard.
Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as the defensive backfield enters the stadium for pregame warmups.
Free safety Earl Thomas, the heart and soul of the defense, gathers the team on the field during pregame.
Cornerback Richard Sherman is all business during pregame.
As is his custom, wide receiver Doug Baldwin is the last player to leave the field after pregame.
Members of the 12th MAN fire up the players as they prepare for introductions.
Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner get fired up before being introduced before the game.
Cornerback Richard Sherman soaks in the roar of the crowd as he is introduced.
"We are all starters" says safety Earl Thomas of the Legion of Boom and every defensive back ran onto the field together during introductions.
Linebacker Cliff Avril jarred the ball loose from New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees on the Saints second offensive drive.
Defensive lineman Michael Bennett intercepted the pass caused by Avril's hit, returning it for a touchdown and a 10-0 lead for the Seahawks early in the game.
Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records measure the sound at CenturyLink Field, and the 12thMAN regained the world record during the game.
Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson share congratulations after Seattle's second touchdown of the game, a pass from Wilson to tight end Zach Miller in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin sprints away from a Saints defender on a 52-yard pass play from Russell Wilson to set up a field goal.
Seahawks fans hold up a sign that answers the Saints "Who Dat" slogan as Seattle built a big lead in the second quarter.
Doug Baldwin is congratulated by teammate James Carpenter after a four-yard touchdown reception that gave Seattle 27-7 lead just before halftime.
Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette signals first down after a catch.
New Orleans sideline used pictures to call in plays and formations amidst the din at CenturyLink Field.
Defensive lineman Clinton McDonald hits New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees causing an incomplete pass as Kam Chancellor came up the middle on a blitz.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell, starting in place of Brandon Browner and Walter Thurmond, breaks up a pass in the end zone.
Assistant equipment manager Derin Lazuta makes quick repairs to the helmet of running back Robert Turbin on the sidelines during a timeout.
Fans react as news that the 12thMAN regained the record for crowd noise was announced.
Russell Wilson listens as Pete Carroll gives instructions near the end of the game.
Russell Wilson and Drew Brees met at midfield after the game.
In the Seahawks locker room, owner Paul Allen congratulates players and coaches after the game.
Back on the set of Monday Night Football, quarterback Russell Wilson appeared as comfortable as he had in the pocket all night as he answers questions after the game.
Seahawks fans, as is becoming their tradition, pack the stands near the set of the postgame show after the victory.
Well after the game and with the stands empty, a still fully dressed Russell Wilson spends time on the field with Make-A-With kid Brayden before taking him to the locker room to meet other Seahawks.
