PHOTOS: Eye On The Hawks - Week 5 at Saints
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from Week 5 vs. the New Orleans Saints on October 9, 2022 at Caesars Superdome. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.


Safety Ryan Neal supports the Seattle Mariners and wears their cap on Friday as the Seahawks flew to New Orleans while the baseball team opened the playoffs in Toronto.

Seahawks players board the Delta charter flight to New Orleans.

Seahawks players deplane after arriving in New Orleans late Friday evening.

Members of the equipment staff load equipment from the belly of the plane into trucks that will take the Seahawks gear to the stadium for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

Safety Ryan Neal points up to the light ring in the Caesars Superdome as he and cornerback Michael Jackson examine the stadium on the team's Saturday visit.

On Sunday monring, safety Josh Jones is greeted by members of the coaching staff on the way to breakfast in the team's meal room.

Linebacker Josh Onujiogu supports the Mariners as he walks to the buses the day after the Mariners won their wild-card round series over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Quarterback Geno Smith walks to the bus.

Geno Smith warms up near midfield in the Caesars Superdome. Hours later, Smith would launch a touchdown strike to Tyler Lockett from nearly the same spot on the field.

Seahawks president Chuck Arnold signs a Seahawks Crucial Catch flag before the game. During the month of October, the NFL amplifies it's misson to fight cancer through early detection and risk reduction.

Seahawks fans had a message for quarterback Geno Smith, echoing his statement from earlier in the season.

Seahawks offensive lineman Stone Forsythe prepares in the locker room.

Members of the equipment staff Dan Cramer and Austin Bui help Stone Forsythe don his shoulder pads in the locker room.

Linebackers coach John Glenn reviews notes in the cramped visitors locker room.

A fan takes a photo with Seahawks legend K.J. Wright on the sideline before the game.

Running backs Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Walker III talk on the field during pregame.

Defensive linemen including from left, Quinton Jefferson, Shelby Harris and Bryan Mone go through their pregame warmups.

The NFL Crucial Catch sticker is visible on the back of linebacker Jordyn Brooks's helmet.

Quarterback Geno Smith hands off to running back Rashaad Penny during the final phase of pregame warmups.

Cornerback Michael Jackson focuses in the locker room in the quiet moments before the team heads to the field.

Seattle's Quinton Jefferson wore cleats with the number of Seattle Mariners Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey, Jr.

Seahawks offensive linemen wait to leave the locker room for kickoff.

Seahawks captains Al Woods, Nick Bellore and Quandre Diggs (not shown) watch the opening coin toss.

Defensive tackle Al Woods drags down New Orleans' Taysom Hill.

Cornerback Coby Bryant breaks up a pass early in the game.

Seattle's DK Metcalf turns and looks for the end zone on this reception from Geno Smith that resulted in a touchdown.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III picks up the blitz at left and quarterback Geno Smith launches a touchdown strike to DK Metcalf.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt consults with head coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines.

Seattle's Coby Bryant jars the football loose on a tackle by Ryan Neal.

Seattle's Tariq Woolen scoops up a fumble caused by teammate Coby Bryant (8) as the defense scrambles towards the loose ball.

Seattle's Tyler Lockett catches the first of two touchdown passes from Geno Smith.

Seattle defenders fly in to make a tackle.

Offensive line coach Andy Dickerson gives instructions on the sidelines.

Seahawks celebrate Tariq Woolen's interception.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches his second touchdown from Geno Smith.

Tyler Lockett falls into the end zone with his second touchdown of the game.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III heads to the end zone on a 69-yard run as Tyler Lockett begins the celebration behind him.

Seattle's Kenneth Walker III leaves all defenders in the dust on his 69-yard rushing touchdown in the Superdome.

After the game, Pete Carroll addresed the team in the locker room.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll takes on a serious tone when asked about the injury to running back Rashaad Penny in his post game press conference.