After an early scare, the Seattle Seahawks showed why they have the NFL’s best record playing on Monday Night. The early scare and unfortunate event was safety Jamal Adams getting kneed to the head and being ruled out of the game due to a concussion. Adams according to head coach Pete Carroll will be fine.
“He’s going to be okay. He got kicked in the head, and so he missed this game. But the preparation to get him to this, then with the week coming off, he’s going to be fine, I’m sure, and he’ll be back out there.” Carroll said during his post-game press conference.” It’s just a little glitch right now.”
After Monday’s 24-2 demolition of the Giants on Monday Night the Seahawks are off for a week. It is there scheduled by week.
“We had so much fun tonight. Golly, that was fun playing football. One of the first things that comes to my attention is the guys who continue to step up and play for other guys. We had a mix-match thing going on the offensive line again, but it’s been three weeks of it. I’m so proud that we have guys that can answer the call and play at the top level and give us a chance to compete in these games.
But it’s not just that spot, though, it’s other places, too. A bunch of guys played on the pass rush today. Everybody figured in on the pass rush today, which was great. It just reminds us that we’re just getting started, we’re just getting going. We’re just putting it together and a night like this for our defense to be able to play that explosively, three turnovers and whatever, double-digit sacks – I can’t remember seeing double-digit sacks.”
DOMINANT DEFENSIVE EFFORT
As for the demolition of the Giants, the Seahawk’s defense led the way. Going into the game the Seahawk’s defense was ranked last in the NFL when it came to pass defense run defense the Seahawks were ranked no 4. The Giants were 1-2 going into the game with 24th-ranked defense. Their offense was ranked number 28th. So the opportunity was there for the Seahawks to build on their two-game win streak. And oh boy did the Hawks defense seize the opportunity.
The Hawks recorded 11 sacks to tie the team record for most sacks in the game. The Seahawk’s defense held the Giants to just 248 total yards, no touchdowns, and had two interceptions. One was a game-breaking 97-yard return by rookie Devon Witherspoon. The other was by safety Quandre Diggs. Needless to say, Hawks head coach Pete Carroll was pleased with his team’s effort.
“It was a great night for (Defensive Coordinator) Clint (Hurtt) and the guys on defense. The mixes and the changeups, the variety of ways that we came after them, we used everybody on the field just about, hitting the calls at the right time so the guys could create some explosive plays out of it. You’ve got to give Clint a ton of credit. Pass rush isn’t just the guys up front; everybody contributes to it. Coverage and that’s where the backers play a role as well, and it was a great illustration of that tonight.”
A bunch of guys played on the pass rush today. Everybody figured in on the pass rush today, which was great. It just reminds us that we’re just getting started, we’re just getting going. We’re just putting it together and a night like this for our defense to be able to play that that explosively, three turnovers and whatever, double-digit sacks – I can’t remember seeing double-digit sacks.
“This was a great night for (Defensive Coordinator) Clint (Hurtt) and the guys on defense. The mixes and the changeups, the variety of ways that we came after them, we used everybody on the field just about, hitting the calls at the right time so the guys could create some explosive plays out of it. You’ve got to give Clint a ton of credit. Pass rush isn’t just the guys up front; everybody contributes to it. Coverage and that’s where the backers play a role as well, and it was a great illustration of that tonight.”
Another scary moment for the Seahawks happened in the second quarter when quarterback Geno Smith was tackled and his knee was bent back during the tackle. A scary moment for Smith and the Seahawks team. Fortunately, the injury was minor and Smith returned to start the second half and finish the game.
“Yeah, initially, I just was kind of in shock a little bit, just from being rolled up on and having my leg pretty much trapped under the guy. “ Smith said in his post-game interview. “ It was some slight pain, but overall, I was just happy that I came out okay so, whatever the case is, God’s good.”
OFFENSE ADEQUATE
On the offensive side of the ball, the effort was adequate. The team rushed for 121 yards and passed for 160. Ken Walker III had another productive game rushing for 79 yards on 17 carries and scoring one touchdown. Walker’s running mate rookie Zach Charbonnet had 31 yards on five carries and one reception for a minus two yards. Geno Smith was 13 of 20 for 110 yards and one touchdown to DK Metcalf. A 3 of 12 third down conversion rate was the glaring issue with the Seahawks offense. Given the shuffling of the offensive line, the 24 points does not look so bad.
