Seahawks Week 2 Game in Review

My apologies for the late game review, but I hate reviewing a loss...its no fun! Fear not Seahawks fans, as I bring optimism out of the fire that was the 31-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. In my preview I told you it would come down to cornerback play, and with interceptions by both Bailey and Dawkins, it would appear that I was right once again. What I was hoping would happen was that our corners would outplay the Broncos corners, but that didn't happen. In fact our defensive secondary looked JV against Denver's passing game. Allowing Orton to pass for 307 yards and convert 14 of 20 on third downs. We had to pass rush and poor pass coverage.

On the bright side, there were glimpses of genius and some very positive developments during the game as well. The running game was effective, more so than they have appeared in the past. Going 105 yards on 20 carries averaging 5.5 yards per carry, while using 4 different ball carriers. the rotation seems to be effective, with Forsette getting the majority of the carries. I would like to see him get even more touches however, somewhere around 15 a game. On the first drive of the game the offense looked prepared, strong, efficient. Converting on third downs, running the ball, and Matt was once again spreading the ball around.

The offense will hit its stride probably after the bi week in week 5 and I foresee big games in the future. The continued emergence of Golden Tate is exciting to watch and anticipate, with his 52 yard catch down the field. Hasselbeck has never been able to throw the deep ball, and he's never had anyone who could catch the deep pass, this is a very important area of development we need to improve upon.

The offensive line wasn't perfect, but had solid play. No one thought that with Okung out, Unger out, 2 new linemen, and a truly makeshift line that Matt would be getting the protection he is getting and the running game would be as successful as it has. I give the men on the line all the props they deserve, they are doing their job well! They only allowed one sac and one QB hit on Matt the entire game.

The defense was stellar against the run, once again. I believe they are currently 3rd in the NFL against the run after the first 2 games. They only allowed Denver 65 yards on the ground with 38 carries, that's a 1.7 yard average. STELLAR!

Secondary play was key to the game, and where we fell flat they excelled. Denver won the turnover battle and they won the game, if the game was played again today, I don't believe we would see the same outcome. Matt's not going to throw 3 INT, that punt isn't going to be missed and fumbled, the penalties in the redzone either wont be committed or wont be called and Seattle would win the momentum and win the game. I take that with me into this next week, and the remainder of the season, and I'm feeling more confident than ever that we will rebound quickly from this loss.

Around the NFC WEST;

The 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals all lost as well this week, that's got to put a smile on the face of 'Hawk fans :)