Our guy Jadarian Price, the rookie the Seahawks scooped up with the last pick in the first round, officially rolled into Week 1 as the RB1, and his debut workload has us buzzing about the Brian Fleury offense! He posted 52 yards on 10 carries against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, a pretty solid start for a first-timer. The best part? His workload is expected to *only* go up from here.
Our Backfield Future: Price, Holani, and the Passing Game
It’s clear the ‘Hawks love what Price brings to the table, making him their top pick in the backfield. But let’s be real, we’re all itching to see him get more involved in the passing attack, right? Imagine him staying in on passing downs, maybe even throwing in some pass protection. That would be huge! It’s not all Price though. Our squad also really likes George Holani, and it looks like he’s going to get his opportunities to shine too. How do you feel about this early split? Price as the lead dog with Holani getting touches, or do you want to see Price completely unleash and dominate the backfield touches? Either way, the new offense under Fleury has some exciting options.
Week 1 Win and Defensive Grit
The Seahawks kicked off the season with a clutch 13-10 victory over the Patriots. That’s a win, baby! And talk about drama: our star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba was holding his breath with just 26 seconds left, needing the defense to step up. And guess what? They did! Our new-look secondary absolutely aced their first test, showing they’re not just good, they could get even better. Don’t forget Rodney Thomas II either; he got elevated from the practice squad for the opener, started, and played a massive role in that win. It just goes to show how much our emphasis on the 70-man roster paid off in the season-opening W.
Darnold Down, Cardinals Up Next
We’re enjoying a weekend off after that gritty win, but the team will be back to work Monday to get ready for our NFC West opener on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. The big news on that front? Franchise quarterback Sam Darnold is likely going to be unavailable. He’s dealing with a glute injury, which the team’s calling “short-term,” but it still stings. What does this mean for our offense in a division game? Can our O keep rolling without Darnold? How much will Price feast on the ground? We’ll find out soon enough.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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