Today’s battle against the Arizona Cardinals isn’t just another early-season matchup, folks, it’s straight up about claiming first place in the NFC West. Seriously, as of this morning, our division rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, are the *only* team with a loss. That means this game is massive for setting the tone, and it’s time for our squad to prove we’re ready to run this division.
Stepping Up: Who’s Holding Down the Fort Today?
We’re heading into this one with some serious question marks, no doubt. Our starting QB1 is still sidelined, which means Drew Lock is stepping in and being asked to be confident and competent out there. Can he deliver? That’s the biggest question facing us, and we know our guy Christian Haynes is also being asked to perform big today with another starting guard out of the lineup. It’s a tough spot, but these are the moments where legends are made. The team made Anthony Bradford’s injury status clear earlier today, and his absence from the line is definitely a cause for concern. On top of that, will Nick Emmanwori even make his season debut? That’s a “game changing” question with big health question marks all over the field, for both teams. Even the Cardinals are dealing with their own limited offensive and defensive interior players heading into Sunday, which means we gotta capitalize!
The Streak, the Fullback, and the Workhorse
You wanna talk about confidence? How about the fact that the Seahawks currently hold the NFL’s longest winning streak against *any* team with a mind-blowing nine consecutive wins against these very same Cardinals! We play ’em twice a year, and we own ’em. That’s a trend that needs to continue today! And while we’re talking about trends, how about our fullback, Brady Russell? The guy had two catches in Week 1, which were the first receptions by a Seahawks fullback since 2021. He’s absolutely thriving in his newest role and adding a new wrinkle to our offense by seizing every opportunity. It’s awesome to see! Also, shout out to Abe Lucas, our tackle, who used to hate weights but now it’s his passion, and he’s using it to give back. And what about Jadarian Price? Will he get over 10 carries this week? We need that ground game going!
This isn’t just about a W today; it’s about holding first place and keeping that incredible nine-game streak against the Cardinals alive. Let’s see Lock and Haynes step up big, watch Russell keep making plays, and get Price rumbling. It’s time to set the tone for the rest of the season. Go, ‘Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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