The final whistle blew at Lumen Field, and our Seattle Seahawks delivered a 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s a huge win for the Emerald City, and it absolutely sets the tone for our season. The 12s were roaring, and our squad showed up big against a tough opponent.
Backup RBs Are Stealing The Show Across The League
While we’re still buzzing from that Hawks win, you gotta keep an eye on what’s happening around the league, especially with these backup running backs. Take the New York Jets, for instance. Braelon Allen is absolutely tearing it up, even with Breece Hall possibly returning this week after missing four straight games. Allen had another *outstanding* effort, racking up 104 rushing yards on 17 carries and adding 30 yards on six catches. This dude is averaging 5.0 yards per carry and 89 rushing yards per game over the last four contests Hall missed. There’s no doubt Allen will have a role, and there’s even a chance he could see more carries than Hall when Breece is back. The Jets face the Raiders at home, and Allen is a solid RB2 or flex option while we wait to see how that backfield split shakes out.
Over in Denver, it’s a full-on shake-up. Jonah Coleman, in his first game off the IR, jumped straight to the top of the snap count for the Broncos. He played 30 snaps, which is as many as starter J.K. Dobbins (14) and RJ Harvey (16) combined! Coleman wasn’t merely on the field, he was making plays, averaging 6.0 yards on his nine carries, crushing Dobbins’ 3.8 and Harvey’s 2.0. Coleman also grabbed 15 yards on two catches, while Harvey still managed a huge 52-yard receiving touchdown. Dobbins didn’t even get targeted! Coleman is clearly the Denver back to roster, as he’s the only one of the trio who could soon hit 15 touches per game. Harvey’s consistent involvement in the passing game makes him the second choice in PPR leagues.
Injuries, Snaps, And Surprising Splits
Meanwhile, in Chicago, Kyle Monangai has missed three straight games with thumb and toe injuries. The Bears haven’t put him on injured reserve, which means they expect him back soon, possibly even this week. D’Andre Swift has been a workhorse in Monangai’s absence, scoring four times in his past three games, but he’s only averaged 3.2 yards per carry over the last two. With Caleb Williams leading an offense that’s “among the best in the NFL,” Monangai’s return could give their running game a much-needed boost of power and explosiveness that Swift can’t quite provide. Plenty of analysts see Monangai as their best ball-carrier.
Even the Rams are seeing a wild backfield split. Kyren Williams’ public complaints after Week 6 didn’t change anything. In Week 7, the snaps were almost even: Williams with 53% and Blake Corum with 47%. But hey, it seemed to work, with Williams averaging 6.2 yards on 16 carries and Corum putting up 5.5 yards on his 17 rushes. It just shows you how much talent is lurking on these benches and how unpredictable the NFL can be.
That 20-3 win against the Chiefs? That’s the kind of statement game our Hawks needed. It’s a massive W for the Lumen faithful, and it definitely sets a strong tone for what’s to come. We’re gonna keep riding this wave, 12s, and keep an eye on what happens next for our Seattle squad. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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