Seahawks Lose Pre-Season Opener

The Seattle Seahawks lost the first pre-season game Thursday Night 19-17 in really a meaningless game. The defense showed not to bend most of the time giving up four field goals and a touchdown while Seahawks scored two touchdowns and a field goal.

The first touchdown had the most meaning because it was in the first possession of the game for the Seahawks. The Colts went down the field first as the Seahawks won the toss but decided to kick off first which is common for them. The Seahawks offense looked good with quarterback Russell Wilson scrambling though it was more because no one was open instead of being rushed by the Colt’s defense. Chris Carson started at running back however first round pick Rashaad Penney saw action too in that drive. They both looked good running the ball. At least for the first time anyway the first string offensive line did a fine job.

Besides Russell Wilson and the offense doing well rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin had a fine game as well. I didn’t watch much of the second half however I did like the work of the defensive line as well. I hope that they are able to rush the quarterback frequently. Although sacking the quarterback looks exciting I am up for rushing them in a manner they have to throw the pass sooner so that causes more interceptions. Getting the ball back in my mind is more important to me in good field position or getting a touchdown. A sack that causes a fumble is good to. I just want to see the defense not have too many penalties. Of course that goes for the offense as well since penalties can cause the ball to go back to the other team.

Next week the Seahawks play the Chargers in Los Angeles on national television. We should expect Russell Wilson and the first team offense going at least two possessions or going for most of the first half. Usually the third game is where we see more of them. It will be interesting to see who shines more on the team of the newcomers. Go Hawks!