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Mike Macdonald Appreciates Travelling Seahawks Fans In Arizona: 'What A Great Showing By The 12s'

The 12s showed up to Sunday’s road matchup in Arizona, and “really helped” the Seahawks earn a win over the Cardinals, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.

The 12s attended the Seahawks Week 2 matchup vs. the Cardinals on Sunday, September 20.
The 12s attended the Seahawks Week 2 matchup vs. the Cardinals on Sunday, September 20.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The 12s showed up to Sunday's road matchup in Arizona, and "really helped" the Seahawks earn a win over the Cardinals, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.

"Shout out to the 12s," Macdonald said after the 31-7 victory. "What a great showing by the 12s. I think really incredible. I mean, really never ceased to be amazed by how hard we show up in droves. So really helped us today, provided a lot of great energy, especially in the second half. [The Cardinals] were on silent cadence in the gun, which was really cool. So shout out to them."

Outside of State Farm Stadium, there were crowds of fans tailgating in Seahawks jerseys and merch. During pregame, when fans started filing in and filling their the seats, "SEA-HAWKS" chants could be heard echoing throughout the stadium.

And nearly an hour after the game had ended, hundreds of Seahawks fans were still in stadium, hoping to get an autograph from one of the many players and coaches leaving the locker room, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. who spent time signing 12 flags, jerseys, footballs and anything else the 12s brought to the game.

"It's good, our fans, the 12s, travel well," defensive tackle Jarran Reed said. "We love to hear that, man, it brings energy, it bring juice to our team."

Reed, who notched a sack in the win, helped lead a defense that dominated the Cardinals offense to the tune of just seven points and 10 first downs. Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett was pressured on 41.9% of his drop backs, completing 4 of 11 passes for nine yards and an interception with Seahawks pass rushers generated pressure, according to Next Gen Stats.

The 12s have been known to cause opposing offenses to false start and disrupt snap counts and communication. They provide an actual competitive edge for the Seahawks thanks to the noise they generate. Usually that advantage is seen and heard when the Seahawks are playing at Lumen Field, but on Sunday, the 12s showed why they are a unique fan base.

Check out the best game action photos from the Seahawks vs. Cardinals Week 2 matchup on September 20 at State Farm Stadium

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