Good morning, 12s. Happy Game Day! Here's a look at what's happening today – Monday, Oct. 25 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
NFL Media: Watch Out For DK Metcalf vs. Marshon Lattimore
As DK Metcalf has transformed into an elite wide receiver, his opponents have also become increasingly more skilled.
Now the Seahawks' No. 1 receiver, Metcalf routinely draws the defense's No. 1 cornerback. We've seen it with the Rams' Jalen Ramsey, and we'll see it again on Monday night against the Saints' Marshon Lattimore.
Metcalf exploded for 98 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams back in Week 5. Lattimore, a three-time Pro Bowler, will be an equally intriguing challenge. He's allowed just 12 receptions on 28 targets this season, per Pro Football Focus. Quarterbacks are often wise to just avoid Lattimore all together. There's no doubt that Geno Smith will look Metcalf's way, though, as the Ole Miss product had six catches on seven targets in Smith's first start last week.
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In NFL.com's Monday Night Football Preview, writer Jelani Scott highlighted the Metcalf-Lattimore matchup as one to watch. Here's what Scott wrote about the duel:
"What a way to be welcomed back from a bye week for Marshon Lattimore and the Saints secondary. The shutdown corner had the pleasure (?) of matching up with some of the NFL's best through the first five weeks. This week, he draws DK Metcalf in what will be their second head-to-head battle. Two years ago, a then-rookie Metcalf was solid but not spectacular against Lattimore and Co., finishing with two receptions for 67 yards in a six-point Saints win. The Seahawks wideout has evolved into a bona fide top-five player at his position since then, a title Lattimore can say he's had on his resume for the past several seasons. With Chauncey Gardner-Johnson matching up primarily against the always-dangerous Tyler Lockett in the slot, the game plan should allow Lattimore to spend most of the night shadowing Metcalf."
Seahawks Players Attend Seattle Kraken Home Opener
The NHL has officially arrived in Seattle, and several Seahawks players couldn't miss the Kraken's first game at Climate Pledge Arena.
While the Kraken lost to the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, it was a raucous atmosphere for the historic game on Saturday night. With the Seahawks off Sunday, players were able to attend the game and enjoy the evening.
Bobby Wagner, DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson and Poona Ford all went to the game. On the video board, Seahawks Legend Marshawn Lynch had a special message for the Seattle crowd. The Seahawks were well-represented, along with several other Seattle icons.
Here's a look at the social media reaction from the game:
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Matt Hasselbeck's children surprised him on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" yesterday ahead of his induction into the Seahawks' Ring of Honor:
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle on the state of mind for players and coaches after the 2-4 start.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times wrote about the Seahawks’ quest to re-establish home field dominance on Monday Night Football.
Stacy Rost of 710 ESPN Seattle with the state of the Seahawks entering their Week 7 game vs. New Orleans.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on the extra work Jamal Adams is putting in amid pressure from the general public.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated with five matchups to watch during Monday’s Seahawks-Saints game.
The Seahawks face the Saints for Week 5 of the 2022 season at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Take a look back at photos from the past games between the two teams.
Kicker Garo Yepremian (1) of the New Orleans Saints attempts a field goal in 1979. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Floyd Turner (88) begins the celebration after catching the winning touchdown in the Saints Seattle Seahawks game on Sunday, Sept. 3, 1991 in New Orleans. Looking on is Seahawks James Jefferson (26). Turner took the pass from quarterback Bobby Hebert late the fourth quarter to give the Saints a 27-24 victory. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Eric Allen (21) stops Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Joey Galloway (84) during NFL action Sunday Nov. 16, 1997 in New Orleans. Galloway took a pass from quarterback Warren Moon, making a first down on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Seahawks' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is sacked by Saints' defenders Charles Grant (94) and Willie Whitehead (98) during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Seahawks' Stadium. Even through being sacked, Hasselbeck completed 12 of 23 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Seahawks over the Saints, 27-10. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) throws against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in New Orleans as guard Steve Hutchinson (76) blocks Saints linebacker Roger Knight. Hasselbeck completed 19 of 29 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown in Seattle's 21-7 win. (AP Photo/Travis Spradling)
New Orleans Saints' Tebucky Jones (34), right, grabs the face mask of Seattle Seahawks receiver Darrell Jackson (82) on a pass play during the second quarter at the Superdome Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in New Orleans. Jackson picked up 22 yards on the reception and the Seahawks picked up 11 yards more on the penalty to help set up their second touchdown of the quarter. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints' Reggie Bush (25) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Brian Russell during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP OF SEA163 Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks away from a tackle by the New Orleans Saints defenders to score a touchdown in the second half of an NFL NFC wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2013, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril hits the arm of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees causing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett in the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The Seahawks finished the regular season as the best pass defense in the NFL with three All-Pro selections in the secondary. Their best performance came when they suffocated New Orleans in Week 13. Now comes the challenge of duplicating that in Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Saints. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor (31) stops New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson (29) during an NFL Divisional Playoff game on January 11, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the Saints 23-15 in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) leaps for a pass just outside the end zone as New Orleans Saints cornerback B.W. Webb (28) covers as time expires in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Kearse came down out of bounds and the Saints won 25-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Seattle Seahawks defensive group tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during an NFL regular season football game on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019 in Seattle. The Saints won, 33-27. (Ric Tapia via AP)
