Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Thursday, November 3 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Rawls A Second Half Breakout Candidate
There are only nine weekends of football left in the 2016 season, and with only so much time remaining, Danny Kelly of The Ringer picked a player from all 32 teams that has a chance to break out down the stretch.
For the Seahawks, Kelly selected running back Thomas Rawls, who has been sidelined with a fibula injury since Week 2, but is poised to return to the lineup soon. Here's why Kelly chose the second-year running back:
The Seahawks run game needs a boost. Christine Michael (4.2 yards per carry) has been an explosive runner, but he hasn't provided the same tackle-breaking, run-you-over element that Rawls brings to the table. Rawls finished his injury-shortened rookie season first in Football Outsiders' DYAR (total value), second in DVOA (value per rush), and first in running back success rate while racking up 830 yards and four touchdowns on 147 carries. He's been on the shelf most of this year with a leg fracture, but once he gets back he'll assume a big role in Seattle's struggling run game.
NFL Pro Bowl Voting Is Underway
Voting for the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl has begun. Make sure to help send your favorite Seahawks to Orlando by casting your votes here.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks rookie Quinton Jefferson, who posted this photo on his Instagram account after undergoing knee surgery.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMR1b_jsNY/?taken-by=qjeff99
More From Around The Web
Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril is finally getting the on-field recognition he deserves.
In his latest Twitter Q&A, digital media reporter John Boyle answered questions about why the Seahawks don't wear throwback jerseys, Kam Chancellor, the strong side linebacker spot and more.
Former Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette helped launch the Seattle Science Foundation's Spinal Cord Injury Research.
Is the Seahawks defense dominant because of its depth or stars? Jayson Jenks of The Seattle Times takes a look.
Yesterday, linebacker Bobby Wagner joined John Clayton on 710 ESPN Seattle.
And lastly, Richard Sherman moved up a spot in Ike Taylor's weekly cornerback rankings.
The Seahawks and the Bills have played each other 12 times throughout their history. Seattle is currently leading the series 7-5. The two teams will face off again this Monday Night during Week 9 at CenturyLink Field.
Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (80) is tripped up by Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson in the first quarter at Seattle, Dec. 4, 1989. Largent, who needs on touchdown reception to set a new NFL record, gained 13 yards on the play. (AP Photo/Elizabeth L. Pizac)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie (7) tries to elude Seattle Seahawks' Michael Sinclair in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 in Seattle. Flutie got past Sinclair and held on for a first-down run, but the Seahawks won 26-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander is brought down by a wall of Buffalo Bills' defenders during the first half in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004. Alexander, the NFL's leading rusher was held to 39 yards in 13 carries in the 38-9 win for the Bills. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Itula Mili (88) falls back while missing a pass with Buffalo Bills' Kevin Thomas defending during the third quarter in Seattle Sunday Nov. 28, 2004. The Bills won 38-9. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Julius Jones (22) runs under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) and Ko Simpson (30) during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. The Bills won 34-10. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, left, is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Ryan Denney during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Buffalo won 34-10. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
