Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's happening today – Tuesday, Nov. 2 – for your Seattle Seahawks.
Nate Burleson Gives Week 8 Game Ball To Geno Smith
Riding a three-game losing streak, the Seahawks were in desperate need of a victory against the Jaguars in Week 8.
Plenty of players on both sides of the ball played well to help secure the win, but quarterback Geno Smith stood out. He totaled three touchdowns in the 31-7 victory, two passing and one rushing. The ninth-year signal caller finished 20 of 24 for 195 yards after completing his 14 attempts, the longest streak to begin a game in the league this season.
Seahawks Legend Nate Burleson, who currently works for NFL Network and CBS, joined Good Morning Football on Monday to hand out some Week 8 awards. After going through some "Toe Drag Swag" nominees, Burleson handed out his Week 8 game ball.
"I'm giving (my ball game) to a guy who balled out, and I think some didn't expect it: Geno Smith," Burleson said. "Russell Wilson wasn't playing, and I don't know if you were paying attention to this game, but I was watching it live. It was one completion after another and another, he got to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 straight completions. He was on fire. I don't care who it's against. You could say 'Oh, it's the Jags defense.' Listen, when you're playing football, you have to go out there and do your job. He did that to the best of his abilities and got his team off to a fast start.
"That ball to DK Metcalf was one of the best balls of the season so far. Shoutout to Geno Smith, who has been through a lot, and as a No. 2 quarterback behind Russell Wilson, I think this week he proved that he still has a lot of football left."
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Social Post Of The Day
Russell Wilson shared a great update on his injured finger -- especially considering he's eligible to return from IR after the bye week:
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle had five takeaways from Pete Carroll’s Monday press conference.
Also at Seahawks.com, more on Russell Wilson’s finger injury and his positive social media update.
Bob Condotta and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times answered four questions in their weekly Four Downs column.
John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle explained why the Seahawks are trending up as they enter the bye week.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on what the Seahawks’ offense needs (outside of Russell Wilson to return).
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 31-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 31, 2021 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks defensive lineman Al Woods lets out a yell after a tackle in the second half/
Seahawks running back Travis Homer arrived in the spirit of Halloween and left cradling the football he scored a touchdown with in the game's final minutes.
Seahawks backup quarterback Jacob Eason takes early practice throws before becoming active for the first time with the team.
Former Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, left and head coach Pete Carroll chat on the field before the game.
Week 8 weather was bright and sunny, sending shadows across the field in contrast to the wet, wind and darkness of the Week 7 Monday Night Football game.
Just outside of the locker room, Seahawks running backs hold their huddle in front of a screen featuring an online "huddle" of cancer survivors and patients watching the team via livesteam.
Seahawks offensive assistants Mike Solari and Keli'i Kekuewa smile as they head to the field for pregame warmups.
The Seahawks huddle up on the field before pregame warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf looks out over his facemask.
The Seahawks Dancers stand at attention for the singing of the national anthem.
Once the game began, the Seahawks defense pressured Jags rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence relentlessly including Poona Ford and Bryan Mone on this play.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches a pass that led to a touchdown by Geno Smith.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf leaps over Jags cornerback and former Seahawk Shaquill Griffin for a touchdown.
Seahawks special teams punishes a Jags returner wti Tanner Muse, Travis Homer and Jon Rhattigan combining on a crushing hit.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor pressures Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence as Darrell Taylor closes in.
Former Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor at halftime.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams and teammates celebrate after forcing Jacksonville into another fourth down.
Many 12s came dressed for Halloween but this young fan might have won a contest for costume.
Quarterback Geno Smith played his finiest game as a Seahawks, and scans downfield from a clean pocket in the second half.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap knocks down a pass from Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll can't contain his excitement in the second half.
The Seahawks defensive continued to pressure late in the game. Bobby Wagner hits Trevor Lawrence as Carlos Dunlap is held as he closes in.
The nice weather revealed the arches of Lumen Field reflected in this 12's sunglasses.
Seahawks linebacker and defensive captain Bobby Wagner makes a punishing tackle.
Seahawks Dancers perform in the golden light of the late autumn afternoon.
Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi breaks up a pass in the end zone.
Seahawks special teamer Travis Homer celebrates with teammates after returning an onside kick for a touchdown late in the game.
Former teammates Quandre Diggs and Shaquill Griffin talk on the field after the game.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is all smiles at the podium during his postgame press conference.
