Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Tuesday, October 4 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Pro Football Focus Praises Play Of Geno Smith & Tariq Woolen
The Seahawks came out the victor in the highest-scoring game of the 2022 season, defeating the Detroit Lions 48-45. The road win puts Seattle at 2-2 and in a tie for first place in the NFC West. While Seattle looks forward to a Week 5 road battle with the New Orleans Saints, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and rookie corner Tariq Woolen earned some honors from Pro Football Focus for the week.
Smith was surgical with the ball, going 23-30 for 320 yards and 3 total touchdowns (139.6 passer rating).
Monday, Smith was the lone Seahawk to make PFF’s Team of the Week.
PFF TEAM OF THE WEEK
Offense
FLEX: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
On Tuesday, PFF expert Marcus Mosher ranked Smith on his 10 most surprising performances of Week 4 list.
How can you not be impressed with Geno Smith? After competing for his job during training camp, he and the Seahawks just scored 48 points in Week 4 and now sit at 2-2 after four games.
Smith recorded the highest game grade of his career (92.4) as he threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns. He also added in 49 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, showing he is in complete control of the Seahawks' offense.
He finished the game averaging 10.7 yards per passing attempt with an adjusted completion percentage of 83.9%. His average depth of target was 10.8 yards, which is his highest figure in a start since Week 14 of the 2014 season. Smith probably isn't the long-term answer for Seattle, but he is playing outstanding football this season.
One of the biggest stories of the season - rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen continues to make every team that passed on him look silly. Woolen recorded his first pick-six against Detroit, showcasing his blazing speed on the return.
It hasn't been long, but it seems like everyone is starting to take notice of Woolen - even though those inside the organization have been shouting his name all summer. Mosher names Woolen to the 10 most surprising performances list with some feedback on his selection.
Another impressive Seahawk in Week 4, rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen was targeted six times and allowed three receptions for 47 yards. The highlight was an incredible pick-six where he undercut a Jared Goff throw and took it to the house.
When targeting Woolen in Week 4, Goff posted a 36.8 passer rating. That is quite impressive for a rookie still learning to play the cornerback position. He finished the game with a 69.5 overall grade and has now improved every week for the Seahawks.
While Woolen has played only a handful of games in the NFL so far, it seems like head coach Pete Carroll has found the next freakishly long, athletic cornerback for his defense.
It's not too late to vote for Geno Smith as Fed Ex Week 4 Player of the Week!
The cat may be out the bag on the potential of Seattle's duo, but there's plenty more season to go.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from Week 4 vs. the Detroit Lions on October 2, 2022 at Ford Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks players board the Delta charter bound for Detroit.
Upon arrival in Detroit, receiver Marquise Goodwin makes his way across the tarmac to the waiting buses.
On Saturday, running backs Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Walker chatted at walkthru.
Geno Smith, center, works through some strategy with receiver Tyler Lockett and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron (back to camera).
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett signs an autograph for a young 12 wearing his jersey.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks is the last player to leave Ford Field during a brief team visit on Saturday.
On game day, assistant coaches including Pat McPherson and Will Tukuafu greet Kyle Fuller as he heads to the team's meal room at the hotel.
Receiver Marquise Goodwin strikes a pose before he boards the bus to the stadium.
Quarterback Geno Smith walks to the buses.
Cornerback Michael Jackson looks out the window on the ride from the team hotel to the stadium on game day.
12s cheer on the Seahawks buses as they depart for the stadium.
Kenneth Walker on the field during early warmups on game day.
Quarterbacks Geno Smith and Drew Lock take their early warmup throws at Ford Field.
A young fan reacts as his favorite player DK Metcalf gives him his receiving gloves during pregame.
Seahawks gather on the field during pregame.
In the brief moments before the team leaves the locker room, Bryan Mone finds a quiet place to listen to music.
Offensive tackle Abraham Lucas sits in the locker rooom before the game.
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett urged his teammates to link arms as he gave his pregame speech in the locker room.
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett brings the team up right before heading to the field for kickoff.
The Seahawks make the long walk from the visitors locker room down to the playing surface at Ford Field.
Seahawks offensive linemen Gabe Jackson and Damien Lewis lead the Seahawks down to the field.
The Seahawks enter the field during pregame introductions.
Seattle tight end Will Dissly snags the Seahawks first TD on a pass from Geno Smith.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal celebrates after a pass defense.
Quarterback Geno Smith celebrates in the end zone after his touchdown run in the first quarter as a Seahawks fan celebrates in the stands.
Kicker Jason Myers was all smiles after making a field goal in the first half. Myers was informed over the weekend of the birth of his second child.
At halftime, assistant coach Aaron Curry talks to members of the defense.
Quarterback Geno Smith stands and listens with members of the offense as assistant coach Andy Dickerson outlines adjustments and strategy.
Cornerback Tariq Woolen opened the second half with an interception that he took to the end zone.
Tariq Woolen scores on his third quarter pick-six.
Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu grabs Detroit's Jared Goff for a sack in the third quarter.
Seettle's DK Metcalf hauls in one of his seven receptions on the day.
Seattle's DK Metcalf leaps and falls but wasn't able to hang onto this deep pass in the end zone.
Seattle's Rashaad Penny crosses the goal line with the first of his two touchdowns against the Lions.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett tries to juggle and come down with a pass that was deflected and fell just out of reach.
12s were in attendance at Ford Field for the game.
Seattle safety Josh Jones nearly manages an interception near the end zone that fell incomplete.
Seattle's Rashaad Penny breaks away as the Lions sideline can only watch his 41-yard TD run late in the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll lets out a yell after Rashaad Penny's 41-yard TD gave the Seahawks a two-score lead late in the game.
Quandre Diggs greets former Lions teammate Austin Bryant after the game. Diggs played in Detroit prior to joining the Seahawks.
Quarterback Geno Smith hugs head coach Pete Carroll in the locker room after the game.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith brings the team up in the locker room after the game.
