Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today - Wednesday, December 12 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
#BaldysBreakdowns: George Fant
NFL Network football analyst Brian Baldinger has become a fan favorite Twitter follow for his 'Baldy's Breakdowns’ film study segments that feature candid commentary from the former NFL offensive lineman.
On Wednesday, Baldinger released analysis of a handful of plays from this past Monday night’s 21-7 Seahawks win over the Minnesota Vikings that feature Seattle offensive lineman George Fant, who has been on the field for roughly one-third of the Seahawks’ offensive plays this season as a sixth offensive lineman. One of the highlights from Seattle’s primetime game at CenturyLink Field came in the third quarter, when the third-year pro Fant recorded his first career reception on a 9-yard catch-and-stumble, er, catch-and-run on a throw from quarterback Russell Wilson. In the ‘Baldy's Breakdowns’ video embedded above, Baldinger provides entertaining narration of that memorable play, while also praising Fant’s efforts in aiding a Seattle run game that racked up 214 yards against the Vikings.
“If you’re going to put George out there to run block, you’ve got to have a pass in for him, right? Don’t you have to have one pass option, Schotty? Come on!” Baldinger says as he queues up film of Fant’s 9-yard catch. “Oh yeah, here it is. Watch how quickly Russell Wilson gets the ball out of his (hand). That’s the biggest tight end he’s ever thrown to, George Fant, Western Kentucky Hilltopper!
"But George, the turf monster, George! The turf monster, George!” Baldinger exclaims as Fant begins his not-so-graceful fall to the ground at the tail end of his 9-yard gain. “Your one shot, your one shot at greatness! All these offensive linemen are rooting you on, look at them! They’re all rooting for you, George! You can’t go down by the turf monster, George. You can’t do that.
“One catch in the books," Baldinger adds. "He’s now a wide receiver.”
For more on what that catch meant for the Seahawks and for Fant, check out John Boyle’s postgame story here on Seahawks.com.
Social Post Of The Day
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Pro Shop Item Of The Day
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Eye On The Hawks: Seahawks vs Vikings
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett arrives at CenturyLink Field in advance of the Monday Night Football game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings.
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin walk into the Seahawks locker room before facing the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson walks through the lasers in the tunnel as he walks to the field for early pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson prepares for his pregame warmups on the turf at CenturyLink Field.
Safety Bradley McDougald stretches in the end zone during warmups.
Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski has a moment to himself in the locker room.
Quarterback Russell Wilson talks to the team before they leave the locker room for pregame introductions.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson prepares to lead the team out of the tunnel.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner makes his way through the fog and lasers of the tunnel as his name is announced during pregame introductions.
Cornerback Justin Coleman kneels and prays on the Seahawks sideline before kickoff.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes pressure during the first quarter.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers dives and trips up Minnesota's Dalvin Cook in the first quarter.
Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark dives and sacks Minnesota's Kirk Cousins in the first quarter.
Seattle running back Chris Carson hurdles a Vikings defender in the first half.
Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny reversed field and gained 17 yards on this play.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll along with offense assistants Pat McPherson, Nate Carroll and Chad Morton strategize during a timeout.
Linebacker Mychal Kendricks made his return to the Seahawks and made this tackle against Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed chases Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins out of the pocket.
Seattle receiver Jaron Brown looks for running room after a reception.
Seahawks receiver David Moore made this catch on a long pass up the right sideline but was ruled out of bounds in the end zone.
Seahawks running back Mike Davis escapes Vikings defensive back Holton Hill.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson nears the end zone on the final drive of the first half.
At halftime, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer talked to his players.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to defensive backs Tedric Thompson and Bradley McDougald on the sideline during the third quarter.
Seattle's George Fant, an offensive lineman who often lines up as an eligible receiver for blocking purposes, heads downfield after catching the first pass of his career.
Seahawks legends Jim Zorn and Matt Hasselbeck share a laugh on the field as they are introduced to the crowd during a third quarter break.
Seattle's Justin Coleman brings down a Vikings receiver.
Seattle's Justin Coleman leaps high to break up a pass intended for Minnesota's Laquon Treadwell.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner celebrates a fourth down stop.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll jubilantly jumps on middle linebacker Bobby Wagner after the Seahawks defense held on fourth down.
The Sea Gals also got into the action wearing their green.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson surveys the field.
Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski and holder Michael Dickson shake hands after a successful field goal try while Vikings defender Harrison Smith reacts.
Seattle's David Moore goes up and over to try to catch a pass in the end zone that ultimately fell incomplete.
Seattle's Tre Flowers does his best to defend this pass which was caught by the Vikings Stefon Diggs.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner, Frank Clark and Shaquill Griffin gang up to stop the Vikings' Latavius Murray near the goal line in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's' Bobby Wagner blocks a field goal attempt by Minnesota's Dan Bailey in the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks gather around Bobby Wagner after he leapt over the line of scrimmage to block a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Russel Wilson escaped the pocket and raced up the sidelines for 40 yards to set up a Seahawks touchdown.
Seattle's Chris Carson stretches into the end zone for the Seahawks first touchdown of the game.
Seattle's Jacob Martin hits Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and knocks the ball loose.
Seattle's Justin Coleman scooped up the fumble caused by teammate Jacob Martin and looks for running room.
Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman scores after recovering a fumble by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald celebrates with 12s in the end zone after teammate Justin Coleman's scoop-and-score gave Seattle a 21-0 lead late in the game.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Russell Wilson share thoughts on the sideline near the end of the game.
Quarterback Russell Wilson congratulates teammates J.D. McKissic and Tyler Lockett on the sidelines as the clock winds down on a 21-7 victory.
Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman gets a hug from defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr. at the end of the game.
Seahawks vice-chairman Bert Kolde greets Chris Carson at the entrance of the locker room after the win.
Quarterback and offensive captain Russell Wilson gives the game ball to head coach Pete Carroll who became the franchise all-time winningest coach with the victory.
