The Seahawks celebrated the holiday season with the patients and staff of local hospitals for the annual Captains' Blitz. The players got to meet 12s of all ages and give out lots of Seahawks goodies. The Captains' Blitz has been happening annually since 1976.
Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's out there for today — Wednesday, December 13 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Captains' Blitz
Seahawks players spent their off day Tuesday in the community celebrating the holiday season.
Nineteen total players — Jordan Roos, Tedric Thompson, Cyril Grayson Jr., Tyrone Swoopes, Nazair Jones, Luke Joeckel, Germain Ifedi, Mike Davis, Dewey McDonald, Amara Darboh, David Moore, Dion Jordan, Austin Davis, Rees Odhiambo, Branden Jackson, Marcus Smith, Blair Walsh, Tyler Ott and Mark Glowinski — visited two local hospitals in the Seattle area as part of the team's yearly tradition, Captains' Blitz, and interacted with fans of all ages to help them get their minds off of their circumstances. The players were also joined by members of the Sea Gals and posed for photos and signed autographs for patients and their families along with hospital staff.
Here are highlights from Tuesday's action:
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Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from the Seahawks Pro Shop, who has an in-store holiday offer for game jerseys:
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The Seahawks departed Seattle upon their Delta charter flight amid a cold, but glorious setting sun as they headed across the country for the road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Safety Bradley McDougald made himself comfortable for the cross-country flight.
The Seahawks landed in Jacksonville after midnight, and found wet and cold conditions upon deplaning.
A heavy rainstorm pounded the team buses on the trip from the airport to the team hotel.
Saturday found dry but still cool weather, and Cliff Avril was all smiles along with guests he had visiting from his native Haiti.
At walkthru, defensive backs Tedric Thompson, Kam Chancellor and Delano Hill watched from an end zone of the local practice field.
Members of the defense gather during walkthru.
After walkthru, the team made a brief visit to EverBank Field, site of Sunday's game.
On gameday, receiver Tyler Lockett waved to fans while sporting a "half-and-half" jersey with his father's college number on it.
Quarterback Russell Wilson stopped to sign an autograph for a young fan as he boarded the team bus on Sunday afternoon.
At the stadium, quarterback Russell Wilson made his way to from the locker room to the field for his early warmups wearing his custom Bose headphones.
On the field, linebacker Terence Garvin smiled in the sunny, but cool weather.
Receiver Doug Baldwin walks from the field back to the locker room after his early warmups.
Seahawks fans came dressed to the 12s for the game against the Jaguars.
In the locker room, linebacker K.J. Wright used his towel to create a moment of privacy.
Quarterback Russell Wilson leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Receiver Tanner McEvoy gets ready for the start of the game.
Linebacker K.J. Wright stands for attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks captains Jon Ryan and Russell Wilson watch as head referee Gene Steratore flips the coin during the opening coin toss.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs for daylight during the first quarter.
Defensive backs Shaquill Griffina and Earl Thomas bring down Jacksonville's Marqise Lee.
Seahawks returner Tyler Lockett steps out of bounds on a kickoff return up the left side.
Seattle's K.J. Wright (on ground), Bradley McDougald and Shaquill Griffin tackle Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette.
Seattle's K.J. Wright manhandles Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Quarterback Russell Wilson high steps away from Jacksonville's Calais Campbell.
Seahawks fans were plentiful during the game at Jacksonville.
Running back Mike Davis steps away from a Jags defender.
At halftime, members of the defense crowded into a corner of the locker room to hear instruction from their coaches.
Quarterback Russell Wilson heaves a long pass downfield.
Seattle's Sheldon Richardson helps bring down Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Seahawks running back Mike Davis climbs over a pile of players including center Justin Britt in the third quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett reaches up with one hand but can't quite make the grab in the end zone.
Kicker Blair Walsh connects on a 28-yard field goal from the hold of Jon Ryan.
Seattle's Tedric Thompson comes away with the ball after the Seahawks recovered a Jacksonville fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin hauls in a 26-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to tie the game at 10-10.
This teary-eyed fan was also smiling after Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin gave him the football after Baldwin's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle's Luke Willson looks for running room after the catch.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reacts on the sidelines.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett broke free to catch a 75-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson as Seattle mounted a furious comeback.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell nearly intercepted this pass in the fourth quarter.
Seattle receiver Paul Richardson and head coach Pete Carroll react after a fourth-down play late in the game.
Linebacker D.J. Alexander tackle's Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette as the Seahawks desperately tried to get the ball back for a last chance to win.
The Seahawks joined hands in prayer in the locker room after the hard-fought game,
