Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Wednesday, October 19 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Kenneth Walker III Is Making His Mark
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has just five games under his belt, but he's beginning to show why he was the 2021 Doak Campbell and Walter Camp Awards winner. After a breakout game in Seattle's 19-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, optimism is high for what Walker brings to the table for the Seahawks.
Walker saw a career-high of 21 carries against the Cardinals in Week 6, as a result of Seattle losing veteran back Rashaad Penny for the season to a broken fibula. Walker didn't disappoint, rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown. In the two weeks prior, Walker took a combined 16 handoffs, but impressed in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, scoring his first-career touchdown on a 69-yard run.
Over the last two weeks, Walker has forced 14 missed tackles:
Despite the small sample size, Walker has many optimistic about what he may do in the coming weeks. Walker's 5.52 yards per carry are best amongst all qualified rookie running backs, and he's tied for No. 4 in big plays (20+ yard rush) with four. On just 44 attempts, Walker has forced 22 missed tackles, another league-best.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll took to the podium after the game to discuss his star rookie back.
"He'll be more consistent," said Carroll. "He's gonna get better, he's gonna get better at seeing things and taking advantage of the blocks and all of that. Man, he's a good football player. I'm hoping we can keep him growing, he gets his feels, his timing, because really he's a weapon."
High praise from a man that's coached a plethora of talented backs, but from what we've seen so far - it's warranted.
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Congratulations to Seahawks rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen for earning Week 6 NFC Defensive Player of The Week!
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from Week 6 vs. the Arizona Cardinals on October 16, 2022 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks defensive lineman Poona Ford came armed for the Week battle against division foes, the Arizona Cardinals.
Head coach Pete Carroll enters the field during pregame on a warm late fall afternoon where temperatures in the Seattle area reached a record high.
In the locker room, running backs coach Chad Morton helps DeeJay Dallas with his pads.
Newly acquired running back Tony Jones, Jr., puts on his helmet and heads to the field.
Running back DeeJay Dallas and the return specialists gather in the tunnel before pregame warmups.
Seahawks great Shaun Alexander signs autographs for fans before he raised the 12 Flag prior to kickoff. Alexander was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor at halftime.
Quarterback Geno Smith jogs onto the field.
Tight ends Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson run onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive backs huddle before taking the field.
Seahawks offensive linemen Abraham Lucas, Stone Forsythe and Damien Lewis enter the field for pregame warmups.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to receiver Dee Eskridge during warmups.
Quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass during warmups.
Safety Ryan Neal makes a one-handed grab during pregame.
Seahawks receiver Marquise Goodwin visits with his daughter on the sideline before the game.
The Seahawks wait in the tunnel to be introduced.
Joey Blount carries the 12 Flag and leads the Seahawks onto the field.
Tight end Will Dissly is introduced.
Early in the game, running back Kenneth Walker III finds running room as quarterback Geno Smith provides blocking.
Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu reacts after sacking Arizona's Kyler Murray.
Seattle's Geno Smith escapes the pocket.
Defenders Ryan Neal and Darrell Taylor celebrate after Neal's sack of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor knocks the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for a fumble.
At halftime, former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.
Quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass in the third quarter.
Receiver Dee Eskridge looks for running room after a pass reception from Geno Smith.
Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryan uses his left hand to punch the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray resulting in a fumble recovered by Seattle's Tariq Woolen.
Tariq Woolen and teammate celebrate his fumble recovery in the third quarter.
Coby Bryant celebrates with Quandre Diggs after Bryant's fourth forced fumble in four games.
12s in the north end zone bring the noise in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and teammate Quinton Jefferson snag Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for a sack.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates a stop by his defense.
Seattle's Cullen Gillaspia celebrates after a special teams tackle.
Seahawks defensive lineman Poona Ford sacks Arizona's Kyler Murray.
Seattle's Poona Ford celebrates after sacking Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
Seahawks mascot Blitz wore special shoes for the NFL's Crucial Catch Month, which raises cancer awareness.
Seattle's defense pressures Kyler Murray as he throws on fourth down.
Seahawks defenders Myles Adams, Jordyn Brooks, Darrell Taylor and Ryan Neal leave no room for escape.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen celebrates with fans in the end zone after his interception.
Seattle's DK Metcalf goes high to make a grab.
After the game Tariq Woolen records a video to be posted to social media for Seahawks fans.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is all smiles as he signs autographs on his way to the locker room after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to the team in the locker room after the win.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen talks to members of the media from the podium after the game.
