Eye On The Hawks: Seahawks vs Bengals
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Shaquem Griffin walks from the playerÕs parking garage to the locker room with his brother Shaquill Griffin close behind.
Receiver DK Metcalf arrives for his first regular season game as a pro wearing a throwback jersey paying homage to Seahawks receiving great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Steve Largent.
On the field, special teams captain and defensive back Neiko Thorpe stretches out during early warmups.
Rookie receivers DK Metcalf, Terry Wright and John Ursua pose for a photo during early warmups.
Punter Michael Dickson gets some early work before the teams take the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the qbs and receivers in a prayer on the field after their early warmups.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson gives a playful greeting to a Seahawks assistant in the locker room before the game.
Rookie linebacker Cody Barton collects his thoughts in the locker room before the game.
The "big guys" — Seahawks offensive and defensive linemen — gather before leaving the locker room for pregame warmups.
New Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney stretches with the team during pregame.
Receiver Malik Turner hydrates while flanked by fellow receivers Jaron Brown and Gary Jennings in the locker room before pregame introductions.
Defensive captain Bobby Wagner address the team in the final moments before the Seahawks took the field for the season opener against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals.
Players "tap-in" before leaving the Seahawks locker room on the way to the field.
Seahawks mascot Blitz and special teams captain Neiko Thorpe lead the Seahawks out of the tunnel.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett acknowledges the roar of the 12s as he is introduced.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs onto the field during pregame introductions.
Members of the U.S. military held a giant flag at midfield and jets made a flyover during the singing of the national anthem.
Head referee Bradley Rogers tosses the coin at midfield with Seahawks captains Bobby Wagner, Neiko Thorpe and Russell Wilson watching.
New Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney is tackled as he tries to make a play on the Bengals opening series.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney deflects a pass thrown by CincinnatiÕs Andy Dalton in the first half.
Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt talks to his players on the sideline between series.
The Seahawks defense led by blitzing Bradley McDougald, flushes Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton from the pocket.
Seahawks fans were in mid-season form for the home opener.
Seattle's Russell Wilson flips a pass to running back Chris Carson (not pictured) while under pressure from the Bengals.
Seahawks Jaron Brown, Nick Bellore and Duane Brown lead the way for running back Rashaad Penny.
Seattle's Chris Carson crashes through the middle of the line for the Seahawks first touchdown.
Seahawks special teamers Travis Homer and Malik Turner playfully tackle Blitz after a kickoff before halftime.
Seattle's DK Metcalf hauls in a 42-yard pass from Russell Wilson to set up a Seahawks touchdown just before halftime.
Seattle's Chris Carson breaks the plane of the end zone with the football to score his second touchdown of the first half.
Seahawks fans on the Toyota Fan Deck react to Chris Carson's touchdown just before halftime.
Seattle hip-hop artist Sol performs on the Toyota Fan Deck during halftime.
Seattle's defense led by linebacker Bobby Wagner and joined by Mychal Kendricks and Al Woods, stops Bengals running back Joe Mixon.
Seattle's Al Woods intercepts a pass by CincinnatiÕs Andy Dalton under pressure from teammates Quinton Jefferson and Rasheem Green.
Seattle's Al Woods celebrates his interception with teammates Rasheem Green, K.J. Wright, Tedric Thompson and Quinton Jefferson.
After the game started under sunny skies, rain fell hard in for portions of the third quarter.
Seattle's Shaquill Griffin breaks up a pass intended for Bengals receiver Damian Willis in the third quarter.
Seattle's DK Metcalf uses his size and leaping ability to make a catch between two Bengals defenders in the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf flexes after making a catch in traffic for a 25 yard gain near the end of the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett crosses the goal line with a 44-yard touchdown reception, giving Seattle a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson chases down Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton for a sack.
Seattle's Shaquill Griffin stretches out to break up a deep ball from the Bengals.
Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson knocks down a pass intended for Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah.
Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney makes a diving tackle as Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton scrambles.
Seattle's defensive front pressures Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton late in the game. From left are Seahawks Bryan Mone, Al Woods and Rasheem Green.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson breaks a tackle and rumbles up the left side for 21-yards on third down, extending a Seattle drive late in the game.
Teammates congratulate Chris Carson after his 21-yard run for a first down late in the game.
Seattle's Russell Wilson stiff-arms Bengals defender Sam Hubbard late in the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green forces a fumble by Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton to seal the 21-20 victory in the season opener.
New Seahawks defensive linemen Al Woods, Jadeveon Clowney and Bryan Mone are all smiles after the victory.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to the team in the victorious home locker room.
