Eye on the Hawks - Seahawks vs Cowboys
Seattle Seahawks team photographer Rod Mar continues his Eye On the Hawks series chronicling the game with the Dallas Cowboys.
Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman stretches in the hours before kickoff. CenturyLink Field was decked in pink for the NFL's salute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Superfan Aileen was decked out in her cape, beads and 12 stickers for the game.
Jon Ryan, the coolest Canadian punter in the N.F.L. gives "Passes the Peace" as he walks on to the field for early warmups.
Fans at CenturyLink Field were sure to with a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to Seattle's two players from the north -- Jon Ryan and Luke Willson.
Quarterback Russell Wilson heads out to the field for early warmups wearing his "Pass the Peace" sweatshirt.
Head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider confer on the field during pregame.
Pete Carroll greets Macklemore on the sidelines during warmups.
Quarterback Russell Wilson waits for his teammates to join him on the field.
Receiver Doug Baldwin is a study in concentration before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll hugs his left tackle Russell Okung during team stretching.
Fans yell their approval in the lingering smoke from the pregame introductions.
Blitz, in his new costume, readies to lead the Seahawks onto the field during introductions.
Linebacker Mike Morgan has been entrusted with the job of carrying the 12 Flag onto the field in the absence of Heath Farwell, who used to have the duty.
Russell Wilson is introduced as pyrotechnics announce his entrance to the 12's at CenturyLink Field.
Running backs Robert Turbin and Marshawn Lynch stay loose before kickoff.
Seattle's offense started off with a bang as Russell Wilson found Jermaine Kearse open down the right sideline for a long gain.
The Dallas defense was tough, however, as they forced an incomplete pass on this play to Seattle's Doug Baldwin.
Dallas' standout receiver Michael Crabtree was a thorn in Seattle's side all day.
Seattle's special teams continued to be special as Doug Baldwin blocked a punt in the first quarter.
Linebacker Mike Morgan picked up the blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown.
Seattle's Byron Maxwell had a chance at an interception near the goal line as Dallas threatened deep in Seattle territory.
Byron Maxwell and Seattle fans react as he is not able to hang on to the potential interception.
Quarterback Russell Wilson was pressured by the Cowboys defense for much of the day, here throwing off-balance to avoid a sack.
The Sea Gals were beautiful as always and Sea Gal Kelsey shone in the autumn sunlight.
Seattle's pass rush, led by Bruce Irvin on this play, nearly got to Tony Romo who escaped two sacks to extend key drives.
The Dallas running attack as strong as advertised, with DeMarco Murray rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown through the previously staunch Seattle run defense.
Dallas receiver Dez Bryant leaps high for a pass as he is defended by Seattle's Byron Maxwell.
Tight end Jason Witten caught this touchdown pass despite being double-teamed, giving the Cowboys a 17-10 lead.
Head coach Pete Carroll patrols the sidelines as the Seahawks battled the Cowboys to the end.
Tony Romo showed good movement in and out of the pocked as he is pursued by Seattle's K.J. Wright and Kevin Williams on this play.
Seattle's Jermaine Kearse leaps high for a pass on the sideline that was knocked away as he tried to come down with it.
Cornerback Richard Sherman continued his stellar play and earned a pass defense on on this play against Dez Bryant of the Cowboys. With an injury to Byron Maxwell, Sherman was forced to cover Bryant on both the left and right sides of the field.
Russell Wilson scrambles to avoid pressure by the Cowboys defense.
Marshawn Lynch fights for extra yards on one of his 10 carries in the game.
Fans in the south end zone make noise during a kickoff in the fourth quarter.
Cornerback Richard Sherman grabs the arm of Dallas running back DeMarco Murray in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Richard Sherman and Dallas' Tony Romo share a laugh during a timeout.
Tony Romo celebrates as DeMarco Murray scores on a 15-yard run to give the Cowboys a 27-23 lead with 5:00 left in the game.
Dallas linebacker Rolando McClain intercepts a pass intended for Seattle's Luke Willson, ending the Seahawks hopes for a comeback victory.
Seattle's Percy Harvin heads to the sideline after McClain's game-ending interception, giving the Cowboys a 30-23 victory over the Seahawks.
Head coach Pete Carroll reacts on the sideline.
