Eye on the Hawks - Seahawks vs Rams
Seattle Seahawks team photographer Rod Mar continues his Eye On the Hawks series following the team to St. Louis for the game against the Rams.
A little rain is never going to deter true 12s from seeing the team off on a road trip. These intrepid fans were waiting for the team buses to pass near Sea-Tac Airport on Friday.
More 12s were waiting as the convoy of buses made the final turn into the south gate of the airport, where the team's charter plane was waiting.
Head coach Pete Carroll boards the team's Delta charter as viewed through the rainy windshield of one of the team's buses.
The team landed some three hours later in St. Louis, where the skies were clear and the ground was dry.
Quarterback Russell Wilson makes his way to the bus from the team's Delta charter after landing in St. Louis.
On Saturday, the Seahawks were greeted with a warm fall day as they headed to St. Louis University High School for their walk-thru. In the background is the St. Louis Science Center.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and general manager John Schneider chat on the field during walk-thru on Saturday.
Seattle's offensive line goes through drills during the Saturday walk-thru.
Defensive lineman Tony McDaniel turns a meeting of the D-line into his own personal photo shoot as the players try to break it down after walk thru.
Doug Baldwin and Richard Sherman break down video on a mobile device on the sidelines at St. Louis University High School at the end of walkthru.
Sunday found the Edward Jones Dome home to plenty of 12s. This trio of women brought their 12 flag along as well.
This large contingent of 12s was loud and proud during pregame behind the Seahawks bench.
Back in the Seahawks locker room, defensive end O'Brien Schofield went over last-minute details with assistant special teams coach Nick Sorensen.
Linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis wrote a personal message on his eye-black tape before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gets a handshake from a young football player who had participated in pregame festivities prior to the game.
Receiver Doug Baldwin and quarterback Russell Wilson confer on the field during pregame with the lights darkened in the dome for the introduction of the Rams.
Captains and honorary captains Ricardo Lockette, Michael Bennett, Jon Ryan, Russell Wilson and Justin Britt walk to midfield for the coin toss.
Marshawn Lynch got the Seahawks off to a fast start with 13-yard gain on the team's first drive.
Safety Earl Thomas makes a flying tackle during the first quarter, one of his four solo tackles on the afternoon.
Brian Hansen, Kids Club Member of the Game Week 3 vs. Chicago Bears
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Marshawn Lynch high-steps his way around St. Louis cornerback Janoris Jenkins in the second quarter of the Seahawks road game against the Rams.
Seahawks punter Jon Ryan absorbs a block on a perfectly executed punt return for a touchdown by the Rams.
Marshawn Lynch continued his "Beast Mode" ways, knocking the helmet off of the Rams' E.J. Gaines.
Marshawn Lynch sprints away from diving St. Louis defender T.J. McDonald during the second quarter.
Russell Wilson leaves the Rams in his wake as he runs up the left side for a 52-yard gain. Wilson became the first player in NFL history to pass for over 300 yards and rush for over 100 yards in a single game.
Tight end Cooper Helfet made his start at tight end a memorable one, catching this pass in the corner of the end zone and somehow keeping his toes inbounds.
The Seahawks celebrate with Cooper Helfet after his tiptoe touchdown cut the Rams lead to 21-19.
The Seahawks elected to go for two on the ensuing conversion attempt, but Russell Wilson's pass fluttered to the turf between Robert Turbin and Jermaine Kearse, leaving Seattle trailing by two in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin splits Rams defenders on his way to the end zone with a touchdown to bring the Seahawks again within two, trailing 28-26 with three minutes left in the game.
Linebacker Malcolm Smith gets instructions from head coach Pete Carroll during a timeout late in the game.
Seattle's Richard Sherman and K.J. Wright flip St. Louis receiver Jared Cook upside down for a tackle.
After Seattle's furious rally fell short, linebacker Malcolm Smith walked back to the visitors locker room.
Seattle's Pete Carroll, with assistant coach Nate Carroll, leaves the field after the tough 28-26 loss to the Rams.
After listening to a talk from head coach Pete Carroll, the Seahawks players gather in the locker room.
Despite the tough loss, the area outside the stadium near the Seahawks buses was crowded with Seattle fans encouraging their team.
As the players boarded the charter for the return flight to Seattle, a small group of airport employees held a 12 flag in support of the team.
