Eye on the Seahawks vs Saints
A night where records fell and playoffs were clinched, all captured from behind the lens of Seahawks photographer Rod Mar.
![It's 10:30 AM on game day, and backfield mates Michael Robinson and Marshawn Lynch chat in the lobby of the team's hotel before walk-thru.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fq2vmediaefspqadnor9.jpg)
It's 10:30 AM on game day, and backfield mates Michael Robinson and Marshawn Lynch chat in the lobby of the team's hotel before walk-thru.
![As the team's brief gameday walkthru ends in the ballroom of the team hotel, head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson have one last conversation.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/oa1uj5qri59hzw1ycwt2.jpg)
As the team's brief gameday walkthru ends in the ballroom of the team hotel, head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson have one last conversation.
![With temperatures dropping with the setting sun, running back Robert Turbin stayed bundled up during early warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/b19dqgc1yplekli5hdat.jpg)
With temperatures dropping with the setting sun, running back Robert Turbin stayed bundled up during early warmups.
![Back in the locker room, safety Kam Chancellor goes over last minute strategy with his position coach Kris Richard.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qfe4zgb5pebjqhdayp8o.jpg)
Back in the locker room, safety Kam Chancellor goes over last minute strategy with his position coach Kris Richard.
![Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as the defensive backfield enters the stadium for pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/oqnhrtcbuehpiamypgtd.jpg)
Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as the defensive backfield enters the stadium for pregame warmups.
![Free safety Earl Thomas, the heart and soul of the defense, gathers the team on the field during pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/p9ac7kh6msuvg4crlssl.jpg)
Free safety Earl Thomas, the heart and soul of the defense, gathers the team on the field during pregame.
![Cornerback Richard Sherman is all business during pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tbmblgbauulaw8jequ38.jpg)
Cornerback Richard Sherman is all business during pregame.
![As is his custom, wide receiver Doug Baldwin is the last player to leave the field after pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bwgmugxgfplrv7zmse3d.jpg)
As is his custom, wide receiver Doug Baldwin is the last player to leave the field after pregame.
![Members of the 12th MAN fire up the players as they prepare for introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qbspimkbxtuhkwcp7qcy.jpg)
Members of the 12th MAN fire up the players as they prepare for introductions.
![Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner get fired up before being introduced before the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wzifx1ad9ifojg7twxs1.jpg)
Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner get fired up before being introduced before the game.
![Cornerback Richard Sherman soaks in the roar of the crowd as he is introduced.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/f3s6sb36exk0vnyjtyk3.jpg)
Cornerback Richard Sherman soaks in the roar of the crowd as he is introduced.
!["We are all starters" says safety Earl Thomas of the Legion of Boom and every defensive back ran onto the field together during introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rhoxqjmavn9ma3wu43dp.jpg)
"We are all starters" says safety Earl Thomas of the Legion of Boom and every defensive back ran onto the field together during introductions.
![Linebacker Cliff Avril jarred the ball loose from New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees on the Saints second offensive drive.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/syot8yi11lwfuw7io2px.jpg)
Linebacker Cliff Avril jarred the ball loose from New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees on the Saints second offensive drive.
![Defensive lineman Michael Bennett intercepted the pass caused by Avril's hit, returning it for a touchdown and a 10-0 lead for the Seahawks early in the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/g1gbjj8ld7eh2h97a2sk.jpg)
Defensive lineman Michael Bennett intercepted the pass caused by Avril's hit, returning it for a touchdown and a 10-0 lead for the Seahawks early in the game.
![Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records measure the sound at CenturyLink Field, and the 12thMAN regained the world record during the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wel3z4gnuy1uytd3vmsq.jpg)
Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records measure the sound at CenturyLink Field, and the 12thMAN regained the world record during the game.
![Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson share congratulations after Seattle's second touchdown of the game, a pass from Wilson to tight end Zach Miller in the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ktf1dinq9qggedsxm1k1.jpg)
Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson share congratulations after Seattle's second touchdown of the game, a pass from Wilson to tight end Zach Miller in the first quarter.
![Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin sprints away from a Saints defender on a 52-yard pass play from Russell Wilson to set up a field goal.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zjgzwbsqrrjjbni35atb.jpg)
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin sprints away from a Saints defender on a 52-yard pass play from Russell Wilson to set up a field goal.
![Seahawks fans hold up a sign that answers the Saints "Who Dat" slogan as Seattle built a big lead in the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/edxfxydtw31zckix08mk.jpg)
Seahawks fans hold up a sign that answers the Saints "Who Dat" slogan as Seattle built a big lead in the second quarter.
![Doug Baldwin is congratulated by teammate James Carpenter after a four-yard touchdown reception that gave Seattle 27-7 lead just before halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/roy1eg9mkt8ozqbdxjcu.jpg)
Doug Baldwin is congratulated by teammate James Carpenter after a four-yard touchdown reception that gave Seattle 27-7 lead just before halftime.
![Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette signals first down after a catch.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/aez5lnbqqd8wqbum4lpe.jpg)
Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette signals first down after a catch.
![New Orleans sideline used pictures to call in plays and formations amidst the din at CenturyLink Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/h0rp85v2uaeyv4lymo9s.jpg)
New Orleans sideline used pictures to call in plays and formations amidst the din at CenturyLink Field.
![Defensive lineman Clinton McDonald hits New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees causing an incomplete pass as Kam Chancellor came up the middle on a blitz.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/l1kukrotmybxqdwicphw.jpg)
Defensive lineman Clinton McDonald hits New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees causing an incomplete pass as Kam Chancellor came up the middle on a blitz.
![Cornerback Byron Maxwell, starting in place of Brandon Browner and Walter Thurmond, breaks up a pass in the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rssj8rkreqpmbk9uh1gq.jpg)
Cornerback Byron Maxwell, starting in place of Brandon Browner and Walter Thurmond, breaks up a pass in the end zone.
![Assistant equipment manager Derin Lazuta makes quick repairs to the helmet of running back Robert Turbin on the sidelines during a timeout.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/iczxtv3oijkbcoqckc07.jpg)
Assistant equipment manager Derin Lazuta makes quick repairs to the helmet of running back Robert Turbin on the sidelines during a timeout.
![Fans react as news that the 12thMAN regained the record for crowd noise was announced.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/psgqgwmc45nl4wdtfscw.jpg)
Fans react as news that the 12thMAN regained the record for crowd noise was announced.
![Russell Wilson listens as Pete Carroll gives instructions near the end of the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/flkr5w4dj5a5r9mbtflv.jpg)
Russell Wilson listens as Pete Carroll gives instructions near the end of the game.
![Russell Wilson and Drew Brees met at midfield after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pqbymjxxg3syvczm8hat.jpg)
Russell Wilson and Drew Brees met at midfield after the game.
![In the Seahawks locker room, owner Paul Allen congratulates players and coaches after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kjkrtkn5fjqila9cwral.jpg)
In the Seahawks locker room, owner Paul Allen congratulates players and coaches after the game.
![Back on the set of Monday Night Football, quarterback Russell Wilson appeared as comfortable as he had in the pocket all night as he answers questions after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/chyxixgem0efqx3z8ukt.jpg)
Back on the set of Monday Night Football, quarterback Russell Wilson appeared as comfortable as he had in the pocket all night as he answers questions after the game.
![Seahawks fans, as is becoming their tradition, pack the stands near the set of the postgame show after the victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/genp3xd8yosppj99ehbr.jpg)
Seahawks fans, as is becoming their tradition, pack the stands near the set of the postgame show after the victory.
![Well after the game and with the stands empty, a still fully dressed Russell Wilson spends time on the field with Make-A-With kid Brayden before taking him to the locker room to meet other Seahawks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gjxobzicriuec5x5qdvx.jpg)
Well after the game and with the stands empty, a still fully dressed Russell Wilson spends time on the field with Make-A-With kid Brayden before taking him to the locker room to meet other Seahawks.