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I like checking out this site because they rate players and analyze each and every football game snap in detail. I figured our fans would like the link and see a quick performance re-cap from the latest game.
Seattle – Three Performances of Note
Wilson Shines Under Pressure
The one thing these two NFC West foes had in common last night was they both recorded and surrendered plenty of pressure.
Both quarterbacks were pressured on more than 50% of their drop-backs, with the difference being Wilson’s ability to produce under pressure where Palmer didn’t.
Pressured on 18 of 34 drop-backs, Wilson was sacked three times (fumbling twice) and scrambled twice, but registered all three of his touchdowns under pressure to go 8 of 13 for 128 yards and three scores when the Cardinals got pressure on him.
He got things started well on that front escaping into the right flat and throwing on the move to find Sidney Rice open to the end zone with both players brilliantly on the same page as a reaction to pressure coming off the right side. We haven’t seen the best of Wilson the passer this season, thanks in no small part to the play of his (injury riddled) offensive line up front — pressured on nearly 50% of his drop-backs this season — but this week we saw him overcome that and highlight his ability as a passer even when the opposition gets to him.
Bennett Leads the Charge Again
It won’t have taken you a second viewing to notice the Seahawks’ pass rush was too hot to handle for the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line, and there are certainly plenty of players to praise, led by Michael Bennett.
Continuing his exceptional season, Bennett notched his highest pass rush grade of the campaign (+3.5) and his seventh straight positively graded pass rush performance by notching eight total pressures (1 Sk, 2 Ht, 5 Hu) to pace the Seattle defense.
Illustrating his versatility as a pass rusher, Bennett got pressure from both inside and outside alignments registering pressure against both tackles and all three guards to the inside and outside of opposing pass protectors.
Nine Seahawk defenders rushed the passer 10 times or more last night, with every single one of them, including former Cardinal O’Brien Schofield (1 Ht, 3 Hu) grading positively as a pass rusher. Just to emphasize the dominance of the Seattle pass rush, they recorded a combined 40 pressures (8 Sk, 6 Ht, 26 Hu) with another two hurries nullified by penalties.
The Legion Lowers the Boom
Just to back-up the stellar work of their pass rush, the Seahawks’ coverage defenders feasted on the poor passing display that came as a result of the pressure generated up front. Every starter in the secondary graded positively, as did Malcolm Smith (+3.9) who shone in coverage and run defense during his fifth start of the season, even adding three pressures (1 Sk, 2 Hu) on four pass rushes.
There were breakdowns, notably Palmer’s fourth-quarter touchdown pass, but for the most part the Seahawks got the better of the Cardinals by making plays on the ball rather than plays on the receiver.
The biggest hit, in fact, was reserved for Richard Sherman on the receiving end of a block by Larry Fitzgerald to spring Michael Floyd for a first down in the lead up to that score. Sherman soon got himself back into the game though, breaking up the two-point conversion at the culmination of the drive.
The Cardinals’ decision to throw a fade at Sherman marks their second puzzling two-point conversion play call in as many games after a failed reversed field, receiver pass by Patrick Peterson against the 49ers on Sunday. Each of Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner and Earl Thomas recorded their highest coverage grade of the season last night.
Game Notes
- After going 0 of 5 with an interception on deep balls in this game, Carson Palmer now has the league’s worst accuracy percentage on deep balls. Palmer is 6 of 32 (18.8%) with four interceptions and no drops on passes targeted 20+ yards downfield this season.
- Russell Wilson, by comparison, now lies second in the same stat at 56.0% having gone 3 of 4 for 78 yards and a touchdown (his fifth of the season on deep balls) in last night’s game.
- Golden Tate drew coverage from Patrick Peterson consistently last night, and got the better of him snagging four of the five passes targeted to him in Peterson’s coverage for 77 yards.
PFF Game Ball
Back where it all started as a rookie last September, Russell Wilson produced his best display of the season to overcome the pressure in his face and lead the Seahawks to victory.
Hawks Rock! https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/18/refo-seahawks-cardinals-week-7/
Seattle – Three Performances of Note
Wilson Shines Under Pressure
The one thing these two NFC West foes had in common last night was they both recorded and surrendered plenty of pressure.
Both quarterbacks were pressured on more than 50% of their drop-backs, with the difference being Wilson’s ability to produce under pressure where Palmer didn’t.
Pressured on 18 of 34 drop-backs, Wilson was sacked three times (fumbling twice) and scrambled twice, but registered all three of his touchdowns under pressure to go 8 of 13 for 128 yards and three scores when the Cardinals got pressure on him.
He got things started well on that front escaping into the right flat and throwing on the move to find Sidney Rice open to the end zone with both players brilliantly on the same page as a reaction to pressure coming off the right side. We haven’t seen the best of Wilson the passer this season, thanks in no small part to the play of his (injury riddled) offensive line up front — pressured on nearly 50% of his drop-backs this season — but this week we saw him overcome that and highlight his ability as a passer even when the opposition gets to him.
Bennett Leads the Charge Again
It won’t have taken you a second viewing to notice the Seahawks’ pass rush was too hot to handle for the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line, and there are certainly plenty of players to praise, led by Michael Bennett.
Continuing his exceptional season, Bennett notched his highest pass rush grade of the campaign (+3.5) and his seventh straight positively graded pass rush performance by notching eight total pressures (1 Sk, 2 Ht, 5 Hu) to pace the Seattle defense.
Illustrating his versatility as a pass rusher, Bennett got pressure from both inside and outside alignments registering pressure against both tackles and all three guards to the inside and outside of opposing pass protectors.
Nine Seahawk defenders rushed the passer 10 times or more last night, with every single one of them, including former Cardinal O’Brien Schofield (1 Ht, 3 Hu) grading positively as a pass rusher. Just to emphasize the dominance of the Seattle pass rush, they recorded a combined 40 pressures (8 Sk, 6 Ht, 26 Hu) with another two hurries nullified by penalties.
The Legion Lowers the Boom
Just to back-up the stellar work of their pass rush, the Seahawks’ coverage defenders feasted on the poor passing display that came as a result of the pressure generated up front. Every starter in the secondary graded positively, as did Malcolm Smith (+3.9) who shone in coverage and run defense during his fifth start of the season, even adding three pressures (1 Sk, 2 Hu) on four pass rushes.
There were breakdowns, notably Palmer’s fourth-quarter touchdown pass, but for the most part the Seahawks got the better of the Cardinals by making plays on the ball rather than plays on the receiver.
The biggest hit, in fact, was reserved for Richard Sherman on the receiving end of a block by Larry Fitzgerald to spring Michael Floyd for a first down in the lead up to that score. Sherman soon got himself back into the game though, breaking up the two-point conversion at the culmination of the drive.
The Cardinals’ decision to throw a fade at Sherman marks their second puzzling two-point conversion play call in as many games after a failed reversed field, receiver pass by Patrick Peterson against the 49ers on Sunday. Each of Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner and Earl Thomas recorded their highest coverage grade of the season last night.
Game Notes
- After going 0 of 5 with an interception on deep balls in this game, Carson Palmer now has the league’s worst accuracy percentage on deep balls. Palmer is 6 of 32 (18.8%) with four interceptions and no drops on passes targeted 20+ yards downfield this season.
- Russell Wilson, by comparison, now lies second in the same stat at 56.0% having gone 3 of 4 for 78 yards and a touchdown (his fifth of the season on deep balls) in last night’s game.
- Golden Tate drew coverage from Patrick Peterson consistently last night, and got the better of him snagging four of the five passes targeted to him in Peterson’s coverage for 77 yards.
PFF Game Ball
Back where it all started as a rookie last September, Russell Wilson produced his best display of the season to overcome the pressure in his face and lead the Seahawks to victory.
Hawks Rock! https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/18/refo-seahawks-cardinals-week-7/
