2007 Seattle Seahawks season
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The 2007
Seattle Seahawks
season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League
. The team has improved upon its 9-7 record in 2006
and secured its fourth consecutive NFC West
division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Also, the team set an NFL record for fewest number of penalties since the NFL expanded to a 16 game season, with 59.
took place on April 28–29, with the Seahawks picking 55th overall (2nd round), selecting Cornerback
Josh Wilson.
entered his ninth year with the Seahawks. It is the second to last year on his existing contract.
The Seahawks hired former Atlanta Falcons
head coach Jim L. Mora
to be the new defensive backs coach and assistant coach to Mike Holmgren
. A former player at the University of Washington
, Mora is considered a hometown guy.
The new special teams coach is Bruce DeHaven
. His previous position was as the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys
. DeHaven is regarded as the best special teams coach currently in the NFL.
Note: It was announced in September 2006 the New England Patriots
and Seahawks would play a preseason game in China on August 8 (preceded by a game in Seattle on August 3), however on April 2, 2007 it was announced the game would be rescheduled for 2009.
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bucs kicker Matt Bryant
kicked 38-yard and 32-yard field goals. In the second quarter, Seahawks kicker Josh Brown nailed a 28-yard field goal, then the Seahawks took the lead when RB Shaun Alexander
powered in for a 1-yard TD run. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory with Brown's 46-yard field goal and a 34 yard TD pass from QB Matt Hasselbeck
to RB Maurice Morris
.
With the win, the Seahawks began a season at 1-0 for the 4th time in the past 5 years.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - TB - 8:56 - Matt Bryant
38 yard FG (6-55, 3:35) [TB 3-0 SEA]
Q1 - TB - 0:00 - Matt Bryant 32 yard FG (10-76, 5:56) [TB 6-0 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:39 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (11-69, 4:03) [TB 6-3 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:50 - Shaun Alexander
1 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-14, 0:45) [TB 6-10 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 14:09 - Josh Brown 46 yard FG (9-52, 4:21) [TB 6-13 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 7:55 - Maurice Morris
34 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (7-70, 4:13) [TB 6-20 SEA]
for a Week 2 divisional duel with the Arizona Cardinals
. RB Shaun Alexander
sported a cast on his left wrist, the result of a reported sprain suffered in the opening week. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as kicker Neil Rackers
booted a 28-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks continued to trail as Cardinals QB Matt Leinart
threw a 30-yard TD pass to TE Leonard Pope
, along with RB Edgerrin James
getting a 17-yard TD run. Down 17-0, the Seahawks would respond just before halftime with QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
. Arizona quickly moved into field goal range after the Seahawk TD, but Rackers hit the upright from 53 yards as time expired.
In the third quarter, Seattle would come all the way back to tie the game after RB Shaun Alexander finally broke loose for a 16-yard TD run and kicker Josh Brown booted a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with Brown kicking another 28-yard field goal. However, Arizona rallied to tie the game on a Rackers 52-yard field goal. The Seahawks appeared to be driving for the go ahead score when, inside field goal range in the final 2 minutes, an exchange from Hasselbeck to Alexander was fumbled and recovered by the Cardinals. Arizona then drove to the Seahawks' 25 yard line, where Rackers kicked a game-winning 42-yard field goal with 11 seconds left.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1-1 on the young season, and had lost 4 straight divisional games.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - ARZ - 1:27 - Neil Rackers
28 yard FG (6-21, 3:05) [SEA 0-3 ARZ]
Q2 - ARZ - 14:07 - Leonard Pope
30 yard pass from Matt Leinart
(Neil Rackers kick) (4-70, 1:45) [SEA 0-10 ARZ]
Q2 - ARZ - 5:43 - Edgerrin James
17 yard run (Neil Rackers kick) (5-38, 3:31) [SEA 0-17 ARZ]
Q2 - SEA - 1:16 - Nate Burleson
24 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (10-80, 4:27) [SEA 7-17 ARZ]
Q3 - SEA - 8:42 - Shaun Alexander
16 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (8-52, 3:13) [SEA 14-17 ARZ]
Q3 - SEA - 3:34 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (8-51, 2:41) [SEA 17-17 ARZ]
Q4 - SEA - 9:52 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (9-78, 4:19) [SEA 20-17 ARZ]
Q4 - ARZ - 4:44 - Neil Rackers 52 yard FG (9-46, 5:08) [SEA 20-20 ARZ]
Q4 - ARZ - 0:01 - Neil Rackers 42 yard FG (5-22, 1:47) [SEA 20-23 ARZ]
hit WR Bobby Engram
for an 18-yard TD and a 7-0 Seahawks lead. The Bengals were quick to respond, as Bengal QB Carson Palmer
hit 6 of his first 7 pass attempts for 90 yards, culminating with an 18-yard touchdown pass to WR T. J. Houshmandzadeh
and evening the score at 7-7. After turnovers by each team, Cincinnati K Shayne Graham
converted a 43-yard field goal attempt to give the Bengals a 10-7 lead 80 seconds into the second quarter. With 3:06 left in the first half, Seahawk defensive lineman Chartric Darby's heavy pressure on Palmer led to a Deon Grant
interception at the Seattle 31 yard line. A few plays later, Hasselbeck hit Deion Branch
with a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 14-10 Seahawk lead at halftime.
3:51 into the third quarter, Cincinnati linebacker Lemar Marshall
sacked Hasselbeck in the endzone for a safety, cutting the lead to 14-12. Neither team scored again until there was 9:57 left in the game when Graham booted a 24-yard field goal to give Cincinnati its first lead at 15-14. On the next possession, Hasselbeck moved the Seahawks to the opposition's 6-yard line. WR Nate Burleson
was unable to hold on to a pass in the endzone, and the Seahawks settled for a K Josh Brown field goal, reclaiming the lead at 17-15. Palmer then connected with Chad Johnson on two big pass plays late in the fourth quarter, followed by 2 runs by back-up RB Kenny Watson
for a Bengal TD. Cincinnati opted to try a 2-point conversion, but CB Jordan Babineaux
stopped Watson after a pitch from Palmer. The Bengals led 21-17 when the Seahawks got the ball with 2:42 left in the game. The Seahawks sputtered near mid-field, and faced 4th and 1. RB Shaun Alexander
broke through for 22 yards, and Hasselbeck hit Nate Burleson with a 22 yard TD pass on the next play for a 24-21 lead with 1:00 left. Seahawks linebacker Lance Laury forced a fumble during the ensuing kickoff, with FS Deon Grant recovering for Seattle. Two plays later Alexander ran for a first down (and 100 yards on the game), cementing the Seahawk victory and improving their record to 2-1.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 13:31 - Bobby Engram
18 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (3-24, 1:29) [CIN 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - CIN - 6:18 - T.J. Houshmandzadeh
35 yard pass from Carson Palmer
(Shayne Graham
kick) (14-83, 7:13) [CIN 7-7 SEA]
Q2 - CIN - 10:20 - Shayne Graham 43 yard FG (6-43, 2:43) [CIN 10-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:06 - Deion Branch
42 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (3-69, 1:00) [CIN 10-14]
Q3 - CIN - 11:19 - Matt Hasselbeck sacked in end zone by Lemar Marshall
for a Safety [CIN 12-14 SEA]
Q4 - CIN - 9:57 - Shayne Graham 24 yard FG (11-38, 4:50) [CIN 15-14 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:00 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (9-64, 3:57) [CIN 15-17 SEA]
Q4 - CIN - 2:42 - Kenny Watson
8 yard run (2pt conversion failed) (7-68, 3:18) [CIN 21-17 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 1:00 - Nate Burleson
22 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (7-60, 1:42) [CIN 21-24 SEA]
for an NFC West duel with the San Francisco 49ers
. After a scoreless first quarter, the 'Hawks took flight in the second quarter with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, along with QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
. Seattle would end the half with Brown kicking a 31-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Seahawks went back to work with Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE Marcus Pollard
. The 49ers would their only score of the game with kicker Joe Nedney
getting a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Seattle wrapped up the game with Brown nailing a 25-yard field goal.
With their first divisional win in 5 games, the Seahawks improved to 3-1. Fullback Mack Strong
played in his 200th game as a Seahawk, becoming only the second player to do so.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - SEA - 12:55 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (11-52, 5:29) [SEA 3-0 SF]
Q2 - SEA - 6:10 - Bobby Engram
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (2-82, 0:51) [SEA 10-0 SF]
Q2 - SEA - 0:57 - Josh Brown 31 yard FG (8-68, 2:31) [SEA 13-0 SF]
Q3 - SEA - 12:11 - Marcus Pollard
14 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-44, 2:37) [SEA 20-0 SF]
Q3 - SF - 4:36 - Joe Nedney
43 yard FG (6-26, 1:44) [SEA 20-3 SF]
Q4 - SEA - 14:49 - Josh Brown 25 yard FG (7-17, 1:31) [SEA 23-3 SF]
for a Week 5 interconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers
, in the rematch of Super Bowl XL
. However, Seattle was mostly unable to get any offensive rhythm going. Meanwhile, the Steelers ran up and down the field with QB Ben Roethlisberger
's 13-yard TD pass to TE Heath Miller
and RB Najeh Davenport
's 1-yard and 5-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3-2. This would mark Seattle's first shut-out loss since Week 1 of the 2000 season, when the Seahawks lost to the Dolphins 23-0. Head Coach Mike Holmgren
would suffer only his second career shutout loss.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - PIT - 1:56 - Heath Miller
13 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger
(Jeff Reed kick) (8-68, 4:49) [SEA 0-7 PIT]
Q3 - PIT - 4:43 - Najeh Davenport
1 yard run (Jeff Reed kick) (17-80, 10:17) [SEA 0-14 PIT]
Q4 - PIT - 10:06 - Najeh Davenport 5 yard run (Jeff Reed kick) (13-85, 8:06) [SEA 0-21 PIT]
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as a blocked punt would result in New Orleans RB Pierre Thomas
returning the loose ball 5 yards for a touchdown, along with the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks continued to trail as Saints QB Drew Brees
completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Eric Johnson, while WR Lance Moore
got a 7-yard TD run. The Seahawks would respond with QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Ben Obomanu
. However, New Orleans went back to work with Brees completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Marques Colston
. Seattle would end the half with kicker Josh Brown getting a 52-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the 'Hawks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but all they could get was Hasselbeck's 22-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3-3.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - NO - 12:38 - Pierre Thomas
5 yard fumble return (Olindo Mare
kick) [NO 7-0 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 14:28 - Eric Johnson 3 yard pass from Drew Brees
(Olindo Mare kick) (13-86, 7:04) [NO 14-0 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 5:18 - Lance Moore
7 yard run (Olindo Mare kick) (6-66, 2:48) [NO 21-0 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:16 - Ben Obomanu
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (7-63 3:02) [NO 21-7 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 0:30 - Marques Colston
2 yard pass from Drew Brees (Olindo Mare kick) (9-80 1:46) [NO 28-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:02 - Josh Brown 52 yard FG (4-38 0:28) [NO 28-10 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:39 - Nate Burleson
22 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-80 1:31) [NO 28-17 SEA]
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early as QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
. The Rams replied with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks increased their lead with kicker Josh Brown getting a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Seahawks continued to pound away as WR Nate Burleson
the half's opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, St. Louis got its final score of the game with Wilkins getting a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle took control with Brown kicking a 45-yard and a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the 'Hawks sealed their victory with Brown nailing a 43-yard field goal, while Hasselbeck and Heller hooked up with each other again on an 11-yard TD pass. Despite offensive problems, Seattle defense recovered two St Louis fumbles, forced 3 Interceptions and 7 sacks (four by second year Darryl Tapp
)
With the win, the Seahawks entered its bye week at 4-3.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 7:40 - Will Heller
1 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (11-71, 5:45) [STL 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - STL - 1:02 - Jeff Wilkins
31 yard FG (8-35, 3:30) [STL 3-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 10:15 - Josh Brown 38 yard FG (12-52, 5:47) [STL 3-10 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 14:47 - Nate Burleson
91 yard kickoff return (Josh Brown kick) (0-0, 0:13) [STL 3-17 SEA]
Q3 - STL - 10:33 - Jeff Wilkins 29 yard FG (9-62, 4:14) [STL 6-17 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 6:29 - Josh Brown 48 yard FG (9-38, 4:04) [STL 6-20 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 4:00 - Josh Brown 45 yard FG (4-−6, 1:34) [STL 6-23 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 7:02 - Josh Brown 43 yard FG (5-19, 2:04) [STL 6-26 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:08 - Will Heller 11 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (2-14, 0:42) [STL 6-33 SEA]
for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Cleveland Browns
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Browns responded with RB Jamal Lewis
getting a 2-yard TD run (with a failed PAT). The Seahawks would reply with Hasselbeck completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR D.J. Hackett
, along with WR/PR Nate Burleson
returning a punt 94 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland would end the half with kicker Phil Dawson
getting a 19-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Browns began to fight back with Lewis getting a 1-yard TD run. Seattle's response came from kicker Josh Brown who managed to get a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Cleveland continued to fight hard as Lewis got another 2-yard TD run (followed by a failed 2-point conversion). The Seahawks would then increase its lead with Brown kicking a 26-yard field goal. However, the Browns finally took the lead as Lewis got another 1-yard TD run (followed by QB Derek Anderson
's 2-point conversion pass to former Seahawk WR Joe Jurevicius
). Afterwards, Seattle would force overtime as Brown kicked a 22-yard field goal. In overtime, the Seahawks got the ball to begin the period. However, the drive stalled when Seattle couldn't convert on a 4th & 1. Afterwards, Cleveland responded and ended the game with Dawson's game-winning 25-yard field goal.
With the disappointing loss, the Seahawks fell to 4-4.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 5:13 - Bobby Engram
5 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (7-80, 4:12) [SEA 7-0 CLE]
Q2 - CLE - 12:49 - Jamal Lewis
2 yard run (kick failed, wide left) (9-57, 4:58) [SEA 7-6 CLE]
Q2 - SEA - 6:23 - D.J. Hackett
6 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (12-78, 6:26) [SEA 14-6 CLE]
Q2 - SEA - 3:49 - Nate Burleson
94 yard punt return (Josh Brown kick) [SEA 21-6 CLE]
Q2 - CLE - 0:21 - Phil Dawson
19 yard FG (9-54, 1:24) [SEA 21-9 CLE]
Q3 - CLE - 8:57 - Jamal Lewis 1 yard run (Phil Dawson kick) (11-69, 6:03) [SEA 21-16 CLE]
Q3 - SEA - 5:06 - Josh Brown 39 yard FG (10-39, 3:51) [SEA 24-16 CLE]
Q4 - CLE - 12:42 - Jamal Lewis 2 yard run (pass failed) (10-54, 5:06) [SEA 24-22 CLE]
Q4 - SEA - 7:55 - Josh Brown 26 yard FG (9-65, 4:47) [SEA 27-22 CLE]
Q4 - CLE - 2:17 - Jamal Lewis 1 yard run (Derek Anderson
–-Joe Jurevicius
pass) (14-89, 5:38) [SEA 27-30 CLE]
Q4 - SEA - 0:00 - Josh Brown 22 yard FG (13-67, 2:17) [SEA 30-30 CLE]
Q5 - CLE - 0:00 - Phil Dawson 25 yard FG (6-49, 12:45) [SEA 30-33 CLE]
with the San Francisco 49ers
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
, along with kicker Josh Brown nailing a 20-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with RB Maurice Morris
getting a 6-yard TD run for the only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory and the season-sweep in the fourth quarter with Hasselbeck completing a 10-yard TD pass. This would mark the third straight time that the Seahawks have shut out their opponent on Monday Night Football (5 overall).
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 5-4.
Since 2001, Seattle has won 17 out of 21 contests at home against NFC West opponents.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 8:17 - Will Heller
1 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (13-84, 5:33) [SF 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 4:07 - Josh Brown 20 yard FG (7-19, 2:38) [SF 0-10 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 5:17 - Maurice Morris
6 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-52, 0:44) [SF 0-17 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 14:55 - D.J. Hackett
10 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (12-77, 6:12) [SF 0-24 SEA]
, in the rematch of last year's NFC Divisional game (previously in Chicago).
In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bears RB Cedric Benson
got a 43-yard TD run, along with kicker Robbie Gould
getting a 31-yard field goal. The Seahawks would get on the board with QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR D.J. Hackett
. In the second quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with RB Maurice Morris
getting a 19-yard TD run. However, Chicago regained the lead with RB Adrian Peterson getting a 5-yard TD run. Seattle would tie the game kicker Josh Brown getting a 40-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Seahwaks retook the lead as Hasselbeck completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Bears tried to retaliate as Gould kicked a 47-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle pulled away with Brown kicking a 23-yard and a 46-yard field goal. Chicago's final response would be Gould nailing a 48-yard field goal.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 6-4.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - CHI - 14:05 - Cedric Benson
43 yard run (Robbie Gould
kick) (2-50, 0:55) [CHI 7-0 SEA]
Q1 - CHI - 8:51 - Robbie Gould 31 yard FG (6-53, 2:35) [CHI 10-0 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 3:45 - D.J. Hackett
19 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (10-76, 5:06) [CHI 10-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 6:31 - Maurice Morris
19 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (4-32, 1:12) [CHI 10-14 SEA]
Q2 - CHI - 1:16 - Adrian Peterson 5 yard run (Robbie Gould kick) (10-60, 5:15) [CHI 17-14 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:17 - Josh Brown 40 yard FG (6-38, 0:59) [CHI 17-17 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 11:05 - Nate Burleson
4 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (8-49, 3:55) [CHI 17-24 SEA]
Q4 - CHI - 14:15 - Robbie Gould 47 yard FG (10-57, 3:55) [CHI 20-24 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 12:10 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (5-68, 2:05) [CHI 20-27 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 3:31 - Josh Brown 46 yard FG (5-19, 2:12) [CHI 20-30 SEA]
Q4 - CHI - 0:13 - Robbie Gould 48 yard FG (7-41, 1:29) [CHI 23-30 SEA]
for a Week 12 NFC West rematch with the St. Louis Rams
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed as RB Maurice Morris
was tackled in his own endzone by Rams NT Adam Carriker
for a safety, while RB Steven Jackson
got a 53-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Seahawks started to take flight as CB Josh Wilson
returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Later, St. Louis increased their lead with QB Gus Frerotte
completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Seattle gathered steam as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
9-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with RB Leonard Weaver getting a 5-yard TD run. Later in the game, St. Louis threatened to retake their lead. However, Seattle managed to the Rams out on four-straight downs from inside their own 5-yard line.
With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 7-4, but also won their 6th straight game against St. Louis. Seattle even took the lead in the all-time divisional series 10-9.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - STL - 8:46 - Maurice Morris
tackled in end zone by Adam Carriker
for a Safety [SEA 0-2 STL]
Q1 - STL - 8:30 - Steven Jackson
53 yard run (Jeff Wilkins
kick) (1-53, 0:16) [SEA 0-9 STL]
Q1 - SEA - 8:14 - Josh Wilson
89 yard kickoff return (Josh Brown kick) (0-0, 0:16) [SEA 7-9 STL]
Q1 - STL - 0:28 - Isaac Bruce
15 yard pass from Gus Frerotte
(Jeff Wilkins kick) (6-30, 3:33) [SEA 7-16 STL]
Q2 - STL - 8:07 - Jeff Wilkins 23 yard FG (12-60, 6:07) [SEA 7-19 STL]
Q3 - SEA - 9:36 - Josh Brown 33 yard FG (9-51, 4:03) [SEA 10-19 STL]
Q3 - SEA - 3:22 - Deion Branch
9 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (5-67, 1:51) [SEA 17-19 STL]
Q4 - SEA - 5:57 - Leonard Weaver 5 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (10-80, 4:50) [SEA 24-19 STL]
for a Week 13 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight after LB Lofa Tatupu
intercepted Eagles QB A.J. Feeley
on the first play of the game, returning it to the 18 yard line. RB Shaun Alexander
cashed in a few plays later with a 2-yard TD run. The Eagles responded with RB Correll Buckhalter
breaking free on a 30-yard TD run. Following another Tatupu interception of Feeley, QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 12-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
. Philadelphia would end the period with kicker David Akers
nailing a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Seattle drove to the Eagles' 22 yard line, but K Josh Brown missed the field goal attempt. After holding the Eagles to a 3 and out, Nate Burleson
returned a punt 36 yards to the Eagles' 43 yard line. On the next play, Hasselbeck completing a short pass to Burleson, who took it 43 yards down the left sideline for a TD. The Eagles would cut the lead to 4 on on a Feeley 24-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Curtis
, and then they drove to the Seahawks' 1 yard line just before the half. The Seahawks stopped the Eagles 4 times to keep the lead at the half.
In the third quarter, following a Bobby Engram fumble, Philadelphia took the lead as RB Brian Westbrook
galloped away on a 29-yard TD run. Later, the Seahawks responded with RB Maurice Morris
getting a 45-yard TD run and a 28-24 lead. The teams drove back and forth the rest the game, and the Eagles looked to be on the verge of victory after Westbrook returned a Seattle punt 64 yards to the Seahawks 14 yard line with 1:37 left in the game. However, LB Lofa Tatupu
cemented the victory a minute later with his third interception at the 4 yard line.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 8-4 and held a two game lead over Arizona in the NFC West.
Tatupu was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his 3 interceptions.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 13:48 - Shaun Alexander
2 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (4-18, 0:51) [SEA 7-0 PHI]
Q1 - PHI - 11:56 - Correll Buckhalter
30 yard run (David Akers
kick) (5-65, 1:52) [SEA 7-7 PHI]
Q1 - SEA - 7:21 - Bobby Engram
12 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (3-8, 1:23) [SEA 14-7 PHI]
Q1 - PHI - 5:14 - David Akers 31 yard FG (7-53, 2:07) [SEA 14-10 PHI]
Q2 - SEA - 11:16 - Nate Burleson
43 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (1-43, 0:10) [SEA 21-10 PHI]
Q2 - PHI - 9:06 - Kevin Curtis
24 yard pass from A.J. Feeley
(David Akers kick) (4-60, 2:10) [SEA 21-17 PHI]
Q3 - PHI - 12:42 - Brian Westbrook
29 yard run (David Akers kick) (4-40, 1:23) [SEA 21-24 PHI]
Q3 - SEA - 9:13 - Maurice Morris
45 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-53, 1:26) [SEA 28-24 PHI]
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with Hasselbeck completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
and a 17-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
. The Cardinals would get on the board as QB Kurt Warner
completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Bryant Johnson
. Seattle would end the half with Brown kicking a 41-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Arizona was starting to make a comeback as Warner completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Jerheme Urban
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the 'Hawks pulled away as Hasselbeck completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Marcus Pollard
, RB Josh Scobey
tackled Cardinals punter Mitch Berger in his endzone for a safety, and CB Marcus Trufant
returned an interception 84 yards for a touchdown (with a failed PAT). Arizona tried to mount a comeback as Warner completed an 11-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
. Fortunately, Seattle's defense prevented any hopes of a Cardinal comeback from happening.
With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 9-4, but they also cliched their 4th-straight NFC West title.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 8:51 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (7-28, 3:09) [ARZ 0-3 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 0:46 - Nate Burleson
7 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (9-79, 5:04) [ARZ 0-10 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 11:47 - Bobby Engram
15 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (4-59, 1:39) [ARZ 0-17 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 7:44 - Deion Branch
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (4-58, 2:01) [ARZ 0-24 SEA]
Q2 - ARZ - 1:04 - Bryant Johnson
5 yard pass from Kurt Warner
(Neil Rackers
kick) (5-26, 1:46) [ARZ 7-24 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:02 - Josh Brown 41 yard FG (7-36, 1:02) [ARZ 7-27 SEA]
Q3 - ARZ - 0:57 - Jerheme Urban
2 yard pass from Kurt Warner (Neil Rackers kick) (13-83, 6:43) [ARZ 14-27 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 10:42 - Marcus Pollard
3 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (11-62, 5:07) [ARZ 14-34 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 9:25 - Mitch Berger out of bounds in end zone, forced by Josh Scobey
, for a Safety [ARZ 14-36 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 5:29 - Marcus Trufant
84 yard interception return (kick aborted) [ARZ 14-42 SEA]
Q4 - ARZ - 2:27 - Larry Fitzgerald
11 yard pass from Kurt Warner (Neil Rackers kick) (6-70, 3:02) [ARZ 21-42 SEA]
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Carolina Panthers
. The game was scoreless until the fourth quarter when Seattle trailed on the foot of Panthers kicker John Kasay
's 53-yard field goal. The Seahawks would respond with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal. However, Carolina began to pull away as Kasay nailed a 37-yard field goal and RB DeAngelo Williams
managed to get a 35-yard TD run. Seattle tried to rally as QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
. However, the Panthers' defense held on for the win.
With the surprising loss, the Seahawks fell to 9-5.
Scoring summary:
Q4 - CAR - 12:18 - John Kasay
53 yard FG (10-44, 5:25) [SEA 0-3 CAR]
Q4 - SEA - 8:23 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (8-76, 3:55) [SEA 3-3 CAR]
Q4 - CAR - 2:59 - John Kasay 37 yard FG (10-41, 5:24) [SEA 3-6 CAR]
Q4 - CAR - 1:17 - DeAngelo Williams
35 yard run (John Kasay kick) (3-40, 0:21) [SEA 3-13 CAR]
Q4 - SEA - 0:01 - Deion Branch
15 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (6-65, 1:16) [SEA 10-13 CAR]
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Seahawks took flight in the second quarter with QB Matt Hasselbeck
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
, along with LB Leroy Hill
returning a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown, and Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard TD pass to RB Shaun Alexander
.
In the third quarter, Seattle increased its lead with kicker Josh Brown nailing a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens would get their only score of the period as QB Troy Smith
completed a 79-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason
.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 10-5.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - SEA - 11:34 - Nate Burleson
21 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (12-89, 6:12) [BAL 0-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 5:57 - Leroy Hill
20 yard fumble return (Josh Brown kick) [BAL 0-14 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 1:53 - Shaun Alexander
14 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-70, 2:22) [BAL 0-21 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 5:40 - Josh Brown 42 yard FG (9-56, 4:54) [BAL 0-24 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 3:07 - Josh Brown 39 yard FG (4-−1, 1:44) [BAL 0-27 SEA]
Q4 - BAL - 4:41 - Derrick Mason
79 yard pass from Troy Smith
(pass failed) (3-92, 1:22) [BAL 6-27 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 10:32 - Shaun Alexander
2 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (10-77, 4:28) [SEA 7-0 ATL]
Q2 - SEA - 13:09 - Josh Brown 54 yard FG (6-18, 1:55) [SEA 10-0 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 9:34 - Joe Horn
4 yard pass from Chris Redman
(Morten Andersen
kick) (7-71, 3:35) [SEA 10-7 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 5:10 - Warrick Dunn
5 yard run (Morten Andersen kick) (2-32, 0:42) [SEA 10-14 ATL]
Q2 - SEA - 1:10 - Bobby Engram
30 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (9-83, 4:00) [SEA 17-14 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 0:00 - Morten Andersen 30 yard FG (8-42, 1:10) [SEA 17-17 ATL]
Q3 - SEA - 6:41 - Josh Brown 51 yard FG (12-51, 6:13) [SEA 20-17 ATL]
Q3 - ATL - 4:07 - Morten Andersen 37 yard FG (7-18, 2:34) [SEA 20-20 ATL]
Q3 - SEA - 1:19 - Maurice Morris
29 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (7-77, 2:48) [SEA 27-20 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 14:52 - Alge Crumpler
55 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (4-68, 1:27) [SEA 27-27 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 13:30 - Alge Crumpler 7 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (3-19, 1:07) [SEA 27-34 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 13:15 - Roddy White
10 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (1-10, 0:05) [SEA 27-41 ATL]
Q4 - SEA - 7:49 - Nate Burleson
45 yard pass from Seneca Wallace
(Josh Brown kick) (11-80, 5:26) [SEA 34-41 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 3:23 - Morten Andersen 32 yard FG (8-53, 4:26) [SEA 34-44 ATL]
Q4 - SEA - 0:54 - Nate Burleson 13 yard pass from Seneca Wallace (Josh Brown kick) (10-81, 2:29) [SEA 41-44 ATL]
Q1 - SEA - 3:45 - Leonard Weaver 17 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (6-45, 3:21) [WAS 0-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 8:58 - Josh Brown 50 yard FG (5-33, 1:42) [WAS 0-10 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 4:30 - Josh Brown 33 yard FG (8-52, 4:24) [WAS 0-13 SEA]
Q4 - WAS - 14:53 - Antwaan Randle El
7 yard pass from Todd Collins (Shaun Suisham
kick) (12-84, 4:37) [WAS 7-13 SEA]
Q4 - WAS - 12:38 - Santana Moss
30 yard pass from Todd Collins (Shaun Suisham kick) (3-42, 1:19) [WAS 14-13 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:06 - D.J. Hackett
20 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Matt Hasselbeck–-Marcus Pollard
pass) (5-42, 1:57) [WAS 14-21 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 5:38 - Marcus Trufant
78 yard interception return (Josh Brown kick) [WAS 14-28 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 0:27 - Jordan Babineaux
57 yard interception return (Josh Brown kick) [WAS 14-35 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 14:40 - Shaun Alexander
1 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (1-1, 0:03) [SEA 7-0 GB]
Q1 - SEA - 10:59 - Bobby Engram
11 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
(Josh Brown kick) (6-49, 2:52) [SEA 14-0 GB]
Q1 - GB - 7:08 - Greg Jennings
15 yard pass from Brett Favre
(Mason Crosby
kick) (6-69, 3:51) [SEA 14-7 GB]
Q1 - GB - 1:02 - Ryan Grant
1 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) (9-64, 4:50) [SEA 14-14 GB]
Q2 - GB - 13:22 - Greg Jennings 2 yard pass from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick) (3-18, 1:32) [SEA 14-21 GB]
Q2 - SEA - 7:18 - Josh Brown 29 yard FG (11-63, 6:04) [SEA 17-21 GB]
Q2 - GB - 0:26 - Ryan Grant 3 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) (14-70, 6:52) [SEA 17-28 GB]
Q3 - GB - 10:25 - Brandon Jackson 13 yard pass from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick) (6-66, 3:29) [SEA 17-35 GB]
Q3 - SEA - 2:46 - Josh Brown 27 yard FG (14-70, 7:39) [SEA 20-35 GB]
Q4 - GB - 13:26 - Ryan Grant 1 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) [SEA 20-42 GB]
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. The team has improved upon its 9-7 record in 2006
2006 Seattle Seahawks season
The 2006 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 31st season in the National Football League. The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 13-3 record from 2005, repeat as National Football Conference champions, and return to the Super Bowl...
and secured its fourth consecutive NFC West
NFC West
The NFC West is a division of the National Football League's National Football Conference. It currently has four members: Arizona Cardinals, St...
division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Also, the team set an NFL record for fewest number of penalties since the NFL expanded to a 16 game season, with 59.
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
took place on April 28–29, with the Seahawks picking 55th overall (2nd round), selecting Cornerback
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Josh Wilson.
| Round/Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/55 | Josh Wilson | Cornerback Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
Maryland Maryland Terrapins football The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 3/85 | Brandon Mebane Brandon Mebane Brandon Mebane is a defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks. He attended Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. He played college football at California.-College career:... |
Defensive Tackle | California California Golden Bears football The California Golden Bears football team is the college football team of the University of California. The team plays its home games at California Memorial Stadium, however the team played at San Francisco's AT&T Park in 2011 while Memorial Stadium was being renovated, the team will return to... |
| 4/120 | Baraka Atkins Baraka Atkins Baraka Atkins is an American football linebacker in the National Football League who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
Miami (Florida) Miami Hurricanes football The Miami Hurricanes football program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference of the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision for the University of Miami. The program began in 1926 and has won five AP national championships... |
| 4/124 | Mansfield Wrotto Mansfield Wrotto Mansfield Chell Wrotto, Jr. is an American football guard for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Guard Guard (American football) In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team.... |
Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets The Yellow Jackets is the name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. The teams have also been nicknamed the Ramblin' Wreck, Engineers, Blacksmiths, and Golden Tornado. There are 8 men's and 7 women's teams that... |
| 5/161 | Will Herring Will Herring William Ronald Herring is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Auburn Auburn Tigers football Only Mohamed Amin Abughadir set the record with 1,890 yards in 1 season. He was the QB for Auburn in 1998.The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in college football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing in the Western Division of the... |
| 6/197 | Courtney Taylor Courtney Taylor (American football) Courtney Taylor is a gridiron football wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Wide Receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
Auburn |
| 6/210 | Jordan Kent Jordan Kent Jordan Russell Kent is a free agent American football wide receiver who last played for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early years:Kent attended Winston... |
Wide Receiver | Oregon Oregon Ducks football The Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the... |
| 7/232 | Steve Vallos Steve Vallos Steve Vallos is an American football guard and center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Guard | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons football The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Wake Forest plays its home football games at BB&T Field.... |
Departures
- Defensive end Grant WistromGrant WistromGrant Alden Wistrom, , is a former American Football defensive end who played for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks during his 9 year career...
instead of having his contract renegotiated following the 2006 Seattle Seahawks season2006 Seattle Seahawks seasonThe 2006 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 31st season in the National Football League. The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 13-3 record from 2005, repeat as National Football Conference champions, and return to the Super Bowl...
decided to retire. - Wide Receiver Darrell JacksonDarrell JacksonDarrell Lamont Jackson is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for nine seasons...
was traded to the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersThe San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
for the 120th pick in the 4th round of the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL DraftThe 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. - Tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Jerramy StevensJerramy StevensJerramy Stevens is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 28th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.-Early years:...
was released following a DUI arrest in Arizona, later he signed with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. - Tight end Itula MiliItula MiliItula Mili National Football League tight end free agent of Samoan origin; Mili played college football for Brigham Young University. He played with the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons before being released.-High School:...
was released in January to make room for wide receiver Ben ObomanuBen ObomanuBenjamin Ebenezer Obomanu is an American football wide receiver who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Obomanu played college football for the Auburn Tigers.-High School years:...
. - CenterCenter (American football)Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense...
Robbie TobeckRobbie TobeckRobert Lee Tobeck is a former National Football League center who last played for the Seattle Seahawks. Tobeck played 6 seasons for Seattle after being acquired as a free agent from the Atlanta Falcons after signing as a rookie in 1993....
retired the day after the loss in the 2006 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Coaching staff
Head coach Mike HolmgrenMike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
entered his ninth year with the Seahawks. It is the second to last year on his existing contract.
The Seahawks hired former Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
head coach Jim L. Mora
Jim L. Mora
James Lawrence "Jim" Mora is an American former NCAA defensive back and National Football League head coach. As of 2010, he is currently an analyst for the NFL Network....
to be the new defensive backs coach and assistant coach to Mike Holmgren
Mike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
. A former player at the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, Mora is considered a hometown guy.
The new special teams coach is Bruce DeHaven
Bruce DeHaven
Bruce DeHaven is an American football coach who is currently the special teams coach of the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. DeHaven is most known for being the special teams coach of the Bills from 1986 to 1999. He was their special teams coach when, most notably, Scott Norwood missed a 47 yard field...
. His previous position was as the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. DeHaven is regarded as the best special teams coach currently in the NFL.
Team captains
For the 2007 season, the NFL has allowed permanent captains for each team to wear a "C" patch on their right shoulder. The patch is in team colors with four stars under the "C". A gold star is placed on a bar below the "C" signaling how many years (with a maximum of four years) that player has been captain. For the Seahawks, the team captains are:- Matt HasselbeckMatt HasselbeckMatthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
- Lofa TatupuLofa Tatupu-Seattle Seahawks:Tatupu quickly established himself as one of the top defensive players in the league as a rookie in 2005, in which he was named to the Pro Bowl, while leading the NFC Champion Seahawks in tackles, with 104, en route to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history...
- Mack StrongMack StrongMack Carlington Strong is a former professional American football fullback and running back coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He currently is a football sportscaster for Root Sports Northwest...
- Deon GrantDeon GrantDeon D'Marquis Grant is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
- Josh Brown
- Niko KoutouvidesNiko KoutouvidesNiko Stelios Koutouvides is an American football linebacker, currently with the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
Pro Bowlers
- QB Matt HasselbeckMatt HasselbeckMatthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(as backup) - LT Walter Jones (did not play due to injury)
- DE Patrick KerneyPatrick Kerney-Atlanta Falcons:Kerney was drafted as the thirtieth overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, wearing the number 97 jersey. The Falcons signed Kerney to a 5-year $5.6 million contract. As a rookie, Kerney started two games and recorded 25 tackles and 2.5 sacks...
(did not play due to injury) - LB Julian PetersonJulian PetersonJulian Thomas Peterson is a free agent linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State...
(as starter) - LB Lofa TatupuLofa Tatupu-Seattle Seahawks:Tatupu quickly established himself as one of the top defensive players in the league as a rookie in 2005, in which he was named to the Pro Bowl, while leading the NFC Champion Seahawks in tackles, with 104, en route to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history...
(as starter) - CB Marcus TrufantMarcus TrufantMarcus Lavon Trufant is an American football cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.-Early years:...
(as starter)
Schedule
| Game | Date | Opponent | Time | Game site | Channel | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 12, 2007 | San Diego Chargers 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to equal their 2006 regular season success and avoid another early departure in the playoffs. After a disappointing start under new head coach Norv Turner , they finished the regular season strong, with six straight wins, an overall... |
5:00 PM | Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area.... |
NBC NBC The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago... |
W 24-16 | 1-0 |
| 2 | August 18, 2007 | Green Bay Packers 2007 Green Bay Packers season The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League. The Packers finished the regular season with an impressive 13-3 record. They received a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in... |
5:00 PM | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
KING 5 KING-TV KING-TV, virtual channel 5, is a television station in Seattle, Washington, affiliated with the NBC network. Owned by Belo Corporation, it broadcasts on UHF digital channel 48. Its offices and broadcasting center are located just east of Seattle Center... |
L 13-48 | 1-1 |
| 3 | August 25, 2007 | Minnesota Vikings 2007 Minnesota Vikings season The 2007 Minnesota Vikings season was the team's 47th season in the National Football League. The Viking's 8-8 record under second year head coach Brad Childress was an improvement on their 6-10 record in 2006; nonetheless, for the third straight year, the Vikings failed to make the playoffs... |
6:00 PM | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
KING 5 | W 30-13 | 2-1 |
| 4 | August 30, 2007 | Oakland Raiders 2007 Oakland Raiders season The 2007 Oakland Raiders season was the team's forty-eight season overall. The team finished the season with a 4–12 record. It began with the team's fourth head coach in six seasons. By virtue of the team's 2–14 finish in 2006 , they acquired the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft... |
7:00 PM | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
KING 5 | W 19-14 | 3-1 |
Note: It was announced in September 2006 the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
and Seahawks would play a preseason game in China on August 8 (preceded by a game in Seattle on August 3), however on April 2, 2007 it was announced the game would be rescheduled for 2009.
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Stadium | NFL.com Recap | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | |||||||
| 1 | September 9 | 1:15 p.m. PDT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the 32nd season for the club in the National Football League. On December 16, 2007, they cliched the NFC South division title, and returned to the playoffs after missing it in 2006.... |
W 20-6 | 1-0 | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
Recap | Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
| 2 | September 16 | 1:05 p.m. PDT | at Arizona Cardinals 2007 Arizona Cardinals season The 2007 Arizona Cardinals season was the 88th season for the team in the National Football League, and their 20th season in Arizona. They improved upon their 5–11 record in 2006 after finishing last place in the NFC West, by finishing 8–8, but the failure of the Cardinals to qualify for the Super... |
L 23-20 | 1-1 | University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl... |
Recap | Fox |
| 3 | September 23 | 1:05 p.m. PDT | Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them... |
W 24-21 | 2-1 | Qwest Field | Recap | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
| 4 | September 30 | 1:05 p.m. PDT | at San Francisco 49ers 2007 San Francisco 49ers season Game summaryComing off a fierce divisional road win over the Rams, the 49ers flew to Heinz Field for an interconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first quarter, the Niners struck first with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 32-yard field goal. The Steelers would immediately respond with... |
W 23-3 | 3-1 | Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park Monster Park Candlestick Park is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco, California, in the Bayview Heights area. The stadium was originally built as the home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, who played there from 1960 until moving into Pacific Bell Park in 2000... |
Recap | Fox |
| 5 | October 7 | 10:00 a.m. PDT | at Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the 75th season of the Steelers franchise. The season saw the team improve upon their 8–8 record from 2006, finish with a record of 10–6, and win the AFC North Division... |
L 21-0 | 3-2 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
Recap | Fox |
| 6 | October 14 | 5:15 p.m. PDT | New Orleans Saints 2007 New Orleans Saints season -Game summary:The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin... |
L 28-17 | 3-3 | Qwest Field | Recap | NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
| 7 | October 21 | 1:15 p.m. PDT | St. Louis Rams 2007 St. Louis Rams season The 2007 St. Louis Rams season was the 70th season for the team in the National Football League and their 13th in St. Louis, Missouri. This was the worst season for the Rams during their time in St. Louis up to this year, and their worst overall since 1991, when the Rams were in Los Angeles,... |
W 33-6 | 4-3 | Qwest Field | Recap | Fox |
| 8 | Bye Week | |||||||
| 9 | November 4 | 1:05 p.m. PST | at Cleveland Browns 2007 Cleveland Browns season The 2007 Cleveland Browns season began with the Browns attempting to improve upon their 4–12 record from the 2006 season, in which the team finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns also attempted to overcome the many injuries that plagued the team throughout the 2006 season... |
L 33-30 | 4-4 | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
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| 10 | November 12 | 5:30 p.m. PST | San Francisco 49ers | W 24-0 | 5-4 | Qwest Field | Recap | ESPN |
| 11 | November 18 | 1:15 p.m. PST | Chicago Bears 2007 Chicago Bears season The 2007 Chicago Bears season was the team's 88th regular season in the National Football League. The season officially began on September 9, 2007 against the San Diego Chargers, and concluded on December 30 against the New Orleans Saints... |
W 30-23 | 6-4 | Qwest Field | Recap | Fox |
| 12 | November 25 | 10:00 a.m. PST | at St. Louis Rams | W 24-19 | 7-4 | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
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| 13 | December 2 | 10:00 a.m. PST | at Philadelphia Eagles 2007 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2007 Philadelphia Eagles season marked the 75th anniversary of the Eagles franchise. The team compiled an 8–8 record and a last-place finish in the NFC East.... |
W 28-24 | 8-4 | Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
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| 14 | December 9 | 1:05 p.m. PST | Arizona Cardinals | W 42-21 | 9-4 | Qwest Field | Recap | Fox |
| 15 | December 16 | 10:00 a.m. PST | at Carolina Panthers 2007 Carolina Panthers season The 2007 Carolina Panthers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006, finishing 7–9.-Staff:-Roster:-Preseason:-Regular season:-Week 1: at St. Louis Rams:... |
L 13-10 | 9-5 | Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East... |
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| 16 | December 23 | 1:15 p.m. PST | Baltimore Ravens 2007 Baltimore Ravens season -Game summary:The Ravens began their 2007 campaign on the road against their AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the first game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the first quarter, Baltimore lost two fumbles early on, with the Bengals turning the second fumble into QB Carson... |
W 27-6 | 10-5 | Qwest Field | Recap | CBS |
| 17 | December 30 | 10:00 a.m. PST | at Atlanta Falcons | L 44-41 | 10-6 | Georgia Dome Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the... |
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Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Seahawks began the 2007 campaign at home against its 1976 expansion mate, the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bucs kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
kicked 38-yard and 32-yard field goals. In the second quarter, Seahawks kicker Josh Brown nailed a 28-yard field goal, then the Seahawks took the lead when RB Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
powered in for a 1-yard TD run. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory with Brown's 46-yard field goal and a 34 yard TD pass from QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
to RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
.
With the win, the Seahawks began a season at 1-0 for the 4th time in the past 5 years.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - TB - 8:56 - Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
38 yard FG (6-55, 3:35) [TB 3-0 SEA]
Q1 - TB - 0:00 - Matt Bryant 32 yard FG (10-76, 5:56) [TB 6-0 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:39 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (11-69, 4:03) [TB 6-3 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:50 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
1 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-14, 0:45) [TB 6-10 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 14:09 - Josh Brown 46 yard FG (9-52, 4:21) [TB 6-13 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 7:55 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
34 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (7-70, 4:13) [TB 6-20 SEA]
Week 2: at Arizona Cardinals
Hoping to build off of their home win over the Buccaneers, the Seahawks flew to the University of Phoenix StadiumUniversity of Phoenix Stadium
University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl...
for a Week 2 divisional duel with the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. RB Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
sported a cast on his left wrist, the result of a reported sprain suffered in the opening week. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as kicker Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
booted a 28-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks continued to trail as Cardinals QB Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart
Matthew Stephen Leinart , is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League...
threw a 30-yard TD pass to TE Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
, along with RB Edgerrin James
Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami....
getting a 17-yard TD run. Down 17-0, the Seahawks would respond just before halftime with QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
. Arizona quickly moved into field goal range after the Seahawk TD, but Rackers hit the upright from 53 yards as time expired.
In the third quarter, Seattle would come all the way back to tie the game after RB Shaun Alexander finally broke loose for a 16-yard TD run and kicker Josh Brown booted a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with Brown kicking another 28-yard field goal. However, Arizona rallied to tie the game on a Rackers 52-yard field goal. The Seahawks appeared to be driving for the go ahead score when, inside field goal range in the final 2 minutes, an exchange from Hasselbeck to Alexander was fumbled and recovered by the Cardinals. Arizona then drove to the Seahawks' 25 yard line, where Rackers kicked a game-winning 42-yard field goal with 11 seconds left.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1-1 on the young season, and had lost 4 straight divisional games.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - ARZ - 1:27 - Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
28 yard FG (6-21, 3:05) [SEA 0-3 ARZ]
Q2 - ARZ - 14:07 - Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
30 yard pass from Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart
Matthew Stephen Leinart , is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League...
(Neil Rackers kick) (4-70, 1:45) [SEA 0-10 ARZ]
Q2 - ARZ - 5:43 - Edgerrin James
Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami....
17 yard run (Neil Rackers kick) (5-38, 3:31) [SEA 0-17 ARZ]
Q2 - SEA - 1:16 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
24 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (10-80, 4:27) [SEA 7-17 ARZ]
Q3 - SEA - 8:42 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
16 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (8-52, 3:13) [SEA 14-17 ARZ]
Q3 - SEA - 3:34 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (8-51, 2:41) [SEA 17-17 ARZ]
Q4 - SEA - 9:52 - Josh Brown 28 yard FG (9-78, 4:19) [SEA 20-17 ARZ]
Q4 - ARZ - 4:44 - Neil Rackers 52 yard FG (9-46, 5:08) [SEA 20-20 ARZ]
Q4 - ARZ - 0:01 - Neil Rackers 42 yard FG (5-22, 1:47) [SEA 20-23 ARZ]
Week 3: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Things got off to a quick start for the Seahawks as rookie Josh Wilson returned the opening kickoff 72 yards to the Bengal 24 yard line. Three plays later, Matt HasselbeckMatt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
hit WR Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
for an 18-yard TD and a 7-0 Seahawks lead. The Bengals were quick to respond, as Bengal QB Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
hit 6 of his first 7 pass attempts for 90 yards, culminating with an 18-yard touchdown pass to WR T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...
and evening the score at 7-7. After turnovers by each team, Cincinnati K Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
converted a 43-yard field goal attempt to give the Bengals a 10-7 lead 80 seconds into the second quarter. With 3:06 left in the first half, Seahawk defensive lineman Chartric Darby's heavy pressure on Palmer led to a Deon Grant
Deon Grant
Deon D'Marquis Grant is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
interception at the Seattle 31 yard line. A few plays later, Hasselbeck hit Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
with a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 14-10 Seahawk lead at halftime.
3:51 into the third quarter, Cincinnati linebacker Lemar Marshall
Lemar Marshall
Lemar Willie Marshall is a former American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Michigan State....
sacked Hasselbeck in the endzone for a safety, cutting the lead to 14-12. Neither team scored again until there was 9:57 left in the game when Graham booted a 24-yard field goal to give Cincinnati its first lead at 15-14. On the next possession, Hasselbeck moved the Seahawks to the opposition's 6-yard line. WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
was unable to hold on to a pass in the endzone, and the Seahawks settled for a K Josh Brown field goal, reclaiming the lead at 17-15. Palmer then connected with Chad Johnson on two big pass plays late in the fourth quarter, followed by 2 runs by back-up RB Kenny Watson
Kenny Watson
Kenneth Dwight Watson is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
for a Bengal TD. Cincinnati opted to try a 2-point conversion, but CB Jordan Babineaux
Jordan Babineaux
Jordan Jude Babineaux is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University....
stopped Watson after a pitch from Palmer. The Bengals led 21-17 when the Seahawks got the ball with 2:42 left in the game. The Seahawks sputtered near mid-field, and faced 4th and 1. RB Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
broke through for 22 yards, and Hasselbeck hit Nate Burleson with a 22 yard TD pass on the next play for a 24-21 lead with 1:00 left. Seahawks linebacker Lance Laury forced a fumble during the ensuing kickoff, with FS Deon Grant recovering for Seattle. Two plays later Alexander ran for a first down (and 100 yards on the game), cementing the Seahawk victory and improving their record to 2-1.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 13:31 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
18 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (3-24, 1:29) [CIN 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - CIN - 6:18 - T.J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...
35 yard pass from Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
(Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
kick) (14-83, 7:13) [CIN 7-7 SEA]
Q2 - CIN - 10:20 - Shayne Graham 43 yard FG (6-43, 2:43) [CIN 10-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:06 - Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
42 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (3-69, 1:00) [CIN 10-14]
Q3 - CIN - 11:19 - Matt Hasselbeck sacked in end zone by Lemar Marshall
Lemar Marshall
Lemar Willie Marshall is a former American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Michigan State....
for a Safety [CIN 12-14 SEA]
Q4 - CIN - 9:57 - Shayne Graham 24 yard FG (11-38, 4:50) [CIN 15-14 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:00 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (9-64, 3:57) [CIN 15-17 SEA]
Q4 - CIN - 2:42 - Kenny Watson
Kenny Watson
Kenneth Dwight Watson is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
8 yard run (2pt conversion failed) (7-68, 3:18) [CIN 21-17 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 1:00 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
22 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (7-60, 1:42) [CIN 21-24 SEA]
Week 4: at San Francisco 49ers
Coming off their home win over the Bengals, the Seahawks flew to Monster ParkMonster Park
Candlestick Park is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco, California, in the Bayview Heights area. The stadium was originally built as the home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, who played there from 1960 until moving into Pacific Bell Park in 2000...
for an NFC West duel with the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. After a scoreless first quarter, the 'Hawks took flight in the second quarter with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, along with QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
. Seattle would end the half with Brown kicking a 31-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Seahawks went back to work with Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE Marcus Pollard
Marcus Pollard
Marcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
. The 49ers would their only score of the game with kicker Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
getting a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Seattle wrapped up the game with Brown nailing a 25-yard field goal.
With their first divisional win in 5 games, the Seahawks improved to 3-1. Fullback Mack Strong
Mack Strong
Mack Carlington Strong is a former professional American football fullback and running back coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He currently is a football sportscaster for Root Sports Northwest...
played in his 200th game as a Seahawk, becoming only the second player to do so.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - SEA - 12:55 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (11-52, 5:29) [SEA 3-0 SF]
Q2 - SEA - 6:10 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (2-82, 0:51) [SEA 10-0 SF]
Q2 - SEA - 0:57 - Josh Brown 31 yard FG (8-68, 2:31) [SEA 13-0 SF]
Q3 - SEA - 12:11 - Marcus Pollard
Marcus Pollard
Marcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
14 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-44, 2:37) [SEA 20-0 SF]
Q3 - SF - 4:36 - Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
43 yard FG (6-26, 1:44) [SEA 20-3 SF]
Q4 - SEA - 14:49 - Josh Brown 25 yard FG (7-17, 1:31) [SEA 23-3 SF]
Week 5: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Coming off their easy divisional road win over the 49ers, the Seahawks flew to Heinz FieldHeinz Field
Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively...
for a Week 5 interconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, in the rematch of Super Bowl XL
Super Bowl XL
Super Bowl XL was an American football game pitting the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers against the National Football Conference champion Seattle Seahawks to decide the National Football League champion for the 2005 season...
. However, Seattle was mostly unable to get any offensive rhythm going. Meanwhile, the Steelers ran up and down the field with QB Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
's 13-yard TD pass to TE Heath Miller
Heath Miller
Earl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
and RB Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport
Najeh Trenadious Monté Davenport is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
's 1-yard and 5-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3-2. This would mark Seattle's first shut-out loss since Week 1 of the 2000 season, when the Seahawks lost to the Dolphins 23-0. Head Coach Mike Holmgren
Mike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
would suffer only his second career shutout loss.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - PIT - 1:56 - Heath Miller
Heath Miller
Earl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
13 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
(Jeff Reed kick) (8-68, 4:49) [SEA 0-7 PIT]
Q3 - PIT - 4:43 - Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport
Najeh Trenadious Monté Davenport is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
1 yard run (Jeff Reed kick) (17-80, 10:17) [SEA 0-14 PIT]
Q4 - PIT - 10:06 - Najeh Davenport 5 yard run (Jeff Reed kick) (13-85, 8:06) [SEA 0-21 PIT]
Week 6: vs. New Orleans Saints
Hoping to rebound from their embarrassing road loss to the Steelers, the Seahawks went home for Sunday Night football, as they hosted the winless New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as a blocked punt would result in New Orleans RB Pierre Thomas
Pierre Thomas (American football)
Charles Pierre Thomas Jr. is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League.- Early years :...
returning the loose ball 5 yards for a touchdown, along with the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks continued to trail as Saints QB Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Eric Johnson, while WR Lance Moore
Lance Moore
Lance Andrew Moore is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
got a 7-yard TD run. The Seahawks would respond with QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Ben Obomanu
Ben Obomanu
Benjamin Ebenezer Obomanu is an American football wide receiver who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Obomanu played college football for the Auburn Tigers.-High School years:...
. However, New Orleans went back to work with Brees completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Marques Colston
Marques Colston
Marques Colston is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a supplemental compensatory pick. Following the trade of receiver Donté Stallworth, Colston was inserted into the starting lineup for week 1 of...
. Seattle would end the half with kicker Josh Brown getting a 52-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the 'Hawks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but all they could get was Hasselbeck's 22-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
.
With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3-3.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - NO - 12:38 - Pierre Thomas
Pierre Thomas (American football)
Charles Pierre Thomas Jr. is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League.- Early years :...
5 yard fumble return (Olindo Mare
Olindo Mare
Olindo Franco Mare is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
kick) [NO 7-0 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 14:28 - Eric Johnson 3 yard pass from Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
(Olindo Mare kick) (13-86, 7:04) [NO 14-0 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 5:18 - Lance Moore
Lance Moore
Lance Andrew Moore is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
7 yard run (Olindo Mare kick) (6-66, 2:48) [NO 21-0 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 2:16 - Ben Obomanu
Ben Obomanu
Benjamin Ebenezer Obomanu is an American football wide receiver who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Obomanu played college football for the Auburn Tigers.-High School years:...
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (7-63 3:02) [NO 21-7 SEA]
Q2 - NO - 0:30 - Marques Colston
Marques Colston
Marques Colston is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a supplemental compensatory pick. Following the trade of receiver Donté Stallworth, Colston was inserted into the starting lineup for week 1 of...
2 yard pass from Drew Brees (Olindo Mare kick) (9-80 1:46) [NO 28-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:02 - Josh Brown 52 yard FG (4-38 0:28) [NO 28-10 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:39 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
22 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-80 1:31) [NO 28-17 SEA]
Week 7: vs. St. Louis Rams
Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 7 divisional duel with the winless St. Louis RamsSt. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early as QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
Will Heller
Will Sanders Heller is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003...
. The Rams replied with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the 'Hawks increased their lead with kicker Josh Brown getting a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Seahawks continued to pound away as WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
the half's opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, St. Louis got its final score of the game with Wilkins getting a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle took control with Brown kicking a 45-yard and a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the 'Hawks sealed their victory with Brown nailing a 43-yard field goal, while Hasselbeck and Heller hooked up with each other again on an 11-yard TD pass. Despite offensive problems, Seattle defense recovered two St Louis fumbles, forced 3 Interceptions and 7 sacks (four by second year Darryl Tapp
Darryl Tapp
-Seattle Seahawks:Tapp was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Tapp was a special teamer and part of the Seahawks' DE rotation. He recorded 33 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one defensive touchdown...
)
With the win, the Seahawks entered its bye week at 4-3.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 7:40 - Will Heller
Will Heller
Will Sanders Heller is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003...
1 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (11-71, 5:45) [STL 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - STL - 1:02 - Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
31 yard FG (8-35, 3:30) [STL 3-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 10:15 - Josh Brown 38 yard FG (12-52, 5:47) [STL 3-10 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 14:47 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
91 yard kickoff return (Josh Brown kick) (0-0, 0:13) [STL 3-17 SEA]
Q3 - STL - 10:33 - Jeff Wilkins 29 yard FG (9-62, 4:14) [STL 6-17 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 6:29 - Josh Brown 48 yard FG (9-38, 4:04) [STL 6-20 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 4:00 - Josh Brown 45 yard FG (4-−6, 1:34) [STL 6-23 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 7:02 - Josh Brown 43 yard FG (5-19, 2:04) [STL 6-26 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:08 - Will Heller 11 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (2-14, 0:42) [STL 6-33 SEA]
Week 9: at Cleveland Browns
Coming off of their bye week, the Seahawks flew to Cleveland Browns StadiumCleveland Browns Stadium
-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...
for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Browns responded with RB Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
getting a 2-yard TD run (with a failed PAT). The Seahawks would reply with Hasselbeck completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, along with WR/PR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
returning a punt 94 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland would end the half with kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
getting a 19-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Browns began to fight back with Lewis getting a 1-yard TD run. Seattle's response came from kicker Josh Brown who managed to get a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Cleveland continued to fight hard as Lewis got another 2-yard TD run (followed by a failed 2-point conversion). The Seahawks would then increase its lead with Brown kicking a 26-yard field goal. However, the Browns finally took the lead as Lewis got another 1-yard TD run (followed by QB Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 2-point conversion pass to former Seahawk WR Joe Jurevicius
Joe Jurevicius
Joseph Michael Jurevicius is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
). Afterwards, Seattle would force overtime as Brown kicked a 22-yard field goal. In overtime, the Seahawks got the ball to begin the period. However, the drive stalled when Seattle couldn't convert on a 4th & 1. Afterwards, Cleveland responded and ended the game with Dawson's game-winning 25-yard field goal.
With the disappointing loss, the Seahawks fell to 4-4.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 5:13 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
5 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (7-80, 4:12) [SEA 7-0 CLE]
Q2 - CLE - 12:49 - Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
2 yard run (kick failed, wide left) (9-57, 4:58) [SEA 7-6 CLE]
Q2 - SEA - 6:23 - D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
6 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (12-78, 6:26) [SEA 14-6 CLE]
Q2 - SEA - 3:49 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
94 yard punt return (Josh Brown kick) [SEA 21-6 CLE]
Q2 - CLE - 0:21 - Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
19 yard FG (9-54, 1:24) [SEA 21-9 CLE]
Q3 - CLE - 8:57 - Jamal Lewis 1 yard run (Phil Dawson kick) (11-69, 6:03) [SEA 21-16 CLE]
Q3 - SEA - 5:06 - Josh Brown 39 yard FG (10-39, 3:51) [SEA 24-16 CLE]
Q4 - CLE - 12:42 - Jamal Lewis 2 yard run (pass failed) (10-54, 5:06) [SEA 24-22 CLE]
Q4 - SEA - 7:55 - Josh Brown 26 yard FG (9-65, 4:47) [SEA 27-22 CLE]
Q4 - CLE - 2:17 - Jamal Lewis 1 yard run (Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
–-Joe Jurevicius
Joe Jurevicius
Joseph Michael Jurevicius is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
pass) (14-89, 5:38) [SEA 27-30 CLE]
Q4 - SEA - 0:00 - Josh Brown 22 yard FG (13-67, 2:17) [SEA 30-30 CLE]
Q5 - CLE - 0:00 - Phil Dawson 25 yard FG (6-49, 12:45) [SEA 30-33 CLE]
Week 10: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Hoping to rebound from their overtime road loss to the Browns, the Seahawks went home for an NFC West rematch on Monday Night FootballMonday Night Football
Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
with the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
Will Heller
Will Sanders Heller is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003...
, along with kicker Josh Brown nailing a 20-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
getting a 6-yard TD run for the only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory and the season-sweep in the fourth quarter with Hasselbeck completing a 10-yard TD pass. This would mark the third straight time that the Seahawks have shut out their opponent on Monday Night Football (5 overall).
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 5-4.
Since 2001, Seattle has won 17 out of 21 contests at home against NFC West opponents.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 8:17 - Will Heller
Will Heller
Will Sanders Heller is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003...
1 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (13-84, 5:33) [SF 0-7 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 4:07 - Josh Brown 20 yard FG (7-19, 2:38) [SF 0-10 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 5:17 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
6 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-52, 0:44) [SF 0-17 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 14:55 - D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
10 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (12-77, 6:12) [SF 0-24 SEA]
Week 11: vs. Chicago Bears
Coming off their season-sweeping home win over the 49ers, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 11 duel against the Chicago BearsChicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, in the rematch of last year's NFC Divisional game (previously in Chicago).
In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bears RB Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Cedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
got a 43-yard TD run, along with kicker Robbie Gould
Robbie Gould
Robert Paul "Robbie" Gould III is an American football placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State...
getting a 31-yard field goal. The Seahawks would get on the board with QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. In the second quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
getting a 19-yard TD run. However, Chicago regained the lead with RB Adrian Peterson getting a 5-yard TD run. Seattle would tie the game kicker Josh Brown getting a 40-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Seahwaks retook the lead as Hasselbeck completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Bears tried to retaliate as Gould kicked a 47-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle pulled away with Brown kicking a 23-yard and a 46-yard field goal. Chicago's final response would be Gould nailing a 48-yard field goal.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 6-4.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - CHI - 14:05 - Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Cedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
43 yard run (Robbie Gould
Robbie Gould
Robert Paul "Robbie" Gould III is an American football placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State...
kick) (2-50, 0:55) [CHI 7-0 SEA]
Q1 - CHI - 8:51 - Robbie Gould 31 yard FG (6-53, 2:35) [CHI 10-0 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 3:45 - D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
19 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (10-76, 5:06) [CHI 10-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 6:31 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
19 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (4-32, 1:12) [CHI 10-14 SEA]
Q2 - CHI - 1:16 - Adrian Peterson 5 yard run (Robbie Gould kick) (10-60, 5:15) [CHI 17-14 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:17 - Josh Brown 40 yard FG (6-38, 0:59) [CHI 17-17 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 11:05 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
4 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (8-49, 3:55) [CHI 17-24 SEA]
Q4 - CHI - 14:15 - Robbie Gould 47 yard FG (10-57, 3:55) [CHI 20-24 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 12:10 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (5-68, 2:05) [CHI 20-27 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 3:31 - Josh Brown 46 yard FG (5-19, 2:12) [CHI 20-30 SEA]
Q4 - CHI - 0:13 - Robbie Gould 48 yard FG (7-41, 1:29) [CHI 23-30 SEA]
Week 12: at St. Louis Rams
Coming off their home win over the Bears, the Seahawks flew to the Edward Jones DomeEdward Jones Dome
The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was...
for a Week 12 NFC West rematch with the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed as RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
was tackled in his own endzone by Rams NT Adam Carriker
Adam Carriker
Adam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High...
for a safety, while RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
got a 53-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Seahawks started to take flight as CB Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson (American football)
Joshua Wilson is a professional American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Later, St. Louis increased their lead with QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Seattle gathered steam as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
9-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with RB Leonard Weaver getting a 5-yard TD run. Later in the game, St. Louis threatened to retake their lead. However, Seattle managed to the Rams out on four-straight downs from inside their own 5-yard line.
With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 7-4, but also won their 6th straight game against St. Louis. Seattle even took the lead in the all-time divisional series 10-9.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - STL - 8:46 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
tackled in end zone by Adam Carriker
Adam Carriker
Adam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High...
for a Safety [SEA 0-2 STL]
Q1 - STL - 8:30 - Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
53 yard run (Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
kick) (1-53, 0:16) [SEA 0-9 STL]
Q1 - SEA - 8:14 - Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson (American football)
Joshua Wilson is a professional American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
89 yard kickoff return (Josh Brown kick) (0-0, 0:16) [SEA 7-9 STL]
Q1 - STL - 0:28 - Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
15 yard pass from Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
(Jeff Wilkins kick) (6-30, 3:33) [SEA 7-16 STL]
Q2 - STL - 8:07 - Jeff Wilkins 23 yard FG (12-60, 6:07) [SEA 7-19 STL]
Q3 - SEA - 9:36 - Josh Brown 33 yard FG (9-51, 4:03) [SEA 10-19 STL]
Q3 - SEA - 3:22 - Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
9 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (5-67, 1:51) [SEA 17-19 STL]
Q4 - SEA - 5:57 - Leonard Weaver 5 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (10-80, 4:50) [SEA 24-19 STL]
Week 13: at Philadelphia Eagles
Coming off their road win over the Rams, the Seahawks flew to Lincoln Financial FieldLincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
for a Week 13 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight after LB Lofa Tatupu
Lofa Tatupu
-Seattle Seahawks:Tatupu quickly established himself as one of the top defensive players in the league as a rookie in 2005, in which he was named to the Pro Bowl, while leading the NFC Champion Seahawks in tackles, with 104, en route to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history...
intercepted Eagles QB A.J. Feeley
A.J. Feeley
Adam Joshua Feeley is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
on the first play of the game, returning it to the 18 yard line. RB Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
cashed in a few plays later with a 2-yard TD run. The Eagles responded with RB Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska....
breaking free on a 30-yard TD run. Following another Tatupu interception of Feeley, QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 12-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
. Philadelphia would end the period with kicker David Akers
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville....
nailing a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Seattle drove to the Eagles' 22 yard line, but K Josh Brown missed the field goal attempt. After holding the Eagles to a 3 and out, Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
returned a punt 36 yards to the Eagles' 43 yard line. On the next play, Hasselbeck completing a short pass to Burleson, who took it 43 yards down the left sideline for a TD. The Eagles would cut the lead to 4 on on a Feeley 24-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Curtis
Kevin Curtis
-St. Louis Rams:Curtis was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 3rd round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Curtis was inactive for the first five games of 2003 after suffering a broken fibula in the final preseason game at Buffalo. In 2004, Curtis played in all but one game, totaling 32 catches for 421...
, and then they drove to the Seahawks' 1 yard line just before the half. The Seahawks stopped the Eagles 4 times to keep the lead at the half.
In the third quarter, following a Bobby Engram fumble, Philadelphia took the lead as RB Brian Westbrook
Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at Villanova...
galloped away on a 29-yard TD run. Later, the Seahawks responded with RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
getting a 45-yard TD run and a 28-24 lead. The teams drove back and forth the rest the game, and the Eagles looked to be on the verge of victory after Westbrook returned a Seattle punt 64 yards to the Seahawks 14 yard line with 1:37 left in the game. However, LB Lofa Tatupu
Lofa Tatupu
-Seattle Seahawks:Tatupu quickly established himself as one of the top defensive players in the league as a rookie in 2005, in which he was named to the Pro Bowl, while leading the NFC Champion Seahawks in tackles, with 104, en route to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history...
cemented the victory a minute later with his third interception at the 4 yard line.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 8-4 and held a two game lead over Arizona in the NFC West.
Tatupu was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his 3 interceptions.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 13:48 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
2 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (4-18, 0:51) [SEA 7-0 PHI]
Q1 - PHI - 11:56 - Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska....
30 yard run (David Akers
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville....
kick) (5-65, 1:52) [SEA 7-7 PHI]
Q1 - SEA - 7:21 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
12 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (3-8, 1:23) [SEA 14-7 PHI]
Q1 - PHI - 5:14 - David Akers 31 yard FG (7-53, 2:07) [SEA 14-10 PHI]
Q2 - SEA - 11:16 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
43 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (1-43, 0:10) [SEA 21-10 PHI]
Q2 - PHI - 9:06 - Kevin Curtis
Kevin Curtis
-St. Louis Rams:Curtis was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 3rd round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Curtis was inactive for the first five games of 2003 after suffering a broken fibula in the final preseason game at Buffalo. In 2004, Curtis played in all but one game, totaling 32 catches for 421...
24 yard pass from A.J. Feeley
A.J. Feeley
Adam Joshua Feeley is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
(David Akers kick) (4-60, 2:10) [SEA 21-17 PHI]
Q3 - PHI - 12:42 - Brian Westbrook
Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at Villanova...
29 yard run (David Akers kick) (4-40, 1:23) [SEA 21-24 PHI]
Q3 - SEA - 9:13 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
45 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (3-53, 1:26) [SEA 28-24 PHI]
Week 14: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Coming off their road win over the Eagles, the Seahawks went home for a Week 14 NFC West rematch with the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with Hasselbeck completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
and a 17-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
. The Cardinals would get on the board as QB Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Bryant Johnson
Bryant Johnson
Bryant Andrew Johnson is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 17th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Seattle would end the half with Brown kicking a 41-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Arizona was starting to make a comeback as Warner completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Jerheme Urban
Jerheme Urban
Jerheme Wayne Urban is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent from Trinity University by the Seattle Seahawks and served as a reserve wide receiver during his years there...
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the 'Hawks pulled away as Hasselbeck completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Marcus Pollard
Marcus Pollard
Marcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
, RB Josh Scobey
Josh Scobey
Joshua Payne Scobey is an American football running back and kick returner who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State...
tackled Cardinals punter Mitch Berger in his endzone for a safety, and CB Marcus Trufant
Marcus Trufant
Marcus Lavon Trufant is an American football cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.-Early years:...
returned an interception 84 yards for a touchdown (with a failed PAT). Arizona tried to mount a comeback as Warner completed an 11-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
. Fortunately, Seattle's defense prevented any hopes of a Cardinal comeback from happening.
With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 9-4, but they also cliched their 4th-straight NFC West title.
Scoring summary:
Q1 - SEA - 8:51 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (7-28, 3:09) [ARZ 0-3 SEA]
Q1 - SEA - 0:46 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
7 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (9-79, 5:04) [ARZ 0-10 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 11:47 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
15 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (4-59, 1:39) [ARZ 0-17 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 7:44 - Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (4-58, 2:01) [ARZ 0-24 SEA]
Q2 - ARZ - 1:04 - Bryant Johnson
Bryant Johnson
Bryant Andrew Johnson is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 17th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft...
5 yard pass from Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
(Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
kick) (5-26, 1:46) [ARZ 7-24 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 0:02 - Josh Brown 41 yard FG (7-36, 1:02) [ARZ 7-27 SEA]
Q3 - ARZ - 0:57 - Jerheme Urban
Jerheme Urban
Jerheme Wayne Urban is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent from Trinity University by the Seattle Seahawks and served as a reserve wide receiver during his years there...
2 yard pass from Kurt Warner (Neil Rackers kick) (13-83, 6:43) [ARZ 14-27 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 10:42 - Marcus Pollard
Marcus Pollard
Marcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
3 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (11-62, 5:07) [ARZ 14-34 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 9:25 - Mitch Berger out of bounds in end zone, forced by Josh Scobey
Josh Scobey
Joshua Payne Scobey is an American football running back and kick returner who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State...
, for a Safety [ARZ 14-36 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 5:29 - Marcus Trufant
Marcus Trufant
Marcus Lavon Trufant is an American football cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.-Early years:...
84 yard interception return (kick aborted) [ARZ 14-42 SEA]
Q4 - ARZ - 2:27 - Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
11 yard pass from Kurt Warner (Neil Rackers kick) (6-70, 3:02) [ARZ 21-42 SEA]
Week 15: at Carolina Panthers
Coming off their division-clinching home win over the Cardinals, the Seahawks flew to Bank of America StadiumBank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East...
for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. The game was scoreless until the fourth quarter when Seattle trailed on the foot of Panthers kicker John Kasay
John Kasay
John David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
's 53-yard field goal. The Seahawks would respond with kicker Josh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal. However, Carolina began to pull away as Kasay nailed a 37-yard field goal and RB DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Williams was drafted by the Panthers 27th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft...
managed to get a 35-yard TD run. Seattle tried to rally as QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
. However, the Panthers' defense held on for the win.
With the surprising loss, the Seahawks fell to 9-5.
Scoring summary:
Q4 - CAR - 12:18 - John Kasay
John Kasay
John David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
53 yard FG (10-44, 5:25) [SEA 0-3 CAR]
Q4 - SEA - 8:23 - Josh Brown 23 yard FG (8-76, 3:55) [SEA 3-3 CAR]
Q4 - CAR - 2:59 - John Kasay 37 yard FG (10-41, 5:24) [SEA 3-6 CAR]
Q4 - CAR - 1:17 - DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Williams was drafted by the Panthers 27th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft...
35 yard run (John Kasay kick) (3-40, 0:21) [SEA 3-13 CAR]
Q4 - SEA - 0:01 - Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
15 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (6-65, 1:16) [SEA 10-13 CAR]
Week 16: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Panthers, the Seahawks went home for a Week 16 interconference duel with the Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Seahawks took flight in the second quarter with QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
, along with LB Leroy Hill
Leroy Hill
Leroy Hill, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football in Milledgeville, GA for the Baldwin High School Braves...
returning a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown, and Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard TD pass to RB Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
.
In the third quarter, Seattle increased its lead with kicker Josh Brown nailing a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens would get their only score of the period as QB Troy Smith
Troy Smith
Troy James Smith is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.Smith has also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He...
completed a 79-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
.
With the win, the Seahawks improved to 10-5.
Scoring summary:
Q2 - SEA - 11:34 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
21 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (12-89, 6:12) [BAL 0-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 5:57 - Leroy Hill
Leroy Hill
Leroy Hill, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football in Milledgeville, GA for the Baldwin High School Braves...
20 yard fumble return (Josh Brown kick) [BAL 0-14 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 1:53 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
14 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-70, 2:22) [BAL 0-21 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 5:40 - Josh Brown 42 yard FG (9-56, 4:54) [BAL 0-24 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 3:07 - Josh Brown 39 yard FG (4-−1, 1:44) [BAL 0-27 SEA]
Q4 - BAL - 4:41 - Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
79 yard pass from Troy Smith
Troy Smith
Troy James Smith is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.Smith has also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He...
(pass failed) (3-92, 1:22) [BAL 6-27 SEA]
Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons
Scoring summary:Q1 - SEA - 10:32 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
2 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (10-77, 4:28) [SEA 7-0 ATL]
Q2 - SEA - 13:09 - Josh Brown 54 yard FG (6-18, 1:55) [SEA 10-0 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 9:34 - Joe Horn
Joe Horn
Joseph Horn is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and also played for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons...
4 yard pass from Chris Redman
Chris Redman
Chris James Redman is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Louisville.Redman earned a Super Bowl ring with the...
(Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and...
kick) (7-71, 3:35) [SEA 10-7 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 5:10 - Warrick Dunn
Warrick Dunn
Warrick De'Mon Dunn is a former American football running back, and current minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Florida State...
5 yard run (Morten Andersen kick) (2-32, 0:42) [SEA 10-14 ATL]
Q2 - SEA - 1:10 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
30 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (9-83, 4:00) [SEA 17-14 ATL]
Q2 - ATL - 0:00 - Morten Andersen 30 yard FG (8-42, 1:10) [SEA 17-17 ATL]
Q3 - SEA - 6:41 - Josh Brown 51 yard FG (12-51, 6:13) [SEA 20-17 ATL]
Q3 - ATL - 4:07 - Morten Andersen 37 yard FG (7-18, 2:34) [SEA 20-20 ATL]
Q3 - SEA - 1:19 - Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
29 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (7-77, 2:48) [SEA 27-20 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 14:52 - Alge Crumpler
Alge Crumpler
-Atlanta Falcons:Crumpler was drafted by the Falcons in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Crumpler made the first start of his NFL career against the Carolina Panthers on September 23, 2001. He caught his first two passes for a total of 13 yards. His first touchdown was scored against the...
55 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (4-68, 1:27) [SEA 27-27 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 13:30 - Alge Crumpler 7 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (3-19, 1:07) [SEA 27-34 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 13:15 - Roddy White
Roddy White
Sharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
10 yard pass from Chris Redman (Morten Andersen kick) (1-10, 0:05) [SEA 27-41 ATL]
Q4 - SEA - 7:49 - Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
45 yard pass from Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(Josh Brown kick) (11-80, 5:26) [SEA 34-41 ATL]
Q4 - ATL - 3:23 - Morten Andersen 32 yard FG (8-53, 4:26) [SEA 34-44 ATL]
Q4 - SEA - 0:54 - Nate Burleson 13 yard pass from Seneca Wallace (Josh Brown kick) (10-81, 2:29) [SEA 41-44 ATL]
Schedule
| Playoff Round | Date | Opponent (seed) | Result | Record | Game Site | NFL Recap | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | January 5, 2008 | Washington Redskins 2007 Washington Redskins season The 2007 Washington Redskins season was the team's 75th season, and saw the team achieve a record of 9-7 and a playoff appearance. This was an improvement over the 2006 season in which they went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC East.... (6) |
W 35-14 | 11-6 | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
Recap | NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
| Divisional | January 12, 2008 | Green Bay Packers 2007 Green Bay Packers season The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League. The Packers finished the regular season with an impressive 13-3 record. They received a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in... (2) |
L 42-20 | 11-7 | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
Recap | Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
NFC Wild Card: vs. Washington Redskins
Scoring summary:Q1 - SEA - 3:45 - Leonard Weaver 17 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (6-45, 3:21) [WAS 0-7 SEA]
Q2 - SEA - 8:58 - Josh Brown 50 yard FG (5-33, 1:42) [WAS 0-10 SEA]
Q3 - SEA - 4:30 - Josh Brown 33 yard FG (8-52, 4:24) [WAS 0-13 SEA]
Q4 - WAS - 14:53 - Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
7 yard pass from Todd Collins (Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kick) (12-84, 4:37) [WAS 7-13 SEA]
Q4 - WAS - 12:38 - Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
30 yard pass from Todd Collins (Shaun Suisham kick) (3-42, 1:19) [WAS 14-13 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 6:06 - D.J. Hackett
D.J. Hackett
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
20 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Matt Hasselbeck–-Marcus Pollard
Marcus Pollard
Marcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
pass) (5-42, 1:57) [WAS 14-21 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 5:38 - Marcus Trufant
Marcus Trufant
Marcus Lavon Trufant is an American football cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.-Early years:...
78 yard interception return (Josh Brown kick) [WAS 14-28 SEA]
Q4 - SEA - 0:27 - Jordan Babineaux
Jordan Babineaux
Jordan Jude Babineaux is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University....
57 yard interception return (Josh Brown kick) [WAS 14-35 SEA]
NFC Divisional: at Green Bay Packers
Scoring summary:Q1 - SEA - 14:40 - Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
1 yard run (Josh Brown kick) (1-1, 0:03) [SEA 7-0 GB]
Q1 - SEA - 10:59 - Bobby Engram
Bobby Engram
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
11 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Josh Brown kick) (6-49, 2:52) [SEA 14-0 GB]
Q1 - GB - 7:08 - Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
15 yard pass from Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
(Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
kick) (6-69, 3:51) [SEA 14-7 GB]
Q1 - GB - 1:02 - Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
1 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) (9-64, 4:50) [SEA 14-14 GB]
Q2 - GB - 13:22 - Greg Jennings 2 yard pass from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick) (3-18, 1:32) [SEA 14-21 GB]
Q2 - SEA - 7:18 - Josh Brown 29 yard FG (11-63, 6:04) [SEA 17-21 GB]
Q2 - GB - 0:26 - Ryan Grant 3 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) (14-70, 6:52) [SEA 17-28 GB]
Q3 - GB - 10:25 - Brandon Jackson 13 yard pass from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick) (6-66, 3:29) [SEA 17-35 GB]
Q3 - SEA - 2:46 - Josh Brown 27 yard FG (14-70, 7:39) [SEA 20-35 GB]
Q4 - GB - 13:26 - Ryan Grant 1 yard run (Mason Crosby kick) [SEA 20-42 GB]