Two games into the season, the Seattle Seahawks were winless, and for as much as they were seeking a victory, they were also in search of an identity.cheap nike nfl jerseys wholesale
On a team loaded with youth, it took veterans such as linebacker Bobby Wagner and offensive tackle Duane Brown to remind their young teammates that figuring out who you are takes longer than two weeks.
Judging by the Seahawks’ 21-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, it took something closer to 14 weeks. Once Seattle finally discovered who it is, it was hard to deny that what’s old looks new again.
These Seahawks aren’t the same group that lorded over the NFC in recent years, something Wagner has taken upon himself to hammer home to his teammates. They are, however, following a similar blueprint that has long been a tried-and-true formula for postseason success.
This win was undoubtedly ugly, with yards hard to come by and points even more scarce. That’s exactly what should concern Seattle’s potential playoff opponents.
Mathematically, the Seahawks have not yet clinched a playoff berth. But barring something catastrophic, the Seahawks will be playing in the games that matter most come January.cheap nfl jerseys china nike
For much of this season, the Seahawks’ defense hasn’t looked dominant. But if the group that showed up Monday night can build on shutting down the Vikings, it will be exactly the type of salty outfit that can wreak havoc in the postseason.
The Seahawks had plenty of fun pushing the Vikings around, limiting them to 276 yards and 4.9 yards per play. At the heart of that success? A defensive wrinkle the Seahawks call “Bandit,” which deployed seven defensive backs as a means to change things up and cover Minnesota’s multiple receiving threats. Whatever the package, it worked against Minnesota.
