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Off to Best Start in Franchise History, Seahawks Face Division Rival St. Louis on Monday NightOctober 22, 2013

Preseason (40)Day Date Opponent Time (PT) TVThu. 8/8 at San Diego W 3110Sat. 8/17 Denver W 4010Fri. 8/23 at Green Bay W 1710Thu. 8/29 Oakland W 226Regular Season (61)Day Date Opponent Time (PT) TV

Sun. 9/8 at Carolina W 127Sun. 9/15 San Francisco W 293Sun. 9/22 Jacksonville W 4517Sun. 9/29 at Houston W (ot) 2320Sun. 10/6 at Indianapolis L 3428Sun. 10/13 Tennessee W 2013Thu. 10/17 at Arizona W 3422Mon. 10/28 at St. Louis 5:40 p.m. ESPNSun 11/3 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m. FOXSun. 11/10 at Atlanta 10:00 a.m. FOXSun. 11/17 Minnesota* 1:25 p.m. FOXSun. 11/24 Bye WeekMon. 12/2 New Orleans 5:40 p.m. ESPNSun. 12/8 at San Francisco* 1:25 p.m. FOXSun. 12/15 at N.Y. Giants* 10:00 a.m. FOXSun. 12/22 Arizona* 1:05 p.m. FOXSun. 12/29 St. Louis* 1:25 p.m. FOX*Game time subject to NFL Flexible Scheduling

Kickoff: Monday, October 285:40 p.m. (PT)

Records: Seahawks (61)Rams (34)

TV: ESPN

KONG 6/16Mike Tirico (playbyplay)Jon Gruden (commentary)Lisa Salters (sidelines)

Radio: 710 ESPN Radio & 97.3 FMSteve Raible (playbyplay)Warren Moon (commentary)Jen Mueller (sidelines)

Westwood OneKevin Harlan (playbyplay)Boomer Esiason (commentary)

Tuesday, October 2211:15 a.m. Open locker room3:15 p.m. Practice Coach Carroll available following practice

Wednesday, October 23Players day off

Thursday, October 248:00 a.m. Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher conference call12:25 p.m. Head Coach Pete Carroll press conference

Open locker room12:30 p.m. Rams player conference call1:45 p.m. Practice*

Darrell Bevell, coaches available after practiceFriday, October 25

12:25 p.m. QB Russell Wilson and CB Richard Sherman availableOpen locker room

1:45 p.m. Practice*Dan Quinn, coaches available after practice

Saturday, October 2611:30 a.m. Practice

Carroll, players available after practiceSunday, October 27

No player availability*TV cameras may shoot the first 510 minutes of practice

Seahawks at RamsMonday, October 285:40 p.m., ESPNEdward Jones Dome

Seattle reaches the halfway mark of the season with a Monday NightFootball appearance facing the Rams in St. Louis. It will be Seattles second consecutive prime time game after defeating the Arizona Cardinalslast week on Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 5:40 p.m. (PT).

Seattle holds a 3926 prime time record and an 188 (.692) record onMonday nights, good for the alltime winningest percentage on MondayNight Football. The Seahawks are 198 on ESPN and last appeared onMonday Night Football when they defeated Green Bay, 1412, last seasonon September 24. Seattle is 71 in prime time games under Pete Carroll.

The Seahawks are off to the best start in club history with a 61record. Seattle has won 13 of its last 15 games and had its secondlongeststreak in franchise history of nine wins in a row snapped in Week 5. Seattlehas also won 11 consecutive games at CenturyLink Field, good for the secondlongest streak in franchise history.

This weeks game will be televised on ESPN and broadcast on 710ESPN Radio and 97.3 FM in Seattle. On ESPN, Mike Tirico will serve as theplaybyplay man and will be joined in the booth by Jon Gruden, with LisaSalters on the sidelines. On 710 ESPN Radio and 97.3 FM is former

Seahawks receiver Steve Raible in his 32nd year of broadcasting, joined byHall of Famer Warren Moon with Jen Mueller on the sidelines.

This Weeks Schedule

Broadcast Info

2013 Schedule

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AFC East W L T PCT.New England 5 2 0 .714N.Y. Jets 4 3 0 .571Miami 3 3 0 .500Buffalo 3 4 0 .429

AFC North W L T PCT.Cincinnati 5 2 0 .714Baltimore 3 4 0 .429Cleveland 3 4 0 .429Pittsburgh 2 4 0 .333

AFC South W L T PCT.Indianapolis 5 2 0 .714Tennessee 3 4 0 .429Houston 2 5 0 .286Jacksonville 0 7 0 .000

AFC West W L T PCT.Kansas City 7 0 0 1.000Denver 6 1 0 .857San Diego 4 3 0 .571Oakland 2 4 0 .333

NFC East W L T PCT.Dallas 4 3 0 .571Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429Washington 2 4 0 .333N.Y. Giants 1 6 0 .143

NFC North W L T PCT.Green Bay 4 2 0 .667Detroit 4 3 0 .571Chicago 4 3 0 .571Minnesota 1 5 0 .167

NFC South W L T PCT.New Orleans 5 1 0 .833Carolina 3 3 0 .500Atlanta 2 4 0 .333Tampa Bay 0 6 0 .000

NFC West W L T PCT.Seattle 6 1 0 .857San Francisco 5 2 0 .714St. Louis 3 4 0 .429Arizona 3 4 0 .429

Media may visit seahawksmedia.com for additional statistical packages, Seattle and opposing team media guides, the NFL Record& Fact Book, featured press clippings, front office bios and much more.

With the Seahawks trip to Super Bowl XL and NFC West crowns from 200407 and 2010, Seattles fans do not want to missout on seeing their team in action. Since 2003, all but one game has sold out, giving the team 88 consecutive sell outs enteringWeek 8, including playoffs. Fans set the CenturyLink Field attendance record vs. San Francisco (68,338) in Week 2.

The club renewed season tickets at a franchiserecord 98% and capped season ticket packages at 62,000. The remaining singlegame tickets for the regular season sold out the same day they went on sale which led to the remaining Bing Training Camppractices open to the public to also sell out later that day. In all, more than 37,000 fans attended the teams open camp sessions

Seattle has compiled a 229 record since the final half of the 2011 season and in those nine losses, the margin of victory forthe opponent has been 4.6 points (41 points).

The Seahawks largest defeat since Week 10 (11/13/11) of 2011 was a sevenpoint loss at San Francisco (10/18/12) last season inWeek 7.

One thing that has been a constant from the early days of the

Kingdome through the championship years of CenturyLink Field is that the12th Man has given that extra edge to the Seahawks when playing in thePuget Sound.

Seattle has the NFCs secondbest home record since moving to theNFC in 2002 with a 6229 record, trailing Green Bay by three games formost wins over that time span.

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NFC Best Home Record Since 2002Team Record Pct.Green Bay 6526 .714Seattle 6229 .681Atlanta 5933 .641Minnesota 5535 .611Chicago 5735 .620Dallas 5537 .598

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Head to Head Comparison

Series Leaders

2013 Regular Season Seahawks RamsRecord 61 34Total Yards Gained 2,580 2,091Total Offense (NFL Rank) 368.6 (10) 298.7 (30)

Rush Offense 154.4 (2) 70.6 (29)Pass Offense 214.1 (25) 228.1 (18)Points Per Game 27.3 (5) 22.3 (18)Total Yards Allowed 1,975 2,614Total Defense 282.1 (2) 373.4 (22)Rush Defense 91.6 (6) 126.4 (30)Pass Defense 190.6 (2) 247.0 (17)Points Allowed/Game 16.6 (3) 26.3 (24)Possession Avg. 31:06 28:33Sacked/Yds. Lost 20/119 17/109Sacks Made/Yds. Lost 23/166 18/107Interceptions By 11 5Penalties/Yds. 55/489 50/430

Punts/Avg. 27/42.0 39/44.9Turnover Differential +7 (T2) +3 (13)

2013 Stat Leaders

Seahawks RamsRushing Marshawn Lynch Zac Stacy

578 (1384.26) 214 (504.30)Passing Russell Wilson Kellen Clemens

1,489 (18711511497.2) 19 (420063.5)Receptions Golden Tate Tavon Austin

346 (2712.81) 198 (296.82)Scoring Marshawn Lynch Austin Pettis(Non kicker) 42 24Sacks Michael Bennett Robert Quinn

4.5 7.0Int. Earl Thomas five tied with

4 1Punting Jon Ryan John Hekker

43.6/39.4 net (10 In20) 44.9/43.1 net (10 In20)Kicking Steven Hauschka Greg Zuerlein

67 (16/17 FG, 19/19 PAT) 48 (11/11 FG, 15/15 PAT)

Seahawks RamsRushing Shaun Alexander Marshall FaulkYards 221768.00 321835.73

11/14/04 10/20/02

Passing Matt Hasselbeck Kurt Warner Yards 322030310 473538611

12/22/02 9/10/00

Receiving Koren Robinson Torry HoltYards 316655.31 815419.33

10/20/02 10/15/06

Regular Season Series

Jeff Fisher vs. Seahawks (Regular Season) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26With Houston/Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15With St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Seahawks Lead 1811October 31, 1976 L @ 456 52,035November 4, 1979 L 240 62,048September 23, 1985 L 3524 63,292

October 23, 1988 L @ 3110 57,033December 22, 1991 W 239 51,100October 19, 1997 W @ 179 64,819September 10, 2000 L + 3734 64,869October 20, 2002 L @ 3720 65,931December 22, 2002 W 3010 63,953September 21, 2003 W 2423 65,841December 14, 2003 L @ 2722 66,152October 10, 2004 L 3327 ot 66,940November 14, 2004 L @ 2312 66,044October 9, 2005 W @ 3731 65,707November 13, 2005 W 3116 67,192October 15, 2006 W @ 3028 65,592November 12, 2006 W 2422 68,175October 21, 2007 W 336 68,164November 25, 2007 W @ 2419 65,423September 21, 2008 W 3713 68,012December 14, 2008 W @ 2320 56,123September 13, 2009 W 280 67,610November 29, 2009 W @ 2717 47,475October 3, 2010 L @ 203 52,326January 2, 2011 W 166 67,325November 20, 2011 W @ 247 56,400December 12, 2011 W 3013 66,577September 30, 2012 L @ 1913 53,193December 30, 2012 W 2013 67,936+Husky StadiumRecord in Seattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Kingdome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Husky Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01

CenturyLink Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Record at Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77L.A. Coliseum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01Anaheim Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01Edward Jones Dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Current Streaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle won last meetingLongest Win Streaks

Seahawks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 200510Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 197688

Last Game Played in...Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . Seahawks 20, Rams 13 (12/30/12)St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . Rams 19, Seahawks 13 (9/30/12)

Total Points in SeriesSeahawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 (22.4)

Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593 (20.4)Largest Margin of VictorySeahawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 points, 280 (9/13/09)Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 points, 456 (10/31/76)

Combined PointsHighest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 (Rams win 3734 on 9/10/00)Lowest . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 (Seahawks win 166 on 1/2/11)

ShutoutsSeahawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (9/13/09)Rams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 (11/4/79)

Pete Carroll vs. Rams (Regular Season) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43With Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42With New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01With N.Y. Jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00

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Cool at the Helm

Facing Carolina (9/8) in the 87degree heat in Week 1, Russell Wilson kept his cool after a 1for5 start and completed 24 ohis next 28 passes en route to a 115.7 passer rating, setting a careerhigh in passing yards (320) and tying a careerhigh for completions (25) on 33 attempts with one touchdown.

Last season in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Atlanta (1/13/13), he threw for his postseason career high of 385 yards.

Hot at Home

The Seahawks have started the season on the road 10 of the last 14 seasons, posting a 46 record in those games and opened 2013 winning at Carolina (9/8) in Week 1,good for its first roadopening win since 2006.

Seattle returned from the East Coast in Week 2 and defeated division rival San

Francisco in its home opener, where the Seahawks have won 10 of their last 11 openers since 2003. The 49ers were the only defeat during that stretch, as they pulled outa 3330 overtime win in Seattles 2008 home opener.

Since that 2008 loss, Seattle has won five straight home openers by a combinedtotal score of 12826 and during the 101 run, the Seahawks have outscored opponents 281103.

The only undefeated team at home in 2012, Seattle has now won 11 straightgames in the raucous confines of CenturyLink Field, good for the secondlongeststreak in franchise history. During this home run, Seattle has outscored opponents337128 for a +209 point differential (1st NFL), forced 30 takeaways (T1st NFL) for a+19 turnover margin (1st NFL).

Longest Home Winning StreakFranchise History12 20040611 2012

10 200204

Most Consecutive Games WonFranchise History

11 20059 2012138 1984

Seattles NFL Ranking for Last 11 Home Games

Wins Point Differential Takeaways Turnover Margin11 Seattle +209 Seattle 30 Seattle +19 Seattle11 Green Bay +203 Denver 30 Chicago +16 New England10 Denver +146 Green Bay 26 Cleveland +10 New Orleans10 Indianapolis +127 New England 26 New England +10 San Francisco9 New England +108 San Francisco 24 New Orleans +9 Cincinnati

All Right on Monday Night

Seattle is 188 alltime in Monday night play and currently has a sixgame winning streak on Mondays. Its .692 winning percentage to start the work week ranks first alltime in the NFL.

The Seahawks are 125 at home and have outscored opponents 16049 in their last six appearances, including three shut outs

Best AllTime Winning %, Monday Night FootballSeattle 188 .692San Francisco 4325 .632Pittsburgh 4024 .625Indianapolis 2113 .618Carolina 64 .600

Seahawks on Monday Night Football (188)Oct. 29, 1979 W 3128 at AtlantaNov. 26, 1979 W 307 N.Y. JetsNov. 17, 1980 L 1917 Oakland

Nov. 16, 1981 W 4423 San DiegoOct. 29, 1984 W 240 at San DiegoNov. 12, 1984 W 1714 at L.A. RaidersSept. 23, 1985 L 3524 L.A. RamsNov. 25, 1985 L 196 at San FranciscoOct. 6, 1986 W 337 San Diego

Dec. 8, 1986 W 370 L.A. RaidersNov. 9, 1987 L 3014 at N.Y. JetsNov. 30, 1987 L 3714 L.A. RaidersNov. 28, 1988 W 3527 L.A. RaidersDec. 4, 1989 W 1716 BuffaloOct. 1, 1990 W 3116 CincinnatiNov. 30, 1992 W (ot) 1613 Denver Nov. 1, 1999 W 277 at Green BayOct. 2, 2000 L 2417 at Kansas CityOct. 14, 2002 L 2821 San FranciscoDec. 6, 2004 L 4339 Dallas

Dec. 5, 2005 W 420 at PhiladelphiaNov. 6, 2006 W 160 OaklandNov. 27, 2006 W 3424 Green BayNov. 12, 2007 W 240 San FranciscoDec. 12, 2011 W 3013 St. LouisSept. 24, 2012 W 1412 Green Bay

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Comeback KidQuarterback Russell Wilson, known for his leadership and poise in pressure situations, displayed those championship traits

in three of Seattles six wins so far this season, executing fourthquarter comebacks, including two on the road.He led a sixplay, 74yard drive and capped it with a 43yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse with 10:13 left in the game

at Carolina. Seattles defense then forced a turnover and ran out the remaining 5:25 for its first roadopening victory since 2006.In Houston, Seattle trailed 203 at half and battled back with one of its biggest drives of the season, going 98 yards in 14 plays

to pull within 2013. The defense forced overtime and Wilson led a gamewinning field goal drive with 3:19 remaining in overtimeLast season, Wilson threw a gamewinning touchdown pass in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime three times

(vs. Green Bay, vs. New England, at Chicago), the most ever by a rookie since at least the 1970 merger, and won another (vs. StLouis) with a 1yard touchdown run.

He now has seven fourthquarter comebacks in the regular season, ranking tied for fourth for the most in the first two seasons of a career for quarterbacks since 1970.

Russell Wilson 4th Quarter ComebacksGame Score Final Playvs. Green Bay (9/24/12) trail 127 Won 1412 24yd. pass to Golden Tate at 0:00vs. New England (10/14/12) trail 2317 Won 2423 46yd. pass to Sidney Rice at 1:18

at Chicago (12/2/12) trail 1410 14yd. pass to Golden Tate at :24tied 1717 Won 2317 (ot) 13yd. pass to Sidney Rice with 7:33 left in overtime

vs. St. Louis (12/30/12) tied 1313 Won 2013 1yd. touchdown run at 1:39at Washington (1/6/13)* trail 1413 Won 2414 touchdown drive at 7:08at Carolina (9/8/13) trail 76 Won 127 43yd. touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse at 10:13at Houston (9/29/13) trail 206 Won 2320 (ot) 45yd. field goal drive with 3:19 left in overtimevs. Tennessee (10/13/13) tied 1010 Won 2013 29yd. field goal drive with 11:23* NFC Wild Card Game

Most GameWinning Drives in 4th Qtr./OT in the First Two Seasons of Career Since 1970Jake Plummer, Ari 9Andrew Luck, Ind 9Russell Wilson, Sea 8Peyton Manning, Ind 8

Rollin RussellOver the last 15 games, Russell Wilson has taken command of Darrell Bevells

offense and led Seattle to a 132 record and a 108.6 passer rating (2nd NFL) since Week9 of the 2012 season, becoming just one of seven players in that category.

He has 12 career 100plus passer rating games in 23 starts with the last coming atArizona (10/17) with a 122.1 rating and three touchdown passes.

Wilsons Last 15 BallgamesW/L Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Rtg

Min (11/4) W 24 16 66.7 173 3 0 127.3NYJ (11/11) W 19 12 63.2 188 2 0 131.0@ Mia (11/25) L 27 21 77.8 224 2 0 125.9@ Chi (12/2) W 37 23 62.2 293 2 0 104.6Ari (12/9) W 13 7 53.8 148 1 1 88.0@ Buf (12/16) W 23 14 60.9 205 1 0 104.4SF (12/23) W 21 15 71.4 171 4 1 115.3StL (12/30) W 19 15 78.9 250 1 0 136.3

@ Car (9/8) W 33 25 75.8 320 1 0 115.7SF (9/15) W 19 8 42.1 142 1 1 63.9Jac (9/22) W 21 14 66.7 202 4 1 117.5@ Hou (9/29) W 23 12 52.1 123 0 1 49.7@ Ind (10/6) L 31 15 48.4 210 2 1 78.7Ten (10/13) W 31 23 74.2 257 0 0 98.5@ Ari (10/17) W 29 18 62.1 235 3 0 122.1Totals 132 370 238 64.3 3,141 27 6 108.6

NFL Highest Passer Rating sinceWeek 9 of 2012

Player RatingPeyton Manning, Den 112.7Russell Wilson, Sea 108.6Aaron Rodgers, GB 106.4Drew Brees, NO 100.7Philip Rivers, SD 100.6

Wilsons 300Yard Passing Games385 at Atlanta (1/13/13)*320 at Carolina (9/8/13)

* NFC Divisional Playoff Game

Most Wins in First 23 Starts

Active QBsPlayer WinsBen Roethlisberger 20Rex Grossman 18Philip Rivers 18Tony Romo 18Russell Wilson 17

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Last season, Russell Wilson exceeded all outside expectations after being selected in the thirdround (75th overall) in the 2012

NFL Draft. His onfield exploits were onpar and in some cases surpassed those of the first two overall picks, Andrew Luck andRobert Griffin III.With his consistent play and ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs, he accomplished the following feats during

his rookie campaign:

Foundation for Greatness* Led the NFL in passer rating from Weeks 817 with a 116.5 rating (148 for 218, 67.9%, 18 touchdowns, 3 interceptions)* Finished third in AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting* Voted by fans the Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Year on NFL.com* The 75th overall choice in the thirdround, Wilson became the sixth rookie quarterback drafted in the third round or later tostart a season opener, and first since 2005* Led Seattle to its first postseason road victory since December 1983* Became the sixth rookie quarterback to win his first playoff game and the third to accomplish the feat on the road

* Led Seattle to the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs* Helped Seattle exceed its sevenwin total from 2011 and led team to thirdmost wins in franchise history (11)* Became the first rookie quarterback to start and win each of his teams first eight home games that started Week 1 since theAFL/NFL merger in 1970* Ranks first in NFL history with 29 touchdown passes thrown by a rookie (including postseason) and tied Peyton Mannings regular season record (26 touchdown passes) coming after 393 attempts to Mannings 575 attempts* Completion percentage of 64.12 ranks third alltime in NFL history for a rookie quarterback* His 16consecutive completed passes at Miami (11/25/12) set the NFL rookie record*His three consecutive games with a 125plus passer rating set the NFL rookie record* Threw a gamewinning touchdown pass in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime three times, the most ever by a rookie since the 1970 merger, and won a fourth game with a rushing score under 2:00 as well* Joined Ben Roethlisberger (13 wins), Joe Flacco (11), Andrew Luck (11) and Matt Ryan (11) as the only starting rookie quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to win at least 11 games

* First player in NFL history to have three rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown in the first half of a game (at Buffalo12/16/12)* Wilsons +16, 26 to 10 touchdown to interception ratio, is the best in NFL history for a rookie, besting Robert Griffin III by oneand Hall of Famer Dan Marino by two* Ranked third in the NFC (4th NFL) and set Seattles singleseason mark with a 100.0 passer rating, joining Robert Griffin III asthe only two qualifying rookies with a 100+ passer rating in NFL history* Threw for 17 touchdowns with two interceptions in home games for a leagueleading 123.6 passer rating* Ranked third in the NFL with a 107.5 redzone passer rating* Helped Seattle become the first team since the 1950 N.Y. Giants to score 50 points in consecutive games in a single season* Set NFL postseason rookie records for most passing yards in a single postseason (572), highest passer rating in a single postseason (102.4) and most passing yards in a singlegame (385), while ranking second in most touchdown passes in a postseason(3)

* Set Seattles singlegame record for rushing yards by a quarterback (92)* Set Seattles singleseason record for rushing yards by a quarterback (489)* Became the fourth rookie quarterback since 2008 to throw four touchdown passes in a singlegame (vs. San Francisco, 12/23/12)* Led 31 scoring drives (28 touchdowns, three field goals) of 70+ yards, including four of 90plus, 17 of 80plus and 10 of 70plusyards, including postseason* Posted the best sixgame road stretch in Seahawks history with a 94.3 passer rating* Ended 2012 ranking in the topthree in numerous passing categories in Seahawks history* Led the NFL in passer rating for the month of November (128.6)* Named NFC Player of the Month for December* Named NFC Player of the Week 13 at Chicago (12/2)* Nominated for Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week nine times (Week 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17) and won Week 10* Voted by fans the NFL FedEx Air Player of the Week 13* Participated in Pro Bowl and threw for three touchdowns (T2nd Pro Bowl history) on eight of 10 passing (80% completion rate

T3rd in Pro Bowl history) for 98 yards

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In 2011, Seattle recommitted to its ground attack beginning in Week 9 at Dallas (11/6/11), and has strung together a streak of27 of its last 32 games with 100 or more team rushing yards, and is in the midst of a sixgame streak, tying for the seventhlongestin team history.

Seattle had a streak last season of six games. In that stretch, the Seahawks posted a 2012 seasonhigh, and fourthmost infranchise history, 284 team rushing yards vs. Arizona (12/9/12) in Week 14 and followed that up with 270 yards at Buffalo (12/16/12)They posted a seasonhigh 218 yards this season at Indianapolis (10/6).

Seattle reached its longest streak of 12 games with 100plus yards during the 197879 seasons.Since Week 9 of 2011, Seattles 4,872 yards ranks first in the NFL.Marshawn Lynch has reached 100 yards in 17 of the last 32 games. He carried a careerhigh 32 times vs. Baltimore (11/13/11),

rushed for the secondmost yards in his career with 148 vs. Philadelphia (12/1/11) and had a careerlong touchdown rush of 77 yardsat Detroit (10/28/12).

His 578 rushing yards this season rank second in the NFL and his 42 points leads the NFC (5th NFL).

Most Team Rushing Yards Since Week 9 of 2011Team Att. Yds. Avg. TDSeattle 1,073 4,872 4.5 34San Francisco 1,008 4,575 4.5 34Washington 913 4,505 4.9 33Denver 1,039 4,339 4.2 31Minnesota 842 4,361 5.2 30

* Marshawn Lynch leads the NFL with 17 100yard games since 2011

* Has rushed for 100 or more yards in 17 of his last 32 games* His 3,109 rushing yards since Week 9 of the 2011 season lead the NFL* Earned twoconsecutive Pro Bowl berths with Seattle, three overall (2008, 2011, 2012)* Set careerhighs in carries (315, 5th NFL), yards (1,590, 3rd NFL), average gain (5.0, 4th NFL) and most yards from scrimmage(1,786, 4th NFL) in 2012* Lynch became just the third player (Chris Warren, Shaun Alexander) in Seahawks history to rush for 1,500 yards* Owns three of the topfive highest yards per carry average games in Seahawks history with his 11.64 ypc and 11.30 ypc gameseclipsing position coach Sherman Smiths 8.86 ypc game in 1976* Tied (Steve Broussard) for the fourthlongest run in Seahawks history with a 77yard touchdown run at Detroit (10/28/12)

Known for loving his Skittles given to him by his mama before Pop Warner games, Delisa Lynch would say, Here Marshawn

come and get your power pellets. Eat em up, baby. Theyre going to make you run fast and theyre going to make you play good.In the days since, Marshawn Lynch had the production line busy since Week 4 of the 2011 season vs. Atlanta (10/2/11), whenhe scored in 11 consecutive games (Weeks 416 in 2011), a Seahawks record.

He has also rushed for 100 yards in 17 of his last 32 games and last season he came within one touchdown of tying his careerhigh of 13 touchdowns set in 2011, recording 12 total in 2012 (11 rush, one rec.).

He is the NFLs most productive rusher, totaling 3,109 yards on the ground since Week 9 of 2011.

Most Rushing Yards Since Week 9 of 2011, NFLPlayer Att. Yds. Avg. TDMarshawn Lynch, Sea 664 3,109 4.7 26Adrian Peterson, Min 505 2,783 5.5 20Arian Foster, Hou 615 2,658 4.3 22Chris Johnson, Ten 546 2,354 4.3 9

Frank Gore, SF 527 2,297 4.4 16

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Rushing ReceivingGame Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD2011at Dal (11/6) 23 135 5.9 29 1 1 8 8.0 8 0Bal (11/13) 32 109 3.4 8 1 5 58 11.6 23 0StL (11/20) 27 88 3.3 12 1 2 1 0.5 5 0Was (11/27) 24 111 4.6 12 0 1 20 20.0 20t 1Phi (12/1) 22 148 6.7 40t 2 0 0 0.0 0 0StL (12/12) 23 115 5.0 16t 1 2 8 4.0 4 0at Chi (12/18) 20 42 2.1 15 2 2 5 2.5 3 0SF (12/24) 21 107 5.1 18 1 2 24 12.0 20 0at Ari (1/1) 19 86 4.5 18 0 2 5 2.5 3 02012at Ari (9/9) 21 85 4.0 11 0 2 12 6.0 7 0

Dal (9/16) 26 122 4.7 36 1 0 0 0.0 0 0GB (9/24) 25 98 3.9 9 0 1 1 1.0 1 0at StL (9/30) 20 118 5.9 18t 1 4 37 9.3 16 0at Car (10/7) 21 85 4.0 14 0 1 9 9.0 9 0NE (10/14) 15 41 2.7 7 0 1 11 11.0 11 0at SF (10/18) 19 103 5.4 15 0 1 13 13.0 13 0

Rushing ReceivingGame Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TDat Det (10/28) 12 105 8.8 77t 1 1 1 1.0 10 0Min (11/4) 26 124 4.8 23 1 2 26 13.0 23 0NYJ (11/11) 27 124 4.6 18 1 1 27 27.0 27 0at Mia (11/25) 19 46 2.4 16 0 2 1 0.5 7 0at Chi (12/2) 19 87 4.6 20 1 2 11 5.5 7 0Ari (12/9) 11 128 11.6 33 3 0 0 0.0 0 0at Buf (12/16) 10 113 11.3 54 1 1 14 14.0 14 0SF (12/23) 26 111 4.3 24t 1 2 19 9.5 10 1StL (12/30) 18 100 5.6 24 0 2 14 7.0 8 02013at Car (9/8) 17 43 2.5 14 0 2 9 4.5 8 0SF (9/15) 28 98 3.5 21 2 3 37 12.3 35 1

Jac (9/22) 17 69 4.1 27 0 0 0 0.0 0 0at Hou (9/29) 17 98 5.8 43 1 3 45 15.0 24 0at Ind (10/6) 17 102 6.0 24 0 1 5 5.0 5 0Ten (10/13) 21 77 3.7 13 2 4 78 19.5 55 0at Ari (10/17) 21 91 4.3 17 1 1 3 3.0 3 0Totals 664 3,109 4.7 77t 26 54 502 9.3 55 3

Marshawn Lynch posted the secondmost 100yard games in Seattle historywith a careerhigh and NFLhigh tying 10 in 2012.

Since the beginning of 2011, his f irst full season since being traded to Seattle byBuffalo in October 2010, Lynch leads the NFL with 17 100yard games, and has comeclose to that century mark with four 98yard games.

Marshawn Lynch

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Marshawn Lynchs Last 32 Games

Lynch Pin

Most 100Yard Games Since 2011, NFL17 Marshawn Lynch, Sea16 Arian Foster, Hou15 Adrian Peterson, Min12 LeSean McCoy, Phi

10 Ray Rice, Bal

Russell Wilson

Russell ManiaQuarterback Russell Wilson is a perfect 110 at home during his career, completing 151 of 235 passes (64.3%) for 2,105 yards

with 22 touchdowns versus four interceptions for a 117.1 passer rating.With the win vs. Tennessee (10/13), Wilson moved in to fourth place for consecutive wins at home to start a career among

quarterbacks since 1970.

QBs with the Most Consecutive Home Wins to Start Career Since 1970Player Seasons Consecutive Home WinsDanny White, Dal 198081 16Kurt Warner, StL 199901 15

Marc Bulger, StL 200204 14Russell Wilson, Sea 2012 11Doug Flutie, Buf 198898 10Philip Rivers, SD 200607 9

Something to Think AboutWith an ability to make any throw on a given play, opponents

have to consider the elusiveness and ability to run from the pocketfrom Russell Wilson, as displayed at Indianapolis (10/6), when hebroke his own singlegame club record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 102 yards on 13 carries.

He holds the topfour spots for rushing yards by a Seattle quarterback in club history.

SingleGame, Most Quarterback Rushing Yards, SeattlePlayer Opponent Att. Yds. Avg. TDRussell Wilson at Ind (10/6/13) 13 102 7.8 0Russell Wilson at Buf (12/16/12) 9 92 10.2 3Russell Wilson at Hou (9/29/13) 10 77 7.7 0Russell Wilson at Chi (12/2/12) 9 71 7.9 0

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Running the Show

Seattles offense relies on a strong running game to set the physi

cal tone of the Seahawks style of play, and there is no player better tofit that tough mold than Marshawn Lynch.After a 43yard performance at Carolina (9/8), Seattle has turned

up the running game as Lynch ranks second in the NFL with 578 rushing yards.

NFL Leading Rushers

Player Att. Yds. Avg. TDLeSean McCoy, Phi 141 685 4.9 3Marshawn Lynch, Sea 138 578 4.2 6Jamaal Charles, KC 135 561 4.2 6Frank Gore, SF 127 547 4.3 5Arian Foster, Hou 121 542 4.5 1

Point Man

Running back Marshawn Lynch finds himself near the top of manyNFL statistical categories this season and has helped Seattles offenserank fifth in the NFL averaging 27.3 points per game by leading the NFC

(5th NFL) with 42 nonkicker points.He has seven total touchdowns this season (six rush, one rec.) after

recording 13 total touchdowns in 2011 and 12 total touchdowns in 2012.

Top Rushing Offenses, NFLTeam Games Yds. Avg.Philadelphia 7 1,155 165.0Seattle 7 1,081 157.7San Francisco 7 1,003 143.3Washington 6 849 141.5

Buffalo 7 983 140.4

Feast Mode

Marshawn Lynch has been eating up chunks of yards in 2013, ranking second in the NFL in rushing with 578 yards and third inthe NFC (4th NFL) in total yards from scrimmage with 755, continuing his trend of carrying the offensive load he established lastseason when he posted a careerhigh 1,786 total yards total yards from scrimmage (1,590 rush, 196 rec.).

Along with his rushing total, Lynch is on pace to eclipse his careerhigh in receiving yards of 300 set in 2008.

Most Total Yards from Scrimmage, NFLPlayer Yards Rushing ReceivingLeSean McCoy, Phi 952 685 267Jamaal Charles, KC 898 561 337Matt Forte, Chi 795 533 262Marshawn Lynch, Sea 755 578 177Reggie Bush, Det 731 426 305

Road Runners

Seattles offensive line, missing its starting tackles, has battled eachweek to keep the offense going and relied on the legs of MarshawnLynch, Russell Wilson and Robert Turbin to keep the ball moving.

Seattle currently has a streak of six consecutive games with 100plusteam rushing yards, tying for the seventhlongest streak in team history,and posted a seasonhigh 218 yards at Indianapolis (10/6). In that game,

Lynch and Wilson each ran for 102 yards, good for Lynchs seasonhighand Wilson broke his own club record for rushing yards by a quarterback.It was the first time Seattle had two 100yard rushers since hostingArizona last season (12/9/12).

The Seahawks rank second in the NFL averaging 157.7 rushing yardsper game this season and finished 2012 ranked third in the NFL with 173.5rushing yards per game.

NFL Leading Scorers, NonKickersPlayer TD Rush Rec PtsJamaal Charles, KC 8 6 2 48

Knowshon Moreno, Den 8 8 0 48Julius Thomas, Den 8 0 8 48Wes Welker, Den 8 0 8 48Marshawn Lynch, Sea 7 6 1 42

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Led by Marshawn Lynchs 3,109 yards since Week 9 of 2011,Seattles rushing attack coached by Tom Cable has dug in andbecome one of the most productive lines in Seattle history.

Seattle is currently on a sixgame streak with 100plus teamrush yards, tying as the seventhlongest in franchise history. TheSeahawks posted a 2012 seasonhigh, and fourthmost in franchisehistory, 284 team rushing yards vs. Arizona (12/9/12) in Week 14 andfollowed that up with 270 yards at Buffalo (12/16/12).

This years high is 218 yards at Indianapolis (10/6).The Seahawks have a streak of 100plus team rushing yards in

27 of their last 32 contests.

A stingy defense coupled with a young progressing offense led by Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch has Seattle sitting at61 for the first time in club history as it has outscored opponents 191116 this season. The Seahawks +75 point differential ranksfirst in the NFC (3rd NFL).

2013 Points per Game Differential, NFLTeam For Against Diff.Denver 298 197 101Kansas City 169 81 88Seattle 191 116 75New Orleans 161 103 58Carolina 139 83 56

Offense

More Points Wins the Game

Runnin Wild

Consecutive Games with 100 Team Rushing YardsFranchise History

No. Years12 Last three games of 1978, first nine of 19799 Last eight games of 1977, first game of 19787 1978

Last four games of 1987, first three of 19881996Last four games of 1997, first three of 1998

6 Last four games of 2002, first two of 20032011Last two games of 2011, first four of 2012Current (Games 27)

Heating UpFollowing a slow start against a stingy Carolina defense in Week 1, Seattles offense is starting to click as it ranks fifth in the

NFL putting up 27.3 points per game, despite only scoring 12 at the Panthers (9/8).

Points per Game, NFLTeam Games Points Avg.Denver 7 298 42.6Chicago 7 213 30.4Dallas 7 200 28.6Green Bay 6 168 28.0Seattle 7 191 27.3

Septembers to Remember

The Seahawks have the thirdbest opening month winning percentage in the NFL since 2003, posting a .694 winning percentage.

The club has posted 25 wins in September since the beginning of2003, also ranking third in the NFL in that category.

Best Opening Month Records (2003 present)Team Record Win Pct.Indianapolis 2610 .722New England 2510 .714Seattle 2511 .694Denver 2612 .684Dallas 2312 .657

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Opponents found it difficult to score against the Seahawks defense lastseason, and it is still the case this season as well.

Seattles tall, strong and fast defense is one of the best in the NFL as itranks second in the league allowing 282.1 yards per game and has the leaguessecondranked passing defense allowing 190.6 yards per game.

Clamped down on opposing offenses, Seattle has only given up 116 pointsthis season to rank second in the NFC (3rd NFL) allowing 16.6 ppg.

In 2012, the squad allowed 245 points, the fewest in franchise history, andranked first in the NFL allowing 15.3 points per game.

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DefenseSeattle Comeback

Pointless2013 Total Points Allowed per Game/NFLTeam Games Points Avg.Kansas City 7 81 11.6Carolina 6 83 13.8Seattle 7 116 16.6New Orleans 6 103 17.2New England 7 127 18.1

Picky Picky

Turnover Sunday

The Seahawks have taken their weekly Turnover

Thursday practice sessions and correlated them directly in totheir play on Sundays, as they rank tied for first in the NFC(T2nd NFL) with a +7 turnover differential this season.

Seattle has forced 19 turnovers (T1st NFL), including aseasonhigh five vs. San Francisco (9/15), and given the ballup 12 times.

Turnover Differential, NFL

Takeaways GiveawaysTeam Int Fum Total Int Fum Total DiffKansas City 10 9 19 4 4 8 +11Seattle 11 8 19 4 8 12 +7Indianapolis 8 5 13 3 3 6 +7Chicago 10 8 18 7 4 11 +7Tennessee 6 7 13 5 2 7 +6

Its All About the BallOne of Pete Carrolls main mantras to the team since arriving in 2010

is taking care of the football. Protecting the ball will lead to offensiveopportunities to put points on the board and preserving wins. On the flipside, Carroll stresses forcing turnovers from the opponent on a weekly

basis during his Turnover Thursday practices, emphasizing the importance of getting the ball out.

Since 2010, Seattle is 213 when winning the turnover battle. Theteam finished ranked tied for f ifth in the NFL in 2011 and 2012 with +8 and+13 turnover margins, respectively, and have totaled 81 takeawaysagainst 53 giveaways since 2011.

Seattle Record when Winning the Turnover BattleYear Record2010 402011 62

2012 712013 40

Totals 213

Seattles secondranked passing defense, led by the best secondary inthe NFL, has two of the topsix interception leaders this season, includingthe NFLs leader (Earl Thomas) with four picks.

Including Richard Shermans three interceptions (T3rd NFC, T6th NFL),he and Thomas have helped Seattle rank second in the NFL with 11 interceptions.

Most Interceptions, NFLTeam No.Buffalo 12Seattle 11Chicago 10Kansas City 10

Detroit 10

Sack Attack

With its sevensack performance at Arizona (10/17), Seattle jumped upthe ranks to lead the NFC (T4th NFL) in sacks with 23.0.

Led by free agent additions Michael Bennett (4.5) and Cliff Avril (3.0),joining threeyear sack leader Chris Clemons (3.5), Pete Carrolls wish toupgrade pressure on the quarterback seems to be taking shape this season.

Most Team Sacks, NFLTeam SacksKansas City 35.0Baltimore 25.0N.Y. Jets 24.0Seattle 23.0Buffalo 23.0

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Russell Wilson knows all about the Seahawks secondary and the difficulty of completing passes against two AllPros and three Pro Bowlers duringweekly practices.

He also knows that Seattles defensive backs have some of the longestwingspans in the NFL.

L e g i o nof Boom

Wingspan of Seattle SecondaryCB Brandon Browner 6 8

CB Richard Sherman 6 5.5SS Kam Chancellor 6 4.5FS Earl Thomas 6 2.5*nickel CB Walter Thurmond 6 5.5

Long Arms of the Law

CB Richard ShermanStanford University graduateGametying 58yd. interception return forTD at Houston (9/29) with 2:40 left in game15 interceptions in 33 games started51 passes defensed in 33 games started

3 picks in 2013 (T3rd NFC, T6th NFL)8 interceptions in 2012 (T2nd NFL)

2012 FirstTeam AP AllProNickname: Ring Worm

CB Brandon Browner10 interceptions in 33 games started38 passes defensed since 2011 (T5th NFL)Seattle alltime interception returnyardage leader (30.8 ypi)2011 Pro Bowler64 with a wingspan of 68

Played for the CFLs Calgary Stampeders (200710)

Threetime CFL allstar and won the Grey Cup in 2008Nickname: B.B.

FS Earl Thomas14th overall selection in 20104 picks in 2013 (T1st NFL)Gamewinning forced fumble at Car (9/8)Twotime Pro Bowler2012 FirstTeam AP AllProStarted all 55 games played

14 career interceptionsNickname: Deuce

SS Kam Chancellor2 picks in 2013 (T10th NFC)Has 219 tackles since 20112011 Pro BowlerOne of biggest safeties in the NFL at 63and 232 lbs.

Mentored by Pro Bowler Lawyer Milloy his rookie yearSigned multiyear extension in AprilNickname: Bam Bam Kam

Second(ary) to None

Air Traffic Control

Seattles thirdranked scoring defense is led by the best secondary in the NFL, with each of the four starters earning Pro Bowor AllPro recognition over the past two seasons. Together with Walter Thurmond and Byron Maxwell, Seattles secondary rankstied for third in the NFL allowing six touchdown passes this season and ranks second in opposing quarterback passer rating, harrassing them to a 66.1 mark.

NFL, Touchdown Passes Allowed NFL, Lowest Opposing Quarterback Passer Rating

Carolina 5 Kansas City 64.9Pittsburgh 5 Seattle 66.1Seattle 6 New England 72.3Kansas City 6 San Francisco 73.6Tennessee 6 New Orleans 77.2

Faster than a B.B.

Not to be outdone by his counterpart, Brandon Browner hasetched his name in the Seattle record books in three seasons.

He holds Seattle records for longest interception return (94t),most consecutive games with an interception (4), most interception touchdowns in a season (2) and most interception returnyards in a season (220 in 2011).

He also holds Seattles highest interception return average(min. 10) with a 30.8 clip.

Seattle Highest Career Int. Return Avg. (min. 10 int.)Player Int. Yds. Avg.Brandon Browner 10 308 30.8Lofa Tatupu 10 232 23.2Darryl Williams 20 402 20.1Dwayne Harper 13 242 18.6Marcus Trufant 21 370 17.6

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Richard Shermans march and determination to become the NFLs best corner

back continued at Houston (9/29) as he returned a Matt Schaub pass 58 yards for thegametying score with 2:40 left in the game that Seattle would win in overtime.

His three interceptions this year rank tied for third in the NFC (T6th NFL) and since2011, Sherman leads the NFL in interceptions (15) and passes defensed (51) despite onlystarting 33 games.

In 2012 he tied for second in the NFL with a careerhigh eight interceptions, including one for a touchdown, and led the team with 24 passes defensed.

He made numerous big plays for the Seahawks defense ranging from timely interceptions near, or in the endzone, against the N.Y. Jets (11/11/12), San Francisco (12/23/12)and St. Louis (12/30/12), to returning an interception for a touchdown vs. Arizona(12/9/12) or placing his name in the NFL record book with the thirdlongest return of afield goal for a touchdown vs. San Francisco (12/23/12).

Shermans 90yard return of a Red Bryant block against David Akers ranks as the

thirdlongest in NFL history and was the f irst for Seattle since Shawn Springs returnedone 61 yards for a score at Green Bay (11/1/99).

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Richard Sherman

Shermans March

Most Interceptions Since 2011

Player No.Richard Sherman, Sea 15Tim Jennings, Chi 14Patrick Peterson, Ari 12Brandon Browner, Sea 10Thomas DeCoud, Atl 10

Most Passes Defensed Since 2011Player No.Richard Sherman, Sea 51Tramon Williams, GB 41Cary Williams, Phi 40Tim Jennings, Chi 39Brandon Browner, Sea 38

Longest Blocked Field Goals Returned for TDs, NFL HistoryYds Player Game Date94 Bobby Smith L.A. Rams at Green Bay 10/25/6492 Bracy Walker Detroit at Chicago 9/12/0490 Richard Sherman Seattle vs. San Francisco 12/23/1286 John Bramlett Denver vs. San Diego 11/27/66

Duly Noted

Bang Bang Mebane

For the man they call Bang Bang, defensive tackle Brandon

Mebane has provided pop in the interior defensive line over the lasttwo seasons. In 2011, he ranked first in the NFC (6th NFL) with 56tackles (40 solo) among interior linemen. He again tied that careerhigh with 56 tackles last season, ranking second in the NFL amongdefensive tackles.

Since 2011, Mebane ranks tied for first in the NFC (T3rd NFL) with130 tackles (78 solo) among interior linemen.

Most Tackles Since 2011, NFL Interior Linemen

Player Comb Tkl AstDT Ahtyba Rubin, Cle 150 99 51DT Domata Peko, Cin 138 64 74DT Brandon Mebane, Sea 130 78 52DT Jurrell Casey, Ten 130 87 43DT Linval Joseph, NYG 130 79 51

Brandon Mebane

Two Seahawks have been honored by the league as NFC players of the week/month, while Richard Sherman was voted byfans with the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week 4 for his picksix at Houston (9/29).

Defense: Richard Sherman, Week 2 vs. San Francisco (had an

interception and two tackles, part of a defensive unit thatallowed just 207 total yards, including 107 net passing yards,helped contain Anquan Boldin to one catch for seven yards,joins Robert Blackmon and Ken Lucas as the only Seattle cornerbacks to be honored twice).

Special Teams: Steven Hauschka, Week 4 at Houston (kickedgamewinning 45yard field goal, converted all three fieldgoal attempts (48, 39, 45) and both PATs, first Seahawks kicker to be honored since 2010 and the fourth kicker in team history to be named Player of the Week (Todd Peterson, JoshBrown, Olindo Mare).

Month of September: Richard Sherman (had two intercep

tions, including a 58yard touchdown, six passes defensed andeight tackles as Seattle recorded the first 40 start in franchisehistory, first career Player of the Month Award and first cornerback in franchise history to be named Defensive Player ofthe Month).

Players of the Week/Month

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Its time to enjoy a nice cool glass of Clemonade.Since arriving in Seattle via trade with Philadelphia in March of 2010, defensive

end Chris Clemons has been heating up as one of the most productive sack leaders inthe NFL.

He has 37.0 sacks in 53 games played for Seattle, ranking as one of the most productive streaks in franchise history. He became just the third player in franchise history (Jacob Green, Michael Sinclair) to record doubledigit sacks in three consecutiveseasons, with 11plus in each of his three seasons in Seattle, including a careerhigh11.5 last season.

Clemons ranks fifth among defensive ends and ranks tied for eighth in the NFL insacks since the beginning of 2010 on a list that includes six Pro Bowlers.

Defensive end Chris Clemons is excelling in Pete Carrolls defensive scheme playing

the Leo position. Born in October, this Scorpio led the team with a careerhigh 11.5sacks (T5th NFC, T9th NFL) in 2012.

Clemons tied the NFL record for most sacks in a firsthalf by tying the Seahawksrecord and setting a careerhigh with 4.0 vs. Green Bay (9/24/12) on Monday NightFootball.

Along with his 4.0 sacks, Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane each added 2.0 of theirown, totaling 8.0 firsthalf sacks, ranking second in NFL history. Its the most Seattlesacks in one game since posting 8.0 vs. San Francisco (9/14/08) and most in the firsthalf in team history. Seattle had 8.0 sacks in the secondhalf vs. the Buffalo Bills onDecember 8, 1996.

He also led the team with 22 quarterback hits last year.Clemons successfully returned from ACL surgery vs. Jacksonville (9/22) after miss

ing the first two games of the season and has added 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble

in five games played.

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Chris Clemons

Back in Action

2012 NFL Sack Leaders

Player No.1. DE J.J. Watt, Hou 20.52. LB Aldon Smith, SF 19.53. LB Von Miller, Den 18.54. DE Cameron Wake, Mia 15.05. LB Clay Matthews, GB 13.06. DT Geno Atkins, Cin 12.5

DE Charles Johnson, Car 12.58. DE Jared Allen, Min 12.09. DE Chris Clemons, Sea 11.5

LB DeMarcus Ware, Dal 11.5

When Life Hands You Clemons...

NFL Sack Leaders Since 2010Player No.

1. *LB DeMarcus Ware, Dal 50.52. *DE Jared Allen, Min 49.03. *LB Tamba Hali, KC 44.54. *DE Cameron Wake, Mia 40.0

DE Robert Mathis, Ind 40.06. DE Jason Babin, Jac 39.57. *LB Aldon Smith, SF 38.0

8. DE Chris Clemons, Sea 37.0DE Charles Johnson, Car 37.0

10. *LB Clay Matthews, GB 35.5

Cliff Notes

After missing the entire preseason and Week 1 at Carolina (9/8), free agent addition Cliff Avril has made his presence knownover his first six games, collecting 3.0 sacks and forcing two fumbles.

The total gives him 32.0 sacks since 2010 (9th NFC, 15th NFL) but more importantly it was his 18th forced fumble since 2008(T7th NFL), something that Pete Carroll loves as Avril has a knack for jarring the ball loose since coming in to the league as a rookie.

Cliff Avril

NFC Sack Leaders Since 2010Player No.

1. LB DeMarcus Ware, Dal 50.52. DE Jared Allen, Min 49.03. LB Aldon Smith, SF 38.04. DE Chris Clemons, Sea 37.0

DE Charles Johnson, Car 37.06. LB Clay Matthews, GB 35.5

DE Chris Long, StL 35.58. DE John Abraham, Ari 34.59. DE Cliff Avril, Sea 32.0

10. DE Julius Peppers, Chi 31.5

NFL Forced Fumble Leaders Since 2008Player No.

1. CB Charles T illman, Chi 292. LB James Harrison, Cin 223. LB DeMarcus Ware, Dal 20

LB Tamba Hali, KC 20DE Osi Umenyiora, NYG 20

6. DE John Abraham, Ari 197. DE Cliff Avril, Sea 18

DE Julius Peppers, Chi 18LB Robert Mathis, Ind 18

10. DE Jared Allen, Min 15

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Bobby Wagner

Bobbying for Tackles

Secondyear linebacker Bobby Wagner left

Utah State tied as the teams alltime tackler with446 during his career and continued that torrid

pace in the NFL in 2012.

He reached the centurymark with 140 tackles

last season (86 solo), ranking first in Seattle history

in tackles among rookies (2nd NFL among rookies,

7th overall). He added 2.0 sacks and three intercep

tions, recording a careerhigh two picks vs. Arizona

(12/9/12).

This season he is tied (Kam Chancellor) for third

on the team with 34 tackles (16 solo), despite miss

ing the last two games (ankle).

2012 Most Tackles by a Rookie, NFL

Player Total Solo AssistLB Luke Kuechly, Car 164 103 61

LB Bobby Wagner, Sea 140 86 54

LB Lavonte David, TB 139 112 27

LB Vontaze Burfict, Cin 127 73 54

Most Tackles by a Rookie, Franchise History

Player Total Solo Assist

LB Bobby Wagner (2012) 140 86 54

LB Terry Beeson (1977) 136 110 26

LB Keith Butler (1978) 122 83 39

S Kenny Easley (1981) 107 79 28

LB Lofa Tatupu (2005) 105 86 19

Red Bryant

Red Alert: Block Party

The Seahawks have a force in the middle on their kickblock unit in

the form of 323pound defensive tackle Red Bryant.

Last season, he blocked his f irst kick of the season vs. San Francisco

(12/23/12) on a 21yard attempt by David Akers that was picked up and

returned 90 yards by Richard Sherman for a touchdown, good for the

thirdlongest field goal block return in NFL history. It was the first

blocked field goal returned for a touchdown by Seattle since Shawn

Springs at Green Bay (11/1/99).

Bryant set a franchiserecord with two blocked field goal attemptsat Cleveland (10/23/11). He added another vs. Washington (11/27/11), as

well as blocking a Redskins PAT, the first for Seattle since the 1995 sea

son, becoming the first player in club history to accomplish that feat

and first in the NFL since Clevelands Shaun Rogers vs. Cincinnati on

October 4, 2009. He owns the club record with four blocked kicks in a

singleseason (2011).

The soninlaw of Ring of Honor member Jacob Green, Bryant ranks

third with four blocked field goals in his career.

Most Blocked Kicks (FGs & PATs), Career

10 Joe Nash 198296 (8 FG, 2 PAT)

8 Craig Terrill 200410 (8 FG)

5 Red Bryant 2008 (4 FG, 1 PAT)

Most Blocked Field Goals, Career

8 Joe Nash 198296

Craig Terrill 200410

4 Red Bryant 20082 four tied

Most Blocked Kicks (FGs & PATs), Season

4 Red Bryant 2011

3 three tied

Jonny on the Spot

Punter Jon Ryan kicked his way in to the NFL record books vs. New England (10/14/12) after averaging 60.0 yards on fourpunts, ranking third in NFL history (min. four attempts) for highest average in a singlegame.

He is the first player since 1946 to accomplish the feat and third player alltime.

Highest Punting Avg., Game, NFL History

Player Opponent (Date) No. Yards Avg.

Bob Cifers Detroit vs. Chi. Bears (11/24/46) 4 247 61.75

Roy McKay GB vs. Chi. Cardinals (10/28/45) 5 308 61.60

Jon Ryan vs. New England (10/14/12) 4 240 60.00

Jon Ryan

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Seattles starting defensive squad is one of the best in the NFL, with as many as seven starters drafted in 2010 or later.The group finished in the top 10 in overall defense in 2011 and finished 2012 with the fourthranked overall defense, sixth

ranked passing defense and the 10thranked rushing defense. This years unit ranks second in the NFL in total defense and second in passing defense.

All of this coming from a group with some of the most experienced youngest starters in the NFL on the backend, while beinganchored by a veteran defensive line and ranking as the ninth youngest starters in the NFL. Seattle ended 2012 with the thirdyoungest starters (25 years, 195 days).

Youngest Starting Defensive Units, Week 7 of 2013 Season

To kick off Year 4 of their program, John Schneider and PeteCarroll continue to build the team in their vision, and with this,have continued to sustain and compete with one of the

youngest 53man rosters in the NFL, ranking fourth in the leaguethis season.The team ended Week 17 of 2012 with the secondyoungest

roster in the NFL (26 years, 24 days).

The Seahawks have a young talented offensive nucleus led by secondyear quarterback Russell Wilson and following Week7, Seattles starting offensive unit ranks as the secondyoungest in the NFL, with as many as five starters drafted since 2010.

Seattle ended 2012 with the fourthyoungest starting offensive unit (25 years, 347 days).

Youngest Starting Offensive Units, Week 7 of 2013 SeasonTeam Years DaysGreen Bay 25 315Seattle 26 25N.Y. Jets 26 63Cincinnati 26 100

Of the 53 players currently on the active roster for Week 8, only four were with the team in 2009. In all, 14 Seahawks are intheir first season with the club, nine are in their second, 16 are in their third season and 10 have been with Pete Carroll and JohnSchneider since they have put this competitive roster together in 2010.

Nineteen of Schneiders 39 draft choices from his first four drafts remain on the 53man roster (with another nine on reserve

lists or the practice squad), yielding 10 starters (five from Day 3; three from Day 2 and two from Day 1), with four players earningPro Bowl berths and two earning AllPro recognition in their young careers.

Seahawks acquired via: Remaining players from Tim Ruskell era:Draft: 22 2009: C Max Unger (2nd round)Free agents: 18 2008: DE Red Bryant (4th round)Unrestricted free agents: 5 P Jon Ryan (free agent)Trades: 3 2007: DT Brandon Mebane (3rd round)Waivers: 3Practice squad: 2

Roster Breakdown

Fountain of Youth

Building Blocks

Youngest 53man Roster, Week 7 of 2013 SeasonTeam Yrs. DaysSt. Louis 25 278

Cleveland 25 341Jacksonville 25 348Seattle 26 22N.Y. Jets 26 17

Team Years DaysNew England 25 18Tampa Bay 25 144San Diego 25 155St. Louis 25 160Tennessee 26 36

Team Years DaysCleveland 26 52N.Y. Jets 26 103Dallas 26 106Seattle 26 257Philadelphia 26 350

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Special Teams

Special Delivery

Since 2010, Brian Schneiders special teams units have led the league in blocked kicks with 13 (aided by Red Bryants five

blocked kicks since 2011) and takeaways (11). They have also recorded 10 touchdowns/safeties scored.Seattle continued this hot trend with a blocked punt at Indianapolis (10/6) that was ruled out of the endzone for a safety.In 2012, Seattles special teams unit excelled in all phases and set records in the process. Schneiders unit scored on a blocked

punt, kickoff return, muffed punt and blocked field goal during the season. The blocked field goal vs. San Francisco (12/23/12) wasreturned 90 yards, the thirdlongest field goal block return in NFL history.

Punter Jon Ryan set the franchise mark with a 40.8 net average and became just the third punter in NFL history to average60plus yards per punt in a single game (4 for 240 vs. New England, 10/14/12) and kicker Steven Hauschka also set a franchise markmaking at least one field goal in 14 consecutive games (201112) and had a streak of 19 straight field goals made (201213).

Kick returner Leon Washington led the NFC (2nd NFL) with a 29.0 kickoff return average and tied the NFL record with hiseighthcareer kickoff return for a touchdown coming at Miami (11/25/12).

Seattle Special Teams Scores Since 2010Play Game Date Play Game Date101yd. KOR by Leon Washington vs. SD 9/26/10 3yd. blocked punt TD, Jeron Johnson vs. Dal 9/16/12

99yd. KOR by Leon Washington vs. SD 9/26/10 98yd. KOR by Leon Washington at Mia 11/25/1210yd. blocked punt TD, Earl Thomas vs. KC 11/28/10 Muffed punt in endzone TD, Malcolm Smith vs. Ari 12/9/1292yd. KOR by Leon Washington vs. SF 12/12/10 90yd. blocked f ield goal TD, Richard Sherman vs. SF 12/23/1217yd. blocked punt TD, Mike Robinson vs. StL 11/12/11 blocked punt out of endzone, Jermaine Kearse at Ind 10/6/13

Zoned In

Seattle kicker Steven Hauschka took little time to enter his name inSeattles record book as he kicked a franchisetying and careerhigh five fieldgoals of 22, 38, 39, 35 and 30 yards vs. Baltimore (11/13/11) to help in Seattles2217 win in 2011. He joins Norm Johnson (twice), Todd Peterson and OlindoMare (twice) in his accomplishment.

He also converted at least one field goal in 14 straight games (201112),surpassing Todd Peterson (199798) for the longest streak in franchise history. The streak was snapped when Seattle did not attempt a field goal vs.Green Bay (9/24/12).

At Indianapolis (10/6), his streak of 19 consecutive field goals made wassnapped after his 48yard attempt was blocked.

Hauschka also holds Seattles longest attempt (61 vs. Atlanta, 10/2/11 andat Detroit, 10/28/12) in franchise history.

His three field goals in the Wild Card Game at Washington (1/6/13) lastyear set Seattles postseason record.

Steven Hauschka

Kick in the Pants

Since being claimed off waivers before the 2011 regular season, kicker Steven Hauschka has become one of the most reliablekickers under 50 yards in the league, as he ranks fourth in the NFL with a .938 field goal percentage.

He is 16 for 17 this season with a long of 51 yards and kicked his firstcareer gamewinner with a 45yard field goal at Houston(9/29) in overtime. He also ranks first in the NFC (3rd NFL) with 67 kicker points.

Highest Field Goal % Under 50 Yards Since 2011, NFL NFL Leading Scorers, KickersPlayer FGM FGA Pct. Player PAT FG Pct. Long Pts.Sebastian Janikowski, Oak 55 58 .948 Matt Prater, Den 37/37 11/11 1.000 53 70Dan Bailey, Dal 65 69 .942 Step Gostkowski, NE 14/14 18/19 .947 54 68Josh Scobee, Jac 49 52 .942 Steven Hauschka, Sea 19/19 16/17 .941 51 67Steven Hauschka, Sea 61 65 .938 Adam Vinatieri, Ind 18/18 15/17 .882 52 63

Most Consecutive Field Goals MadeFranchise History

30 Olindo Mare 20091019 Steven Hauschka 20121316 Josh Brown 2004

Todd Peterson 1999

Most Consecutive Games Scoring a FGFranchise History

14 Steven Hauschka 20111212 Todd Peterson 19979811 Olindo Mare 2009

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Seahawks fans have become known as the loudest in theNFL and are proud of the role they play in helping the team winon the field. In 2005, Seattle led the NFL in opponent false start

penalties at CenturyLink Field with 24, including 11 versus theN.Y. Giants. In 2006, Seattle once again led the NFL in that category with 26 in their eight home games. Seattles total of 126since 2005, is tops in the NFL.

Just before every kickoff at CenturyLink Field, fans turn their attention to the 300 level of the south endzone with anticipation to see who is going to raise the teams signature 12 flag and turn CenturyLink Field in to a frenzy. From former Seahawksgreats, to local celebrities and sports personalities, the flag has become a love affair for Seahawks supporters all over theNorthwest and the spirit of community that the organization and fans share. Who will raise it next?

2013 Flag RaisersDenver former C Blair Bush Tampa Bay

Oakland former scout Derrick Jensen Minnesota

San Francisco former RB Shaun Alexander New Orleans

Jacksonville former Sonics F/C Jack Sikma Arizona

Tennessee Sammamish Little League Team St. Louis

Flag Raisers

False Starts

Pete Carroll

During Bing Training Camp, Pete Carroll articulated his philosophy to the team again and again in meetings. Repetition, asCarroll says, is an important method of learning, so it never hurts to lay out the principles and philosophies of the team anothertime.

Hes now given the same speech many times to these Seahawks but it still carries a freshness to it every time as he goes

through the cornerstones of the organization:

Philosophy: Its all about the ball You win by taking care of the football, Carroll said.Central theme: Competition Practice is everything, its where we make us, Carroll said.Team rules: Always protect the team; no whining, no complaining, no excuses; be earlyStyle: Great effort, great enthusiasm, great toughness and play smart

Year Team W L T Pct. Finish

1994 N.Y. Jets 6 10 0 .375 5th, AFC East

1997 New England 10 6 0 .625 1st, AFC East

Wild Card victory vs. Miami, 173

Divisional Playoff loss at Pittsburgh, 761998 New England 9 7 0 .563 4th, AFC East

Wild Card loss at Jacksonville, 25101999 New England 8 8 0 .500 T4th, AFC East2010 Seattle 7 9 0 .438 1st, NFC West

Wild Card victory vs. New Orleans, 4136Divisional Playoff loss at Chicago, 3524

2011 Seattle 7 9 0 .438 3rd, NFC West2012 Seattle 11 5 0 .688 2nd, NFC West

Wild Card victory at Washington, 2414Divisional Playoff loss at Atlanta, 3028

2013 Seattle 6 1 0 .857

Reg. Season (8 Yrs.) 64 55 0 .538Postseason (4 Yrs.) 3 4 0 .429

Combined Record 67 59 0 .532

Speak in to My Good Ear

Opponent False Start Penalties at Home (2005current)Games Penalties Average

Seattle Seahawks 67 126 1.88

Minnesota Vikings 64 121 1.89Detroit Lions 67 112 1.67Arizona Cardinals 59 107 1.81St. Louis Rams 66 103 1.56

Raisin 12

For Petes Sake

Carrolls Coaching Record

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Seattle is among the league leaders in miles traveled each season, and this year is no different. Tucked away in the

Northwest, Seattle takes a while to reach via air travel, especially traveling east to west.

2013 Flight Times

Seattle to San Diego 2:10 Seattle to Arizona 2:19

San Diego to Seattle 1:57 Arizona to Seattle 2:32

Seattle to Green Bay 3:04 Seattle to St. Louis

Green Bay to Seattle 3:30 St. Louis to Seattle

Seattle to Carolina 4:28 Seattle to Atlanta

Carolina to Seattle 4:50 Atlanta to Seattle

Seattle to Houston 3:37 Seattle to San Francisco

Houston to Seattle 4:28 San Francisco to Seattle

Seattle to Indianapolis 3:36 Seattle to N.Y. Giants

Indianapolis to Seattle 4:01 N.Y. Giants to Seattle

Tucked away in the corner of the country, Seattles road trips are some of the longestin the nation. The team strives to offer firstclass amenities and that has not changed this

season as Seattle has signed on with Delta Airlines as its 2013 official charter.

The Boeing 767 aircraft will carry the Seahawks around the world (a trip around the

world is 25,000 miles) as they travel the secondmost miles, 28,238, according to the NFL.

Four west coast counterparts, including two NFC West rivals, accompany Seattle in the

great blue yonder.

On this page:

Miles Traveled

Flight Times

Since realignment in 2002, Seattle is tied for fourth in the NFL with five division titles and tied for fourth with seven playoffappearances.

Team Division Titles Playoff BerthsNew England 9 9Indianapolis 7 10Green Bay 6 8Seattle 5 7Pittsburgh 5 7San Diego 5 7

Delta Delta Delta

2013 Total Miles Traveled(regular season)

1. San Francisco 32,948

2. Seattle 28,238

3. San Diego 26,932

4. Oakland 26,240

5. Arizona 20,620

Time Travelers

Postseason Prowess

Claim JumpersGeneral Manager John Schneider and Pete Carroll put together one of the NFLs most competitive, deep and talented rosters

this training camp.

This was not more evident than when 15 former Seahawks were originally claimed or signed as free agents with other teamsafter roster cutdowns began on August 25.

Former Seahawks Originally Added to Other Teams After Roster CutDownsCB Will Blackmon (Jacksonville)LB Allen Bradford (N.Y. Giants)WR Arceto Clark (Cleveland PS)S Winston Guy (Jacksonville)WR Chris Harper (San Francisco)

DT Jaye Howard (Kansas City)G Rishaw Johnson (Kansas City PS)LB Kyle Knox (Jacksonville)LB John Lotulelei (Jacksonville)TE Sean McGrath (Kansas City)

CB Ron Parker (Kansas City)T Mike Person (St. Louis)LB Ty Powell (N.Y. Giants PS)QB Brady Quinn (N.Y. Jets)WR Stephen Williams (Jacksonville)

Claimed Players

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Rushing in to the History Books

With a runfirst mentality to set the physical tone for the 2012 season, Seattles

offense was one of the most productive in Seahawks history. Running backMarshawn Lynch and center Max Unger were named firstteam AllPro and Pro Bowlselections and left tackle Russell Okung was also on the NFC Pro Bowl squad.

Solid line play and Lynchs tough running were the cornerstones of the NFLsthirdranked rushing attack as the teams 536 rush attempts ranked third alltime infranchise history and set the clubrecords with 2,579 rushing yards and 4.81 rushingaverage, surpassing the 2005 Super Bowl Seahawks team.

Most Rushing Yards, Season

Yards Year2,579 20122,457 20052,394 1978

Most Rushing Attempts, SeasonNo. Year561 1978546 1983536 2012

Night Time is the Right Time

Since Pete Carroll took over in 2010, the Seahawks have turned in prime time performances in prime time games, posting a 71 combined record in Sunday, Monday and Thursday night games.

The Seahawks are 30 on Sunday Night Football, including an NFC West Divisionclinching win vs. the Rams in Week 17 in 2010and Week 2s 293 victory over San Francisco (9/15).

Seattle is 20 on Monday Night Football and 21 on Thursday Night Football under Carroll.

Seattles Prime Time Games Under Pete CarrollDate Opponent W/L ScoreSunday, January 2, 2011 vs. St. Louis W 166Thursday, December 1, 2011 vs. Philadelphia W 3114Monday, December 12, 2011 vs. St. Louis W 3013Monday, September 24, 2012 vs. Green Bay W 1412Thursday, October 18, 2012 at San Francisco L 136

Sunday, December 23, 2012 vs. San Francisco W 4213Sunday, September 15, 2013 vs. San Francisco W 293Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Arizona W 3422

A Record Night

Week 2s Sunday Night Football matchup vs. SanFrancisco (9/15) cemented Seattles fanbase as one ofloudest and passionate groups in sports history.

A CenturyLink Fieldrecord 68,338 fans witnessed the293 defeat of the rival 49ers and in the process set theGuinness World Record for the Loudest Crowd Roar at aSports Stadium with a 136.6 decibel reading at the 7:34

mark in the third quarter, appropriately enough inducinga San Francisco false start penalty.

Largest Home Attendance, Franchise HistoryAtt. Opponent Stadium Date W/L Score68,681 Oakland Husky Stadium 12/16/00 W 272468,661 Denver Husky Stadium 11/26/00 L 383168,338 San Francisco CenturyLink Field 9/15/13 W 29368,331 San Francisco CenturyLink Field 11/12/07 W 24068,302 Green Bay CenturyLink Field 10/12/08 L 2717

In a vote by players, quarterback Russell Wilson was named offensive captain for the first time, while defensive end Red

Bryant and linebacker Heath Farwell are captains of their units for the second consecutive year, respectively.

2013 Seahawks Captains

Offense Defense Special Teams

QB Russell Wilson DE Red Bryant LB Heath Farwell

C Hawks

R e g u l a r S e a s o n W e e k 8S e a h a w k s a t R a m sM o n d a y , O c t o b e r 2 8 , 2 0 1 3 5 : 4 0 p . m .

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On September 11, Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones was named a Hall of Fame Class of 2014 ModernEra nominee. The com

plete list of nominees for the Class of 2014 consists of 126 candidates. From that list of nominees, the Pro Football Hall of FameSelection Committee will choose 25 candidates who will advance as semifinalist nominees in November.

The list of 25 semifinalists will be further reduced by a mail ballot to 15 modernera finalists and announced in early January.

The Class of 2014 will be selected from the list of 17 finalists (15 modernera and two senior nominees). The actual voting will be

conducted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committees annual meeting, which will be held in New York City on

Saturday, February 1, 2014, the day before Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. The election results wil

be announced that evening on NFL Network, live from the Super Bowl Media Center.

Jones retired from the NFL on April 29, 2010. In his honor, the team immediately retired his number 71 jersey and Governor

Christine Gregoire declared the following day, Walter Jones Day, urging all citizens to join her in saluting his remarkable career.

Since coming to Seattle as a firstround pick in 1997, Jones started all 180 games played while becoming the most dominant left

tackle of his time. In 13 seasons, he was called for holding nine times and in 5,703 pass attempts, surrendered just 23 sacks accord

ing to coaches statistics. He was selected to nine Pro Bowls (1999, 200108), passing Cortez Kennedy for most in team history,

and was also a sixtime AP AllPro (1st Team in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2nd Team in 2006 and 2008).

Seattle selected Jones with the sixth overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, which was acquired in a draftday trade with the Tampa

Bay Buccaneers in exchange for Seattles firstround pick (#12, RB Warrick Dunn) and thirdround pick (#66, CB Ronde Barber)

He was named to his first Pro Bowl following the 1999 season, becoming the first Seattle offensive lineman to accomplish that

feat.

Jones was part of the offensive line that helped Shaun Alexander to the fourthbest (currently seventh) rushing game in NFL his

tory with 266 yards vs. Oakland (11/11/01) and helped Alexander to an NFLrecord five firsthalf touchdowns vs. Minnesota

(9/29/02). In 2005, he paved the way for Alexanders MVP year with a Seattlerecord 1,880 rushing yards and then NFLrecord 28

total touchdowns.

A secondteam AllACC selection as a junior, he transferred to Florida State after two seasons at Holmes (Miss.) Community

College, where he was named Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year in 1994. Jones prepped at Aliceville (Ala.) High where

he lettered in basketball and football.

AllTime Seattle Games Played AllTime Seattle Games Started

Player Years No. Player Years No.

1. Joe Nash 198296 218 1. Steve Largent 197689 197

2. Mack Strong 199307 201 2. Walter Jones 199709 1803. Steve Largent 197689 200 3. Jacob Green 198091 176

4. Walter Jones 199709 180 4. Joe Nash 198296 169

5. Jacob Green 198091 178 5. Jeff Bryant 198293 167

Hall of a Career

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Farewell, Big WaltBy Clare Farnsworth

Seahawks Insider (story originally pub

lished on April 29, 2010)

Youre simply the best, better than all

the rest.

Better than anyone, anyone Ive ever

met

Its not just that the chorus from Tina

Turners 1991 hitturnedretirement

anthem has become a clich; the redun

dancy of its overuse has spoiled the sen

timent for occasions when it really is

appropriate.

Like Thursday, when Walter Jones

announced his retirement after 13 sea

sons with the Seahawks and a decade

of dominance as the best left tackle of

his generation, and perhaps the best to

ever play the game.

The decision is hardly a surprise, because

Jones missed all of last season after hav

ing microfracture surgery on his left kneeand the club acquired his longterm

replacement a week ago by selecting

Russell Okung with the sixth pick in the

NFL draft.

But the circumstances dont diminish the

significance of Jones retirement.

The club is retiring his No. 71 making

Jones and Hall of Fame wide receiver

Steve Largent the only players in fran

chise history to receive the honor. Also,Gov. Christine Gregoire has proclaimed

Friday as Walter Jones Day in the state of

Washington.

But there will be no farewell news con

ference, at Jones request no, insis

tence.

Not surprising, tackle Sean Locklear

said. Thats Walt.

Jones, 36, will leave the Seahawks just as

he arrived as a firstround draft choice in

1997 with a lot of other people saying

glowing things about him, but nary aword from the man himself.

Told that Jones was passing on stepping

into the spotlight that he spent his

career avoiding, Robbie Tobeck laughed

and recalled Jones tweet on Super Bowl

weekend that hinted at his retirement.

As I said when he tweeted a few

months back, Thats probably your press

conference right there. If he is indeed

retiring, thats all youre going to hearand its over now, said Tobeck, the

Seahawks center and Jones line mate

from 200006.

In talking to his former teammates and

coaches this week, the recurring themes

were how freakishly talented Jones was

on the field, and how incredibly quiet he

was off the field.

On the field, he was voted to the Pro

Bowl nine times, including eight consecu

tive selections (200108) both franchise

highs. Also included on his resume are six

AllPro berths. He was voted to the NFL

Team of the Decade for the 2000s. His

180 starts rank second in club history

behind only Largent (197).

Jones was so good, for so long, that any

discussion of the best players to ever line

up at left tackle quickly gets to his name,

if not start with his name. In 2005, TheSporting News ranked Jones as the best

player in the game, regardless of posi

tion.

Walter is the best lineman I ever

coached, said Howard Mudd, Jones

line coach in his rookie season. And

thats saying something.

Mudd, who just retired after 35 seasons

as a coach in the league, also was a Pro

Bowl guard for the San Francisco 49ers

during his sevenseason playing career

He has coached and seen a lot of talent

ed left tackles, and his list of bestevercandidates includes Hall of Famer

Anthony Munoz, Tony Boselli, Jonathan

Ogden, Orlando Pace, Jim Parker and

Russ Washington.

Big men who played even bigger

because of their skills and especially their

passion. But in discussing them, Mudd

was comparing them to Jones.

Walt Jones, he set the bar really, really

high, Mudd said. The next guy I thinkof is Anthony Munoz, and he played a

long time ago. This is 20 years later, and

youve got another one who is like that

And Im not sure Walt isnt better.

So the point Im making is, Walt is

maybe the best one thats ever played

that position. Walter was a phenomena

talent, and it started the day he showed

up.

Jones skills and athletic ability were so

abundant that they transcended his posi

tion.

I tell people, the two greatest athletes

ever played with were Deion Sanders

and Walter Jones, said Tobeck, who

played with Sanders when both were

with the Atlanta Falcons.

Let that sink in for a moment. Sanders

was a flashanddash cornerback/kickreturner who also played baseball for the

Atlanta Braves as well as football for the

Falcons once in the same day. An eight

time Pro Bowl selection, Sanders also

played for the San Francisco 49ers

Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins

and Baltimore Ravens.

You dont think of Walter being such a

phenomenal athlete, Tobeck said. But

when you look at the body size and

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makeup, and what he could do in the

weight room, and what he could do on

the field, its obvious.

With Walter, you would say hes one of

the top athletes who probably ever

played in the NFL.

Statistics are hard to come by for offen

sive linemen, but those available more

than support these lofty assessments of

Jones domination and athletic ability. In

12 seasons, which included those 180

starts, he was penalized for holding nine

times.

Thats unbelievable, said Randy

Mueller, the Seahawks VP of football

operations when Jones was drafted and

now a senior executive with the San

Diego Chargers. That might be as good

a stat as Ive ever heard.

But wait, theres more. In 5,703 pass

plays, Jones allowed 23 sacks or one

every 248 pass plays. That total includes

two to Hall of Famer Bruce Smith in a2002 game against the Washington

Redskins at Qwest Field; and two to the

Cowboys DeMarcus Ware in Dallas in

2008. The Dallas game was the final one

Jones played, when he was hobbled by

the knee that needed surgery.

Walter was never out of position,

Lovat said. If he got beat, and every

body does on occasion, it wasnt

because he was out of position. Usually

something happened. Maybe a trip. Orsomebody bumped him.

With Jones, getting the occasional upper

hand only made life more difficult for the

opposing player.

If somebody made him look like a fool

once in a million plays, he took it person

ally, said Steve Hutchinson, the AllPro

left tackle who played next to Jones

from 200105. And when Walt got

pissed, there was no chance for whoever

he was facing.

Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgrenonce called Jones the best offensive

player he had ever coached which is

saying something when you consider

that vast group included Joe Montana,

Steve Young and Jerry Rice as an assis

tant with the San Francisco 49ers and

Brett Favre as head coach with the Green

Bay Packers.

Holmgren, now president of the

Cleveland Browns, softened that state

ment after hearing from some of those

players.

Ive been privileged in my career to

have coached Hall of Famers Jerry Rice,

Joe Montana and Steve Young, in addi

tion to a potential Hall of Famer in Brett

Favre, Holmgren said. Walter Jones,

the great Seattle left tackle, is in that cat

egory. His quiet leadership and tremen

dous skills were an inspiration.

There it is again: Quiet leadership. Jones

was the epitome of letting his actions

speak so loudly that there was no need

to hear his words the few words he did

offer, that is.

Hes the quietest future Hall of Famer

youll ever meet, said Mack Strong, who

played fullback for the Seahawks from

19942007. Unless hes around people

hes really comfortable with, you proba

bly wont get five words out of him.

But once you cracked that comfort zone

and gained Jones trust, well, he could be

the life of the locker room if not the

party.

Early on, I heard he didnt say much,

said Locklear, who didnt join the

Seahawks until 2004 and then played

opposite Jones at right tackle on the line

that paved the way for the Super Bowl

run in 2005.

But he was like a kid almost as he got

older. He was yelling stuff across thelocker room. He enjoyed being funny. He

was almost like the clown on the team

You just didnt see that side, until he got

to know you.

Or, you got to know him and his family,

as Tobeck did at the Pro Bowl after the

2005 season. Jones turned his annual Pro

Bowl selection into a family vacation

and his extended family, at that.

Meeting his family at the Pro Bowl one

year was a real special treat, because you

see how special family is to him, Tobeck

said. It takes awhile for him to get to

know people and become family.

Thats what happened over the years

with the Seahawks. He was in one place

so long that all the faces around him

became family to him.

This humble man comes from humblebeginnings. He grew up in Aliceville, Ala.

and a billboard on the rural road that

leads there sports Jones picture and

proclaims the communitys pride: He

grew up in Aliceville, it reads, and boy

did he grow up.

Jones weighed 11 pounds, 15 ounces at

birth. Big and beautiful, is the way

older sister Beverly Jones described the

baby Walter to the Seattle Times in 2006

Walter is the nexttoyoungest of Earline

Jones eight children, a brood that also

includes, in order: Beverly, Cornelius

Gwendolyn, Danny, Valerie, Tony and

Tanya. As for his own family, theres his

wife, Valeria; stepson Rafael; and the

twins with the hardtoforget, justas

parttopronounce names, Walterius and

Waleria.

It takes a family that large to provide the

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roots necessary to nurture a man of

Jones size (6 feet 5, 325 pounds).

Walter isnt just a good football player,hes a good person, said Tom Lovat,

Jones line coach from 19992003.

Not to mention a wealthy one. Jones

played the game and beat the system

when the Seahawks named him their

franchise player in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Jones skipped training camp and the pre

season, finally reporting and signing his

oneyear tender that was an average of

the Top 5 players at his position at price

tags of $4.9 million, $5.7 million and $7.1

million.

Jones didnt just step in upon his return,

he stepped up. He was voted to the Pro

Bowl each season, and named AllPro in

2004 and 2005.

Then he signed the longterm deal that

both sides had preferred a sevenyear,

$52.5 million contract in 2005 that includ

ed a $15 million signing bonus.

Theres no question Walter beat the

system, Mueller said. Plus you throw in

the fact that he missed three training

camps, which is when everybody works

on their trade. Hes already the best. So

its scary to think that he could have

been even better.

So he beat the system in every way.

Just another chapter in his lengthy legacy, as Jones turned out to be worth every

comma, decimal point and dollar sign.

Just how good? The best left tackle of his

generation? Definitely. Which brings us

back to that question: The best to ever

play the position? Very possibly, perhaps

even likely.

One thing that Jones definitely became

was the gold standard, as Mueller put

it, for left tackles. Since leaving the

Seahawks, Mueller has worked for the

New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and

now the Chargers.

Every place, guess what they wanted?

Theyre trying to find the next Walter

Jones, Mueller said. You compare

everybody now to, well, hes not Walter

Jones. Everybody compares to him.

Thats the way the conversation goes.

Its also the way the conversation began

when the Seahawks were able to trade

up to the sixth spot in the 1997 draft to

select Jones.

What you had to keep telling yourself

was: This is a 300pound guy, because he

moves like a point guard, Mueller said.

He just danced and played with peo

ple.

Mueller will get no argument from Pro

Bowl defensive end Patrick Kerney, who

retired two weeks ago after playing with

Jones (200709) as well as against himwhile with the Falcons (19992006).

I faced a number of other Hall of

Famers who were fantastic players, and

Walt was head and shoulders above

them, Kerney said.

What was it like to play against Jones? It

was like wrestling a bear for three

hours, Kerney once said of the matchup

in the 2004 season f inale at Qwest Field

when Kerney entered the game with 13sacks and left with the same total.

This week, when asked that question

again, Kerney elaborated.

Really frustrating, is the best way to put

it, he said, laughing. For someone who

moves like that and is so light on his feet,

youd figure, OK, Ill be able to move this

guy. Then you drive you head in his chest

to try and bullrush him. He doesnt move

an inch and you bounce back two feet.

It really is frustrating. Thats what made

Walter so special.

The essence of Jones 13season run is

not lost on the player who will replace

him: Okung, the tackle from Oklahoma

State the Seahawks drafted last week

While playing a game against

Washington State at Qwest Field in 2008

Okung got his first glimpse of the world

Jones lived in and dominated.

Just seeing his locker made me think

that this somewhere that I definitely

want to be one day, Okung said.

When that day finally arrived last

Saturday Okung took a moment to

check out Jones cubicle during his tour

of the teams facility on the shores of

Lake Washington. It is adorned with the

brickabrack befitting a warrior of

Jones stature decals to signify the

teams AFC West title in 1999, the wild

card playoff berth in 2004, the four consecutive NFC West division titles from

200407 and the NFC championship in

05.

Its impressive, definitely, Okung said

of Jones locker.

Just like the player who used it.

Now, Jones gets to hurry up and wait

for his induction into the Seahawks Ring

of Honor and his election to the ProFootball Hall of Fame.