In a startling revelation, the Seattle Seahawks have found themselves near the bottom of the league in rushing attempts, ranking just above the Tennessee Titans. This unbalanced offensive strategy was never more apparent than in their recent Week Five matchup against the New York Giants.
Star running back, Ken Walker III, was only given five carries in the game while Zach Charbonnet received a mere two. However, quarterback Geno Smith also took matters into his own hands, scrambling four times when the protection broke down. This heavy reliance on the passing game resulted in both success and failure, with the Giants sacking Smith seven times due to their predictable offensive approach.
Despite Walker’s impressive three-touchdown performance in Week Four, Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb admitted that more needs to be done to get the ball in Walker’s hands. “I’ll own that,” Grubb stated. “Got to get the ball to Ken more. And I think if we get Ken 10 more touches, 15 more touches, things are going to look different.”
With a crucial Thursday night game against the San Francisco 49ers looming, the Seahawks understand the importance of a victory in the tightly contested NFC West. While they currently hold a better record than their division rivals, they cannot afford to take this game lightly. Letting Walker take on a larger role in the offense could be the key to turning their season around and securing a much-needed win.
As the Seahawks prepare for this pivotal matchup, the pressure is on to correct their offensive imbalance and rediscover their winning ways. The road to success starts with getting Walker more involved and diversifying their offensive approach. Let’s see if the Seahawks can make the necessary adjustments and come out on top in this crucial showdown.
