The Seattle Seahawks were dealt a harsh blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, losing 30-16. It was a game that saw the Seahawks struggle to get anything going offensively, while the Ravens dominated on both sides of the ball. Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times has done an in-depth analysis of the game, and here are some of his key takeaways.
First, Condotta notes that the Seahawks’ offensive line was unable to protect quarterback Russell Wilson, who was sacked five times and hit a total of 12 times. This allowed the Ravens to get pressure on Wilson all game long, and it disrupted the Seahawks’ offense. The offensive line also struggled to open up running lanes for running back Chris Carson, who was held to just 34 yards on 13 carries.
On the defensive side of the ball, Condotta notes that the Seahawks were unable to contain Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ offense. Jackson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, while the Ravens rushed for a total of 230 yards. The Seahawks’ defense was unable to generate any pressure on Jackson, and they were unable to stop the run.
Finally, Condotta notes that the Seahawks’ special teams were also a major factor in the game. The Seahawks allowed a punt return for a touchdown, and they also allowed a long kickoff return that set up a field goal for the Ravens.
Overall, Bob Condotta’s analysis of the Seahawks’ blowout loss to the Ravens is an insightful look at what went wrong for Seattle. The offensive line was unable to protect Wilson, the defense was unable to contain Jackson and the special teams were unable to make any big plays. If the Seahawks are going to turn things around, they will need to address these issues quickly.
