The Seattle Seahawks have had a successful season, but there are two areas of their game that have been causing them some trouble. The Seahawks have been struggling in the red zone and on third down.
In the red zone, the Seahawks have been unable to convert their drives into points. They rank 28th in the NFL in red zone efficiency, scoring touchdowns on just 46.7 percent of their trips inside the 20-yard line. This is a stark contrast to their performance in other areas of the field, where they rank in the top 10 in points per game and total yards.
The Seahawks have also been struggling on third down. They rank 23rd in the NFL in third-down conversion rate, converting just 37.1 percent of their attempts. This is a significant drop from their performance last season, when they ranked sixth in the league in third-down conversion rate.
The Seahawks’ struggles in the red zone and on third down can be attributed to several factors. First, their offensive line has been inconsistent this season, allowing too much pressure on quarterback Russell Wilson. This has forced Wilson to make quick decisions and has limited his ability to find open receivers downfield.
Second, the Seahawks have been plagued by injuries at the wide receiver position. Their top two receivers, Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett, have both missed significant time due to injury, leaving Wilson without his top targets.
Finally, the Seahawks’ play-calling has been questionable at times this season. They have been too reliant on the run game, which has been ineffective at times due to poor blocking up front.
The Seahawks need to address these issues if they want to make a deep playoff run. They need to find ways to protect Wilson better and get him more time to find open receivers downfield. They also need to get their top receivers healthy and back on the field. Finally, they need to be more creative with their play-calling and find ways to get their playmakers involved in the offense.
If the Seahawks can address these issues, they will be a much more dangerous team come playoff time.
