The Seattle Seahawks had a tough start to their 2020 season, losing to the Los Angeles Rams 30-13 in Week 1. While the scoreline may not look good, there were some positives to take away from the game.
The first takeaway is that the Seahawks’ defense is still a formidable unit. Despite giving up 30 points, the Seahawks held the Rams to just 4-of-14 on third down conversions and forced two turnovers. The defensive line was able to get pressure on Rams quarterback Jared Goff, recording four sacks and seven quarterback hits.
The second takeaway is that the Seahawks’ offense has potential. Despite the loss, quarterback Russell Wilson had a solid game, throwing for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was able to spread the ball around, connecting with eight different receivers. The running game was also effective, with Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde combining for over 100 yards on the ground.
The third takeaway is that the Seahawks need to improve their red zone efficiency. While they were able to move the ball up and down the field, they were only able to convert two of their five trips into the red zone into touchdowns. This is an area they will need to work on if they want to be successful this season.
Overall, there were some positives to take away from the Seahawks’ Week 1 loss to the Rams. While they need to improve their red zone efficiency, their defense looks strong and their offense has potential. If they can continue to build on these takeaways, they should be in good shape for the rest of the season.
