What Carlos Dunlap Brings To The Seattle Seahawks

 

     After a disappointing performance by the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 7 loss to Arizona, they went out and traded for veteran defensive end Carlos Dunlap of the Cincinnati Bengals. While Dunlap has registered only one sack halfway through the season, he will be able to bring a veteran presence to this Seattle defense, that has been uncharacteristically one of the least productive in the league. The Seahawks have also given up the most passing touchdowns to date. 

     Conversely, this could be what Dunlap needs, which is a fresh start and scenery after a slow start to the season. Being traded to a Super Bowl contender could be and extra motivation factor for him to start producing at a familiar clip, after having a reduced role this season for the Bengals. 

Tyler Lockett Becomes First Seattle Seahawk Since 1987 To Amass 200 Yards Receiving in Seattles OT Loss To Arizona

 

     While the result of the game did not end in his team's favor, Tyler Lockett made some history for the Seattle Seahawks in what was also a career day for the wideout. For only the second time in franchise history, Lockett accumulated 200 receiving yards for Seattle, (Only Steve Largent had more with 261 yards in 1987 against the Detroit Lions). Lockett was Russell Wilson's favorite target on the night, all three of his touchdown passes going to him, along with 15 receptions. Lockett now has 542 receiving yards and is tied for 1st with 7 touchdowns among all receivers.

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