Seahawks slide by Cardinals 13-10

The Browns win was not the most exciting game that I have ever seen,but compared to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals,it was of playoff caliber excitement.
Tavaris Jackson's eleven yard dive into the end zone was the only second half score for either team and enabled Seattle to earn their first win of the season in their home opener.
Sidney Rice was the offensive standout in his Seattle bow,catching eight passes for 109 yards.
The 1-2 Seahawks will host the 1-2 Atlanta Falcons next Sunday....


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1) Kudos to the corner pair of Brandon Browner and Marcus Trufant,who held Larry Fitzgerald to a meaningless screen pass after Fitzgerald's leaping touchdown catch in the second period.
The Hawks were giving the corner covering Fitzgerald help from the safety or linebacker in the area,which is to be expected,but anytime that a star of his caliber can be held to those numbers-you increase your chances of winning....


2) The best player on the field on this day for both teams were defensive linemen-Chris Clemons for Seattle and Calais Campbell for the Cardinals.
Campbell finished the day with two and a half sacks,while Clemons finished with a sack,two tackles for loss and a rejection (Shown above) of a Kevin Kolb pass....


3) Tavaris Jackson shows me little as a quarterback to make me think that Seattle has found their future passer.
Jackson locks onto his receiver early,looks flustered in the pocket and generally looks confused much of the time.
Watching Jackson's interviews makes me root for him because he seems like a really good person,but as I say on other topics-My mechanic is a good guy too,but that does not mean I want him to be my quarterback...


4) Sidney Rice made some super catches along the sideline and looked to be sharp for his first game.
My only complaint was that Rice did not run many deep routes,but that can be addressed.
Tavaris Jackson does have a rapport with Rice and that could be Jackson's saving grace...


5) I thought the offensive line would take some time to jell and the injury to Robert Gallery certainly has not helped,but the group is disappointing thus far.
Jackson had Cardinals in his face far too often for him to succeed.
First round pick James Carpenter seems to having particular issues in the season to date...


6) Safety Kam Chancellor is a huge hitter.
His knockout of Todd Heap gave the Cardinals some reluctance in throwing the ball over the middle due to the pounding that they were sure to take.
Add to that Chancellor's late game interception and his maturing safety partner in the talented Earl Thomas and the safety spots look secure for years to come...


7) Another strong game from Leroy Hill on the comeback trail.
Hill forced a fumble,added a sack and eight tackles.
Hill had faded a bit after being quite a good player a few years back and it is nice to see Hill off to such a strong start....


8) Zach Miller would add so much to this offense,if he was thrown the ball.
Two catches for nine yards is not the type of production that Miller is being paid for.
It is not Miller's fault though as he is being held in to add to the less than strong protection by the offensive line..


9) The game MVP? Try Arizona kicker Jay Feely,who missed two field goals.
Feely hits those-Cardinals win.


10) Just a dull,dull game,but a dull win beats an exciting loss anytime/


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