Seahawks Reacts Survey: Analyzing Responsibility in Loss to Giants

The Seattle Seahawks‘ recent defeat at the hands of the New York Giants has spurred a flurry of discussions and reflections among fans and analysts alike. In the latest round of the SB Nation Reacts survey, Seahawks fans are expressing their views on which unit bears the most responsibility for the team’s loss, or whether all units are equally at fault.

According to the game data presented, the Seahawks’ defense allowed 420 yards, despite conceding only 23 offensive points. The defense struggled significantly, failing to contain the Giants’ passing attack with Daniel Jones at the helm. Critically, the pass rush was ineffective, allowing the Giants’ quarterback ample time to exploit the secondary. Seattle’s run defense faced issues as well, further compounding their troubles on third-down conversions.

Offensively, the Seahawks encountered severe difficulties. Quarterback Geno Smith was sacked seven times, a career-high for Smith and the most any Seahawks quarterback has faced since 2017. The offensive line, therefore, is under scrutiny for its inability to protect Smith effectively. Additionally, errors such as DK Metcalf‘s fumble and Jaxon Smith-Njigba‘s crucial drop before a blocked field goal dampened the team’s offensive momentum. In a burst of reflection, the play calling also came into question when Ryan Grubb appeared to overlook the talents of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.

The special teams unit also had a notable moment of failure with a blocked field goal that could have changed the game’s trajectory. Despite the maneuvering being deemed legal by the NFL, the blocked attempt has highlighted deficiencies within Seattle’s special teams, a unit that has struggled for consistency throughout the season, apart from their standout performance against the New England Patriots.

While fans participate in the survey, they are left with the central question: which unit is most blameworthy for the loss? Or is it a collective shortfall? The results of this survey promise to provide insights into fan perceptions leading into the Seahawks’ next game against the San Francisco 49ers.