Rams at Seahawks - Game Notes

This is what should be expected from the Seahawks when they play an 0-6 team at home. This is a good division win, leaves them alone in 1st place going into the bye, and we saw what this defense is capable of.

-The defense played a hell of a game. Darryl Tapp is today's MVP. Let's hope his hand isn't injured badly. Peterson had another strong game, proving he is the best player on this defense, maybe the team.

-Shaun Alexander. Clearly, he is not running as well as he can. Toward the end of the game when he and Holmgren were having an animated conversation, I was glad to see it. It showed Alexander's got some pride and frustration. The thing that will make this bad is if he comes to the media and complains and whines.

-Understanding that Alexander is playing badly, do we really need the booing. I like the passion from the Seahawks fans, but I'm tired of hearing it. These are the same fans that root for the Mariners when a guy advances the runner to third, but makes the third out. The perfect example of this is when Alexander couldn't catch the high pass from Hasselbeck with his cast the fans started booing, why? Booing should be used when a guy isn't putting forth 100%. Alexander is running hard, he has a broken wrist with a cast. As long as he's running hard, the booing isn't necessary.

-Hasselbeck wasn't himself after pulling that muscle. He was very inaccurate, but hopefully the bye week will allow him to get healthy.

-I fully expect this offense to come out swinging after the bye. Branch, Hackett, and Pollard should be back. Hasselbeck and Alexander should be healthier. Its go time in Week 9.

-The team still cannot convert 3rd, 4th and short. This has been a problem for two years now. I've voiced my idea, but they don't seem to want to do it.

-In the end, good win and let's get healthy in the bye week.