Bobby Wagner got it exactly right last week when he was asked about the Seahawks’ problems as they were mired in a four-game losing streak – saying that winning cures all problems. On Monday night Seattle did just that, upsetting the reigning NFC champion Eagles at home 20-17 thanks to a game-winning drive from Drew Lock and two clutch interceptions by Julian Love, who win Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
Now the energy for the fanbase and the team has done a total 180-degree turn from last week. Heading into Sunday’s road game against the Titans, there’s renewed hope for what this team can achieve in 2023. During his press conference on Wednesday DK Metcalf told the media that there’s a wave of confidence flowing through the VMAC in Renton.
DK Metcalf says there is a “big wave of confidence flowing through this building” at #Seahawks headquarters. pic.twitter.com/kXX7Hwmzdh
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 21, 2023
Metcalfhas as much reason to feel confident as any player in the building right now. After being shut down for most of the game Metcalf caught three passes on Drew Lock’s last drive, including a 34-yarder against double coverage that put the Seahawks in position for the game-winning touchdown by rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Asked which one of his three catches was his favorite, Metcalf deferred and said JSN’s was his favorite.
DK Metcalf, which of your three catches on the #Seahawks’ final, game-winning drive was your favorite?
“Jaxson’s.” pic.twitter.com/KibvfmsVIT
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 20, 2023
Metcalf’s catch rate is still a bit low – he’s caught 56 of 99 targets – but his other stats are creeping up fast. He’s now up to 942 yards and seven touchdowns on the season with three games to go.
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