The Seattle Seahawks entered Sunday’s Week 5 contest versus the New York Giants at an impressive 3-1. Mike Macdonald’s squad were one of few undefeated teams remaining in the league following the conclusion of Week 3. Sunday’s home defeat to the Giants made it consecutive losses for a Seahawks team that’s now been humbled.
Seattle’s opening three victories occurred over the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins. They captured hard-fought victories over rookie quarterback Bo Nix, and a lackluster Jacoby Brissett in Weeks 1 and 2. In Week 3, the Seahawks had to be merely physically present against the Tua Tagovailoa-less Dolphins.
A 42-29 Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions was acceptable. The Seahawks were short-handed, missing a handful of notable defenders through injury. A high-scoring defeat to a Super Bowl contending Lions squad that qualified for the NFC Championship Game last season was deemed understandable.
Sunday’s loss to the Giants, however, was not acceptable.
Macdonald and the Seahawks must do some quick soul-searching after losing to Daniel Jones at Lumen Field. The Seahawks still remain atop the NFC West after the Arizona Cardinals upset the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Seattle doesn’t possess much time to identify Sunday’s shortcomings. They’re on a short week, scheduled to host the 49ers on Thursday Night Football.
The Seahawks were welcomed back down to earth after a dreamlike first versus weaker opponents. A loss to the Giants should motivate coach Macdonald to identify and address the issues that made such a shocking home defeat possible.
