Neither the Seahawks nor former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson are off to a good start in the 2022 season. Seattle’s offense hasn’t scored in six quarters and Wilson’s Broncos have been so dysfunctional that fans have taken to calling out the playclock.
Sunday’s embarrassing loss to the 49ers was a rough one for Seattle, but there were a few bright spots. Let’s take a look at the best and worst performers according to Pro Football Focus.
Top five grades on offense
WR Tyler Lockett: 81.8 overall, 80.1 passing grade
WR DK Metcalf: 80.4 overall, 77.8 passing grade
RB Travis Homer: 69.4 overall, 80.8 pass blocking grade
RB Rashaad Penny: 64.1 overall, 71.7 run grade
LT Charles Cross: 64.0 overall, 66.4 pass blocking grade
Bottom five grades on offense
RB DeeJay Dallas: 11.4 overall, 22.2 passing grade
RT Abe Lucas: 42.8 overall, 48.4 run blocking grade
RG Gabe Jackson: 43.1 overall, 13.6 pass blocking grade
LG Damien Lewis: 43.9 overall, 39.9 run blocking grade
LG Phil Haynes: 45.6 overall, 41.3 pass blocking grade
Top five grades on defense
OLB Boye Mafe: 75.4 overall, 74.9 tackling grade
FS Quandre Diggs: 71.9 overall, 69.5 coverage grade
OLB Uchenna Nwosu: 67.6 overall, 72.0 pass rush grade
S Josh Jones: 64.8 overall, 71.8 run defense grade
DT Shelby Harris: 64.3 overall, 61.5 run defense grade
Bottom five grades on defense
OLB Darrell Taylor: 29.3 overall, 24.0 tackling grade
DT Quinton Jefferson: 39.6 overall, 36.5 run defense grade
DT Poona Ford: 41.7 overall, 49.0 pass rush grade
LB Jordyn Brooks: 51.3 overall, 33.9 coverage grade
CB Tariq Woolen: 52.3 overall, 49.0 coverage grade