NFL Grades: Report card for each QB after four games
By Erik Lambert
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks): B
After going winless in their first two games the Seahawks are back on track thanks to the play of their outstanding quarterback Russell Wilson. Many picked the Seahawks to take a step back now that their legendary defense has faded away. While they haven’t been dominant, the Seahawks are looking like a team that will stay in the playoff hunt
A major reason the Seahawks have flipped the script after two weeks has been the ability to keep Wilson upright. Seattle’s offensive line allowed a horrendous 12 sacks in the first two games. Since then they’ve allowed just four. Wilson went from attempting 33 and 36 passes the first two weeks to just 26 in each of the last two. Seattle’s running backs got at least 20 carries in the last two games, but didn’t do so in the first two.
Seattle has clearly recognized their inability to protect their franchise quarterback and turned the offense into one that plays against their weaknesses, now getting the ball out quicker and relying on the run game to get out of trouble.
Because of these changes Wilson’s overall numbers are average, sitting sixth in touchdowns and 21st in passing yards, directly behind Tom Brady.
The numbers might not put Wilson in the Pro Bowl this year, but they might be good enough to sneak the Seahawks into the playoffs once again.