Thursday
Seahawks vs
Vikings Analysis
September 23,
2021
Who will win Sunday’s matchup?
Carter Grusz
The Stats
How each of the offenses stack
up!
Both the Seahawks and Vikings both come
into this matchup with offensive fireworks.
At quarterback the Seahawks have
perennial pro bowler Russell Wilson
leading the way while the Vikings boast
Kirk Cousins who has been a reliable
starter in the NFL.
Both teams really stack up at wide receiver
as the Seahawks boast probowlers D.K
Metcalf and Tyler Lockett while on the
other side the Vikings boast receivers
Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson.
Overall, on offense both teams stack up
nearly evenly meaning the O/U should be
very high for this game.
So far this year the Seahawks offense
overall is ranked 8th in the NFL. They are
ranked 6th in scoring and are 11th in the
NFL for offensive yards. The Vikings so
far this year have the 11th ranked offense in
the NFL. They are ranked 19th in scoring
and are 6th in the NFL for total offensive
yards.
Russell Wilson being chased by a Vikings defensive
player back in a January 2016 playoff game.
Issue #1
Seahawks Russell Wilson being chased down by Danielle Hunter on a play during last years primetime matchup at
Lumen Field. The Seahawks went on to win that game 27-26!
Carter Grusz
It’s a big day for both teams.
Both teams are in a must win situation however only one can come
up on top!
Both defenses come in with a lot to work
Both teams are both coming off heart
with at their hands however one defense is
breaking losses from week 2. The Vikings
clearly ranked over the other one as the
who were in total control of beating the
margin is quite large. The Seahawks
Cardinals ended up losing to the Cardinals
defense is ranked 16th right in the middle
because Vikings kicker Greg Joseph missed
of the NFL while Minnesota’s is ranked all
a field goal with just seconds left to go in
the way at 27th. The Vikings defense has
the game. The Seahawks on the other hand
struggled mightily through the air as they
are coming off a stinger of a loss as they
have given up 588 yards through the air to
were up 24-9 at halftime only to blow that
opposing quarterbacks. Not a good sign
game and lose 33-30 in overtime.
when you are going up against Russell
One trend to notice after losses especially
Wilson who is known for his deep ball
when it comes to the Seahawks is that ever
accuracy. The Seahawks defense is overall
since the Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll
better than the Vikings defense however
era started, they are 34-9 after a loss and
that doesn’t mean they aren’t lacking in
that mainly has to do with the teams well
areas too. Their rushing defense is the
maintained mentality throughout the
main concern here as they rank 31st in the
progression of the season. Meanwhile ever
league for yards with 325 given up. Their
since Mike Zimmer took over the head
cornerback situation is also shaky at best
coaching job for the Vikings after a loss, he
which could allow either Adam Thielen or
is 23-20 all time dating back to 2014 which
Justin Jefferson to have big games.
isn’t too shabby at all. So far, he is 0-1 this
Overall, this matchup will come down to
year after a loss.
which team has more fireworks in the end
The Seahawks on the other hand have their
of the game and due to Wilson’s ability to
first test right in front of themselves to see
bounce back after a loss I’m taking the
how they can bounce back after a loss with
Seahawks to win this one 30-27 with a
the loss vs the Titans.
game winning field goal or touchdown.