Silver linings: Seahawks vs. Redskins
November, 28, 2011
11/28/11
1:09
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By
Mike Sando | ESPN.com
The facts: The Seattle Seahawks fell to 4-7 with a 23-17 home defeat to the Washington Redskins.
The upside: Even the worst defeats tend to feature a bright spot or two.
The upside: Even the worst defeats tend to feature a bright spot or two.
- Marshawn Lynch reached 100 yards rushing for the third time in his last four games.
- Starting cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner picked off passes.
- Strong safety Kam Chancellor delivered a big hit early in the game, an indication recent fines have not diminished his aggressiveness.
- Lynch and second-year receiver Golden Tate caught touchdown passes.
- Seattle's offensive line generally played well, helping to limit the Redskins' Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan to a half-sack between them.
- Leon Washington had 51- and 35-yard kickoff returns.
- Seattle held the Redskins to 30 percent conversions on third down and one touchdown in three red zone possessions.
- Red Bryant blocked a field goal attempt and an extra point attempt.
- Seattle did not fumble and won the turnover battle.
- The Seahawks, though held to one sack, finished the game with nine quarterback hits, two apiece from Brandon Mebane and Clinton McDonald.
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Mike Sando
Sando joined ESPN.com in 2007 after nine seasons covering the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune. He lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and two sons.
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