Where would the Seattle Seahawks be without their quarterback, Russell Wilson? Probably deeper in the standings and out of the playoff picture.
Wilson has been Seattle’s best player this season, and it’s not even close. The dual-threat quarterback is doing most of the work on offense, and by that, we mean both in the air and on the ground. Despite playing behind a flimsy offensive line that has allowed 23 sacks so far this season, Wilson has passed for 2,543 yards and 19 touchdowns against only six interceptions.
But, it’s his work with his legs that is truly turning plenty of heads. Wilson is leading his team with 290 rushing yards on 5.7 yards per carry, which is also the best among Seahawks rushers with at least 10 attempts.
In addition to demonstrating Wilson's prowess, this is a testament to the immense struggles of Seattle's running backs and offensive linemen. Earlier in the season, the Seahawks appeared to be settling in with Chris Carson as the team’s top rushing weapon, but he suffered a leg injury that landed him on the injury reserve list. Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls, meanwhile, have been struggling to find their past forms. All these factors have contributed to Wilson often taking matters into his own hands, even during rushing plays.
If this trend continues, Wilson is in line to become just the fifth quarterback in NFL history to finish a season as the team’s leader in rushing yards.
Despite Wilson’s best efforts, however, the Seahawks are still just 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game with 100.7.
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