News and notes from the press conferences after the blowout victory of the Seahawks over the Texans
The Seahawks ran all over the Texans in their 33-13 win at Houston on Sunday, and Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson both stressed the importance of offensive line play in the win during their press conferences after -match.
Pete Carroll said the offensive line played well for them today and notes Jake Curhan’s performance on his first start.
“I’ve done a hell of a job staying with the guys and really proud of him.”
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) December 12, 2021
Russell Wilson said the Seahawks’ O line “dominated the line of scrimmage” in the run-and-pass game. He was not sacked and Seattle rushed for 193 yards. pic.twitter.com/Ey0GTPlvca
—Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) December 12, 2021
Tyler Lockett shone offensively today with five catches for 142 yards and a touchdown.
Pete Carroll on Tyler Lockett’s performance: “It was another masterpiece today.” #Seahawks
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) December 12, 2021
Two players in #Seahawks history has had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and curiously, Tyler Lockett and Steve Largent were born on September 28 and in Tulsa, Oklahoma. pic.twitter.com/doHMQ14Oqp
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) December 12, 2021
Being the humble guy that he is, Lockett instead focused on playing fellow offensive star Rashaad Penny, who had a career-high 137 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Other Seahawks also complimented Penny’s performance.
Penny was visibly ecstatic at her press conference.
Rashaad Penny: “I’m just blessed and grateful. These guys never gave up on me.”
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) December 12, 2021
Rashaad Penny: “To be honest, I’m not happy with the way I played. Because I know what I can do and I’m pretty sure everyone knows what I can do. It was just for me to stand on the pitch, and I’m just grateful to have come out of this game injury free.”
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) December 12, 2021
Unfortunately, the Seahawks did not come out of the game unscathed. Defensive starters DJ Reed and Bryan Mone were both injured, with Reed coming on in a scary collision with Texans TE Brevin Jordan. Seahawks CB Gavin Heslop suffered a horrific broken leg that will almost certainly keep him out for the rest of the season.
Pete Carroll says Bryan Mone has a sprained knee. Not the same knee he was dealing with this week.
Carroll said there’s a good chance Gavin Heslop will have surgery tonight and stay in Houston.
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) December 12, 2021
Carroll said DJ Reed suffered a chest bruise from the collision.
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) December 12, 2021