The Seattle Seahawks are among the best teams in this league, and they didn’t get there without respecting their opponents. Led by quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle offense is having a great year – but the Minnesota Vikings won’t be a cakewalk.
The Vikings defensive unit is a stout one with a lot of very solid players. Add in the fact that Wilson has been sacked 11 times over the last two games and things get even more interesting.
Even with the dynamic game of Wilson, there are a lot of players on the Vikings defensive unit that can be a big problem.
“They’re such a veteran group,” Wilson said of the Vikings defensive unit. “They got everything you could want on defense. They got a great defensive line. Great linebackers. These guys are flying around making tremendous plays.”
There are a lot of names on the back of those purple jerseys to watch out for. Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks wreaked havoc as linebackers at UCLA, now they are doing the same as members of the Vikings. Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen are tough up front. However, it’s a defensive back that Wilson remembers most.
“Harrison [Smith] is is arguably one of the best in the game,” Wilson said. “I remember coming in into the 2012 class with him. Just a tremendous football player and just a guy who had the right attitude, was first in line at every drill. Just a guy who was a great leader. You really sensed that from the beginning.”
Smith is listed as questionable for Monday’s bout, but all signs indicate he is likely to suit up for the Vikings.
The Seahawks offense is no slouch. It’s gearing up to be a fun matchup to watch between offense and defense. That is what Wilson is anticipating anyway.
“It’s going to be a great battle and they coach extremely well,” Wilson said. “It’s going to be a tremendous feat. We’re looking forward to it.”
Wilson and the rest of the offense has their work cut out for them in this game. The Seahawks enter the game in search of their 10th win of the season and a spot atop the NFC West against the surging Vikings, who have won six of their last seven, losing only to the Chiefs in that stretch.
