Based on the beginning of the game, things could have gone either way for the Seattle Seahawks. Instead, they pulled away and remain in control of the NFC West. The Arizona Cardinals also lived up to their expectations. Have no fear, as we have you covered with some Week 17 NFC West takeaways.
NFC West Takeaways from NFL Week 17
It Was All About the Ground
Weather certainly played a role here, but the Seattle Seahawks did a great job of managing things on the ground. It allowed them to control the tempo of the game and ultimately led to an easy victory. Kenneth Walker had 15 carries for 51 yards while Zach Charbonnet took on a starring role. He finished with 100 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. It’s difficult to argue with the two-headed approach.
The Defense Came to Play
Considering Bryce Young has the Carolina Panthers in position to win the NFC South, the young quarterback has made strides this season. Instead, the Seahawks limited Young to just 54 yards passing while sacking him twice and generating an interception. The Panthers also lost a fumble while Seattle had four quarterback hits and five tackles for losses.
