Despite Seahawks kicker Jason Myers missing two of three field goals, special teams played a pivotal role in helping Seattle outlast Detroit in Week 2.
Buy Seahawks TicketsParticularly, punter Michael Dickson was excellent, averaging 50.2 yards per attempt, continuously flipping field position in a game that became another offensive shootout.
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Leading 31-28 with just under two minutes to go to regulation, quarterback Geno Smith was sacked for a 17-yard loss deep in Seahawks territory. With three timeouts, the Lions were anticipating a subsequent fourth-down from Dickson and an opportunity to take the lead. Fortunately, Dickson’s 64-yard punt pushed the Lions back forcing them to start at the 50-yard line.
Having allowed scores on 5/11 drives for the Lions, the Seahawks defense was able to hold them out of the end zone on what would be Detroit’s final offensive possession of the game. This forced Detroit into attempting to tie with a field goal instead of securing a touchdown that would have given them the lead.
Dickson is averaging 59.0 yards per punt so far this season. At this rate, he may be in for another Pro Bowl appearance.
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