Key receiving woe one thing Seahawks must fix most entering Week 10
The Seattle Seahawks secured an important Week 9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but the performance also highlighted an issue that the team must address most moving forward, which is establishing a reliable secondary receiver in its offense.
- Horton managed just two receptions for 22 yards, while Barner recorded two catches for seven yards and a receiving touchdown, as well as a rushing touchdown.
- Despite their individual abilities, none has firmly established himself as a dependable complementary option alongside Smith-Njigba, leaving the offense heavily reliant on its leading receiver.
- Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, AJ Barner and Tory Horton have all not consistently provided the high-end secondary or tertiary production that Seattle needs this season.
Without another consistent receiving threat, opposing defenses may devote additional attention to Smith-Njigba and contain the Seahawks’ offense in future games.
While Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to lead the Seahawks ’ passing attack, Seattle needs more consistent production from its other receiving options.
- With Shaheed sidelined against the Cardinals, Horton had another opportunity to make a great impression, but did not take advantage of his opportunities enough.
- Kupp finished Week 9 with three receptions for 32 yards.
- Establishing a dependable secondary receiver will be critical to Seattle's offensive success moving forward.
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