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1 2008 NFL Draft  





2 Final roster  



2.1  Notable roster additions  





2.2  Notable roster losses  





2.3  Team captains  







3 Schedule  



3.1  Preseason  





3.2  Regular season  







4 Standings  





5 Game summaries  



5.1  Preseason  



5.1.1  Week P1: at Minnesota Vikings  





5.1.2  Week P2: vs. Chicago Bears  





5.1.3  Week P3: at San Diego Chargers  





5.1.4  Week P4: vs. Oakland Raiders  







5.2  Regular season  



5.2.1  Week 1: at Buffalo Bills  





5.2.2  Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers  





5.2.3  Week 3: vs. St. Louis Rams  





5.2.4  Week 5: at New York Giants  





5.2.5  Week 6: vs. Green Bay Packers  





5.2.6  Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers  





5.2.7  Week 8: at San Francisco 49ers  





5.2.8  Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles  





5.2.9  Week 10: at Miami Dolphins  





5.2.10  Week 11: vs. Arizona Cardinals  





5.2.11  Week 12: vs. Washington Redskins  





5.2.12  Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys  





5.2.13  Week 14: vs. New England Patriots  





5.2.14  Week 15: at St. Louis Rams  





5.2.15  Week 16: vs. New York Jets  





5.2.16  Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals  









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2008 Seattle Seahawks season
OwnerPaul Allen
General managerTim Ruskell
Head coachMike Holmgren
Home fieldQwest Field
Results
Record4–12
Division place3rd NFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersOTWalter Jones
LBJulian Peterson
AP All-ProsOTWalter Jones (2nd team)
  • Seahawks seasons
  • 2009 →
  • Qwest Field in September 2008

    The 2008 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 33rd season in the National Football League (NFL), the seventh season in Qwest Field, and the tenth and final under head coach Mike Holmgren. The Seahawks' streak of four consecutive NFC West divisional championships was broken, as they fell to a 4–12 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2002.

    2008 NFL Draft

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    2008 Seattle Seahawks Draft
    Round Selection Player Position College Notes
    1 28 Lawrence Jackson DE USC
    2 38 John Carlson TE Notre Dame
    4 121 Red Bryant DT Texas A&M
    5 163 Owen Schmitt FB West Virginia
    6 189 Tyler Schmitt LS San Diego State
    7 233 Justin Forsett RB Cal
    7 235 Brandon Coutu PK Georgia

    Final roster

    [edit]
    2008 Seattle Seahawks final roster
    Quarterbacks

    Running backs

    Wide receivers

    Tight ends

    Offensive linemen

    Defensive linemen

    Linebackers

    Defensive backs

    Special teams

    Reserve lists


    Practice squad


    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 13 inactive, 7 practice squad

    [1]

    [2] [3]

    Notable roster additions

    [edit]

    Notable roster losses

    [edit]

    Team captains

    [edit]

    Schedule

    [edit]

    Preseason

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site Recap
    1 August 8 atMinnesota Vikings W 34–17 1–0 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Recap
    2 August 16 Chicago Bears W 29–26 2–0 Qwest Field Recap
    3 August 25 atSan Diego Chargers L 17–18 2–1 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    4 August 29 Oakland Raiders W 23–16 3–1 Qwest Field Recap

    Regular season

    [edit]
    Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site Recap
    1 September 7 atBuffalo Bills L 10–34 0–1 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap
    2 September 14 San Francisco 49ers L 30–33 (OT) 0–2 Qwest Field Recap
    3 September 21 St. Louis Rams W 37–13 1–2 Qwest Field Recap
    4 Bye
    5 October 5 atNew York Giants L 6–44 1–3 Giants Stadium Recap
    6 October 12 Green Bay Packers L 17–27 1–4 Qwest Field Recap
    7 October 19 atTampa Bay Buccaneers L 10–20 1–5 Raymond James Stadium Recap
    8 October 26 atSan Francisco 49ers W 34–13 2–5 Candlestick Park Recap
    9 November 2 Philadelphia Eagles L 7–26 2–6 Qwest Field Recap
    10 November 9 atMiami Dolphins L 19–21 2–7 Dolphin Stadium Recap
    11 November 16 Arizona Cardinals L 20–26 2–8 Qwest Field Recap
    12 November 23 Washington Redskins L 17–20 2–9 Qwest Field Recap
    13 November 27 atDallas Cowboys L 9–34 2–10 Texas Stadium Recap
    14 December 7 New England Patriots L 21–24 2–11 Qwest Field Recap
    15 December 14 atSt. Louis Rams W 23–20 3–11 Edward Jones Dome Recap
    16 December 21 New York Jets W 13–3 4–11 Qwest Field Recap
    17 December 28 atArizona Cardinals L 21–34 4–12 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
    Bold indicates division opponents.
    Source: 2008 NFL season results[4]

    Standings

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    NFC West
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  • W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
    (4) Arizona Cardinals 9 7 0 .563 6–0 7–5 427 426 W1
    San Francisco 49ers 7 9 0 .438 3–3 5–7 339 381 W2
    Seattle Seahawks 4 12 0 .250 3–3 3–9 294 392 L1
    St. Louis Rams 2 14 0 .125 0–6 2–10 232 465 L10

    Game summaries

    [edit]

    Preseason

    [edit]

    Week P1: at Minnesota Vikings

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    Preseason Week One: Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 17 0 14334
    Vikings 7 10 0017

    atMetrodome, Minneapolis

    Week P2: vs. Chicago Bears

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    Preseason Week Two: Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    Bears 0 5 147026
    Seahawks 6 3 017329

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Week P3: at San Diego Chargers

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    Preseason Week Three: Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 7 0 3717
    Chargers 0 10 0818

    atQualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Week P4: vs. Oakland Raiders

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    Preseason Week Four: Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Raiders 0 6 3716
    Seahawks 10 3 3723

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Regular season

    [edit]

    Week 1: at Buffalo Bills

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    Week One: Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 0 7 3010
    Bills 7 13 14034

    atRalph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

    Game information

    The Seahawks began their 2008 campaign on the road against the Buffalo Bills. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bills RB Marshawn Lynch got a 21-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to struggle as WR/PR Roscoe Parrish returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. Seattle responded with QB Matt Hasselbeck completing a 20-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson. Buffalo closed out the half with kicker Rian Lindell getting a 35-yard and a 38-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Seahawks replied with kicker Olindo Mare nailing a 45-yard field goal. However, the Bills pulled a trick play on Seattle. Appearing to go for a 32-yard field goal, Buffalo's holder (punter Brian Moorman) instead threw a 19-yard TD pass to DE Ryan Denney. The Bills pulled away with QB Trent Edwards completing a 30-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal.

    With the loss, the Seahawks began their season at 0–1.

    Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers

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    Week Two: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    49ers 3 10 143333
    Seahawks 14 6 010030

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information
    Seahawks alumni before the home opener
    Sea Gals cheerleaders perform before the game

    Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Bills, the Seahawks played their Week 2 home opener their NFC West foe, the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, the 'Hawks RB Julius Jones got a 27-yard TD run, along with DT Craig Terrill returning a fumble 10 yards for a touchdown. The 49ers would reply with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 26-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Nedney gave San Francisco a 28-yard field goal. Seattle responded with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 51-yard field goal. The 49ers would hack away at the lead as QB J. T. O'Sullivan completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Bryant Johnson, yet the Seahawks closed out the half with Mare's 38-yard field goal.

    In the third quarter, San Francisco took the lead with LB Patrick Willis returning an interception 86 yards for a touchdown, along with RB Frank Gore's 2-yard TD run. Seattle regained the lead as RB T. J. Duckett made a 1-yard TD run, along with Mare kicking a 32-yard field goal. However, the 49ers tied the game with Nedney's 28-yard field goal. In overtime, San Francisco's Nedney nailed the game-winning 40-yard field goal.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 0–2.

    Julius Jones (26 carries for 127 yards and a touchdown) got his first 100-yard game since Week 14 of 2006.

    Week 3: vs. St. Louis Rams

    [edit]

    Week Three: Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Rams 0 6 7013
    Seahawks 17 10 01037

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    The Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 3 NFC West duel with the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Seattle's kicker Olindo Mare made a 28-yard field goal. The Seahawks continued their assault as QB Matt Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to rookie WR Michael Bumpus and RB Julius Jones getting a 29-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Rams got on the board with former Seahawks kicker Olindo Mare getting a 43-yard field goal. Seattle would reply with RB T. J. Duckett getting a 4-yard TD run. St. Louis tried to rally as Brown kicked a 29-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks continued to increase their lead with Mare's 38-yard field goal.

    In the third quarter, the Rams tried to come back as QB Marc Bulger completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Dane Looker. In the fourth quarter, Seattle flew away as Duckett got a 1-yard TD run and Mare nailed a 38-yard field goal.

    With the win, the Seahawks entered their bye week at 1–2.

    Week 5: at New York Giants

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    Week Five: Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 3 3 006
    Giants 14 13 10744

    atGiants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

    Game information

    Coming off their bye week, the Seahawks flew to Giants Stadium for a Week 5 duel with the defending Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as QB Eli Manning completed a 32-yard TD pass to WR Domenik Hixon. The Seahawks responded with kicker Olindo Mare completing a 30-yard field goal, yet New York answered with RB Brandon Jacobs getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Giants increased their lead with kicker John Carney getting a 29-yard field goal, Jacobs getting a 1-yard TD run, and Carney making a 33-yard field goal. Seattle closed out the half with Mare kicking a 29-yard field goal.

    In the third quarter, New York pulled away as Manning completed a 23-yard TD pass to WR Sinorice Moss, along with Carney nailing a 35-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Giants sealed the win as QB David Carr completed a 5-yard TD pass to Moss.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–3.

    Week 6: vs. Green Bay Packers

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    Week Six: Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Packers 3 7 71027
    Seahawks 0 10 0717

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    Hoping to rebound from their blowout road loss to the Giants, the Seahawks returned home for a Week 6 duel with the Green Bay Packers, as head coach Mike Holmgren faced his former team for the last time. Also, QB Seneca Wallace was unable to play due to a knee injury he suffered from last week. QB Charlie Frye was given the start.

    In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Packers kicker Mason Crosby got a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks took the lead as kicker Olindo Mare got a 50-yard field goal, while Frye completed a 6-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson. Green Bay tied the game as QB Aaron Rodgers got a 1-yard TD run.

    In the third quarter, the Packers regained the lead as Rodgers completed a 45-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings. In the fourth quarter, Green Bay pulled away as Rodgers completed a 1-yard TD pass to FB John Kuhn, along with Crosby nailing a 51-yard field goal. Seattle tried to come back as Frye completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Keary Colbert, but the Packers' defense was too much.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–4.

    Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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    Week Seven: Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 0 0 3710
    Buccaneers 7 10 0320

    atRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

    Game information

    Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 7 Sunday night duel with their 1976 expansion rival, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With QB Matt Hasselbeck recovering from an injured knee, back-up Seneca Wallace was given the start.

    In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia completed a 47-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Bryant. In the second quarter, Tampa Bay increased their lead as RB Earnest Graham got a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Matt Bryant getting a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Seahawks got on the board as kicker Olindo Mare got a 26-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers sailed away as Bryant nailed a 27-yard field goal. Seattle ended the game's scoring as Wallace completed a 2-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson.

    With the loss, not only did the Seahawks fall to 1–5, but they also suffered their first-ever loss at Tampa Bay.

    Week 8: at San Francisco 49ers

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    Week Eight: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 6 14 7734
    49ers 0 3 3713

    atCandlestick Park, San Francisco

    Game information

    Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park for a Week 8 NFC West rematch with the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, the Seahawks took flight as kicker Olindo Mare got a 43-yard and a 42-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Seattle increased its lead with RB T. J. Duckett getting a 1-yard TD run. The 49ers responded with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 42-yard field goal. The Seahawks closed out the half as CB Josh Wilson returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown.

    In the third quarter, San Francisco responded with Nedney making a 40-yard field goal, yet Seattle responded with QB Seneca Wallace completing a 43-yard TD pass to FB Leonard Weaver. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers tried to rally as QB Shaun Hill completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Jason Hill, yet the 'Hawks pulled away as Wallace hooked up with Weaver on a 62-yard TD pass.

    With the win, the Seahawks improved to 2–5.

    Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

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    Week Nine: Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Eagles 0 14 6626
    Seahawks 7 0 007

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    Coming off their divisional road win over the 49ers, the Seahawks went home for a Week 9 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles. In the first quarter, the 'Hawks immediately took flight as QB Seneca Wallace completed a franchise-long 90-yard TD pass to WR Koren Robinson. In the second quarter, the Eagles took the lead as QB Donovan McNabb completed a 22-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Brown and a 1-yard TD pass to Todd Herremans.

    In the third quarter, Philadelphia continued its domination as kicker David Akers got a 39-yard and a 24-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles flew away as Akers nailed a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–6. As of 2020, this is their most recent loss to Philadelphia.

    Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

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    Week Ten: Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 0 7 6619
    Dolphins 7 7 0721

    atDolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

    Game information

    The Seahawks flew to Dolphin Stadium for a Week 10 interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Dolphins QB Chad Pennington completed a 39-yard TD pass to WR Ted Ginn Jr. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to trail as Miami unleashed another play from the infamous "Wildcat Offense", with RB Ronnie Brown handing the ball off to RB Ricky Williams, who then took the ball 51 yards for a touchdown. Seattle responded as DB Jordan Babineaux returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.

    In the third quarter, the Seahawks drew closer as former Dolphins kicker Olindo Mare nailed a 37-yard and a 27-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins answered with Brown getting a 16-yard TD run. Seattle tried to come back as QB Seneca Wallace completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Koren Robinson. However, Miami's defense prevented Wallace's 2-point conversion pass from working.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–7.

    Week 11: vs. Arizona Cardinals

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    Week Eleven: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 10 6 10026
    Seahawks 0 7 01320

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Seahawks went home for a Week 11 NFC West duel with the Arizona Cardinals. For this game, QB Matt Hasselbeck finally recovered from his knee injury and was able to reclaim his starting role.

    In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers made a 38-yard field goal, along with RB J. J. Arrington getting a 4-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Arizona increased their lead as Rackers got a 48-yard field goal. The Seahawks got on the board as Hasselbeck completed a 13-yard TD pass to RB Maurice Morris. The Cardinals closed out the half with Rackers making a 54-yard field goal.

    In the third quarter, Arizona increased its lead as Rackers nailed a 26-yard field goal, along with Warner completing a 6-yard TD pass to Arrington. Seattle tried to rally as RB T. J. Duckett got a 1-yard (with a failed 2-point conversion) and a 2-yard TD run. However, the Cardinals' defense prevented any possible comeback.

    With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–8.

    Week 12: vs. Washington Redskins

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    Week Twelve: Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Redskins 0 7 10320
    Seahawks 3 7 0717

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 12 duel with the Washington Redskins, headed by former Seahawk QB/Assistant Coach Jim Zorn.

    In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as kicker Olindo Mare got a 45-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead with RB Ladell Betts getting a 1-yard TD run. The Seahawks got the lead again prior to halftime as QB Matt Hasselbeck completed a 4-yard TD pass to RB Maurice Morris.

    In the third quarter, Washington retook the lead as kicker Shaun Suisham made a 26-yard field goal, while QB Jason Campbell completed an 8-yard TD pass to WR Antwaan Randle El. In the fourth quarter, Seattle tried to come back as Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson. However, the Redskins retook with Suisham nailing a 22-yard field goal. The Seahawks tried to get one final rally, but a Shawn Springs interception ended any hope of a comeback.

    With the loss, Seattle fell to 2–9.

    Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys

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    Week Thirteen: Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 3 3 309
    Cowboys 14 10 7334

    atTexas Stadium, Irving, Texas

    Game information

    Trying to snap a four-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Texas Stadium for a Week 13 Thanksgiving duel with the Dallas Cowboys. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed a 16-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett, along with RB Marion Barber getting a 2-yard TD run. The Seahawks would respond with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 44-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Dallas answered with Romo completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten, while Folk got a 41-yard field goal. Seattle would close out the half with Mare making a 38-yard field goal.

    In the third quarter, the Seahawks tried to rally as Mare made a 25-yard field goal. The Cowboys replied with Romo completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens. In the fourth quarter, Dallas closed out the game with Folk nailing a 42-yard field goal.

    With the loss, Seattle fell to 2–10.

    This would prove to be the final game in the career of Seahawks legend Walter Jones.

    Week 14: vs. New England Patriots

    [edit]

    Week Fourteen: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Patriots 3 7 31124
    Seahawks 7 7 7021

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information

    Week 15: at St. Louis Rams

    [edit]

    Week Fifteen: Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 7 0 61023
    Rams 7 10 0320

    atEdward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

    Game information

    The Rams played a solid 1st half but the Seahawks turned the tables with 10 points in the final 2:47 for a 23–20 victory Sunday. T. J. Duckett's 1-yard run tied it, the Rams fizzled while going three-and-out, and Olindo Mare's 27-yard field goal as time expired ended the Seahawks' six-game losing streak and extended the Rams' losing streak to 8.

    Week 16: vs. New York Jets

    [edit]

    Week Sixteen: Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Jets 3 0 003
    Seahawks 0 7 3313

    atQwest Field, Seattle

    Game information
    Seahawks vs. Jets, December 21, 2008

    After snapping a six-game losing streak the previous week, the Seahawks went home for a Week 16 interconference duel with the New York Jets, in what would be Mike Holmgren's last home game as the franchise's head coach.

    Seattle would trail in the first quarter as Jets kicker Jay Feely got a 20-yard field goal. The Seahawks would respond with quarterback Seneca Wallace completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end John Carlson.

    In the second half, Seattle pulled away with kicker Olindo Mare's 31-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, while the defense would shut down New York's offense.

    With the win, the Seahawks improved to 4–11. This was the only time during the season that the Seahawks won back-to-back games as well as their only win over a team with a winning record. This was also only the second ever Seahawks home game with snow falling.

    Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals

    [edit]

    Week Seventeen: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 7 7 0721
    Cardinals 0 14 14634

    atUniversity of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Coming off their home win over the Jets, the Seahawks closed out the Mike Holmgren era at the University of Phoenix Stadium in a Week 17 NFC West rematch with the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle would get the first quarter lead as running back T. J. Duckett got a 1-yard touchdown run. The Cardinals would take the lead in the second quarter as quarterback Kurt Warner completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jerheme Urban and a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The Seahawks tied the game prior to halftime as quarterback Seneca Wallace completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Deion Branch.

    In the third quarter, Arizona retook the lead as Warner completed a 38-yard touchdown pass to Fitzgerald and a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Breaston. Seattle tried to come back in the fourth quarter as Wallace hooked up with Branch again on a 2-yard touchdown pass, but the Cardinals closed out the game with kicker Neil Rackers nailing a 23-yard and a 32-yard field goal.

    With the loss, the Seahawks' season ended at 4–12.

    References

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    1. ^ "Home". pro-football-reference.com.
  • ^ Seattle Seahawks 2008 Roster accessed November 29, 2018.
  • ^ Seattle Seahawks transactions (December 2008) accessed November 29, 2018.
  • ^ 2008 NFL season results, NFL.com, accessed February 1, 2015.
  • ^ "John Madden to skip this weekend's game". Yahoo! Sports. October 13, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2008.

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