Wilson hooked up with running back Chris Carson on his first two scoring passes. "He’s a premier player in this league for a reason.”. Blocking back Sharrod Neasman took a direct snap and had enough for the first down on a run up the middle, only to fumble the ball away. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson cooked, Jamal Adams never looked bored and the Seahawks dominated the Atlanta Falcons 38-25 in their season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Adams was not penalized on the play but could face discipline from the league when the play is reviewed. “It was good to have both organizations come together and do something together,” Jarrett said. Seahawks: DE Rasheem Green went out in the first half with a shoulder injury. After the Falcons were stopped on a fourth-and-3 play from their own 40, Wilson went to Carson again on a screen pass for a 19-yard score. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). After the Falcons were stopped on a fourth-and-3 play from their own 40, Wilson went to Carson again on a screen pass for a 19-yard score. NFL Exec on Eagles being in 'driver seat' to land Russell Wilson if Seahawks look to move on Boston Scott under contract for 2021 season after signing exclusive rights tender Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks have some bad news for the rest of the NFL: they are already in midseason form. Maybe even use a spy on Wilson, he obviously wont be doing much if he's on the ground looking upwards after a sack. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons.. ''Russell was in total command of the game,'' Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. NFL Week 12 odds, picks: Russell Wilson continues post-bye week dominance, Falcons stay hot against Bucs Lock in these winners for Week 12, and check out our score predictions for every single game The Falcons outgained the Seahawks 506 yards to 383, with Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage all collecting more than 100 receiving yards. A 3-yard TD toss was set up by a 41-yard pass interference penalty against Ricardo Allen that erased a third-and-23 hole. Showing what he can do when given a chance to open up the offense, Wilson threw four touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Falcons in the season opener Sunday. It was not a promising start to a make-or-break year for Falcons coach Dan Quinn, who kept his job despite back-to-back losing seasons. But Atlanta came up short all four times it tried to convert on fourth down. A 3-yard TD toss was set up by a 41-yard pass interference penalty against Ricardo Allen that erased a third-and-23 hole. He added two more in the third quarter to put the Falcons away in a game played with no fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium because of the coronavirus pandemic. He likely must lead Atlanta to the playoffs to return in 2021. The offense stayed on the field, but instead of going for the first down with a short throw, Wilson lofted one to DK Metcalf, who was streaking toward the end zone. A black jersey with his name was draped over an empty spot on the Atlanta bench. According to @NextGenStats, Russell Wilson was the only QB who didn't throw into a tight window in Week 1. Showing what he can do when given a chance to open up the offense, Wilson threw four touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Falcons in … ''We wanted to spread the ball around,'' Wilson said. ''He's a premier player in this league for a reason.''. That sort of talk will surely be pleasing to Seahawks fans, who have pleaded with the team to ''Let Russ Cook'' - essentially a call to be more aggressive offensively from the start rather than relying on Wilson to keep leading dramatic comebacks. “They made a good stop on third down and were all celebrating,” Wilson said. If Clayborn sacks Russell Wilson two more times Monday night at CenturyLink Field, the seventh-year pro would earn another $500,000. He likely must lead Atlanta to the playoffs to return in 2021. UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 14, 2020 Russell Wilson was cooking right from the start, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener Sunday. He also carried the ball three times for a team-high 29 yards rushing. The Seattle Seahawks let quarterback Russell Wilson cook and he fried the Falcons to the tune of 38-25 on Sunday. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; ATLANTA -- The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking.. Seahawks captain Russell Wilson greets Falcons captain Alex Mack during the opening coin toss. The Seattle Seahawks (1-0) dominated the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) down in Atlanta to kick off the 2020 NFL season. Wilson threw a pair of TD passes in the first quarter as Seattle built a 14-12 halftime lead. After a few seconds, they stood back up, trotted off the field and the game carried on with the Falcons taking the ball at their own 25. Wilson dished out throws to nine receivers, finishing 31 of 35 for 322 yards. The 35-year-old was let go after spending the last nine years at Carolina, where he faced the Falcons twice a season. Although the Falcons put up some impressive numbers on offense (506 total yards), they just couldn't come through on any clutch plays. The 12s got what they asked for Week 1 in Atlanta. “We wanted to get the ball to a lot of different guys. Seahawks: Host Cam Newton and the New England Patriots in their home opener next Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons kick off their 2020 season on Sunday at Mercedes Benz Stadium against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. It was not a promising start to a make-or-break year for Falcons coach Dan Quinn, who kept his job despite back-to-back losing seasons. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons. In another nod to health restrictions, teams only sent out one player for the coin toss. Just when Chicago Bears fans had given up hope for landing quarterback Russell Wilson, these NFL insiders just won’t let us quit. Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberry, More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFL. The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking.. Russell Wilson is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season for the 5-2 Seattle Seahawks, and he'll next face a Falcons defense that has allowed some big games to opposing quarterbacks this year. “We wanted to spread the ball around,” Wilson said. The Seahawks threw on 21 of their first 35 plays. Seahawks let Russell Wilson ‘cook’ in the first half against the Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest. Behind Russell Wilson on offense, ... roaring out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter and using another third quarter surge to put away the Falcons for a convincing 31-25 season-opening win. The 35-year-old was let go after spending the last nine years at Carolina, where he faced the Falcons twice a season. He added two more in the third quarter to put the Falcons away in a game played with no fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium because of the coronavirus pandemic. Seahawks: DE Rasheem Green went out in the first half with a shoulder injury. Five plays later, Wilson zipped his fourth TD pass of the game, a 7-yarder to new tight end Greg Olsen. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson speaks to the media following the team's 38-25 Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ''I think it will help spark conversations for change.''. Wilson hooked up with running back Chris Carson on his first two scoring passes. We wanted to be aggressive in our approach.''. Showing what he can do when given a chance to open up the offense, Wilson threw four touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Falcons in … Wilson threw a pair of TD passes in the first quarter as Seattle built a 14-12 halftime lead. After being evaluated for a possible concussion, Gage was cleared to return in the second half. Matty Ice was 37 of 54 for 450 yards and two touchdowns, the second-highest yardage total of his career. The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking. The Seahawks threw on 21 of their first 35 plays. The Atlanta Falcons open the 2020 season at home on Sunday facing the Seattle Seahawks and their star QB Russell Wilson. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking. Honestly, it made sense to me, and if what he had to say is true I hope the Falcons follow the same game plan verses Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. In addition, the Falcons made Lewis an honorary captain. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) works in the p[ocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The only bright spot for Atlanta was Matt Ryan going past John Elway for ninth on the NFL career passing yardage list. Wilson dominated, completing 31-of-35 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns. Wilson completed 31 of 35 passes attempted for 322 yards, four touchdowns and a passer rating of 143.1. ''It was good to have both organizations come together and do something together,'' Jarrett said. Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberry, More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP—NFL. The Atlanta Falcons are another team that could put together a great package for Russell Wilson. As the opening kickoff by Seattle’s Jason Myers sailed through the end zone, all 22 players remained in place and took a knee. I wanted to be aggressive.''. A FAR worse cap situation. The biggest play of all came after the Falcons made what looked to be a crucial stop, leaving the Seahawks with fourth-and-5 at the Atlanta 38. Wilson was, in a word, masterful. What slow start? It was recovered by Seattle's Freddie Swain at the 36. As the opening kickoff by Seattle's Jason Myers sailed through the end zone, all 22 players remained in place and took a knee. That sort of talk will surely be pleasing to Seahawks fans, who have pleaded with the team to “Let Russ Cook” — essentially a call to be more aggressive offensively from the start rather than relying on Wilson to keep leading dramatic comebacks. Blocking back Sharrod Neasman took a direct snap and had enough for the first down on a run up the middle, only to fumble the ball away. Civil rights leader John Lewis, a longtime congressman from Atlanta who died in July, also was honored as every player wore white armbands with the initials “JL” and the team logos. On the ensuing possession, Atlanta attempted a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from its own 33. ''I looked at the sideline and said, 'OK, let's go after 'em.' He added a team-high 29 rushing yards for good measure. The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? It was recovered by Seattle's Freddie Swain at the 36. Five plays later, Wilson zipped his fourth TD pass of the game, a 7-yarder to new tight end Greg Olsen. Falcons: Gage took a shot to the head on a helmet-to-helmet hit by new Seattle S Jamal Adams in the second quarter. After that, it was the Russell Wilson cooking show. Adams was not penalized on the play but could face discipline from the league when the play is reviewed. Metcalf beat cornerback Isaiah Oliver and hauled in the perfectly thrown ball without breaking stride to push Seattle to a 21-12 lead. But Atlanta came up short all four times it tried to convert on fourth down. There were only three handoffs in those situations. Matty Ice was 37 of 54 for 450 yards and two touchdowns, the second-highest yardage total of his career. In addition, the Falcons made Lewis an honorary captain. There were only three handoffs in those situations. Falcons: Travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys next Sunday. The offense stayed on the field, but instead of going for the first down with a short throw, Wilson lofted one to DK Metcalf, who was streaking toward the end zone. After being evaluated for a possible concussion, Gage was cleared to return in the second half. Both teams protested racial injustice with a dramatic gesture on the first play of the game. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons. The Seahawks dominated the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, leading by at least two scores for almost the entire second half before winning 38-25. Raheem Morris explains why Falcons came up short vs. Seahawks, the challenge Cowboys pose Falcons defensive coordinator says Russell Wilson 'absolutely came out that day and beat us' Wilson dished out throws to nine receivers, finishing 31 of 35 for 322 yards. Falcons: Travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys next Sunday. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons. More tellingly, Wilson dropped back to pass on seven of 12 first-down plays in the opening half, and ran it himself two other times. “Let Russ Cook!” The Falcons scored a field goal on their opening drive then sacked the Seahawks on their first offensive play. Civil rights leader John Lewis, a longtime congressman from Atlanta who died in July, also was honored as every player wore white armbands with the initials ''JL'' and the team logos. Showing what he can do when given a chance to open up the offense, Wilson threw four touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Falcons in the season opener Sunday. More tellingly, Wilson dropped back to pass on seven of 12 first-down plays in the opening half, and ran it himself two other times. The only thing he burned was the Atlanta Falcons.. ''Just being himself,'' Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. He also carried the ball three times for a team-high 29 yards rushing. “Just being himself,” Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. Check out player highlights from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11 of the 2017 NFL Season. The biggest play of all came after the Falcons made what looked to be a crucial stop, leaving the Seahawks with fourth-and-5 at the Atlanta 38. Seahawks: Host Cam Newton and the New England Patriots in their home opener next Sunday. Falcons: Gage took a shot to the head on a helmet-to-helmet hit by new Seattle S Jamal Adams in the second quarter. A black jersey with his name was draped over an empty spot on the Atlanta bench. On the ensuing possession, Atlanta attempted a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from its own 33. ''We wanted to get the ball to a lot of different guys. “I looked at the sideline and said, ‘OK, let’s go after ’em.’ I wanted to be aggressive.”. We wanted to be aggressive in our approach.”. Cigar Thoughts, Week 1: Russell Wilson cooks the Falcons The Seahawks unleashed their superstar QB in Atlanta today, and he responded with one of … Russell Wilson was cooking right from the start, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener. Metcalf beat cornerback Isaiah Oliver and hauled in the perfectly thrown ball without breaking stride to push Seattle to a 21-12 lead. ATLANTA -- The Seattle Seahawks let Russell Wilson do the cooking. The Falcons outgained the Seahawks 506 yards to 383, with Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage all collecting more than 100 receiving yards. Russell Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25. “Russell was in total command of the game," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. ''They made a good stop on third down and were all celebrating,'' Wilson said. The only bright spot for Atlanta was Matt Ryan going past John Elway for ninth on the NFL career passing yardage list. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke with the media following Seattle's 36-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams protested racial injustice with a dramatic gesture on the first play of the game. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) works in the p[ocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. Morris' comments are even more poetic when you factor in that the Falcons did limit Carson to just 21 yards on six carries, but Seattle's top runner still burned them in the passing game with six receptions for 45 yards and two touchdowns. After a few seconds, they stood back up, trotted off the field and the game carried on with the Falcons taking the ball at their own 25. Close the edges, keep Wilson in the pocket and protect the middle. 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