CBS Sports identifies the Seahawks' best duo entering 2023
The Seattle Seahawks have a duo that is one of the best in the league, yet it still needs to get more attention league-wide.It's been years since the last time the Seahawks didn't have two elite receivers. Now, they could have three if Jaxon Smith-Njigba works out the way we think he will. But Tyler […]
The Seattle Seahawks have a duo that is one of the best in the league, yet it still needs to get more attention league-wide.
It's been years since the last time the Seahawks didn't have two elite receivers. Now, they could have three if Jaxon Smith-Njigba works out the way we think he will. But Tyler Lockett has been doing this for a long time now, and D.K. Metcalf is entering his fifth season of being an elite receiver who is a matchup nightmare.
That's why they have one of the best receiver duos in the league. I hate to be that guy, but it feels like those two together don't ever get talked about when it's time to mention the best receiver duos in the league, that is, until CBS Sports gives them a bit of attention.
Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Lockett (WR) and D.K. Metcalf (WR)
Lockett and Metcalf are one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL and reliable no matter who is playing quarterback. Lockett recorded his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2022, totaling 84 catches for 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns. He's ninth in the NFL in receptions (339), 11th in yards (4,319), and tied for sixth in touchdowns (35) over the last four seasons. Metcalf had his second 1,000-yard season of his career, finishing with a career-high 90 catches for 1,048 yards and six touchdowns. Over the last four seasons, Metcalf is 16th in the NFL in receptions (306), 14th in yards (4,218), and tied for sixth in touchdowns (35) — with Lockett. Geno Smith was the Comeback Player of the Year, thanks to the contributions from Lockett and Metcalf. Both players should have more opportunities to get open with Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the fold in 2023. – Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports
Sure, there are other great receiver duos in the league, and some are better than the Seahawks, but they do not get the credit they deserve. They showed that even without Russell Westbrook and a new quarterback in Geno Smith last year. Smith had worked with them before in practice but never in a game.
This year could be even better.
D.K. Metcalf letting Geno Smith lead, stepping back into a more natural role
The Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver knows talk is cheap. Success comes down to leading by example.
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