Lewis hits Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Troy Rogers as he catches the ball during the second quarter on Dec. 24. ), Alex Bannister (ST),Hasselbeck (294 of 449 for 3,459 yards, with 24 TDs and 9 interceptions),WR Bobby Engram (67 receptions for 778 yards),Alexander, Hasselbeck, OG Steve Hutchinson, OT Walter Jones, Strong, Tatupu, C Robbie Tobeck,Alexander, Hutchinson, Jones, Strong (first team),Seahawks Head to the Playoff for the First Time in 21 Years,Hosting Championship Game for the First Time.You know, we never really realized what we were doing at the time. The Rams had a 3–0 lead early, when on fourth down they went for a fake field goal, but was unsuccessful. Like strong safety Michael Boulware, who led the club in interceptions (four) and finished second in tackles (73).
We can communicate with a look or glance.,Added Hutchinson: Its just automatic, and thats important because during a game a defense can pick up on your calls. But the Seahawks also dominated some opponents (42-10 over the Houston Texans, 42-0 over the Eagles in Philadelphia, 41-3 over the 49ers at Qwest Field). They were the only 2004-05 NFC playoff team to return for the 2005-06 playoffs.After having a first round bye in the playoffs, the Seahawks hosted the.Mack Strong's career high 38-yard run set up the game clincher, a 31-yard field goal by Josh Brown giving Seattle a 20–10 victory with just under 3 minutes left in the game.On January 22, 2006, the team clinched its first,Seattle fell short in its bid for its first NFL title, losing to the,On August 6, 2010, while visiting the Seahawks' preseason training camp for an annual rules interpretation session with the Seattle media, head official.It was a tough thing for me. Like Tobeck, who was voted to the Pro Bowl for the only time in his 13-year NFL career.And thats how the Seahawks were able to turn in the best season in franchise history by having their best players play their best.The Seahawks defeated the N.Y. Giants 24-21 in overtime after Giants kicker Jay Feely missed three game-winning field goal attempts. From that point the Seahawks went on to outgain the Rams 281–46, building a 24–6 lead. They won late (night games against Houston and Philadelphia).The sum total: 13 wins and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, which the Seahawks used to dispatch the Washington Redskins in the divisional round and the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship game.That put the Seahawks in their first Super Bowl, where they and the officials committed enough mistakes to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 21-10 victory in Detroit.As disappointing as that end result was, it didnt dilute everything that came before it.Mike Holmgren had been there before in 1996 and 1997, when he led the Green Bay Packers to 13-3 records and berths in the Super Bowl. I kicked two calls in the fourth quarter and I impacted the game, and as an official you never want to do that. Shaun Alexander was named franchise player.Mike Holmgren presented the Seahawks 12th Man with the game ball following the win over the Giants.Bob Casullo is named special teams coach.Matt Hasselbeck passes for 273 yards and Shaun Alexander runs for 95 yards, but the Seahawks cant overcome their own mistakes and some dubious calls by the officials in dropping a 21-10 decision to the Steelers in Super Bowl XL the franchises first appearance in the NFL title game.Drafted Mississippi center Chris Spencer in the first round (26th overall) of the NFL Draft.The Seahawks ended their 21-year streak without a playoff win by defeating the Washington Redskins 20-10 in a Divisional Playoff Game at Qwest Field. Like rookie linebacker Leroy Hill, who had 7½ sacks (more than he totaled in the next four seasons). It was the last game the team would lose before winning a club-record 11 consecutive games.Seahawks S Ken Hamlin was victimized outside of a Seattle club following the game sustaining head injuries that ended his season.Shaun Alexander rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, which included an 88-yard touchdown run tying his own franchise record.T Walter Jones signed a multi-year contract.Shaun Alexander signed one-year contract.Hosting their first-ever Championship Game, Seattle routed the Carolina Panthers 34-14 earning their first trip to the Super Bowl in the clubs 30-year history.Bob Whitsitt was relieved of his duties as president of football operations.Tim Ruskell was introduced as the Seahawks president of football operations and became the primary decision maker regarding all player and personnel decisions, including oversight of the club's pro and college scouting departments.Seattle clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 28-13 win over the 13-1 Indianapolis Colts.Seattle secured a first-round bye in the playoffs with a 28-24 come-from-behind win at Tennessee.Matt Hasselbeck, Jan. 14, 2006 against the Redskins in the NFC Divisional Playoff in Seattle.Shaun Alexander leads Indianapolis Colts' Larry Tripplett and Josh Thomas on a fourth-quarter run on Dec. 24 in Seattle. Then, after wins over the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals at Qwest Field, the Seahawks dropped an overtime decision to the Washington Redskins as Josh Browns 47-yard field-goal attempt thumped off the left upright as time expired in regulation.The Seahawks were 2-2, and the look on coach Mike Holmgrens reddened face after that loss screamed, What can we do?.The answer: Rip off an 11-game winning streak, the longest in club history to finish with a 13-3 record, also a franchise best-ever.You know, we never really realized what we were doing at the time, Pro Bowl center Robbie Tobeck said.