Seahawks Player Grades - Seattle 41 - NO 36

Personally, I love reading player grades after a big game like this one.  Since nobody has done it, I thought that I would do one for those of you who like reading this type of stuff.

Matt Hasselbeck - A - This was undoubtfully his best game of the year and he did it when it counted most.   He carried this team on Saturday and threw the deep ball with uncanny accuracy.  He had 1 INT in the game, but it's tough to blame it on the QB when it bounces off the WR's hands.  Hasselbeck won this game for us.

Marshawn Lynch - B+ - Had the first 100 yard game of the year for the Seahawks including the 67 yard run which has been praised as the "best run ever in the playoffs."  However, outside of that electrifying run, he had 18 carries for 64 yards, an average of 3.6 yards per carry.  I'm tempted to give Lynch an A- based purely on the fact that he sealed the deal for us (basically), but I think B+ is a more accurate grade.

J ustin Forsett - B - Forsett did well with what he was given, rushing 4 times for 20 yards for an average of 5 yards a carry.  He also had 2 catches for 12 yards.  He was productive, but it's hard to give Forsett anything higher than a B based on how little chances he got.

Mike Williams - B - BMW had 5 catches for 68, with the bulk of it coming on a perfect 38 yard bomb from Hasselbeck.  However, he did have a key drop on 3rd down that would have extended the drive.  

Ben Obomanu - B - Only had 5 catches and had a crucial drop on 3rd down, but the grit and determination showed by him when he returned the game after a dislocated shoulder earns Obomanu a B.

Brandon Stokley - A- - Was reliable on 3rd downs and was somehow able to get behind all the defenders on that 45 yard TD reception.  About as good a game you will get from your 3rd receiver.

John Carlson - A - Where has this been all season?  2 perfectly executed plays by Carlson resulting in 2 wide-open touchdowns.  He was finally a big target in the red zone.  Perfect.

Offensive Line - A- - I felt like this was one of their best games of the year.  Good pass protection as Hasselbeck was only sacked once.

As I am only a fan of the game and not anything more than just a fan, I'm only grading the offense because it's much easier to grade.  I don't rewatch tape so it would be tough to try and give grades to the defense other than looking purely at stats.  This is my first fanpost so please don't rip me if you disagree with the grades.  SEA!!!