Missed calls by the officials looked like a factor, but the Seahawks also committed 11 penalties one week after committing 10 against the Cardinals. Also, the offense couldn’t pull it together and the defense looked worn down.
Three quick observations after the Seahawks fell to the Saints 25-20 in New Orleans on Sunday:
1. Let’s talk about the penalties.
Because that’s going to be what everyone talks about after this game. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was irate after the Saints scored their go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. He argued that a Saints receiver “picked” Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane, allowing another receiver to catch the touchdown pass.