The day the Seahawks offense died

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty ImagesOn the second play of the game the Seattle Seahawks ran a play fake. It was ineffective.

The underneath coverage is marginally drawn in but in no way disadvantaged. The two deep safeties hardly move. The Seahawks have through a habit of negligence and abuse killed the primary strength of their offense. They’ve ensnared themselves in a trap of their own making.

This occurred on second and five. The Seahawks pass the ball on middle-range second downs, 3-7 yards to the first, 10% more frequently than the average NFL team. On nearly two thirds of plays beginning on this down and in this range of distances, Seattle passes. If you think this is part of a wider trend…