Waldron Watch, Week 7: Rashaad Penny edition

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesAt this point in the season, we can observe a trend in the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive output, and it isn’t a positive one. In their first three games, they scored 21, 24, and 17 points in the first halves, respectively. This equates to a little more than 20.5 points, on average. Since then, they have scored 7, 7, 0, and 7. This shakes out to a little less than seven first half points per game. The absence of Russell Wilson is undoubtedly a factor, but this problem goes much deeper, as he was present for the first halves of the Niners and Rams games. And this is not to suggest that he is the problem, but rather the opposite; Shane Waldron and his playcalling have cooled off considerably following a hot start.

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