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Most Valuable Player
RB Clinton Portis controlled the game on the ground. He left a couple times with injuries, but wasn’t affected. He ran patient and he ran hard, as he always does. Portis rushed for 143 yards, looking like the back who carried the team earlier this season.
Pro Bowl performance
We know fullback Mike Sellers dropped a pass inside the 10 that likely would have been a touchdown. But Sellers had an excellent day as the lead blocker. He also caught four passes for 30 yards and ran once for five.
Overlooked
Seattle running back Maurice Morris surpassed 100 yards for the first time this season. He was the only reason the Seahawks were even in the game, hitting the edge hard. Morris finished with 103 yards on 14 carries.
Oops!
The Seahawks got a gift fumble from Ladell Betts late in the game. But they delivered a gift of their own on the next play when quarterback Matt Hasselbeck unwisely threw into coverage. Shawn Springs had the easy interception.
From the sidelines
» Give Seattle coach Mike Holmgren credit. He wisely attacked the Redskins’ ends on the ground and did try and stick with the run game. The Seahawks could not get the passing game going.
» Jim Zorn called a necessary game, using a lot of balance and sticking with what was hot; the run game. He also clearly gave Greg Blache some tips on what bothered Matt Hasselbeck.
