Wyman’s Football 101: Why Seahawks didn’t stop Ravens on 4th down TD run

In the Seahawks’ 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, one play sticks out above the rest.

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That would be Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 8-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play (watch it here) with the game tied 13-13 in the third quarter. The Ravens took a lead that Seattle would never threaten the rest of the way, and Baltimore was able to hand the Seahawks their second loss at home this season.

There’s an interesting backstory to the play. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh originally decided to send his kicking team out to attempt a short field goal, and Jackson wanted to go for it. Jackson pleaded his case, as John Clayton details in this post, so the Ravens called a timeout and drew up a play.

What about that play worked? In this week’s Football 101, Seahawks radio color commentator and former NFL linebacker Dave Wyman breaks down how the Ravens were able to load up on one side of the line of scrimmage to create the push Jackson needed to break free. Wyman also shows how a young member of Seattle’s defense could have had a shot at tackling Jackson if not for a small miscalculation.

The 5-2 Seahawks will continue play Sunday in Atlanta against the 1-6 Falcons. Wyman will be on the call with play-by-play man Steve Raible on the 710 ESPN Seattle and KIRO Radio 97.3 FM broadcast for the game, which will kick off at 10 a.m.

For more video breakdowns from this Seahawks season, click any of the links below.

Week 6

• Heaps: Why Tyler Lockett is so valuable when Russell Wilson scrambles
• Wyman: Don’t point the finger on Hawks giving up 2 straight big plays

Week 5

• Wyman: Seahawks can get run game going with this technique
• Heaps: Why DK Metcalf and Will Dissly are feasting in Seattle’s offense
• Wyman: 4 plays the Hawks won by inches to defeat the Rams

Week 4

• Heaps: What Hawks did vs Cards that could lead to more success

Week 3

• Wyman: Linebacker K.J. Wright is ‘having his best year’
• Heaps: Why Will Dissly has emerged as valuable offensive weapon

Week 2

• Wyman: Russell Wilson’s historic game and perfect pass to Metcalf
• Heaps: How Russell Wilson read Steelers’ defense so well in 28-26 win

Week 1

• Heaps: How Tyler Lockett got so open for go-ahead TD
• Wyman: Hawks already trying new things with Jadeveon Clowney

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