Seattle Seahawks’ Richard Sherman exudes humility at press conference

A key interception returned for a touchdown highlighted Seattle corner Richard Sherman’s performance in Week 4. His overall performance in this young season has resulted in him earning the NFC Defensive Player of the Month award.

At a press conference earlier today, Sherman said, “I really think it’s a team honor. I think it’s a testament to how well our whole defense has been playing. The front has been getting a lot of sacks.

They’ve been getting a great rush and giving us a chance to make plays back there.”

The press conference shifted gears from Sherman’s award to asking him to comment on the Colts’ Reggie Wayne and Andrew Luck. Sherman praised both players almost relentlessly, which was very noteworthy in my book.

Though he’s more noted for his trash talk, Sherman’s comments today illuminates the humility of the Seattle Seahawks. A 4-0 start can make good teams get cocky, which usually leads to some bad results later on. This Hawks team, however, is a different animal. Each player understands that the team as a whole is the reason for this great start, and even when honors like this are thrust upon players like Sherman and Russell Wilson, they are quick to acknowledge the team’s efforts and successes.

That’s why I like the Seahawks so much. They exude humility off the field and let their actions on the field do most of the talking. Yes, there is trash talk from time to time, but most of it’s just when those pesky rival 49ers come into town. In that specific case, I’m inclined to let the back-and-forth slide (at least as long as Seattle wins).

It’s nice, though, to see Seattle’s players recognizing the talent in other teams, because to not do so is a slap in the face. All these NFL guys are professional athletes and deserve respect from their opponents, and the Seahawks as a team seem like the forerunners in showing this proper respect between Sundays.

Stafford leads Detroit Lions past Seahawks

With just seconds remaining and trailing by a field goal, Matthew Stafford connected with wide receiver Titus Young, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 28-24 win over Seattle.

Stafford and Young connected with just 20 seconds remaining, sealing the win for Detroit in comeback fashion.

Both Stafford and Young played their best game of the season, solidified by the clutch play that capped off the game-winning 80-yard drive.  Stafford was at his best in the final minutes, completing 10 passes for 75 yards in the final drive.

Stafford finished the game with 352 yards and three touchdowns through the air as well as a one-yard rushing touchdown.  Stafford finally looked confident in this game, and he made the difference for Detroit.

Stafford was once again magical in the fourth quarter, leading the Lions to 14 fourth-quarter points.  But it was Stafford’s good play early that set the tone and allowed the Lions to stick with their game plan for all four quarters.

Bullies on the Corner: Seahawks Cornerbacks are Tough to Deal With

Ladies and gentleman be aware.

Be aware of what you may ask.  Well, let me elaborate.  The Seattle Seahawks have come across two of the biggest and strongest cornerbacks that the NFL has to offer.  They are villains, beasts, bullies with something to prove playing the position.  They go by the names of Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman.  These two corners have the height of a NBA shooting guard, the physicality of a linebacker, and the trash talking ability of a boxer.