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NFL 2017: 5 Players who need to step up in Week 11

By Joshua Bateman

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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks waves to fans as he leaves the field following the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 22-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks waves to fans as he leaves the field following the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 22-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. Russell Wilson

The Seahawks have not looked quite as dominant this season, but they are one of the many teams still looking to get that top seed. We know their defense is not going to be the same without Richard Sherman, and that means the offense is going to take more responsibility.

The Seahawks are against an offense that should be able to move the ball against their weakened defense, and then that leaves Wilson all by himself to try and make up for it. The team has no run game to look to, and a bad offensive line holding everything back.

If the Seahawks want something to make them go far this season, Wilson is going to be the one responsible. If he does not step up against the Falcons, then there season could start to fall apart. There is a good chance the Falcons will expose their defense a bit here, and if the offense cannot respond there will be a lot of doubt.

Losing this game does not ruin their season, and they will still have a strong chance at winning their division. That being said, if Wilson does not figure out a way to make up the extra points that will be lost on a weaker defense, then the Seahawks will not be a legitimate threat in the NFC.

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