Seattle Seahawks: 5 Players to watch vs. Bears in Week 2

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Brandon Marshall

Marshall caught a touchdown and two other passes on Sunday. He finished the game with 46 receiving yards and the score. Overall, that’s not a bad day for the 34 year old, but with Doug Baldwin injured he’ll have to step up. Yes, he’s older and coming off his worst season as a pro, but he’s shown that he can still play.

Marshall is still listed at 6-5, 232 pounds, which means he dwarfs most cornerbacks. He should win almost all the jump balls he goes up for, but he needs to do more than just that. Marshall has played many roles on the different teams he’s been on during his career.

As long as their primary receiver is out, the Seahawks will have to find ways to get the ball to Marshall. That could mean running short routes or going for deeper 15-yard plays. Either way he seems like a more viable first option than Tyler Lockett.

The truly great NFL players always find ways to adjust their games as they age. Now it’s time to see if Marshall really is one of the greatest of all-time. One thing’s for sure, he’ll see more passes come his way as he continues to be incorporated into the Seahawks system.

Personally I don’t think he’ll be able to play like a star receiver again, but he can at least be as good as a team’s second wide receiver. He went for 46 yards in Week 1, but I think he’ll get closer to 70 yards in Week 2 against his former Bears teammates.

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