Seattle Seahawks: 5 Players to watch vs. Cowboys in Week 3

Brandon Marshall

Marshall needs to figure out how to become a larger factor in the offense. The Seahawks signed him this offseason with the intention of him being the team’s third receiver. Then Doug Baldwin went down in Week 1 and that whole plan changed.

Through two weeks, the former All-Pro has seven receptions and 90 receiving yards. Those numbers aren’t bad for a third receiver, but Marshall is effectively the team’s number two now. That means his numbers really need to start climbing. The struggling offense needs as many playmakers as it can get, and Marshall should be one of them.

Tyler Lockett has proven he’s capable of being a team’s second best receiver, but I’m not sold on his ability to be a true number one target. He’s more effective as a return man than a wideout. That’s where Marshall should step up. Even if, at age 34, he’s no longer the star he once was, he should still be able to fill a void in production.

Marshall did have a touchdown grab in Week 1, which is a key area the Seahawks need him in. Without Jimmy Graham the team doesn’t have a redzone threat besides the 6-5 Marshall. If the Seahawks are fortunate, he’ll grow more accustomed to working with Wilson and become more involved in the offense.