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Seattle Seahawks: Shaquill Griffin’s 5 toughest matchups in 2019

By Samuel Teets

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 04: Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at CenturyLink Field on November 04, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 04: Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at CenturyLink Field on November 04, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints makes the catch under pressure from Josh Hawkins #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints makes the catch under pressure from Josh Hawkins #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

2. Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints – Week 3

Michael Thomas was an absolute steal for the New Orleans Saints in the second round three years ago. He had two good years to open his career, but Thomas took his play to another level in 2018. The 6-3 wide receiver led the league in receptions with 125. He also recorded 1,405 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Subsequently, he was voted a First Team All-Pro.

It’s hard to see Griffin having a shot at shutting down Thomas. There’s a three-inch height difference and Thomas has one of the best quarterbacks of all-time on his side. Drew Brees is so accurate that he’s completed more than seventy percent of his passes in each of the past three seasons.

In fact, Brees has completed 67.3 percent of his passes during his entire career. Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson has only completed more than 67.3 percent of throws in just one of his seven seasons.

Honestly, no matter how many leaps forward Griffin takes this offseason, he still won’t be able to shut down a player like Thomas. With the way the game is today, an off day for a receiver like Thomas is four or five catches for 50 to 60 yards. I don’t even know if Griffin will be able to hold the Saints star to that though.

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