Seattle Seahawks: Studs and duds vs. Cardinals in Week 4

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Will Dissly #88 of the Seattle Seahawks is up-ended by safety Budda Baker #32 of the Arizona Cardinals after a catch during the first half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Will Dissly #88 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a first half touchdown from Russell Wilson #3 while being defended by Byron Murphy Jr #33 of the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Stud: Will Dissly TE

As a rookie last season, Dissly flashed potential as a pass-catcher. The Washington product was drafted in the fourth round to serve primarily as a blocking tight end alongside Nick Vannett. However, Dissly became a legitimate playmaker in the offense last season before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 4. Now, he’s worked his way back into the offense and has picked up where he left off.

In Week 2, Dissly caught five passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns. In Week 3, he caught six passes for 62 yards and another touchdown. Against the Cardinals, the second-year tight end seven passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.

The Seahawks haven’t had a relevant tight end since Jimmy Graham, but Dissly has become a regular contributor to the offense. He’s not a receiving tight end either, Dissly can fight in the trenches as well. That’s probably why Seattle felt secure with trading Vannett to Pittsburgh.

Dud: D.K. Metcalf WR

The freakish rookie wide receiver from Ole Miss was fairly consistent through the first three weeks of the season. He averaged three receptions and 72.3 receiving yards per game. Against the Patrick Peterson-less Cardinals, there was a chance for Metcalf to have a career day. That didn’t materialize.

Metcalf, who was targeted four times, caught one pass for six yards. Russell Wilson only threw six incompletions all day, meaning three of those were in Metcalf’s direction. Ideally, someone as big as Metcalf would catch a higher percentage of his targets.

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