Seattle Seahawks: 3 Bold predictions vs. Browns, Week 6

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 03: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

2. Russell Wilson throws for 300 yards and 3 TDs

While Patrick Mahomes is still as flashy as ever, Wilson is quietly putting together an MVP case. Through five weeks, Wilson is leading the NFL in passing touchdowns with 12, and he has yet to throw an interception. Wilson’s 126.3 passer rating is also the best in the league. Deshaun Watson is in second place with a 115.9 passer rating. Mahomes is in third at 114.7.

Wilson put on a masterful performance last week against the Rams. He completed 73.91 percent of his pass attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns. However, it was how Wilson compiled those stats that was so astounding. He Harry Houdinied, yes I’m using that as a verb, himself out of several close situations and found receivers open downfield.

Then, there was that throw to Tyler Lockett for Seattle’s first touchdown. It might be the play of the year, so far. NFL’s Next Gen Stats, calculated that the pass had a 6.3 percent chance of being successful. According to Next Gen Stats and NFL Network’s Kevin Patra, it was the second-most improbable catch of the Next Gen Stats era.

Wilson has been on a tear this season. If the game against the Browns is close, Wilson will come through for his team again. However, the superstar quarterback doesn’t put up great numbers every week.

Unlike Mahomes, Wilson doesn’t have to put up big numbers to win every game. Sometimes, all he needs to do is turn around and give the ball to Chris Carson. If Seattle takes a big lead against the Browns early, Wilson won’t hit the 300-yard, three-touchdown mark.

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