Seattle Seahawks: Studs and duds vs. Browns in Week 6
By Samuel Teets
Stud: Chris Carson, RB
After struggling with fumbles early in the season and failing to crack the century mark in yards during the first three weeks, Carson has turned it up to another level. The third-year running back recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game against the Browns.
Carson carried the ball 24 times for 124 yards and a touchdown against Cleveland. His 5.2 yards per carry were his most in a game this season. Carson was also targeted four times, made all four of those receptions, and added another 35 yards to his total.
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As a team, the Seahawks ran the ball 38 times for 170 yards. While Russell Wilson is the best player on Seattle’s offense, Carson is central to the team’s success. When he’s running well, the Seahawks can control the pace of the game and generally do whatever they want. If Carson continues to play at this level, Seattle will win the NFC West.
Dud: C.J. Prosise, RB
As a backup running back, you cannot afford to turn the ball over on one of your limited touches. That’s exactly what Prosise did against the Browns. With Rashaad Penny still not healthy, Prosise was pressed into action behind Carson. He went on to commit Seattle’s only turnover of the game.
Seattle’s running backs have had trouble holding on to the ball this year. Carson already has three fumbles this year. For a running team, backs with unreliable hands are a fatal flaw. Carson’s ball security has improved in recent weeks. However, Prosise doesn’t have the talent that Carson does. That fumble could ensure that Prosise will remain on the bench when Penny returns.