Pre-Snap Reads 9/13: Reasons to be encouraged by improving Seahawks offense

Seahawks offense shows signs of life in Week 1

The Seahawks offense had a rough start to the season in Week 1, but they showed some signs of life in Week 2 against the 49ers. Led by quarterback Geno Smith, the Seahawks offense was able to move the ball up and down the field and put up 27 points. Smith completed 24 of 30 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran for 32 yards. Running back Rashaad Penny also had a big day, rushing for 60 yards on 12 carries and scoring a touchdown.

Improved offensive line play a big factor

One of the biggest reasons for the Seahawks' offensive improvement in Week 2 was the play of the offensive line. The Seahawks offensive line gave up just one sack and allowed Smith to have plenty of time to throw the ball. The Seahawks also ran the ball effectively, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.

Smith playing with more confidence

Smith is playing with more confidence in his second year as the Seahawks' starting quarterback. He is making quicker decisions and is getting the ball out of his hands more quickly. Smith is also spreading the ball around to his receivers, and he is not afraid to take shots down the field.

Seahawks offense still has some work to do

The Seahawks offense is still not a finished product. They need to be more consistent, and they need to find a way to score more points in the red zone. However, the Seahawks offense has shown some signs of improvement in the first two weeks of the season, and there is reason to be encouraged about their potential.

Here are a few specific reasons to be encouraged by the Seahawks offense:

• The Seahawks offensive line is playing much better than they did last year.
• Geno Smith is playing with more confidence and is making better decisions.
• The Seahawks are spreading the ball around to their receivers and are not afraid to take shots down the field.