Last year, the Seattle Seahawks went the entire season without scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the game.

It’s been a much different story this fall.

The Seahawks have made a habit of starting fast, reaching the end zone on their opening possession in four of their nine games this season. It’s a big reason why Seattle is averaging a league-high 8.6 points in the first quarter.

Emmanwori’s versatility allows Seahawks’ defense to dictate terms

What’s been the key to the Seahawks’ opening-drive success? The numbers paint a pretty clear picture: An ultra-efficient passing attack.

On Seattle’s opening possessions, Sam Darnold has completed 24 of 27 passes for 319 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. That equates to a whopping 11.8 yards per pass attempt and a near-p

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