In a way only Pete Carroll could enjoy [url=http://www.Bengalsjerseyproshop.com/germaine-pratt-jersey/]Germaine Pratt Cincinnati Bengals Jersey[/url] , the Seattle Seahawks coach was perfectly fine seeing his team trailing going into the fourth quarter against the Bengals.Maybe it was because he knew

In a way only Pete Carroll could enjoy Germaine Pratt Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , the Seattle Seahawks coach was perfectly fine seeing his team trailing going into the fourth quarter against the Bengals.Maybe it was because he knew what was being dialed up to start the final 15 minutes."We played from behind the whole day and those guys never stopped. They never stopped thinking we were going to win the football game and that's so valuable to us," Carroll said.Seattle never trailed again after Russell Wilson hit Tyler Lockett for a 44-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Seahawks withstood a career day from Andy Dalton to beat Cincinnati 21-20 on Sunday.It was not supposed to be this tough for one of the favorites in the NFC. Seattle had DK Metcalf, Jadaveon Clowney and several other new options to deploy against a revamped Bengals team under first-year coach Zac Taylor.It nearly became one of the big upsets of the opening week. Wilson and the Seahawks struggled offensively for most of the game, but got the big plays they needed on a day Dalton looked great running Taylor's system.Wilson was 14 of 20 for 196 yards and two scores, including a 10-yard TD pass in the first half to Chris Carson , who broke three tackles on his way to the end zone. Carson also had a 1-yard TD run."We started off kind of rusty. It was something we had to get the hang of, but we have to start off faster than that," Carson said.Wilson's numbers were pedestrian compared to Dalton's. The veteran threw for a career-high 418 yards and two first-half touchdowns to John Ross as the Bengals used some trickery, luck and a smart game plan to surprise the Seahawks.But after leading 17-14 at halftime, the Bengals failed to score on three possessions inside Seattle's 36-yard line in the third quarter, and that became the difference."One of those drives probably would have won it for us," Taylor said.Ross, who played collegiately across town at Washington and had 210 yards receiving all of last season, finished with seven catches for 158 yards. He caught a 33-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker midway through the second quarter and hauled in a 55-yard TD pass with 7 seconds left in the first half after Seattle safety Tedric Thompson misjudged Dalton's pass.Thompson's whiff at picking off Dalton was one of several mistakes by Seattle that allowed the Bengals to hang around. Wilson was sacked four times. The Seahawks, the top running team in the NFL last season Germaine Pratt Jersey 2019 , rushed for only 72 yards. The Bengals had 22 first downs and nearly 36 minutes of possession.But Cincinnati missed its chance to take control.Carson fumbled on the first play of the second half, but three plays later at the Seattle 12, Dalton lost control of a wet ball and gave it back to the Seahawks. Kicker Randy Bullock, who hit from 39 yards in the first half, hooked a 45-yard attempt. And the Bengals were stopped on fourth-and-1 at the Seattle 36 late in the quarter when Giovani Bernard was stuffed for no gain.For all the statistical advantages Cincinnati had, it was only a three-point lead going to the fourth quarter.And it was gone in an instant.After going without a target for the first three quarters, Lockett came free down the seam on a play-action fake and hauled in a touchdown catch on the first play of the fourth quarter to give Seattle a 21-17 lead. Lockett said Cincinnati was defending him in ways he hadn't seen since college."It was good to go experience that and see what it might be like down the road," Lockett said.Cincinnati again failed to find the end zone and settled for a 27-yard field goal from Bullock with seven minutes left to pull within 21-20.Seattle went three-and-out on its next possession and Dalton had 5:30 to work with. He converted one third down but had another third-down pass batted down by Quinton Jefferson, and Cincinnati punted. Carson rumbled for 21 yards on third-and-1 with 3:13 left and Cincinnati out of timeouts. The Bengals got the ball back with 21 seconds left, but Dalton was sacked and fumbled.DALTON'S DAYDalton was 35 of 51 passing and connected with eight different receivers. His previous career high was 383 yards passing against Baltimore in 2015, a game the Bengals won 28-24.CLOWNEY'S DEBUTClowney had a sack in his Seattle debut, chasing down Dalton along the sideline in the fourth quarter. Clowney's presence opened up opportunity for Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods, who both had big games on Seattle's defensive line. Jefferson had six tackles, two sacks and two passes defensed.INJURIESCincinnati running back Joe Mixon left in the third quarter with a left ankle injury and did not return. Mixon had just six carries for 10 yards. Seattle lost tight end Will Dissly to a right knee injury in the fourth quarter and special teams standout Neiko Thorpe in the first half with a hamstring injury.Seattle also kept Ziggy Ansah inactive, delaying his debut. Ansah appeared on Friday's injury report as questionable after practicing all week.UP NEXTBengals: Cincinnati returns home to host San Francisco next Sunday.Seahawks: Seattle plays its road opener at Pittsburgh next Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals already have a top level running back, yet drafted another. Who wins the job?NFL minicamps have opened. OTAs and training camps are getting underway. We are officially out of the offseason and into the preseason. With that Color Rush Germaine Pratt Jersey , it is time to speculate wildly on everything from depth charts to position battles to standings to signings.<style>.theiaPostSlider_nav._lower {display: none !important}</style>Article continues below ...Related Story: Cleveland Browns Quarterback Battle BreakdownWe debated quarterback battles in Cleveland and Chicago. Now we turn our attention to the Cincinnati Bengals and their dynamic running back situation. The veteran incumbent enters a contract year, while the rookie must prove doubters wrong. Only one will win. Cincinnati Bengals running back battle breakdown.Two brothers from New York, Dan Salem and Todd Salem, discuss the Cincinnati Bengals in today’s NFL Sports Debate.Cincinnati Bengals RB ContendersJeremy HillGiovani BernardJoe MixonDetailsTodd Salem: Jeremy Hill has been the de-facto starting running back for the Cincinnati Bengals for roughly two and a half years. He has 36 career starts in 47 games. However, he has also fared rather poorly during his time leading the Bengals in carries. Besides finding the end zone successfully, Hill has struggled to produce consistently, averaging fewer than 3.9 yards per carry each of his two full starting seasons in the league.Gio Bernard has only started 12 of his 55 career games. He has never carried the ball more than 170 times in a season, and that total came the year before Hill arrived. His carries have dropped every season he’s been in the NFL. Bernard is still a major asset in big plays and in the passing game, but his has never been a game that warrants full-time touches. And outside of 2015, he actually has a much poorer yards-per-carry average than one would assume.Mixon is the new face in town after Cincinnati used its second-round pick on him in the 2017 NFL Draft. Mixon has a high ceiling and loads of talent. His stock dropped him to day two only because of off-field and character issues.More from NFL Spin ZoneNew York Jets: What are the expectations for Morris Claiborne?10m agoGreen Bay Packers: 5 Early bold predictions for 2017 season40m agoCleveland Browns: Is Caleb Brantley a steal?1 h agoPhiladelphia Eagles: Fletcher Cox setting a bad example1 h agoWashington Redskins: 3 Touchdown celebrations we can’t forget2h agoDan Salem: The Cincinnati Bengals were a very good football team up until last season. They’d enjoyed five-straight winning seasons and playoff appearances. To say that 2017 represents a turning point season is obvious. Cincinnati wants to win now and capitalize on the remaining seasons of Carson Palmer‘s career. All of that is a long way of stating that you can toss out history, because the Bengals are going to do what’s best for their offense this season.Jeremy Hill led the team in rushing each of the last three years. Bernard provides a solid compliment and Mixon has everything to prove to himself and the NFL after falling into the second round. Many teams are working with a running back by committee approach, but that’s not happening with this team.SelectionTodd Salem: Hill is the safest pick to start at running back in Week 1. He has been that guy for nearly three years now, ever since his rookie season. To me, Bernard isn’t even in the conversation of being the top ball carrier on Cincinnati. However, by season’s end, I do think Mixon will unseat Hill.Not only has Hill struggled to produce on numerous occasions Cheap Germaine Pratt Jersey , but he is also set to become an unrestricted free agent this coming offseason. There is zero fear about what type of ramifications unseating Hill would have. The reports on Mixon are that he can play every down, can pass block, and does everything an NFL back needs to do. If he keeps out of trouble, he should be the guy in Cincy as a rookie.Dan Salem: If Hill is firmly unseated by Mixon before the season begins, then his value as a free agent will take a serious hit. Despite three straight seasons of success, he will have been overshadowed by a rookie. Hill is playing for his next contract, with a firm chip on his shoulder. Bernard is this team’s chctting serious consideration for number one duties. This is between Hill and Mixon.While I would like to see Hill retain his job, after multiple rookie running backs have successfully started Week 1 and dominated throughout their first year, I expect Mixon to do the same. He fell to the second round because of off the field concerns, not his play. He may have been the top back selected, if not for those concerns.<style>.theiaPostSlider_nav._lower { display: none !important }</style>NFL Free Agents: Top Players on Defense Still AvailableMixon will have a chip on his shoulder as well, with youth on his side. Unless he struggles to learn the Bengals’ offense, Mixon is going to win the starting job. This gives Cincinnati an ace in the hole, because it can utilize both Mixon and Hill. Having two No. 1caliber backs is a major asset.This article originally appeared on