Emanuel Wilson: Seahawks' New Rushing Threat

On April 3rd, the New York Giants face a tough row test against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Seattle this season, and one player who could wreck their rush defense is new running back, a manual Wilson.

This bifurc'd 10-226-pound bruiser just signed with Seattle after backing up Josh Jacobs with the Green Bay Packers.

With the Seahawks losing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to free agency, and their number two back-Zach Scharbano out, Wilson steps into a bigger role that could grind big blue down.

Earlier this week, previews highlighted how Wilson's downhill power running style makes him a nightmare, especially when his team leads in defenses.

Tire. He averaged 3.1 yards after contact last season, using his low center of gravity to deliver hits instead of taking them.

In one key game against the Minnesota Vikings, he totalled the rock 28 times for 107 yards and two scores, proving he can handle.

Workhorse duties. Giants fans know all too well their issues stopping the run, particularly backs slipping out of the backfield or pounding short yardage.

Wilson's career catch rates is at 83.3% on 36 targets, turning dump-offs into big gains in the open field.

Their secondary and linebackers have struggled here, and this match up screens vulnerability.

Meanwhile, Wilson's red zone hammer game adds another layer.

I-3 touchdown runs inside the five yard line last year, despite limited touches.

He turns third and short into first downs, demoralizing defenses that can't displace the line.

The Giants interior front has leaked yards and scores in those spots, giving Wilson prime chances to feast.

Bottom line, if the Giants don't key on a manual Wilson early, Seattle's ground game could control the clock and bury them.

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