A defining moment of the Seattle Seahawks’ blowout win over the Bears last week was Tyler Lockett’s 105-yard kick return for a touchdown. Lockett gets all the credit for the score, but it was the blocking in from top him that made it happen.
The end zone angle of the play makes that very obvious. It is amazing that Lockett didn’t even have to change directions throughout most of the return. Let’s take a look at the film.
When Lockett catches the ball, the blocking in the center of the field is already well established. Unless someone loses their block, there are only three players capable of making a play for the Bears here.