The Seattle Seahawks have several areas to address following their Week 8 loss to the Chicago Bears, but finding consistent production from a second receiving option behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba is their biggest glaring issue that needs to be fixed moving forward.
Tory Horton received an increased workload against Chicago, finishing as the team's second-most targeted receiver with six targets. However, he recorded just three catches for 26 yards in the loss, and did not deliver the production that Seattle needs from someone with his level of talent and workload, being a step up from what Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp have given the team all year long, and in the case of Kupp, in Week 8 as well. Horton did not provide Seattle with a clear solution,
leaving the Seahawks searching for a dependable complement to Smith-Njigba.
Nevertheless, Seattle ought to continue giving Horton the same workload, if not greater, in the coming weeks. The additional playing time may help the Seahawks’ coaching staff determine whether or not he is capable of establishing himself as the team's long-term WR2, which he appears to be capable of being once he reaches his potential ceiling.
The Seahawks’ rushing attack also remains a concern after the offensive backfield struggled against Chicago, with none of their ball-carriers having rushed for more than 29 yards in the game. However, Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price both returned from lengthy injury absences in Week 8. With more time to regain their form and build chemistry together, the running game appears to be primed to improve. That makes finding a reliable second receiving option Seattle's biggest priority at the present.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Key WR role is one thing Seahawks need to fix most after Week 8
