From Under the Radar to Game-Changer — Oluwatimi Drives Seahawks’ Run Game Past Cardinals in Stunning Fashion. DH

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A Breakout Performance That Left Everyone Stunned

Few players have rewritten a narrative midseason quite like Seattle Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi, whose Week 10 performance against the Arizona Cardinals instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the NFL weekend. What looked like a routine divisional game turned into a historic showcase of dominance in the trenches, powered by a young lineman many fans barely knew before Sunday.

But after the Seahawks ripped off a series of record-setting run plays, every analyst, coach, and opposing defender had the same reaction:

“That’s Oluwatimi. That’s the difference.”

From Backup to Breakout Star

Just months ago, Oluwatimi was viewed merely as a developmental piece behind veteran linemen. But injuries pushed him into a larger role — and the Seahawks coaching staff stuck with him.

That decision has now paid off beyond anyone’s expectations.

Oluwatimi didn’t just hold his own.
He controlled the line of scrimmage, opened gaping run lanes, and delivered some of the cleanest combo blocks the Seahawks have displayed all season.

Film analysts pointed out that Seattle’s explosive rushing success wasn’t luck — it was Oluwatimi’s leverage, timing, and sheer power turning routine snaps into highlight plays.

The Runs That Changed Everything

During a critical second-quarter stretch, the Seahawks executed back-to-back run plays that instantly went viral due to how effortlessly the offensive line — anchored by Oluwatimi — pushed Arizona’s front backward.

Seattle posted:

Their longest run of the season
Their best yards-per-carry average in a single quarter
Two rushing touchdowns sparked directly by Oluwatimi’s interior dominance

One NFL scout remarked:

“You rarely see a young center take over a game like this. Oluwatimi looked like a five-year starter.”

Teammates Couldn’t Stop Talking About Him

After the win, Seahawks players were buzzing about their young center’s performance.

Running back Kenneth Walker III said:

“I don’t think I’ve ever run through holes that clean. Olu was flat-out erasing people.”

Even head coach Mike Macdonald, typically understated, couldn’t hide his excitement:

“We saw what he could be. Today everyone else saw it too.”

A Turning Point for Seattle’s Offense

For weeks, the Seahawks’ rushing attack struggled with inconsistency, injuries, and questionable blocking. But Sunday’s explosion — fueled by Oluwatimi — may mark a turning point for the entire offense.

His ability to:

neutralize interior pressure
redirect linebackers
communicate protections
finish blocks with force

…gave Seattle a stability they haven’t felt since their early-season success.

If this level of play continues, the Seahawks could suddenly look like a legitimate playoff contender, not a fringe team hunting for momentum.

The NFL Didn’t See This Coming — But They Do Now

Before Week 10, many around the league viewed Oluwatimi as a good depth piece.

After Week 10, he’s being talked about as one of the NFL’s fastest-rising young linemen, someone who might anchor Seattle’s offensive line for years to come.

And with a tough schedule ahead, his emergence couldn’t come at a better time.

Final Thoughts: A New Star in the Trenches

Oluwatimi’s breakout performance didn’t just help Seattle secure a key divisional victory — it redefined expectations. The Seahawks now have a young center capable of transforming their run game and elevating the entire offense.