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WR Deion Branch, Seattle Seahawks

HT: 5-9, WT: 193, Born: 7-18-1979, College: Louisville, Drafted: Round 2

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Branch was shutout against Tampa Bay, getting just three balls thrown to him with no receptions.

Week 2 - Branch played a Jekyll and Hyde game. In the first half, he did have three catches -- all for first downs -- but was covered very well and was not able to do much with the balls thrown his way. Second half: different story. The Seahawks obviously made some adjustments and had Branch run a few comeback routes, which paid off immediately, as he absolutely robbed Arizona of what looked like three very ordinary catches, turning them each into big gains (37, 22, 27). He clearly has the confidence of his quarterback and coaching staff going forward.

Week 3 - Branch had a wicked first half, in which he torched the Bengals secondary on a 42 yard post pattern into the end zone, and caught four out of five targets. Hasselbeck was on the money in some pretty tight spaces, and Branch came through. In the second half, he was only targeted twice (both caught) and both for short gains. This should be attributed to Hasselbeck's ability and willingness to hit the open man instead of locking onto one key receiver. Branch should continue to have success, but having a versatile QB hampers his potential ever so slightly.

Week 4 - Branch was very active all afternoon, and came up with a 65 yard catch to help setup teammate Bobby Engram on his touchdown catch.

Week 5 - Branch left the game early in the second quarter with a sprained foot. He caught two of the three balls thrown his way, for short gains. His presence was definitely missed.

Week 6 - Branch missed the game with an injured foot.

Week 7 - Inactive due to injury (foot sprain)

Week 11 - Branch did not post big numbers in his return to the field after a long absence due to injury, but he did look good when his number was called. Coach Holmgren appeared to be resting him at times, and Hasselbeck spread the ball around, which partly explains the low yardage total.

Week 12 - Branch got the majority of looks in the second half, catching three balls for first downs and a fourth for a TD. He didn't catch his first one until the last play of the first half, but picked up his game after that. With Hackett out later in the game, he became Hasselbeck's go to guy.

Week 13 - Branch is the number one receiver in Seattle, and the one man that was relied upon when Hasselbeck went deep. He was intended receiver on the only interception, but was also the intended receiver on two other passes that could have been picked off. He did drop one pass that was catchable.

Week 14 - Branch scored a on a 17 yard touchdown catch deep in the end zone. He ended the game with three catches for 52 yards. Branch's longest catch was 31 yards on a deep out pattern.

Week 15 - Branch was targeted 13 times in the game. He caught eight passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. The pass was right at the end of the game with just a few seconds left on the clock. The Carolina defender had position on Branch but the ball went right through his hands. Branch was able to come down with the deflection. Branch picked up five first downs in the game. He had two red zone opportunities and scored the touchdown on one of them. The other pass was incomplete.

Week 16 - Branch has the second most targets on the team, but only managed to haul in two of them. All of his looks came in the first half.

Week 17 - Branch was inactive. He was being rested for a minor injury.

Week 18 - Branch was inactive for this game with a calf injury, but has reported that he's likely to play in next weeks divisional round.

Week 19 - Inactive the past two games with a calf injury, Deion Branch was able to start the game in a two receiver set, but only two and a half minutes into the game went down on a player where it appeared Branch twisted his knee. He hobbled off after a moment, but did not return. It was suspected that it could have been a serious knee injury.