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QB Seneca Wallace, Seattle Seahawks
HT: 5-11, WT: 196, Born: 8-6-1980, College: Iowa State, Drafted: Round 4
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2008 Projections
| CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dodds | 27 | 45 | 302 | 6.7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 20 |
| Chris Smith | 5 | 10 | 66 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Bob Henry | 26 | 41 | 285 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Maurile Tremblay | 21 | 34 | 235 | 6.9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 16 |
Best Case
Matt Hasselbeck is entrenched as the starting quarterback for the Seahawks, but Seneca Wallace demonstrated good aptitude for the position in 2006 when Hasselbeck missed four games to injury. Wallace understands this offense, and he can run it well. He is more mobile than Hasselbeck and can also accumulate fantasy points with his legs. That said, he will not see game time unless Hasselbeck is injured. Therefore, his best case scenario is an early season injury to Hasselbeck. If pressed into action, Wallace could be a valuable fantasy commodity. In the four games in 2006 when he was the starter, he averaged 22.3 fantasy points per game.
Worst Case
It is easy to see the downside for Wallace. In one scenario, he languishes on the bench behind Hasselbeck and never sees the field except in occasional mop up duties. In a second scenario, he loses his backup spot to Charlie Frye.
Outlook
If you are reliant on Hasselbeck as your starter and your roster allows the space for a third QB, consider rostering Wallace. Just remember that his value this year is as an insurance policy, not as a likely fantasy threat. In dynasty leagues, as long as he remains a Seahawk his value is questionable. Hasselbeck is not going anywhere nor are his skills in decline.
2008 Schedule
| Week | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 3 | St. Louis Rams |
| Bye week | |
| 5 | at New York Giants |
| 6 | Green Bay Packers |
| 7 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 8 | at San Francisco 49ers |
| 9 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 10 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 11 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 12 | Washington Redskins |
| 13 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 14 | New England Patriots |
| 15 | at St. Louis Rams |
| 16 | New York Jets |
| 17 | at Arizona Cardinals |
2007 Game Summaries
Week 5 - Once Branch left the game, Wallace was used as a slot receiver, and dropped a tough to catch ball that would have been a first down. Late in the game, he relieved Hasselbeck and did not look out of place at QB, but was only able to convert a single first down, scrambling for an 11 yard pickup.
Week 6 - Wallace got some game action on one play late in the fourth quarter. His natural play making ability was evident, as he beautifully plucked a Hasselbeck pass out of the air for a 30 yard gain, despite good defensive coverage. Announcer John Madden noted that Hasselbeck believes Wallace could be a Pro Bowl player were he to be a full time receiver and not the Seahawks' third string quarterback.
Week 7 - Wallace lined up at receiver at one point, but was not targeted. Late in the fourth quarter, he replaced Hasselbeck, but did not attempt a pass.
Week 16 - Wallace got some playing time late in the game once the Seahawks' victory was secured. He only threw two balls (both to tight end Will Heller), but was mostly in the game to hang the ball off and eat up the clock.
Week 17 - Wallace replaced Hasselbeck to start the second half. He also gave up two costly turnovers -- a fumble and an interception -- while adding two touchdowns of his own, both to Nate Burleson.
