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At least for one year, it looks as if door No. 3 was the wrong choice for T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

After fielding one of the NFL 's top running offenses since taking over in 2006, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress finally has a balanced attack.

When T.J. Houshmandzadeh made a free agent visit to Minnesota at the beginning of March, he was impressed by everything he saw.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh visited two teams in free agency, first coming to Seattle and then heading to Minnesota.

Jim Mora says his team still believes it can make the postseason. T.J. Houshmandzadeh doesn't expect the Seahawks to lose again this season.

The Seahawks were once hallowed within the NFC West. A prolific, multidimensional offense was backed by a big-play defense and one of the league's loudest home-field advantages, helping Seattle win four consecutive division titles and reach the Super Bowl after the 2005 season.

All week the Seahawks talked about how important this game was to their playoff chances.

AP File Photo Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald presents a tough matchup for the Seahawks' secondary today.

Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks a tackle by Kelly Jennings #21of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on October 18, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Sure, he has played in more significant contests. He has thrown more important passes.

With a 3-5 record half-way through their schedule, the Seahawks have started this season much worse than they had hoped.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Sure he acted up a couple of times during the Seahawks' loss to Dallas last weekend, but the receiver insists this is just who he is.

His Seahawks had even bigger issues. Faster than you can say "road kill," they were down 17-0 at home to the Lions .

LB David Hawthorne intercepts a third-down pass from Matthew Stafford, his second interception of the season, which means that the guy who began this season as a backup linebacker now has as many interceptions as the entire secondary combined.

Seahawks coach Jim Mora said jobs were on the line following Sunday's 38-17 loss at Dallas ... then followed up by releasing three players this week.

SEAHAWKS: Every player on roster is healthy enough to practice; Mora says Locklear will play against Lions ERIC D. WILLIAMS; The News Tribune Published November 07, 2009 Comments Photos Renton Friday was a first for the Seattle Seahawks.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh says he's "shocked" with the fuss Seattle's making over him.

If only Jim Mora could create as many wins as messages right now. Seattle's new coach just released some veterans, including Edgerrin James, the NFL's active leading rusher.

Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune questions the Seahawks' effort and intensity during their 38-17 defeat at Dallas.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Seahawks react to latest loss. Share Comments Hide comments / Show comments Gee TJ, maybe you are losing so bad because you embarrass and show up your QB on the field, pointing the finger elsewhere than at yourself.