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RENTON, Wash. -- Ask around and youll find differing opinions of whats wrong with the Seattle Seahawks offense.Coach Pete Carroll believes the bulk of the struggles stem from a run game thats not getting enough opportunities. Wide receiver Doug Baldwin thinks its a mixture of the run game struggling and some players still learning new positions. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell believes theres been too many negative plays -- namely penalties -- that have gotten Seattle out of manageable down-and-distance situations.And ever positive Russell Wilson thinks the Seahawks are on the verge of breaking out offensively.In a way, theyre all correct. A number of issues have combined to leave Seattles offense as the biggest issue heading into Monday nights game against Buffalo. The Seahawks have just one offensive touchdown in the last nine quarters. Their run game -- once the envy of the league -- ranks in the bottom-third of the NFL. And Wilson has just five touchdown passes, none coming in the past three games.The issues are a little different. Theyre always a little different, Carroll said this week. Theyre a little different than they have been over the years, but Im counting on that. Im counting on things taking a turn here and things picking back up for all the obvious reasons.Circumstances have obviously dictated some of the problems with Seattles offense -- namely injuries. But the Seahawks find themselves in an unfamiliar position because one of their staples during their four-year run of success has become a glaring weakness.When Marshawn Lynch was around, no one questioned the Seahawks run game. Even last year when Lynch was dealing with injuries and Thomas Rawls filled in, Seattle managed to rank in the top five in the league most of the season running the ball.Thats why the drop this year has been so impactful. Seattle is averaging 81.4 yards rushing per game. The Seahawks have gone three straight games without rushing for 100 yards as a team, the longest streak since late in the 2010 season. The last time Seattle failed to rush for 100 yards as a team in four straight games was the 2000 season, on a team that included Ricky Waters and Shaun Alexander in the backfield.The Seahawks are averaging 3.2 yards per carry, which would be the lowest in franchise history if it continues.The problem for us right now when you look at the big picture, is you need to find tempo and rhythm and we dont have that right now, offensive line/assistant head coach Tom Cable said. Our issue right now is being able to pick up our pace a little bit, staying on schedule as weve always done. Were just not really sharp at that right now and thats collectively the group.The biggest aspect missing from the run game has been the threat of Wilson as a ball carrier. He has just 44 yards rushing, limited to staying in the pocket for a few weeks due to ankle and knee injuries that Wilson believes hes finally over.(Carl Smith), my quarterback coach, said he was going to put a shock collar on me anytime I left the pocket the first few weeks just to be smart, Wilson said.But the trickle-down is creeping into the pass game as well. Baldwin said hes starting to see different coverages in the pass game with defenses keeping two safeties deep knowing they dont need to have one cheat up to help in in run defense.It makes it a little bit more difficult on our passing game because you have an extra defender back there but we recognize that, Baldwin said. We understand there is still some growth that needs to go on in terms of our running game and eventually well get that developed and we will be all right. Jakub Zboril Jersey .com) - The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward James Neal on injured reserve Tuesday. Jake DeBrusk Bruins Jersey . Louis Blues. 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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- If Jered Weaver is in his final week with the Los Angeles Angels, the veteran right-hander will try to finish his 11 seasons the right way.And if he returns to his only big-league team next year, Weaver has a strong finish to build upon.Weaver pitched five scoreless innings of one-hit ball before leaving with lower-back tightness, and the Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night when Yunel Escobar scored on Albert Pujols weak grounder in the eighth.Weaver retired Oaklands first 14 batters before Danny Valencias fifth-inning single, using his deception and control to flummox the As in what could be his penultimate start at the Big A. The stalwart of the Angels rotation since 2006 doesnt yet have a contract for next season, but he has strung together a series of solid starts down the stretch.Its a little weird, Weaver said. Its different, something Ive never gone through or dealt with before, not knowing what the future holds. It was a little emotional coming down the tunnel here.Weaver was removed after just 71 pitches when his back tightened up on a 90-degree night in Anaheim, but he doesnt think the injury will stop him from pitching Sunday in the Angels season finale.After the game, Weaver said he plans to reflect on his past and future this week. He didnt specify whether he is contemplating retirement if the Angels dont want him back.My body is feeling a lot better, minus the little setback today, Weaver said. Its a decision that Ill have to make in the next couple months, at least. Itll be interesting to sit down with the wife and talk about it and see whats going to happen.Mike Trout hit his 29th homer early in the Angels fifth victory in six games.Stephen Vogt homered in the sixth inning for the last-place As, who have lost six of seven.After Sean Manaea largely shut down Los Angeles for seven innings, the Angels broke through against Ryan Dull (5-5). Escobar singled, advanced on Kole Calhounss double and scored when Pujols got his 119th RBI on a 45-foot grounder back to Dull, who bobbled it just enough to stop him from throwing home.ddddddddddddJ.C. Ramirez (2-1) pitched the eighth and former As closer Andrew Bailey earned his sixth save for the Angels (70-87), who opened their final homestand of the season needing to go 6-0 to match their worst record since 1999. Los Angeles has missed the playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons.BIG FISHTrout homered leading off the fourth, driving in his 98th run. The AL MVP candidate hasnt let up despite the Angels woes: He drew his major league-best 111th walk in the sixth inning to set a career high, and he added his 112th walk in the eighth, pulling one behind Tony Phillips for the Angels franchise record.BIG SEANManaea pitched seven sharp innings of four-hit ball for the As, extending his strong finish to the season. The rookie left-hander has allowed one run in 18 innings over his last three starts after a two-week absence with a back strain.Hes everything that we want him to be, As manager Bob Melvin said of Manaea. Aside from a few outings early on ... hes been borderline dominant, and against good lineups. Hes been good all year long.TRAINERS ROOMAthletics: OF Josh Lambo rejoined the team for batting practice three months after testicular cancer surgery. Hes hoping to play winter ball next month.Angels: RHP Garrett Richards will throw live batting practice Wednesday. He hasnt faced hitters since tearing an elbow ligament in May.UP NEXTAthletics: Daniel Mengden (2-8, 5.74 ERA) has the lowest winning percentage in the AL, but is 2-1 with a .232 opponents batting average on the road this season.Angels: Ricky Nolasco (7-14, 4.60) has won his last two starts, throwing 13 scoreless innings. He also threw a shutout at the Big A earlier this season. ' ' '