When facing playoff-caliber NFL teams that are constructed like Seattle is - that's what playing well looks like. Move the chains, timely clutch plays that ultimately dictate the outcome. Physically dominating defense. Winning "ugly" by nullifying the ways in which the other team can beat you is a beautiful thing.

I can't think of a better start to a season than physically dominating and controlling a team that needs to win (and has been very good at it the last five years or so) by doing exactly that to other teams. It's the essence of the game I'd say.