The Seattle Seahawks’ October 5, 2010 trade for Marshawn Lynch from the Buffalo Bills proves the franchise’s most impactful in‑season acquisition. Sending a 2011 fourth‑round and a conditional 2012 fifth‑round pick, the Seahawks gained a power runner whose 67‑yard "Beast Quake" TD in the January 2011 wild‑card win sparked a 41‑36 upset over New Orleans. Lynch rushed for 1,204 yards in 2011, a career‑high 1,590 in 2012, and helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII and reach Super Bowl XLIX, earning four Pro Bowls and two All‑Pro honors. The trade reshaped Seattle’s identity and remains a benchmark for mid‑season moves.
Seattle’s Randy Arozarena is a finalist for the 2026 Silver Slugger award, the first time he’s in contention after three prior nominations. He tops the outfield class in wRC+ (151) and wOBA (.379), leads the AL in runs, and ranks near the top in home runs, slugging (.484) and OBP (.381). Arozarena logged his sixth straight 20‑20 season, joining an elite group that includes Barry Bonds and Willie Mays. The three outfield winners will be announced on November 17 via FanSided’s The Baseball Insiders podcast.
The Steelers sit 6‑2 through eight games, but star receiver DK Metcalf is sparking concern. In the 27‑6 win over the Browns on Nov. 1, Metcaltf dropped a pass that led to an interception, marking his fourth drop. He has 33 catches for 378 yards and one TD on 64 targets—a 51.6% catch rate, far below his 2025 output (59 catches, 850 yards). teammate Germie Bernard, meanwhile, boasts a 76.2% catch rate with 32 receptions on 42 targets. Critics question why Aaron Rodgers continues to target Metcalf on contested throws, highlighting a stark efficiency gap as Pittsburgh’s offense relies on his big‑money contract. The article details the drop in Metcalf’s production since his 2019 Seahawks draft and the growing skepticism around his role.
Caleb Williams sparked a 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 5, 2026, throwing for 247 yards and a TD, and credits a "be decisive" mantra from former USC coach Lincoln Riley. The Heisman winner, Chicago’s top overall pick in 2023, has helped the Bears claim the NFC North title and reach a 6-2 record, including a second win against a defending Super Bowl champion (the 2025 24-15 win over Philadelphia). New head coach Ben Johnson says the mindset shift is unlocking Williams’ potential, reigniting championship talk in Chicago.
Dennis Allen praises Jeffery Simmons’ impact in his Bears debut, calling the former Titans Pro Bowler a "consummate professional" who instantly grasped Chicago’s scheme. Simmons tied for the team lead with six tackles and recorded a sack on Sam Darnold as the Bears routed the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field. The performance underscores GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson’s aggressive "Super Bowl or bust" vision, lifting Chicago to a 6-2 record while the NFC North race tightens against the Vikings, Lions and Packers.
The Kansas City Chiefs aim to rebound in Week 9 against the New York Jets after back‑to‑back losses to Seattle (20‑3) and Denver (28‑24). Favorited by 10 points, Kansas City (5‑2) gets a boost as Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice return to full practice. Kelce, battling a lingering ankle issue, posts 29 receptions for 410 yards and two TDs, while Rice, after hamstring and knee concerns, records 20 catches for 243 yards and two scores. Mahomes hopes the now‑healthy top targets will reignite the offense.
After a 34-17 loss to the Bears, Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence tells reporters the defense is “right where we need to be,” despite the unit ranking last in red‑zone efficiency and allowing touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Lawrence emphasized a collective, play‑by‑play approach and refused to single out the defense amid the team’s 4‑4 record following a Super Bowl win. He and the Seahawks aim to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Friday’s NFL roster moves see the Bears put RB Zavier Scott on IR, while the Ravens shift gears by elevating LB Adisa Isaac, K Jake Moody and signing QB Austin Reed, then placing Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson on IR. The Chiefs add WR Bub Means, the Giants waive QB Jake Haener, and the Raiders swap TE Carter Runyon for WR Cody White. Practice squad signings span the Bills (Kader Kohou), Patriots (Kindle Vildor), Rams (Joshua Karty, David Long), Seahawks (Adrian Martinez, Jamie Sheriff) and more.
The Seattle Seahawks fall 34-17 to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, exposing a stark contrast between a solid overall defense and a disastrous red‑zone performance. Despite allowing the fifth‑fewest points league‑wide, Seattle ranks last in red‑zone efficiency, giving up touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Defensive anchor DeMarcus Lawrence publicly accepts responsibility, saying he must tighten his gap awareness. With the team now three losses in four games, the Seahawks aim to rebound against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.
The Seattle Kraken boast a franchise‑best 9‑5‑1 record through 15 games and sit third in the Pacific, but their 65% penalty‑kill rate ranks third‑worst in the NHL. Injuries have hampered the unit, with top shorthanded defender Ryan Lindgren sidelined since early October; he’s showing progress but remains unavailable. New acquisition Matthew Wood, a former Predators rookie who studied PK techniques, is earning minutes on the kill and power play. Coach Lane Lambert hopes Lindgren’s return will lift the special teams, as the Kraken prepare to test their PK against the New York Rangers, who currently sit at an 18.6% power‑play success rate.
After Sam Darnold’s glute injury sidelines him for the second straight game, Seattle’s backup Drew Lock steps in against the Arizona Cardinals with the Seahawks’ playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The article questions whether head coach Brian Fluery can revive a stagnant offense and whether Darnold’s confidence is shattered after a turnover‑laden 2025 season and a shaky start to 2026. Lock’s impressive debut—16 of 22 passes for 187 yards, a fourth‑down touchdown to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, and a crucial scramble—suggests he could cement the starting role and revive Seattle’s fortunes before a home game in Las Vegas and the upcoming bye.
The New York Giants held workouts Thursday for four wide receivers—Maurice Alexander, River Cracraft, Steven Sims, and Wes Pahl, according to the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The focus is on veteran WR River Cracraft, 32, who has bounced between practice squads and futures contracts with the Broncos, Eagles, 49ers, Dolphins, Seahawks and Commanders, appearing in a single 2025 game with no stats. The Giants’ interest hints at a possible depth addition ahead of the season’s second half.
The Chicago Bears cement their contender status with a 34‑17 blowout of defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Quarterback Caleb Williams throws for 247 yards and a TD, while D’Andre Swift rushes 27 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on pace for a franchise‑record season. New All‑Pro addition Jeffery Simmons leads a revived defense with six tackles, two TFLs and a sack, and Montez Sweat adds pressure despite a penalty setback. The victory, coming in a hostile stadium against a top defense, brings the Bears to 6‑2 ahead of a Sunday Night Football clash with Tampa Bay.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly eyeing Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who has one year left on his $14.5 million contract for the 2027 season. CBS Sports' Dayn Perry lists the Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners as potential suitors, noting the Phillies could benefit from Hernández’s right‑handed power to complement Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. However, his below‑average defense and the need to surrender prospects and absorb his salary make the deal risky. The article weighs the trade‑off between bolstering the Phillies’ lineup and the financial and defensive costs of acquiring the veteran slugger.
The Seattle Sounders crumble in a 5-1 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place, blowing a chance to stay alive in the playoffs. After just 50 seconds, Bruno Caicedo scores, and the hosts finish with 10 of 18 shots on target. Seattle dominates possession (49%) and completes 482 passes at 89% accuracy, yet produces no quality chances. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas makes four saves, while defenders Nouhou, Jackson Ragen and Alex Roldán each post a zero‑tackle night as Vancouver dismantles the backline. The loss pushes Seattle to a minus‑3 goal differential heading into Decision Day against LAFC, leaving their postseason fate hanging by a thread.
Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, a 10‑time Pro Bowler who retired in June and began working as a CBS analyst, has interviewed for the head‑coaching vacancy at North Carolina State. Wilson met with NC State officials on November 3, just weeks after the Wolfpack fired longtime coach Dave Doeren on October 24. The former Seattle Seahawks QB, who starred for the Wolfpack from 2008‑2010 before an NFL career that included a Super Bowl win in 2013, would be an unexpected but high‑profile candidate, joining other names like former NFL star Philip Rivers in the search.
Seattle’s backup quarterback Drew Lock says his elbow injury is “doing a lot better” and he’s ready to take reps in practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Lock, who moved to third‑string after hurting his elbow in a rainy practice, expects to start after Sam Darnold was ruled out with a quadriceps injury following the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lock previously threw for 235 yards and three TDs in a Week 2 win over the Patriots and hopes to replicate that performance. Seattle sits 4‑4 in the NFC West, tied for second place.
Detroit’s trade window widens as the Montreal Canadiens join the hunt for defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent with a Dec. 1 deadline looming. Insider David Pagnotta says Montreal’s interest in captain Dylan Larkin is matched by a push for Edvinsson, while the Red Wings seek a young center or elite prospect in return. San Jose leads the chase for the 23‑year‑old blueliner, with Boston, Seattle, Nashville and St. Louis also interested. Larkin’s market stays limited to a ten‑team list, keeping his fate uncertain.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its five final coach nominees for the 2027 class, and former Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmholm appears again on the shortlist. Holmgren joins Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan, but only one will advance to the full selection committee next year. Holmgren’s résumé includes ten seasons in Seattle, five division titles, six playoff trips, a Super Bowl XL appearance (a 21‑10 loss to the Steelers), and two Super Bowls with Green Bay (wins in SB XXXI, loss in SB XXXII). He retired as Seattle’s winning‑est coach and was honored in the team’s Ring of Honor in 2021.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and former Heisman winner, cements his place among the league’s top five QBs in his third season. After a rocky rookie year with a 58.1% completion rate, he now posts a 70.9% rate—second only to Joe Burrow—while leading the Bears toward a potential 4,000-yard passing season despite missing three games. Williams embraces the pressure, focusing on winning and mastering the “little things,” from precise checkdowns to deep strikes, proving he can thrive against elite defenses like Seattle’s. His steady improvement signals a true game‑manager ready to elevate a QB‑starved franchise.
ClutchPoints breaks down Week 9 fantasy D/ST starts and sits. Top start: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Ravens, as rookie QB Joe Fagnano’s shaky debut gives the Jags a prime opportunity after a dominant defensive performance against the Colts. Next up, the Houston Texans are favored over the struggling Chargers, who rank last in points per game. The Seattle Seahawks also earn a start against the Arizona Cardinals despite quarterback uncertainty. Sit the Los Angeles Rams against the Washington Commanders due to the Rams’ inconsistent DST rankings and missing edge rusher Myles Garrett. The piece includes key player quotes and matchup insights to guide fantasy owners.
Entering Week 9, NFL viewership rebounds, up 3% year‑over‑year with an average of 18.4 million viewers through Week 8. The surge ties to Nielsen’s new co‑viewing metrics and a slate of close games—71 decided by eight points or fewer and 38 decided in the final minutes, both season‑highs. CBS leads with a 5% rise to 19.6 million viewers, while Thursday Night Football on Prime Video averages 17.6 million and Monday Night Football on ESPN jumps 22% from last year. The most‑watched games feature the Chiefs on CBS, drawing over 28 million viewers, followed by Fox’s Commanders‑Cowboys and 49ers‑Seahawks matchups.
Ben Johnson acknowledges the Bears running game remains inconsistent despite three straight wins and a convincing victory over Seattle.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is quickly mastering head coach Ben Johnson’s rallying chant, “Good, Better, Best,” after a standout debut against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2. Simmons earned a game ball with six tackles, a sack and a pass break‑up, then faced the locker‑room chant that’s become the team’s new mantra. He admits he’s watching YouTube to nail the slogan before the next game, embracing the Bears’ winning culture that contrasts with his former Tennessee Titans, now 1‑7, and fuels his Super Bowl hopes.
The Seattle Mariners announce 36‑year‑old Jason Kanzler as their new manager, marking his first managerial role after serving as the Cubs' Director of Player Development. General Manager Jerry Dipoto praises Kanzler’s communication skills despite concerns over his lack of experience and the franchise’s recent turnover of managers. The team projects an 86‑win season, but a youthful roster—featuring rookies Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson, Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes—faces a steep WAR deficit after the departures of Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and Randy Arozarena. Kanzler’s talent‑development background may be key as the Mariners aim for a “do‑or‑die” push next year.