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A crazy oddity in the history of Seahawks vs. Titans

The Seattle Seahawks are currently 13.5-point favorites against the Tennessee Titans, whose only win on the season was one of the flukiest comebacks ever against the Arizona Cardinals. They’ve been at least competitive in close losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans in recent weeks, but 1-9 is 1-9 and they look like […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Pre-Snap Reads 11/20: Seahawks prepare temperament for Titans tete-a-tete

In Today’s Links: more carries (and why) for Kenneth Walker IV, grading the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason moves, a mailbag, the O line depth is being tested, previews for Sunday’s game in Tennessee, film reviews, and more! Happy that you are here. Proud that you’ve stuck with our squad. Sunday can’t arrive soon enough. Let’s go, […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks-Titans Week 12 Wednesday injury report: Grey Zabel held out of practice

There’s quite a hefty Seattle Seahawks injury report to go over heading into the away game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. Grey Zabel did not participate with the knee injury suffered against the Los Angeles Rams, but the prognosis is much better than it looked at the time with Mike Macdonald saying Zabel […]

22 days ago | 2 reads

Mike Macdonald reveals left guard plan if Grey Zabel misses time

A contingency plan has been put into place at the Seattle Seahawks’ left guard position. The Seattle Seahawks will be starting Christian Haynes at left guard vs. the Tennessee Titans on Sunday if Grey Zabel is not ready to return to action. Head coach Mike Macdonald made the announcement during Wednesday’s press conference as reported […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Mike Macdonald rules Johnathan Hankins out for season

One of the (literal) larger pieces on the Seahawks defense will not see the field in the 2025 season. Sadly, nose tackle Johnathan Hankins has been ruled out for the remainder of the current NFL campaign, as he has been battling a back issue since training camp. This is the big run-plugger’s 13th season in […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Four Down Territory: Seahawks somehow prove everyone right and wrong, for now

It was built up as the biggest game in years for the Seattle Seahawks, and it truly felt like it. Despite everything that went wrong against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the Seahawks found themselves with a field goal opportunity to pull off an epic win, and take a stranglehold on the NFC West. […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks All-22 Review: The good and bad from Seattle’s rookies versus the Rams

The Seattle Seahawks rookies combined for 183 snaps in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. Tory Horton’s absence impacted these numbers. It’s worth noting that the majority of these snaps, 122, were between the Seahawks’ first two picks, Grey Zabel and Nick Emmanwori. Let’s analyze some of the key plays from this game! Grey […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks Reacts Survey, Week 12: How do feel about Seattle’s NFC West chances now?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Seattle Seahawks are coming off their first loss in over a month, losing agonizingly 21-19 […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Pre-Snap Reads 11/19: Seahawks still have a chance in NFC West race

In Today’s Links: a quick preview of the Seattle Seahawks’ big road game against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, where the odds stand, as of today, for our squad to take the NFC West this season; why the Seahawks were the better team last Sunday, despite the loss to the Rams; Kenneth Walker III will […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks work out former Lions quarterback, sign Jerry Rice’s son to practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks have continued their roster shuffling, this time on the practice squad. On Tuesday, the Seahawks have released cornerback Mike Reid and tight end Marshall Lang. The replacements are running back/kick returner Velus Jones Jr and wide receiver Brenden Rice, son of Seahawks legend Jerry Rice. In total, the Seahawks worked out eight […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks Week 12 power rankings: Turnovers, loss lead to drop in national media polls

Last week, after the Seattle Seahawks blew out the Arizona Cardinals, the national media were beginning to view the Seattle Seahawks as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. However, after a close loss to the Los Angeles Rams, will this bubble of optimism that has been following the Seahawks pop? As can be expected after a loss, […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks defense continues to impress despite key absences

While there may be no solace taken from the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, there has to be some praise in order for the defense. The Rams may have scored 21 points, but 14 came off of Sam Darnold’s interceptions, which resulted in 3- and 25-yard scoring drives. For one […]

24 days ago | 0 reads

Pre-Snap Reads 11/18: Coach Macdonald gives us something to chew on

In Today’s Links: looking back on decisions made during last Sunday’s tilt, problems with the Seattle Seahawks’ offense that finally reared their ugly noggin, perspectives on the loss to the Rams, numbers of note, meditations on the ‘Hawks D, a bit about Sam Darnold, injury updates, and more! #np Moon River by Evinha Seahawks News […]

24 days ago | 0 reads

Cowboys vs. Raiders ‘Monday Night Football’ live discussion: Schotty vs. Pete

This game sure looks out of place in prime time, doesn’t it? The Dallas Cowboys are 3-5-1, the Las Vegas Raiders are 2-7, and yet this is taking up national television time? Unfortunately, this couldn’t get flexed out since it’s not within the Monday Night Football flex window, but maybe it’ll be entertaining because the […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Mike Macdonald: Grey Zabel ‘day-to-day’

Sunday the Seattle Seahawks slipped out of their perch atop the NFC West, losing 21-19 to the Los Angeles Rams as the offense turned the ball over repeatedly and failed to capitalize on opportunities to seize control of the division. In addition, late in the game the Seahawks watched as 2025 first round pick Grey […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Michael Penix Jr to miss Seahawks game, likely out for season

Last year, Michael Penix Jr made his NFL debut in garbage time against the Seattle Seahawks. This year, the former University of Washington star quarterback won’t be facing Seattle as a starter. Following Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, it was revealed that Penix suffered a knee injury that will most likely end his season. […]

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Mike Macdonald has ‘really positive’ injury update on Grey Zabel

The Seattle Seahawks not only lost another game to the Los Angeles Rams and therefore the NFC West lead, they also lost their promising rookie left guard in the process. First-round pick Grey Zabel left Seattle’s 21-19 loss in the fourth quarter after Charles Cross fell backward onto his leg during Kenneth Walker’s touchdown run. […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

NFL Week 12 odds: Seahawks open as massive favorites vs. Titans

There’s not much time to lament the loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Next week the Seattle Seahawks face the Tennessee Titans, and a win is important to recover/maintain morale. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Seattle is favored by a whopping 12.5 points. This is the Seahawks’ biggest favorite tag this season and it’s the second […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

Post-Snap Reads 11/17: Rams beat Seahawks in tense, disruptive game

In Today’s Links: several recaps and dissertations on what was a rough and often ugly match-up between our Seattle Seahawks and their Los Angeles Rams. Yesterday’s tilt featured ups and downs, some good moments, others moments outright horrendous. The version of Sam Darnold that appeared and played for the ‘Hawks yesterday was one that most […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

Words of Prey, Seahawks vs. Rams: What was that even

There’s no finality in Act 1 of a play. But at least the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams’ annual pageant now has the skeleton of a plot, complete with protagonists, villains and NPCs. Soon we’ll know which genre the 2025 edition is. It’s usually a tragicomedy, you know this, we know this, and Act […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

NFC Playoff Picture: Seattle Seahawks fall from top of NFC West with loss

The Los Angeles Rams are the new leaders in the NFC West after their win over the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle is now the top wild card team in the NFC, at least for now. The biggest games in the NFC playoff picture were in the late window. The San Francisco 49ers won but remain just […]

25 days ago | 0 reads