What can Seahawks learn from getting ‘whooped’ by 49ers? Plenty of building still needed
1 year, 11 months ago

What can Seahawks learn from getting ‘whooped’ by 49ers? Plenty of building still needed

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Pete Carroll trains his players and coaches to treat every game like a championship bout, no one battle is bigger than the next. GO DEEPER 49ers use second-half run to thump Seahawks “Them boys whooped us,” said veteran defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson, whose Seahawks held a one-point lead at intermission. 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/iqvzRwc9us — Seattle Seahawks January 14, 2023 “I like a man who’s about his word,” said Metcalf, who finished his fourth career playoff game with 10 catches for 136 yards and two scores. Once we get ahead with the run game, we’re able to open the whole playbook.” Walker rushed for only 9 yards on two carries in the second half. “In this game, you eliminate the penalties when you’re on offense and trying to drive the ball downfield on a defense like that.” Just as impactful, however, was the way San Francisco’s star players lifted rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, whose raw stat line would suggest he played less like Mr.

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Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling
15 hours, 1 minute ago

Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks’ probability of making the playoffs fell to 24% after Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who pulled ahead on a late touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson and held on thanks to a game-sealing interception of …

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings
3 days, 16 hours ago

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward. “They have really good players, a really good scheme, and they’re well-coached,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “It’s going to be a grind because these are really good football teams we’re going to play, whether it’s two on the road or hosting Green Bay here,” coach Kevin …

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with Packers
1 week, 3 days ago

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with Packers

Associated Press  

Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn’t have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. The run has the Seahawks sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday night’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers. “I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to …

Seahawks have taken a bumpy path to first place in the NFC West
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Seahawks have taken a bumpy path to first place in the NFC West

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Zach Charbonnet gave Seattle its first lead of the day on an 8-yard touchdown run with 5:37 to go, and the Seahawks’ defense capped another strong outing with a game-sealing stop on fourth down. Dee Williams fumbled on a kickoff in …

Seahawks look to continue their MetLife Stadium mastery when they take on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Seahawks look to continue their MetLife Stadium mastery when they take on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets

Associated Press  

Seattle at New York Jets Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. Series notes The Seahawks have won the past five meetings with the Jets, who had previously won five in a row in the series.. New York’s most recent win over Seattle came at home at Giants Stadium on Dec. 19, 2004, when Curtis Martin ran for 134 yards and two …

Seahawks’ D, led by ‘f—ing beast’ Leonard Williams, smothers Cardinals for NFC West lead
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Seahawks’ D, led by ‘f—ing beast’ Leonard Williams, smothers Cardinals for NFC West lead

New York Times  

SEATTLE — Jarran Reed is not known for his eloquence, but the veteran defensive tackle deserves credit for doing what some of his teammates struggled to accomplish Sunday: properly describe Leonard Williams’ impact in the Seattle Seahawks’ 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. “Playing with him for six years now, I just know when he smells blood in the water …

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run
1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks
1 month ago

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers looked to be in prime position to close out a divisional game when the defense made back-to-back stops in short yardage to get the ball back with the lead in the final four minutes. Until we stop doing that, then that’s what we are.” The latest loss for San Francisco followed early …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks

Associated Press  

Seattle at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. 49ers player to watch QB Brock Purdy threw for 353 yards and two TDs last week against Tampa Bay and had his 13th career game with a rating of at least 115. Key injuries The Seahawks activated RT Abe Lucas off the PUP list …

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks' 2024 season is in a state of flux, with the offense struggling to find its footing despite strong passing performances from quarterback Geno Smith. The defense, on the other hand, has faced significant challenges, with the offense's offensive line facing injuries and penalties, and the running game failing to gain traction. Despite these struggles, the Seahawks remain …

Seahawks' Ground Game Woes Loom as They Face NFC West Rival Rams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks' Ground Game Woes Loom as They Face NFC West Rival Rams

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks look to get their ground game going against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Despite managing an average of just 89.3 yards on the ground per game, the Seahawks have shown flashes of success in recent weeks. Coach Mike Macdonald is optimistic that the team can improve its rushing production, and he has high hopes for the …

Seahawks deliver ‘team win’ over Falcons, validate Mike Macdonald’s steady message
2 months ago

Seahawks deliver ‘team win’ over Falcons, validate Mike Macdonald’s steady message

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald hates sounding like a broken record, but that’s the vibe he’s been giving off the last few weeks while answering questions about his team’s deficiencies during a series of losses. “Two touchdowns on his birthday — that was sick.” The Falcons came out throwing on their ensuing drive after Walker’s TD, and that set …

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. There’s context that goes with Seattle’s 42-29 loss to Detroit on Monday night considering the Seahawks were missing five key defensive players and lost another starter to injury during the first half. What needs help …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald was hired as a head coach largely because of his defensive mind, and his fingerprints have been all over that side of the ball during the Seattle Seahawks’ 3-0 start. And it’s all 11 guys.” 4 minutes of dominant defense for your enjoyment🍿 pic.twitter.com/4esGX29VyU — Seattle Seahawks September 24, 2024 Outside linebacker Boye Mafe is …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

Seahawks enter a new era under coach Mike Macdonald looking to rejoin elite of the NFC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks enter a new era under coach Mike Macdonald looking to rejoin elite of the NFC

Associated Press  

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS EXPECTATIONS: Welcome to a new era in the Pacific Northwest. NEW FACES: Head coach Mike Macdonald, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, defensive coordinator Aden Durde, QB Sam Howell, LG Laken Tomlinson, C Connor Williams, RT George Fant, TE Pharaoh Brown, DT Byron Murphy II, DT Johnathan Hankins, LB Jerome Baker, LB Tyrel Dodson, S Rayshawn Jenkins, S K’Von Wallace. …

49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years
10 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most taxing part of getting to the precipice of the Super Bowl only to fall short might be the long journey just to return to that stage for another shot. The San Francisco 49ers once again got through all that and earned another chance at winning the NFC championship game after losing in frustrating fashion …

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season
11 months ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

After 4 straight losses, Seahawks know the 4th quarter of their season must be nearly perfect
1 year ago

After 4 straight losses, Seahawks know the 4th quarter of their season must be nearly perfect

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — If the season is viewed in quarters, as Pete Carroll likes to do, then the third quarter was a complete disaster for the Seattle Seahawks and the fourth quarter needs to be nearly perfect for a team that believed it was playoff-caliber to reach its goal. Seattle lost its fourth straight game on Sunday, 28-16 to San …

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak
1 year ago

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two things are true when the Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers. GO DEEPER 49ers' win vs. Seahawks ends with fight, ejections “Losing to the 49ers — we don’t like that,” tight end Noah Fant said. Ward’s ability to cover Metcalf allows …

Rams rally from a late deficit and snap their 3-game skid with a 17-16 win over Seahawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams rally from a late deficit and snap their 3-game skid with a 17-16 win over Seahawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford left the field hunched in pain after a disastrous flea-flicker ended with Stafford taking a massive hit to the chest while throwing an interception with his Los Angeles Rams already trailing by nine points in the fourth quarter. Lucas Havrisik made a 22-yard field goal 1:31 to play, and Jason Myers missed a 55-yard attempt …

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The season is far enough along to just accept this is the way it’s going to be for the Seattle Seahawks. We won at the end of the day, but we got to be better still,” defensive end Dre’Mont Jones said after Sunday’s 29-26 win over Washington. And then those changed to cheers in the second half …

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It turned out to be nothing more than a mirage. But the San Francisco 49ers defense, roasted in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, actually opened Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals by suggesting it might have corrected course. Against the Bengals, on the possession directly preceding Burrow’s phenomenal third-down escape, the 49ers laid …

Angry the 49ers squandered their hot start? So were they after loss to Vikings
1 year, 1 month ago

Angry the 49ers squandered their hot start? So were they after loss to Vikings

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The anguish was clearly visible on Christian McCaffrey’s face as he spoke after the San Francisco 49ers’ 22-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. “The one throw to Jauan is the one tough play that he didn’t make.” Purdy seemed to single-handedly keep the 49ers afloat for stretches of the contest. “I don’t know how the back end feels …

Seahawks’ ‘nasty’ defense excels again, stealing the show vs. the Cardinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Seahawks’ ‘nasty’ defense excels again, stealing the show vs. the Cardinals

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of 49ers vs Seahawks in the final NFL Thanksgiving game. “Really helped me go out and shine today.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 “Seahawks defense shines again” • Jordyn Brooks, Jamal Adams and infectious energy on defense • defense is on fire • evaluating Geno’s play • the red zone offense • goal line runs, …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs
1 year, 2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

New York Times  

In Cleveland, the journeyman quarterback who’s been cut a staggering 11 times in his career — at one point, he was the XFL’s leading passer — outlasted the league’s newest star in an upset no one saw coming. The league’s two remaining unbeatens — the 49ers and Eagles — both suffered their first loss of the season at the hands …

Seahawks pound Panthers, with 2013 champions watching, in throwback performance
1 year, 2 months ago

Seahawks pound Panthers, with 2013 champions watching, in throwback performance

New York Times  

SEATTLE — Jarran Reed’s introduction to the NFL was the environment cultivated by the most successful era of the Seattle Seahawks’ history. “That was good to go back to real Seahawk football,” said Reed, whose predecessor in the middle of the defensive line, Red Bryant, gave an impassioned speech during the team’s walk-through Saturday. The early signs are promising “It’s …

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Through two games, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have found a solution to their most glaring weakness from a season ago: defending the run. And the D-line, they’ve been great as far as stopping the run this year.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 Big-time Bounce Back: • How Bobby set the tone at practice • Unflappable vets, …

Rams show they can be more than competitive and thump Seahawks 30-13 in season opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams show they can be more than competitive and thump Seahawks 30-13 in season opener

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Matthew Stafford started the season without his favorite target, with a rebuilt and unproven offensive line, and with an outside narrative that the ceiling for the Los Angeles Rams this season is just being competitive. Stafford threw for 334 yards even without Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams and Cam Akers combined for three touchdown runs and the Rams stunned …

Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Ten months to the day the Seattle Seahawks entered the next chapter of their history, they qualified for the playoffs in a season where pundits believed they would be in the league’s basement. And on Jan. 8, 2023, with once cast-off QB Geno Smith at the helm, the Seahawks found themselves back in the postseason through a …

Seahawks keep playoff hopes alive with win, eliminate Jets
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks keep playoff hopes alive with win, eliminate Jets

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Geno Smith finished off a very personal sweep. Smith threw two first-half touchdowns, Kenneth Walker III rushed for 133 yards and the Seahawks kept alive their postseason hopes with a 23-6 win Sunday that eliminated the New York Jets from playoff contention. “You know it’s fun to be in that position and and the guys held on great.” …

Seahawks fail to solve defensive issues as slide continues
2 years ago

Seahawks fail to solve defensive issues as slide continues

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — A month ago, it seemed the Seattle Seahawks were in control of the NFC West race. The latest stumble came Sunday when Carolina became the second straight team with a losing record to walk into Lumen Field, run through Seattle’s leaky defense and leave with a victory. Carolina’s 30-24 win was highlighted by 223 yards rushing, two …

Seahawks aim to avoid third straight loss vs. reeling Rams
2 years ago

Seahawks aim to avoid third straight loss vs. reeling Rams

Associated Press  

SEATTLE at LOS ANGELES RAMS Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Seahawks by 7 1/2. SERIES NOTES: The Rams swept the two-game season series against the Seahawks in 2021, improving to 7-2 in the past nine games against NFC West opponents.. Los Angeles is 5-1 at home against Seattle since moving back from St. Louis following the …

The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast
2 years, 1 month ago

The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast

New York Times  

SEATTLE – Ryan Neal knew he shouldn’t have been on the field, but the Seahawks safety just couldn’t help himself. “That was just Ryan Neal being a pure dumbass, living in the moment, trying to make s— happen, knowing damn well I shouldn’t have been doing that,” Neal said with a laugh afterward. They’re corralling ball carriers in the backfield, …

Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Quietly, Aaron Donald, Jared Goff and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams seethed. They watched less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks loudly celebrated a division title the Rams felt they gave away. “Two weeks ago you saw them smoking cigars and getting all excited about beating us, and winning the division, and we were …

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