Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

The stakes couldn't be higher as the Seahawks prepare to face the Rams in a Thursday night thriller. Both teams come into this high-stakes showdown with identical 11-3 records, making it arguably the biggest regular season game in a decade. This week, we talk about the critical factors that could decide the game, and highlight the strengths and potential weaknesses on both sides. Stay tuned for ou...

We take a brief look back at the win over the Indianapolis Colts, and Jason Myers incredible performance with six field goals, before looking ahead with optimism at the Rams game on Thursday night. Concerns about offensive consistency continue, but if the offense can convert their scoring drives to touchdowns and continue to limit turnovers, Coach Macdonald has seemed to find a way to limit the Ra...

The Seahawks needed some clutch kicks, late game clock management and special teams prowess to pull ahead for the win and push their record to an impressive 11-3. We take a look at some of the critical moments, and standout performances. Nick Emmanwori's effort was on display again as he made some key tackles and provided a tribute to Kam Chancellor. The Seahawks had one key fourth down conversion...

The Seahawks claimed a nail-biting 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts, thanks to a game-winning drive from Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter. Philip Rivers clearly couldn't push the ball down field, and the Seahawks defense was able to limit Jonathan Taylor, yet Indy nearly found a way to win late in the game. Ultimately special teams was in the spotlight with Jason Myers making six field goals...

It was a busy Saturday full of Seahawks and Colts news heading into this Week 15 matchup! Seattle made three roster moves, inked a contract extension and send an early round draft pick to the IR. The wounded Colts made it official and will be starting 44-year old Phillip Rivers tomorrow in Seattle. Are the Seahawks' defense set to dominate against Rivers? In the second half of the show, hear about...

Will Phillip Rivers play? If he does -- will he play well? What can our Seahawks expect from this talented Colts offense? We preview the possibilities on this week's Sea Hawkers What If!? The Seahawks top ranked defense will have the ability, with the eyes of many NFL fans watching, shut down Phillip Rivers, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. We also look at how Seattle can exploit the Colts depleted...

The Seahawks face an unexpected challenge heading into this week's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. The surprise return of Philip Rivers caught all of us off guard and now it seems to make sense that they'll immediately inject him into the lineup. We take a look at how this veteran quarterback's return could impact the game. But does it change who the primary focus should be on this Colts offe...

The Seattle Seahawks kept the opposing offense out of the end zone for the second straight week. To celebrate, we're keying in on three plays by the Seattle defensive backs who helped to make it happen. From Josh Jobe protecting the sideline on an early third down to Nick Emmanwori navigating traffic for a TFL, we take a look back at the 37-9 victory. On the negative side, there were some issues w...

The Seahawks dominated the Atlanta Falcons in a decisive 37-9 victory, although it came after a sluggish start to the game. A big play by Rashid Shaheed to kick off the second half helped give the team the spark they needed for the second half. Defense and special teams shined throughout the game with a field goal block by Nick Emmanwori that he coupled with his sack and 1st career interception. W...

As we look ahead to the Seahawks upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons, we discuss what it will take to secure that crucial 10-3 record. The Falcons are struggling in key areas like pass pro and run defense, so what can the Seahawks do to make sure those struggles continue? With the Falcons leaning heavily into their running game, that may be an area where our Seahawks can exploit them. Later...

Did the Minnesota Vikings find a way to solve the NFL's Jaxon Smith-Njigba problem? Or were there a combination of factors that simply kept the ball from going JSN's way. We talk about some of the strategies Minnesota used -- from pressuring Sam to their use of linebacker and safety to send some extra attention toward the NFL's leading receiver. Ernest Jones earned NFL honors for his game on Satur...

We've promised for years that when the Seahawks get a shutout, we're focusing only on the INs and passing up the OUTs. While this game certainly had its negatives, we fulfill a promise with Seattle's first shutout since 2015. Standout moments from Drake Thomas are among the highlights as he continues to shine on defense. Kenneth Walker III takes a soul and gets some highlight-worthy blocking. The...

Max Brosmer never stood a chance. The Seattle Seahawks dominated in a 26-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Vikings. We dive into the incredible defensive performance, highlighting standout plays from DeMarcus Lawrence, Ernest Jones, and a defensive line that overwhelmed Minnesota's offense. Offensively, the Seahawks did enough to complement the defense, with Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet g...

The Seahawks kick off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. We take a look at the latest news as Quandre Diggs is called up from the practice squad along with Velus Jones and Myles Gaskin. Our poll question this week centers around how many sacks the defense could get against the Vikings rookie quarterback. Majority of fans took the 5+ route, and we discuss why 3-4 is the more likely option to...

With the playoffs in sight, the Seattle Seahawks look to continue their streak of only losing one game per month if they can finish strong against the Minnesota Vikings. The return of Quandre Diggs brings a familiar spark to the defense, while we wait to see if Ty Okada will be back in the lineup on Sunday. Minnesota is rolling out an undrafted rookie quarterback with J.J. McCarthy in concussion p...

Can the Seahawks save a little room to feast on a young Vikings QB? We may have to wait to see which one, as J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol and we could end up seeing Max Brosmer under center. We work through a Thanksgiving-themed game, drawing parallels between the top dishes and pressing football questions related to our Seahawks. Will the Hawks overcome some frustrations we've discusse...

We've got the INs and OUTs from the latest Seahawks victory in Nashville -- although the format is a bit different than usual. One of the things Seattle fans wanted to see was a clean sheet from Sam Darnold. Did we actually get there? From Rashid Shaheed's punt return game to Devon Witherspoon's presence on the field, we discuss some of our favorite moments from Sunday's game. Tariq Woolen gets so...

The Seahawks coasted to victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, getting the 30-24 win off another standout performance by Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With six games remaining in the season, JSN has already set a franchise record with 1,313 receiving yards. His two touchdowns helped keep Seattle out ahead of the Titans and in control of the game all afternoon. Ken Walker provided another significan...

Join us from Nashville as we discuss Seahawks news, injuries, and upcoming matchups. We kick things off with a special meetup announcement for local Seahawks fans in Nashville ahead of the game against the Titans. We then dive into some injury updates for Tory Horton, Tyrice Knight, and Ernest Jones, and how these absences could impact the game. With the Titans also dealing with injuries, especial...

The Seattle Seahawks latest clash with the Los Angeles Rams left fans reeling after a brutal four-interception performance. What separates good QBs from great ones, and why some fans are losing patience while others still see hope for a turnaround. Expectations, turnovers, and the pressure of big moments all come under the microscope. So what exactly is Darnold's record in "big games" and how does...

After a narrow loss to the Rams, a mental shift needed to focus on the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans. Considering the way the season is going for the Titans, the expectation is that we'll have a prime opportunity to see Seattle bounce back. Should Seattle focus on the running game or open up the passing attack this week? Defensively, we get into the reasons why our edge rushers and li...

In a game of inches, we ended up a few yards short and to the right. In a frustrating loss where Sam Darnold must take most of the blame, there were other moments and aspects, good and bad, that added to this tough loss to our largest rivals, the Rams. There were some good points to focus on, too. Defensive efforts come under the spotlight, notably the exceptional play from Tariq Woolen, a crucial...

The Seahawks had a masterful performance on defense to keep the game within reach in the final seconds of the game. Ultimately, the loss to the Los Angeles Rams comes down to critical mistakes and costly turnovers by Sam Darnold. However, he did bounce back from his four interceptions to give Jason Meyers a shot even after the offense was pinned at the 1-yard line by the Rams special teams unit. T...

It's game day! We kick things off by sharing the excitement for the Seahawks matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. We honor Seahawks legend Kenny Easley, who recently passed away. We discuss his legacy, contributions to the game, and hear tributes from the likes of Ronnie Lott. We also dive into the weekly Blue Friday Bets, making fun and bold predictions for the game. From the number of Sam Darno...

With a substitute "protector" this week, we're exploring every angle for our Seahawks to secure victory this Sunday in what people are calling the DVOA Bowl. The LA Rams lead the NFL in DVOA with the Seahawks right behind them. Can Seattle pressure Matt Stafford to tilt the game in favor of the Seahawks? Ernest Jones and Cooper Kupp are captains and have a shot at vengeance, so we share our predic...