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Seahawks land 2 rising stars on ESPN's All-Rookie Team

With Saturday night's showdown against the San Francisco 49ers looming, followed by the NFC Playoffs, the current state of the Seattle Seahawks is compelling.

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How Seahawks have a tough, but capable task of stopping 49ers' Christian McCaffrey

Only one team stands in the way of the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) from the NFC West Divisional title and the top prize in the NFC, the No. 1 seed. The Seahawks must go on the road Saturday to take on the San Francisco 49ers (12-4) in a winner-take-all situation.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 30

How the MNF Falcons win is good news for the Seattle Seahawks

The race for the postseason requires little to no setbacks as seeding and division titles are on the line. It wasn’t long ago that the Los Angeles Rams were easily the favorites, not only in the NFC but for a Super Bowl title.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 30

Sam Darnold gets poor grade despite Seahawks impressive win over Panthers

Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report was once again busy handing out grades for performances by quarterbacks around the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Carolina Panthers in the second half during a 27-10 victory at Charlotte.

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On the Rise: Elijah Arroyo

In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

What Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said about Rashid Shaheed's status for Week 18

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a winner-take-all game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 for the NFC West title and No. 1 seed in the conference.

Mike Macdonald News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Mike Macdonald's timeshare finally paying off as PFF highly ranks 2 Seahawks' RBs

Despite the constant - and justified - grumbles of the 12s all season about the Seattle Seahawks' stubborn running back timeshare, Mike Macdonald's stubbornness appears to finally be paying off.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Seattle Seahawk star gets another chance at redemption this weekend against 49ers

There’s a scene in the just-released critical darling Marty Supreme where Milton Rockwell, played quite effectively by businessman Kevin O’Leary, tells the titular Marty Mauser that “there are no second chances”.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Julian Love, Zach Charbonnet top Seahawks PFF grades vs. Panthers

The grades are in for the Seattle Seahawks following their impressive 27-10 road win over the improved Carolina Panthers. There were numerous standouts for Mike Macdonald’s club, but a veteran safety and an emerging running back that earned the top grades for Seattle’s defense and offense, respectively.

Zach Charbonnet News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Zach Charbonnet's best game yet lands him among NFL's biggest Week 17 winners

You can win a lot of games in the NFL with a great defense and a strong run game. The Seattle Seahawks did so again yesterday, notching their fifth win of the season when Sam Darnold has two or more turnovers.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Seattle Seahawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Kenneth Walker III Dynasty Fantasy Football Outlook

Kenneth Walker has had a roller coaster ride to the start of his career, and his dynasty price has fluctuated as a result. With his contract up and no extension in sight, let’s take a look at his price, possible fits moving forward, and what we should do with Kenneth Walker in dynasty fantasy football.

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Bryce Young News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Seahawks hold Panthers Bryce Young to historically bad performance in Week 17 win

It was just a normal day in the office for the Seattle Seahawks defensively on Sunday. While the Seahawks had some offensive struggles in the 27-10 road win over the Carolina Panthers, the defense showed they should be the unit to fear in the playoffs.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

NFL screws Seattle Seahawks, shoots itself in the foot with Week 18 scheduling

We have finally arrived at the last week of the 2025 NFL season. As they have the last several years, the league held off scheduling Week 18's slate of games so as to maximize viewership for the most important matchups with playoff implications.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Seattle Seahawks’ running game rounding into playoff form

Prior to head coach Mike Macdonald’s arrival in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Seahawks ranked 28th in the league in terms of rushing yards per game in 2023.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

Seattle Seahawks retain throne in NFL power rankings after dominant win

The Seattle Seahawks had the classic trap game this week against a feisty Carolina Panthers team. The Panthers had beaten the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, so this wasn't necessarily a guaranteed win.

Sam Darnold News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Sam Darnold joins elite company with latest Seahawks win

Sam Darnold is having quite a career rejuvenation in the NFL. The former No. 3 overall NFL draft pick struggled in his early years in the pros, particularly during his time with the New York Jets before taking his talents to the Carolina Panthers for two seasons.

Sam Darnold News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold deja vu awaiting in Week 18 49ers matchup

For Sam Darnold, the calendar flipping to Week 18 brings an eerie sense of deja vu. For the second straight season, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is walking into a winner-take-all finale.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29

NFL reveals kickoff time for Seahawks-49ers showdown for NFC's No. 1 playoff seed

A Seattle Seahawks' season that begin with a dramatic game against the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers will end the same ... this time for the division championship and the No.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / December 29

'SNF' takeaways: 49ers keep bid for NFC's top seed alive

'SNF' takeaways: 49ers stop Bears on final play to keep bid for NFC's top seed alive

The San Francisco 49ers escaped with a 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears and kept their bid for the NFC's top seed alive in a thrilling "Sunday Night Football" game that came down to the final play.

Brock Purdy accounts for five TDs as 49ers hang on in shootout with Bears

Bears, Caleb Williams may regret missed wide-open throw on final drive vs. 49ers

Ben Johnson: Final play in Bears loss to 49ers 'on me'

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Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / December 28

It's only Sam Darnold's first season with the Seahawks and he's already inserted his name into the same record book as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning

There is a portion of the Seattle Seahawks fan base that would have preferred keeping Geno Smith, who's now with the Las Vegas Raiders, over signing Sam Darnold in the offseason.

Mike Macdonald News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald gave somewhat of an injury update that everyone's waiting for just after beating the Carolina Panthers

The Seattle Seahawks entered their game against the Carolina Panthers a bit banged up, as key players like offensive lineman Charles Cross and defensive back Coby Bryant were sidelined.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / December 28