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NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Grading Each Position After Seahawks Win vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks should be feeling good after their 31-7 victory against the Arizona Cardinals inside State Farm Stadium. The Seahawks showed why they are the defending Super Bowl champions in their blowout victory.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 21

The Seahawks' Defense Will Only Get Scarier in 2026

When Mike Macdonald was hired by the Seattle Seahawks, one thing became clear immediately- the defense was going to get much better. Well, not only has the defense gotten better, but it’s now the best unit in the league.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

3 Most Surprising Stats from Seahawks’ Week 2 Victory Over Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have too much to complain about through two weeks. The team was able to knock off the New England Patriots in Week 1, even without Sam Darnold.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

Sam Darnold News / Field Level Media / September 21

Seahawks plan for Sam Darnold to return to practice Wednesday

The Seattle Seahawks expect quarterback Sam Darnold to participate in practice Wednesday as he recovers from a glute injury. Darnold suffered what the Seahawks called a "unique" soft-tissue injury on the fifth play of the season Sept.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Drew Lock News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Why Drew Lock is Thriving as the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback

Anyone who was gunning for the Seattle Seahawks to sign or trade for another quarterback while starter Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury has to be feeling silly at this point.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

Seahawks Week 2 Snap Counts: Macdonald Keeping Defense Fresh, Hungry

The Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening win over the New England Patriots, with backup quarterback Drew Lock leading the way, feels far less flukey after Week 2.

Nick Emmanwori News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Nick Emmanwori is set to ‘accelerate’ into Week 3, making Seahawks defense even scarier

The Seattle Seahawks looked just fine without quarterback Sam Darnold against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday. Seattle’s defense has looked just as efficient with star safety Nick Emmanwori not 100 percent.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 21

5 Highest, 5 Lowest Seahawks Week 2 Grades vs. Cardinals

Even with Sam Darnold suffering an injury on the first drive of the season, the Seattle Seahawks are off to a hot start in the 2026 season. Their 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals improved their record to 2-0 and they're going to be favored over the 0-2 Washington Commanders (who lost Jayden Daniels to an elbow injury) in Week 3.

DK Metcalf News / Athlon Sports / September 21

It's Clear the Seahawks Won the DK Metcalf Trade

Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks had a big decision to make. The team had to decide if they wanted to keep star wide receiver DK Metcalf and give him a huge extension, or if they preferred to count on the young Jaxon Smith-Njigba and spend Metcalf’s money elsewhere.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Stock Up, Stock Down for Seahawks Following Massive Week 2 Win

The Seahawks picked up a huge win over the Cardinals in Week 2. Huge in terms of importance and huge in terms of winning margin. The Seahawks walked out of Arizona with a 31-7 victory.

Michael Irvin News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Michael Irvin hates on preseason trend after Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels add to injury woes around league

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has quickly become one of the league’s most electrifying playmakers, earning significant praise from legendary NFL analysts, like Michael Irvin, who are astonished by his elite agility, exceptional route-running, and incredible ability to change direction seamlessly on the field.