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Seahawks bold predictions for Monday Night Football clash vs. Texans

The Seattle Seahawks will be fighting to move into a tie for first place in the NFC West when they host the Houston Texans Monday night. The Seahawks will be depending on their versatile offense to wear down the Texans and put distance between themselves and their AFC South rivals.

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Seahawks changing Ken Walker-Zach Charbonnet rotation 'feels inevitable'

Though the Seattle Seahawks are 4-2 and favored by a field goal to beat the Houston Texans Monday night at Lumen Field, there is growing frustration about their running back rotation.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 19

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald reveals timeline for Derick Hall's return

Considering all the injuries they have had to deal with, the Seattle Seahawks defense has done a magnificent job this season. On the back end, star slot cornerback Devon Witherspoon has missed four of six games.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 19

NFL Network expert names Seattle Seahawks among top-two teams in NFC

Technically speaking, the Seattle Seahawks are tied with four other NFC teams at 4-2 heading into their Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

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Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 19

What Seahawks QB Sam Darnold said about facing Texans' top-ranked scoring defense

Through his first six games with the Seattle Seahawks, Sam Darnold has not only exceeded all expectations laid before him, but has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 19

Biggest injury for Seattle Seahawks leaving secondary very thin

The 2025 NFL season is six weeks and one game old. Every squad is dealing with its share of bumps and bruises, some more than others. Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report took a look at each of the league’s 32 teams and pointed to one key injury affecting each club.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 19

NFL analyst gives Seahawks warning about shopping Riq Woolen

As unthinkable as it might've sounded a few years ago, Riq Woolen's days with the Seattle Seahawks may be numbered. Woolen, 26, had an outstanding rookie season in 2022, as the fifth-round pick from UTEP snagged six interceptions - tied for the most in the NFL - and finished third in voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love questionable for Week 7 vs. Texans

The Seattle Seahawks looked battered in the secondary ahead of Week 7. There’s now new NFL injury updates involving Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love before facing the Houston Texans.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

ESPN predicts Seahawks pick 13-sack Texas weapon in 2026 NFL draft

Considering all the injuries they have had to deal with, Mike Macdonald's defense has performed magnificently for the Seattle Seahawks so far. Heading into Week 7, Seattle is giving up 19.6 points per game, which is the sixth-fewest in the league.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

Seattle Seahawks need to target top-ranked offensive lineman at NFL trade deadline

One of the main reasons why the Seattle Seahawks are doing so well this season is a much better offensive line unit that's gone from total liability to respectable.

Cooper Kupp News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

AJ Barner shares what he's learning from Seattle Seahawks vet Cooper Kupp

Just about every big move that general manager John Schneider made in free agency is paying off for the Seattle Seahawks this season. While Geno Smith is in heavy decline with the Raiders, Sam Darnold is playing at an elite level, and DeMarcus Lawrence is making a big impact defensively.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

Analyst labels Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III 'uninspiring' play vs. Texans

The Seattle Seahawks are doing just about everything well on the field this season. They get after the opponent's quarterback, they stop the run, they excel on special teams and they have an early MVP candidate starting at quarterback.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

C.J. Stroud reveals how he knew Jaxon Smith-Njigba was going to be special

There have been a lot of pleasant surprises for the Seattle Seahawks this year, especially on offense. Sam Darnold is not only living up to expectations, he's playing better than ever before - including last year's breakout campaign with the Minnesota Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 18

Advanced stats suggest Seahawks nearly best 4-2 NFL team in almost 50 years

Technically when each new season begins all 32 NFL teams have the same chance of making the Super Bowl. We all know that isn't really true, though. Not all 0-0 teams are created equally, and the same dynamic holds true throughout the season.

Mike Macdonald News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 17

Amid growing fan frustration, Mike Macdonald explains Seahawks' RB workload plan

Despite growing frustration among the 12s about the high reps and low production from backup running back Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks' head coach Mike Macdonald said the team plans to continue a system which amounts to an NBA-like "load management" system for starter Kenneth Walker.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Gridiron Heroics / October 17

'Top 5 WR in the NFL Right Now': Richard Sherman Has Strong Take About 23-Year-Old Wide Receiver

In a bold statement, Richard Sherman recently declared that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is among the top five wide receivers in the NFL right now. The 23-year-old Seattle Seahawks receiver has been making waves with his exceptional performances, particularly during the team’s explosive victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 17

ESPN predicts rough night for Seahawks QB Sam Darnold vs. Texans’ rising superstar

The final game of NFL Week 7 takes place in the Pacific Northwest as the well-rested Houston Texans clash with Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks. ESPN’s Seth Walder had this prediction for Monday night’s clash between the league’s No.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 17

Former 2023 UDFA has been Seahawks' biggest surprise entering Week 7

Following the 2024 season, the first under head coach Mike Macdonald, it appeared fourth-round linebacker Tyrice Knight had solidified his starting role with the Seattle Seahawks for the foreseeable future.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Seahawks' home woes can benefit blossoming Texans

If the Seattle Seahawks could use the coin flip to defer a home game like an opening kickoff, they just might do it. Entering Monday night's game against the visiting Houston Texans (2-3), the Seahawks (4-2) are 3-0 away from home to extend their franchise-record road winning streak to nine games.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Raiders & Dolphins Could Have Trade Interest In Seahawks CB Riq Woolen

Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports the Seahawks will look to trade CB Riq Woolen at the deadline. Woolen is in the final year of his deal and Seattle has seen emergence from CBs like Josh Jobe and Derion Kendrick.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / LWOSports.com / October 16

The Unexpected Rise of Jaxon Smith-Njigba: A Star Despite Seattle’s Ground Game

The NFL season is a tapestry woven with unexpected narratives, and among the most compelling trending stories of 2025 is the unexpected rise of Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is simply on another planet than the rest of the NFL's wide receivers right now — and there's nothing NFL defenses can do about it

What a difference a year makes. This time last year, the Seattle Seahawks offense was fresh off of a 56-yard rushing performance with 3 turnovers against the San Francisco 49ers.

Shaquill Griffin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Seahawks Elevate Two For Week 6 Including CB Shaquill Griffin

The Seattle Seahawks announced Saturday that they’ve elevated CB Shaquill Griffin and S Jerrick Reed II to their active roster for Week 6. The Seahawks also downgraded CB Riq Woolen to out for tomorrow, so some corner depth was needed. Griffin, 29, was selected by the Seahawks in the third round out of UCF in 2017.