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Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Face Tall Order in Desperate, Talented Vikings

Seattle has rebounded from an 0-2 start to win seven of ten games and put themselves in the driver’s seat to make the playoffs. Their losses have been close and have come against the best teams in football. They have handled their business against inferior opponents and separated themselves...

Why Russell Wilson Fans Should Swipe Right on Pete Carroll

There is a theory pervading certain segments of the Seahawks fan populace that: (a) Pete Carroll is holding Russell Wilson back due his run-centric offensive philosophy (b) Seattle’s best chance of contending after extending Wilson to a deal that could cost upwards of 18% of the team’s salary cap...

NFL Power Rankings Week 12 — Chargers Move Into Top 3, Seahawks Stay Put

POWER RANKINGS That loss to the Chargers in a few weeks back is looking more and more like a missed opportunity to notch a quality win. The Chargers have still yet to beat a top team, unless you believe the Seahawks qualify. They have been just a notch below...

Real Hawk Talk Episode 46: Seahawks Travel to Carolina

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). The Seahawks had their most productive week of the season, in terms of gaining ground in the standings, after a critical comeback win last Thursday. Are they now...

NFL Power Rankings Week 13 — Seahawks Climb Into the Top Five?

POWER RANKINGS So here’s the thing…I have trouble believing the Seahawks are fifth best team in the NFL. That said, I’d pick Seattle on neutral field to beat the Bears right now. New England? Pittsburgh? Maybe even Houston? I’m not so sure. These rankings, however, are not thinking about...

Softy and Brian Reflect on Carolina, Talk Pete Carroll

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Show Topics: Softy and Brian look back on the big win against Carolina, preview the 49ers game, and share our feelings on the debate regarding whether Pete Carroll should be fired so Russell Wilson can grow. ...

Real Hawk Talk Episode 47: How did the Seahawks do that?

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). The Seahawks pulled off a completely improbable win in Carolina. How did they do it? Are they poised for a playoff spot? Was that the best game of...

Tale of the Tape: Panthers, Seahawks Feature Similar Gritty Offense and Suspect Defense

For the second straight week, the Seattle Seahawks take on a familiar non-division foe. Few teams have more history with Seattle during the Pete Carroll era than the Green Bay Packers. One that comes close is the Carolina Panthers. Seattle and Carolina have met eight times in the eight...

The Morning After: Seahawks Choke Out 49ers 43-16, Breathe Life Into Playoff Run

The San Francisco 49ers were once the baddest team on the block. No team was more intimidating. Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, Navarro Bowman, Aldon Smith, Joe Staley, Mike Iupati, Frank Gore, Anquan Boldin, and many more, formed an imposing crew who tilted whatever field they walked on. The Seahawks...

Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Face Battered, Beaten 49er Team

Seattle pulled out a dramatic and improbable win against the Panthers on the road, and now the key to the playoffs sits in their hands. Beating the two-win 49ers twice in the final five games is an absolute must for that key to work. San Francisco enters this game...

The Morning After: Seahawks Stun Panthers in Thrilling 30-27 Victory

The script seemed set for a gut-punching loss. Seattle had fought hard, but their defense had been shredded all day and the Panthers had the ball in field goal range with under two minutes to play. Grab another first down. Run down the clock. Bleed the Seahawks of their...

NFL Power Rankings Week 11 — Saints Clearly Top Dog, Seahawks Higher Than You’d Think

POWER RANKINGS This season feels like the NFL going through a metamorphosis. Offenses are putting up huge numbers, with passing leading the way. The Chiefs game against the Rams was emblematic of this new age of football where defenses were more about having one or two dominant players...

The Morning After: Sloppy Seahawks Winless In Preseason

The Morning After: Injuries Tarnish Inspired Performance Versus Titans

The Morning After: Seahawks Play Below Their Standard