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Tale of the Tape — Bucs vs Seahawks Should be Full of Action

This is where I tell you this is a trap game. The Bucs have weapons like Mike Evans and Jameis Winston on offense, and a bulldog like Gerald McCoy on defense. They just beat the Chiefs in Kansas City. Seattle just finished a brutal stretch against some of the toughest...

Podcasts

Week 12 Seahawks Chat with Softy: Playoff Dreamin’

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! It’s time to reflect on a remarkable run through some of the best teams in the NFL this season. The Seahawks have come out stronger for it, and now are set up to finish with a flourish. This game against Tampa won’t...

Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings — New Formula Unveiled, Cowboys Rise

NEW RANKINGS FORMULA I rarely tinker with my rankings formula. It has proven a useful indicator of team strength, even early in the season. A few years ago I replaced yards per attempt with passer rating because of the historical significance of passer rating differential when it comes to Super...

Morning After

The Morning After: Seahawks Earn 26-15 Victory Over Eagles, Hold Breath On Injuries

I was nervous about this one. Fans tend to get caught up in transitive logic from week-to-week. The Seahawks beat the Patriots on the road. The Patriots are better than the Eagles. The Seahawks will trash the Eagles at home. It is a shame that many will feel vindicated in...

Videos

Tecmo Super Seahawks- Week 11 vs Eagles

8 bit highlights from Week 11 Philadelphia Eagles vs Seattle Seahawks on 11/20/16....

Draft John Schneider Roster Analysis Roster Outlook

John Schneider’s Latest Drafts Set Up Seahawks for Extended Run

Michael Jordan used to talk about getting in “the zone” for stretches of torrid game play. He could not miss a shot. Every move left opponents grasping at air, and fans breathless. Some of the stretches of greatness lasted for much of the game, but even the best of them...

Podcasts

Now Award-Winning! Week 11 Seahawks Chat with Softy

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Softy and I recount the Seahawks savory win over the Patriots, try to come some conclusions about why Christine Michael was shown the door, and look ahead to the game against the Eagles. ...

Blue Friday Fodder

Blue Friday Fodder — Lessons Learned from Christine Michael, the New RB Room & Damontre Moore

What I think I learned from Christine Michael Pete Carroll and his coaching staff aggressively plays young players from the moment they enter the league. They did it with Russell Wilson. They are doing it with this offensive line. Nearly every rookie who makes the team gets a chance to grow...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape — Watch Out for Eagles Special Teams

You might think life gets easier after playing the consensus best team in football on the road. This is not one of those seasons for the Seahawks. Philadelphia, despite their 5-4 record, is as tough as any team Seattle has faced this year. They feature a top-notch defense and a...

Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings — Seahawks Race to Second Place

POWER RANKINGS The story this week is undoubtedly the rise of the Seattle Seahawks. They continued their journey through the stage five rapids of their schedule by taking on the top team in the rankings and beating them handily from a statistical perspective. Only a red zone efficiency disparity kept...

Sound Off

Never doubt this brotherhood again

Never doubt this team. Never doubt these players. Never doubt their DNA. Never doubt these coaches. Never doubt their mission. Never doubt their destiny. Never doubt their ambitions. Never again doubt this brotherhood. On Sunday night, the Seahawks completed their mission despite improbable odds. Coming off a short week and...

Morning After

The Morning After: Seahawks Plant Flag, Topple Mighty Patriots 31-24

It started with the predictable and ended with the sublime. Tom Brady began with a touchdown drive of such ease that Patriots fans exchanged knowing nods and smirks. There is only one Brady. There is only one Bill Belichick. New England fans are so comfortable with their dominance that they...

The Morning After: Seahawks Intro New Owners Old Ways, Win 13-10

Tale of the Tape: Run Game & Pass Rush Key For Seahawks vs Pats

The Morning After: Sloppy Seahawks Winless In Preseason