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Week 6: Cowboys 30, Seahawks 23

Through a combination of lackluster play calling, soft defense, and no interceptions, the Seahawks lost for just the second time at home in the past two years Sunday. The Seahawks cannot expect to win, either at home or on the road, by looking as mortal as they did today. The...
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Kam Chancellor active today

Strong safety and favorite bone-crusher Kam Chancellor will be active for today’s game, despite a nagging hip injury that kept him out of practice today. Look for backup Jeron Johnson to get a few looks, but Kam will get the start. C Max Unger are TE Zach Miller are both...
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Offense

Seahawks Offense Could Hit Another Gear

Seattle led the NFL in takeaways last year at 2.4 per game. The Seahawks offense benefited from the extra opportunities and short fields the defense created. The offense this year has scored the fifth-most points in the league without the aid of frequent takeaways by the defense. They have had...
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Podcasts

Hawk Blogger Week 5 Podcast

A look back at the Redskins game, my trip to DC, and a look ahead at the game against the Cowboys. Also, a look at what needs to improve for the Seahawks to reach championship levels of performance on offense and defense. Download this episode (right click and save) Brian...
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Preview

First Impressions: Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys were the punch line of many NFL pre-season jokes. Their defense was already bad, and had lost great players like DeMarcus Ware and Jason Hatcher. Sean Lee was lost for the season with an injury, and even Tony Romo was hobbled with back problems....
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Injury Report

Seahawks Injury Report 10/8/2014

Seahawks Injury Report October 8, 2014 Marshawn Lynch Marshawn Lynch started the game on the sidelines and that left many people concerned. Lynch was held out due to back spasms and was riding the exercise bike trying to loosen up a bit.  Lynch was able to get on the field...
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Being Toxic Is a Good Thing

As we go into the season, I’ll be posting roughly once a week about some of my favorite statistical metrics, which I will then update periodically with new data as the season progresses.  First up is a little number known as toxic differential.  For those of you who are unfamiliar...
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Power Rankings

Hawk Blogger 2014 Power Rankings: Week 5

THIS WEEK It was a fall from grace for the Bengals who were way out in front the previous two weeks, but got blown out in New England this week. Green Bay takes over the top spot with their second consecutive blowout win. Denver also climbs over Seattle, who falls...
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