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Ted’s Talk: Seahawks attempt to lose the most winnable game vs. Cardinals, still win

I can’t be the only one who feels this way.

Every #Seahawks fan right now… pic.twitter.com/MS4rgbNZM0

— Weapon Next/Logan Lynch/Ted Zahn (@WeaponNext) September 26, 2025

The Seattle Seahawks comfortable win against the New Orleans Saints last week was an aberration. Once again, I felt like throwing up a few times and now have a splitting headache from the way Seattle let the Arizona Cardinals hang around in a game that had no business being that close. Stupid penalties buried drives, Jason Myers missed a field goal, and the defense gave up two consecutive scoring drives at the end of the game. Yet, Seattle gutted out a 23-20 walk-off win in the desert.

There was a lot of good for the first 55ish minutes of the game and a whole lot of angst for the final five minutes. This was a game that the Seahawks should have won handily, and they were lucky they were playing the Cardinals who were missing a huge part of their offense in James Conner.

Seahawks Droppings​

• As I said above, there were some really idiotic penalties. Ken Walker III got a taunting penalty that took away a short third down and pushed them back out of field goal range – eventually leading to a punt. Jaxon Smith-Njigba got called for an unnecessary holding call on what would have been a Zach Charbonnet TD to put Seattle up by three scores in the fourth quarter. Instead, they settled for a FG and kept Arizona alive. Riq Woolen played more like the version in Week 1 with multiple pass interference penalties. Boneheaded plays all around that the Seahawks were lucky didn’t cost them the game.

Here is #Seahawk JSN hot mic:

[: NFL on Prime]pic.twitter.com/mGEh0nhsiE

— HawkMania (@hawkmania4) September 26, 2025

• K9 had a few good runs, but he also had multiple plays where he ran backwards and lost four or five yards. You just can’t do that since it puts the offense farther in the hole. Walker had been better about that the last few weeks until the issue cropped up again tonight.
• Jason Myers missed a FG in the fourth quarter that would’ve made the game much harder for the Cardinals. He made up for it by squeaking the game-winner through the uprights.
• Sam Darnold once again was superb. He’s in complete control of this offense and had some fantastic throws like the deep shot to JSN and the throw to Elijah Arroyo in the end zone that drew a pass interference penalty.
• Seattle let Kyler Murray off the hook a couple times early in the game. Coby Bryant had another interception and then proceeded to fumble the ball back to the Cardinals on the return after getting hit by friendly fire. Julian Love had another interception go right through his hands. This obviously frustrates Macdonald because he mentioned it in his interview after halftime. Not taking advantage of those opportunities will cost them a game some day as it nearly did in this one.
• The defense was so good for the first three and a half quarters today. They were all over Kyler Murray and got six sacks on the day! Leonard Williams was a beast again. It looks like Uchenna Nwosu is rounding into form. Witherspoon was active in his first game back since the opener, and was a fingertip away from breaking up that late Marvin Harrison Jr TD catch.

It was a 6-sack night for the Seahawks:

Chenna with 2
Big Cat with 1.5
Thomas with 1
Ernest, Jobe, and Spoon with 0.5

Sacks from literally all three levels of the defense.

— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) September 26, 2025

• This was probably the first game since the preseason that Grey Zabel looked like a rookie. He was blown up a few times and gave up his first pressure of the season. Honestly, the whole line got pushed around quite a bit today. The Cardinals have some talent on the defensive line and of course Calais Campbell played well against Seattle, as per usual.
• I’ll admit, I was nervous pretty much the whole game. When Myers missed that FG, it didn’t surprise me considering all the weird things that have happened for the Seahawks in Glendale over the years. They usually win the game, but crazy shit almost always pops up.

Ok, I can exhale now. Seattle survived Arizona’s charge and gets an extra break following the Thursday night game. You never complain about a win, and the fact that the Seahawks gutted this one out is a testament to the character of the team that Macdonald has built. Up next is the 50th Anniversary game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers featuring double throwback jerseys! For now, though, let’s all try to bring the heart rate down a little and enjoy this win for a few extra days.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...empt-to-lose-the-most-winnable-game-cardinals

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Post-game video reaction recap: Seahawks walk-off Cardinals in the desert

The Seattle Seahawks are 3–1 after surviving a Thursday night thriller in Arizona, edging the Arizona Cardinals 23–20 on Jason Myers’ walk-off 52-yard field goal. What looked like a comfortable 14–3 advantage turned into a nail-biter when Kyler Murray led a furious fourth-quarter rally. In the end, Seattle steadied itself just enough to escape the desert with a win.

From my perspective, this game underscored two major truths about this team. First, Sam Darnold is playing winning football. He finished 18 of 26 for 242 yards and a touchdown, managing the game with poise and avoiding costly mistakes. And second — Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a star. JSN continues to prove why he’s the focal point of Seattle’s passing attack, hauling in 4 catches for 79 yards, including a back-breaking 36-yard grab. He’s not just breaking out — he’s arrived.

Seattle’s offensive balance showed as well. Kenneth Walker powered his way to 81 rushing yards and a 29-yard reception, Zach Charbonnet added 39 more and scored his second touchdown of the season, and both Elijah Arroyo and AJ Barner chipped in with important catches, including Barner’s touchdown. The offense spread the ball effectively, making defenses respect more than one option.

Defensively, it was a mixed bag. Six sacks and two interceptions highlighted Seattle’s disruptive ability, but surrendering 14 points in the fourth quarter nearly undid everything. Mike Macdonald’s group has to find a way to finish games cleaner, especially with the currently undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers up next.

I break all of this down in detail on the newest episode of The Hawks Eye Podcast. From JSN’s emergence as Seattle’s star receiver to Myers’ redemption kick, we cover every angle of this nail-biting win.

Come watch the full post-game show and join the conversation, whether in the comments section or in the YouTube live chat! The show begins live at 4:30 pm PT!

Video​

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seahawks...ap-seattle-seahawks-walk-off-cardinals-desert

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Pre-Snap Reads 9/27: Seahawks winning with best version of Sam Darnold

In Today’s Links: Coach Macdonald holds a press conference and has some things to say that you might wanna hear, Uchenna Nwosu is starting to warm up for our Seattle Seahawks, why this year’s ‘Hawks are already better than last year’s team; plus, Bryce and Mookie breakdown Thursday’s big road victory. Oh, and a few other things of note. Thanks for being here with us at Field Gulls. We always appreciate your attendance.

#np Took My Heart Away by Kuzich & Alien

Seahawks News

Seahawks fans finally get the ‘early draft pick QB’ they always wanted – Seaside Joe
Sam Darnold’s path to the NFL majors and what will Seahawks do about Tariq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon?

Seahawks’ Uchenna Nwosu makes a statement in 3rd game back – Seattle Sports
After enduring three separate injuries that sidelined him for most of the past two seasons, it was fair to wonder whether Uchenna Nwosu could ever recapture the standout form he displayed during a career-best 2022 campaign.

Macdonald: Leonard Williams ‘deserves more love’ nationally – Seattle Sports
After a monster campaign last season, Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams has seen a steady stream of double teams from opponents this fall.

Getting From Good To Great & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Friday Press Conference – Seahawks.com
News and notes from the Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s press conference a day after his team’s Week 4 win in Arizona.

Why this Seahawks start is stronger than in 2024 | Four Downs – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks improved to 3-1 after holding on against the Cardinals. They were 3-1 last year, but this is why this start feels different.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has to stop playing Surrender Ball on 4th & short – si.com
Seattle came out on top, but they very nearly blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter – and it shouldn’t have been that close.

‘Playing Out of His Mind,’ Sam Darnold Brings Finishing Touch For Streaking Seahawks in Arizona – Emerald City Spectrum
Seeing a 14-point lead evaporate in the fourth quarter thanks to two touchdown passes by Kyler Murray, everything seemed to be working against the Seattle Seahawks with momentum jumping across the field to the Arizona Cardinals’ sideline.

Why it’s time we all stopped paying as much attention as we do to PFF grades – Seahawks Draft Blog
It’s a ritual for many people. The day after the game you log on to PFF to check the grades. Or if you don’t have a subscription, you see them posted on Twitter or a forum. It’s part and parcel of following your team. PFF grades for years have been cited and discussed. Their usage has become widespread.

Hawks Find a Way! Seattle’s Walk-Off Victory Over the Cardinals | w/ Mookie Alexander – The Hawks Eye w/ Bryce Coutts
The Seahawks survived a Thursday night thriller in Arizona as Jason Myers nailed a 52-yard walk-off FG to beat the Cardinals 23–20. Seattle built a 14–3 lead, saw the Cardinals storm back, and still found a way to move to 3–1.

NFC West News

4 studs and 4 duds from the Cardinals’ loss to the Seahawks – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals had some good, and a lot of bad in their loss to the Seahawks.

3 matchups to watch between the 49ers and the Jaguars: It’s a battle of who can stop the big play – Niners Nation
The Jaguars present interesting matchups on both sides of the ball

Rams-Colts: Who has the edge position by position? – Turf Show Times
Rams WRs should feast against Colts secondary

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...awks-winning-with-best-version-of-sam-darnold

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Four Down Territory: Seahawks, Sam Darnold deliver in the desert

In a game that felt closer to a blowout snooze fest for the first three quarters, it turned into a wild walk off win for the Seattle Seahawks 23-20 over the Arizona Cardinals.

In classic Thursday Night Football fashion, this game was sloppy, choppy, and chaotic, as the Seahawks blew a 20-6 lead in the final minutes, just to capitalize on a Cardinals kickoff mistake that allowed Jason Myers to hit the 52-yard game winner. In what felt like a must-win game, considering Seattle was facing the possibility of falling to 0-2 in the division, the Seahawks found a way to get the massive road division win, and are now 3-1 on the year.

Let’s break it all down.

1st Down – Sam Darnold continues his ascension ​

Through four games, I don’t know how you can be anything other than excited by what Sam Darnold has shown. The divisive free agent acquisition has continued his stellar play from last year’s regular season in Minnesota, and the league is starting to notice.

Thursday night’s game was a perfect encapsulation of his play through the first four games of the season. Darnold, back in the Kubiak/Shanahan scheme, has so far been asked to do slightly less than what was asked of him in Minnesota, but it has created a hyper efficient version of Sam that we’ve never seen.

Last night, Darnold looked like the best player on the field. He was accurate on all three levels, he used his athleticism to escape a collapsing pocket all night, and made multiple big time throws, including the game winning 22 yard pass to Smith-Njigba in the final seconds to set up the game-winning kick. This was his second game winning drive on the season, although this game should’ve been a blowout, if not for critical mistakes by his teammates around him, that stalled out drives.

Last night just backed up what we’ve seen from the former first-round pick. Darnold is completing 70% of his passes, nearly 4% higher than last season. His passer rating of 106.5 is seventh best in the NFL, and his 9.1 yards per completion is fourth best in the league. While only throwing 25 passes a game this year, compared to 32 last year, he’s still making the most of his throws.

If not for some brutal turnovers against San Francisco and some mental errors tonight, Darnold and Seattle should be 4-0 and averaging more than 27.8 ppg they’re already averaging. It’s only four games into a long season, but it’s hard not to see a Baker Mayfield-esque impact Sam has had on this offense and team.

2nd Down – Klint Kubiak’s best game?​

I was pretty surprised after the game to hear many griping about Klint Kubiak’s play calling in last night’s game. I actually believe that was his best game as the Seahawks OC so far.

Kubiak came out aggressive with his heavy 12 personnel look, and got his two young talented tight ends involved early as A.J. Barner and Elijah Arroyo dominated the first half. That was Klint’s calling card (heavy 12 personnel) in New Orleans, and I truly believe it will be Seattle’s best way to excel in offense in 2025.

Despite the loss of Robbie Ouzts, Kubiak still found a way to get the Seahawks running game back on track as the team ran for 155 yards. Despite JSN being a non-factor for the first three quarters, when it mattered most, Klint found ways to get him one on one coverage for three massive first down conversions late.

Do I love the conservative play calling in the penultimate drive that led to a Myers missed field goal? No, but when you look at the totality of last night, I thought it was a massive step in the right direction. The Cardinals have a playoff caliber defense, and if not for a missed field goal, questionable JSN holding call, and Kenneth Walker’s taunting penalty, the Seahawks should have probably scored 30+ points, on the road against a desperate division rival.

Stay healthy, and the sky is the limit for this offense.

3rd Down – Dominant defense, except…​

For the first 50 minutes of the game, Mike Macdonald’s unit was as dominant as ever. Six sacks on the night, and two interceptions showed once again that this defense is right in the middle of the “top defense in the league” conversation. The final 10 minutes left a bit to be desired from two of the more notable guys on the roster, Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon.

Woolen continued his up and down play, with what I thought was a poor performance throughout last night. Multiple penalties (he’s one of the NFL’s most penalized players) and big completions that allowed Marvin Harrison Jr to finally wake up, allowed the Cardinals to stay in the game early and mount their comeback.

In his first game back from injury, Devon Witherspoon struggled in coverage, as he was picked on late by the Cardinals and gave up both of their late touchdowns to tie the game in the final 30 seconds. I get it, he is probably not 100%, but I do feel like the production is not matching the talent or the expectations that came with being the fifth pick in his draft. There’s no denying that Witherspoon is extremely talented, but for this defense to take that next step, it felt like Spoon and Riq were going to have to make the leap.

The surprise jumps by both Josh Jobe and Derion Kendrick have still allowed this defense to be elite, but it is fair to wonder how sustainable that will be throughout the season. This can be the best secondary in the NFL, they just need Witherspoon or Woolen to play to their potential.

4th Down- A win is a win

To see the Seahawks bully the Cardinals for 50 minutes was a joy to watch. To watch it all come apart in the final few minutes was disgusting to watch. To walk out of that horrible stadium with horrible memories with a road division win? Made it all worth it.

The Seahawks earned back a road division win after giving one away at home in week one. They sit at 3-1 and will now get an extra few days of rest before the wounded Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to Seattle, followed by a road game at Jacksonville, and then Monday Night Football at home against the Houston Texans. That is not exactly murderers’ row, and the potential of a 6-1 start feels very much on the table.

There’s a lot to like from this team, while also acknowledging there is a lot to still clean up. I think we learned something on Thursday from this offense and from our quarterback, and that has me excited and hopeful for this team’s chances of getting back to playoff football.

Going for two​

1- Jason Myers

Way to bounce back, bud. Make sure to hit the smelling salts before every kick now.

2- JSN continues superstar level of play

Great players aren’t always great, they’re just great when they have to be. Smith-Njigba was more of a decoy in the first three quarters, but late, and with the game on the line, he stepped up. He was a star with Darnold out there, and together they put the game away.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...awks-survive-sam-darnold-jsn-desert-cardinals

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks kickoff times could be impacted by Mariners playoff games

We are fast approaching the month of October, and that means the start of postseason baseball.

The Seattle Mariners are playing for a shot at the World Series, having won the American League West division title for the first time since their record-tying season of 2001. While this is obviously exciting for baseball fans in the Emerald City, it may cause some scheduling hiccups for a few upcoming Seattle Seahawks home games.

As noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, both of the Seahawks’ next two games at Lumen Field fall on days when the Mariners could be hosting playoff baseball at T-Mobile Park. The Seahawks are set to host their expansion siblings in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 5 on Oct. 5 before then hosting the Houston Texans for a Monday Night Football matchup to close out Week 7 on Oct. 20.

Both of these games fall on days that could conflict with the Mariners’ postseason run—the Seahawks’ Week 5 contest is the same day as Game 2 of the American League Division Series, a home game for the second-seeded Mariners. In addition, the Mariners could be at home for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20—the same night as the Seahawks-Texans MNF game—provided they make it that far and do not face the AL East division champions in the ALCS.

Seeing as the two facilities are within walking distance of one another, this would make traffic a pain for those looking to attend a game on one (or both) of those days. If Major League Baseball chooses to give the Mariners an afternoon time slot for Game 2 of the ALDS, Seattle officials say that kickoff for the Seahawks game (which is currently set for 1:05 p.m. PT) will be pushed back anywhere from 90 to 150 minutes. A final decision from MLB officials will be made by Friday.

Later in the month, a far less probable situation may come into play—if the Mariners were to make it to Game 7 of the ALCS, city officials are saying that the decisive game would begin at 4:30 p.m. PT, approximately 150 minutes prior to the start of the Seahawks’ Monday Night Football contest.

The last time a similar conflict arose was in October of 2022, when the Mariners faced the Houston Astros in the ALDS. Game 4 of the ALDS would have been held on the same day as a Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals, and had this happened, the Seahawks-Cardinals game would have been delayed to 2:30 p.m. PT, 85 minutes later than the originally scheduled 1:05 start. However, this did not come to pass as the Mariners were eliminated in Game 3 of the series.

Now to play the waiting game, wondering how the start times of these next few Seahawks home games will be affected by the Mariners’ postseason run. Your move, MLB.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...imes-could-be-impacted-mariners-playoff-games

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Report: Riq Woolen monitored as trade deadline target

Well, well, well. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen has been under intense scrutiny after a tremendous rookie season, and now there are serious questions regarding his future with the team.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport wrote on Sunday that teams are looking at the fourth-year cornerback as a trade target, which in itself is not really a story, but reading between the lines can also be a case of “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”

With #Seahawks star CB Devon Witherspoon returning on Thursday, teams are monitoring Pro Bowl CB Riq Woolen as a possible trade target by the deadline, sources tell The Insiders.

Woolen’s playing time has diminished, and in a contract year, teams believe he could be available. pic.twitter.com/3vYMcNw4tR

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2025

Woolen played every snap against the San Francisco 49ers, but a brutal fourth quarter in which he gave up multiple big catches and the game-winning touchdown resulted in plenty of criticism. Mike Macdonald all but indicated that Woolen was in competition for playing time with Josh Jobe, but Devon Witherspoon’s injury may have changed that equation. Woolen still played 59 of 62 defensive snaps against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 71 or 72 in the blowout versus the New Orleans Saints, and 62 of 67 snaps against the Arizona Cardinals. This is functionally no different than last season’s rotation so I’m not sure where “playing time has diminished” has come from.

With all of that said, something’s been up with Woolen over the past three seasons to varying degrees. Pete Carroll briefly benched him for lackluster tackling effort in 2023 (albeit with Carroll acknowledging a shoulder issue), then Macdonald sat him for the opening drive against the Minnesota Vikings for a team violation. Through the first four weeks of 2025, Woolen has been flagged six times (four accepted) and Coach Macdonald said that he believes Woolen is “pressing maybe, a little bit.” The mental lapses, more than anything else, may be one of Woolen’s biggest issues.

Of course, Woolen is in a contract year, and with all of the noise swirling it doesn’t feel like an extension is likely. This doesn’t mean Riq is going to be traded, but he may be a name to watch when the trade deadline comes around on November 4.

It’s worth noting that however you view Riq, someone whose ball skills and interceptions took the league by surprise in 2022, he’s the only tall corner on the depth chart. Every other listed cornerback on the squad is no taller than 6’0, so you could be looking at one of the shorter cornerback rooms in the NFL if Woolen is dealt.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...iq-woolen-monitored-nfl-trade-deadline-target

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Packers vs. Cowboys open thread: Micah Parsons returns to Dallas

The Green Bay Packers had a bit of reality check last week after somehow losing to the Cleveland Browns. I guess we can hold off on christening them as the new NFC champions for a few days. They’re still nevertheless a formidable team and they’ve got a certain Micah Parsons on the squad. Parsons was traded by the Dallas Cowboys to Green Bay in one of the great blockbuster deals in NFL history, and unsurprisingly the Cowboys pass rush (and defense as a whole) is utterly atrocious.

Brian Schottenheimer is in tough as a first-year head coach, as the Cowboys defense has been shredded over back-to-back games by the benched Russell Wilson and previously struggling Caleb Williams. They can’t cover, they can’t rush the quarterback, but apparently they’re okay against the run, so mission accomplished for Jerry Jones.

This is going to be epic return, I believe. And as if there wasn’t enough riding on this game, don’t forget that the Cowboys have Green Bay’s next two first-round picks, so they have extra incentive to pull off the upset in Arlington.

NBC has the kickoff at 5:20 pm PT. Let the hilarity ensue.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/general/...s-open-thread-micah-parsons-returns-to-dallas

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks add rookie tackle to practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks began Monday by adding an offensive lineman to the practice squad roster.

Logan Brown, an undrafted rookie out of Kansas, was signed by the Seahawks after coming in for a tryout. Seattle had a vacant roster spot (in part, because Jacardia Wright is on practice squad IR), so no one was let go to make room for Brown.

The 24-year-old Brown began his college football playing days at Wisconsin, only to be dismissed by the team for reportedly striking a teammate. He hit the transfer portal and landed in Kansas, where he was All-Big XII Second-Team in 2024 as a right tackle. At Wisconsin he had experience at both tackle spots. Brown was on the Minnesota Vikings preseason roster and most recently the Cleveland Browns practice squad.

Seattle’s tackle depth on the 53-man roster is a little compromised due to the ankle injury suffered by reserve tackle Josh Jones, who was inactive for Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Here’s the latest Seahawks practice squad:

Offense​

• RB Khalil Herbert
• WR Tyrone Broden
• WR Ricky White III
• WR Courtney Jackson
• OL Amari Kight
• OL Logan Brown
• OL Shane Lemieux
• OL Federico Maranges

Defense​

• DL Quinton Bohanna
• DL Brandon Pili
• DL J.R. Singleton
• LB Jamie Sheriff
• ILB Patrick O’Connell
• ILB Chris ‘Pooh’ Paul Jr
• CB Shemar Jean-Charles
• CB Shaquill Griffin
• S Jerrick Reed II

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...seahawks-news-rookie-tackle-to-practice-squad

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks All-22 Review: Elijah Arroyo leads Seattle rookies vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks rookies combined for 126 snaps in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals. The number could have been much higher if not for the injuries. Robbie Ouzts was placed on IR, and this should impact the total number of snaps, as he had been playing more than Elijah Arroyo and Eric Saubert until his injury.

All data used in this article was taken from PFF.

Let’s analyze some of the important plays from this game!

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Grey Zabel, Offensive Guard (66 snaps)​

If you watch just snippets of the game, I think you’ll have very different feelings about Zabel. On some plays, you might think, “That was his worst game” and on others, you might feel confident in his potential. I believe this stems from a larger problem, which we’ve discussed a few times here: the fact that the offensive line is young and therefore still very inconsistent.

Grey Zabel moved at the 4th and 1. pic.twitter.com/NfvenLfc0P

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

The Seahawks call an inside zone shotgun. I think in this short fourth-down situation, it’s important to have the QB under center to at least create a sneak threat. But we won’t analyze the call choice here. Zabel has a “Welcome to the NFL” moment, dominated by the excellent nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. He’s pushed back a few yards and closes the gap for Zach Charbonnet, who tries to make the cut, but there’s no room.

Grey Zabel quick at the snap and pin the defender. pic.twitter.com/9QUnx5N4N9

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

Another week and once again he displays excellent footwork and snap release. He comes out almost at the same time the center snaps the ball and manages to seal the lane and open the gap for the RB.

Grey Zabel nice process. Read the blitz and late stunt. pic.twitter.com/pq1YFoQhQO

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

This play was Sam Darnold’s fantastic pass to Elijah Arroyo. Zabel shows excellent vision/process. The snap happens and he starts to slide to help Charles Cross, but upon noticing the blitzer (#2), he quickly moves inside and blocks him. The Cardinals also call a late stunt in the defensive line, and Zabel is also ready to make the block.

Nick Emmanwori, Defensive Back (0 snaps)​

Injured.

Elijah Arroyo, Tight End (36 snaps)​

In this game, the Miami rookie posted his best performance. He had the most snaps (36), targets (4), and receiving yards (44). On four targets, he had two receptions and 44 yards. Furthermore, Arroyo had his most consistent game blocking the run game.

Elijah Arroyo as lead blocker pic.twitter.com/6gHqlVw78Q

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

Starting with the blocks, I believe they used Arroyo to their best advantage in this game. Here he is in-line, moving out with Charles Cross acting as lead blockers. Arroyo takes a good angle and shows physical imposition to keep the defensive back away.

Elijah Arroyo crack block pic.twitter.com/xV4xaCY38C

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

In this other blocking play, Arroyo is crucial. The Seahawks call a pin-and-pull, and Arroyo has to perform the well-known crack block to allow Charles Cross to advance into the open field.

Elijah Arroyo with a great catch pic.twitter.com/kJFQAW9yvX

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

The Seahawks use Arroyo on a flat route. The pressure forces Sam Darnold out of the pocket, and the rookie helps the QB to improvise. He sees the open space and attacks the backfield. I think a pass ahead of him could still lead to a bigger advance. But the former Hurricane keeps his eyes on the QB, adjust and goes for the pass at the highest point.

Elijah Arroyo sells the post route and make the cut toward sideline. pic.twitter.com/rfdwxxnY3T

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

Excellent route execution on this play. Notice how he sells a post route looking at the QB and cuts toward the sideline where he would be open. Darnold chose to pass in the deeper route with Tory Horton, and we almost got the TD.

Jalen Milroe, Quarterback (0 snaps)​

No snaps.

Rylie Mills, Defensive Lineman (0 snaps)​

NFI List.

Tory Horton, Wide Receiver (24 snaps)​

His fewest targets since his debut against the 49ers (when he had 0): just 2 targets and 1 reception for 10 yards. One of his targets was already discussed when we talked about Arroyo, where he displayed good speed but lacked some physicality in the contest and better tracking.

Tory Horton miss the block pic.twitter.com/FqA8ZrEPas

— Alexandre Castro (@alexcastrofilho) September 29, 2025

Another play I highlight, but this time negatively. The Seahawks call a toss, this time they hand the ball off to a wide receiver, JSN. Most of the blocks appear to have been executed very well, but Horton misses his block on the cornerback, resulting in the play being blown.

Robbie Ouzts, Fullback (0 snaps)​

It will be interesting to see how the Seahawks adapt to his absence. Ouzts played a very important role in blocking the run game and his versatility was utilized, lining up as a FB and TE on several snaps. A tough loss.

Bryce Cabeldue, Offensive Lineman (0 snaps)​

No snaps.

Mason Richman, Offensive Lineman (0 snaps)​

Inactive.

Final Thoughts​

This may have been the last game without a defensive rookie snap. Nick Emmanwori is expected to return for the game against the Bucs. In this game, Horton didn’t get much attention, Zabel had his ups and downs (like the entire OL), and Arroyo probably had his best game as a Seahawk.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...rroyo-rookies-performed-vs-cardinals-analysis

 

[Seattle Seahawks]

Seahawks national power rankings roundup, Week 5: Seattle firmly within top 10

Last week, after the Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints, many national media sites continued moving Seattle up in their weekly rankings. However, how will that change after the Seahawks held off their division rival, Arizona Cardinals 23-20 in Week 4?

Well, as can be expected after three straight wins, the Seahawks are continuing their upward trajectory into the top 10. This week the five media sites reviewed (Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, NFL.com, and Pro Football Talk all rank Seattle comfortably within the top 10.

The lowest of those rankings come from Pro Football Talk (PFT), Bleacher Report, and ESPN. Bleacher Report, who moved Seattle from 14th to 9th, noted that Seattle have “looked like serious playoff contenders” with the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers looking like a fluke. ESPN, who also moved the Seahawks from 14th to 9th, decided to look at areas each team could improve on. For the Seahawks, ESPN noted Seattle’s issues in running the ball. Despite the explosiveness they have shown, “the Seahawks have a league-high 33 attempts that either lost yardage or gained zero yards.” PFT similar to Bleacher Report and ESPN, moved Seattle up from 13 to 10 on their power rankings list.

Though coming in 9th and 10th on the three above lists are positive, both Yahoo and NFL.com have even more positive rankings. Yahoo, who rose the Seahawks up from 14th to 8th, discussed Seattle as a potential division winner in the tough NFC West.

The biggest move, and somewhat surprising move of the week was from NFL.com who moved Seattle up eight spots from 13th to 5th on their power rankings list. The article discusses the natural skepticism around letting DK Metcalf go, and how that skepticism has gone away with Jaxon Smith-Njigba being “everything the Seahawks could have hoped for in a big-play WR1.”

After Week 3, the average power ranking between the five sites (NFL.com, PFT, Bleacher Report, ESPN, and Yahoo) was 13.6. After Week 4, the average power ranking between these same five sites is 8.2, well within the top ten. With three impressive wins in a row, the overall consensus from the national media seems to be that they expect Seattle to be a playoff team. However, it will not be an easy road ahead for Seattle with a difficult schedule, and a tough NFC West. This next week will be a huge test for Seattle as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...rankings-roundup-week-5-seattle-firmly-top-10

 

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Mike Macdonald provides updates on Demarcus Lawrence and other injured Seahawks

After a “mini-bye week” the Seattle Seahawks were able to get some much-needed rest.

There were two injured players who were inactive against the Arizona Cardinals last Thursday, safety, Nick Emmanwori and offensive tackle, Josh Jones. Emmanwori looks to be in line to return this upcoming Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after participating in a “light bonus Monday practice.” Jones on the other hand may need some more time, as the recent signing of offensive tackle, Logan Brown may indicate.

On Wednesday, head coach Mike Macdonald gave some additional insight on three more players potentially returning from injury. First, Demarcus Lawrence, who left the Cardinals game early due to a thigh injury, is “day to day” and injured reserve “is not in play” according to Macdonald. This is good news for the veteran defensive lineman, as this week four thigh injury eerily mirrored the week four foot injury that cost Lawrence the rest of his 2024 season with the Dallas Cowboys.

The other two players with an injury update were defensive tackle, Johnathan Hankins (who is on the non-football-injury list) and offensive lineman, Christian Haynes (who is on injured reserve). Macdonald indicated on Wednesday that neither player is coming back from injured reserve this week despite being eligible to return this to the active roster for week five.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-demarcus-lawrence-and-other-injured-seahawks

 

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Seahawks Week 5 Wednesday injury report: Nick Emmanwori fully practices

The Seattle Seahawks have had a little extra time off following their Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. Their first injury report for Week 5’s big showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been released, and the good news is it’s light on names. The bad news is it’s fairly heavy on key players. Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love, and Demarcus Lawrence all sat out practice with their respective injuries. It’s a day-by-day thing for Lawrence after getting hurt in the Cardinals game, whereas Witherspoon and Love played in Week 4 but have otherwise missed game time already.

To talk anybody out of panic, Wednesday practice tends to be the least important in terms of gauging game availability. Seattle also had a bonus practice on Monday (which did not require an injury report to be filed), so it’s possible that Love and Spoon may have had rest days. The other DNP was reserve tackle Josh Jones, who remains out with an ankle injury suffered in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.

Nick Emmanwori, who’s been out since opening day with an ankle sprain, practiced on Monday and was a full participant on Wednesday. Odds are looking good that he’ll be back on the field this week. Wide receiver Cody White was also a full participant with a shoulder injury.

Now… let’s compare this injury report to Tampa Bay’s:

You know you’re banged up when you have to do a walkthrough and it’s not a short week. Bucky Irving will be one to monitor, as the star running back has a foot sprain that is considered a week-to-week injury.

Check back in on Thursday for a potentially better idea of who’s in and who’s out for Sunday afternoon.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-injury-report-nick-emmanwori-fully-practices

 

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Seahawks bring in 3 safeties for tryouts

The Seattle Seahawks had a few safety tryouts in town earlier this week.

Tuesday’s NFL transactions listed the following as tryouts but (as of Wednesday afternoon) no signings:

• Maxen Hook, Toledo
• Ladarius Tennison, UCF
• Julius Wood, Eastern Carolina

Hook was a three-time All-MAC First-Team defensive back out of four seasons at Toledo. The Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a UDFA rookie but waived him during final roster cuts. Tennison started Auburn, then transferred to Ole Miss, then finished up at UCF across five collegiate seasons. He was waived by the Indianapolis Colts back in August. Finally, Wood is the “veteran” of this trio by virtue of being a 2024 draft entrant. Wood started out with the Dallas Cowboys before getting claimed off waivers by the Titans, who didn’t have him for the final five games of the regular season due to a PED suspension. He was waived this past August after nine regular season appearances.

With D’Anthony Bell on the active roster, the only safety on the practice squad is Jerrick Reed II. Presumably these are more tryouts for the practice squad than to have an active roster spot. This is fairly minor news until further notice, but it’s still news any time there’s the possibility of a roster change.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...-seattle-seahawks-bring-in-3-safeties-tryouts

 

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Report: Seahawks add former UW running back to practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks sit in a three way tie atop the NFC West with a Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looking to tie the longest home win streak of the Mike Macdonald era at two games.

Regardless of the record or where the Seahawks sit in the standings, though, John Schneider and the rest of the Seattle front office continue to churn through available free agents as they look to build a roster as competitive as possible.

On that topic, on Wednesday a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that the Seahawks are set to sign former Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad.

Seahawks are signing veteran running back Myles Gaskin to their practice squad.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2025

Gaskin was a seventh round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2019, rushing for 1,355 yards in his four seasons in Miami, and has since had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens.

The Seahawks had been carrying a full complement of 16 players on the practice squad, meaning there will need to be a corresponding more in order to create room for Gaskin, but no information on exactly what that move will be has been reported to this point.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...w-running-back-to-practice-squad-myles-gaskin

 

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Jarran Reed announced as Seahawks defensive game captain for Week 5 vs. Buccaneers

Ahead of their 50-year anniversary game against the NFC twin team in Tampa Bay, the Seattle Seahawks have released the names of the men who will serve as captains this Sunday.

Nose tackle Jarran Reed, quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Dareke Young will act as game captains for the Week 5 bout.

Our Week 5 captains. pic.twitter.com/azbPgppsF4

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 3, 2025

Reed has lined up at nose as well as defensive tackle, rotating in on Seattle’s talented and deep defensive line this year. Despite being the elder statesman in the rotation, J-Reed ranks 9th in the NFL in ESPN’s Pass Rush Win Rate Rankings (13%). He wrangled together two tackles against Arizona on Thursday Night Football last week and will look to help shut down Tampa’s pared down ground game.

This is Darnold’s third go-round as a captain for the offense. He has acquitted himself nicely, ranking 7th in passer rating this far into the 2025 season. He will go toe-to-toe with Baker Mayfield, his one-time teammate on the Carolina Panthers.

It is Young’s first time as captain this year as he’s been a contributor on offense as well as Seattle’s special teams unit. While he only has one catch for 12 yards as a receiver, he has helped in run blocking on the perimeter, has recorded 4 total tackles on kick coverage and is averaging 40.3 yards per kick return.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...s-news-jarran-reed-game-captain-vs-buccaneers

 

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Seahawks rule out Julian Love, Devon Witherspoon for Buccaneers game

Were Julian Love and Devon Witherspoon rushed back too soon from their respective injuries? We don’t have a concrete answer on that front, but even with the “mini-bye” from Week 4’s Thursday game against the Arizona Cardinals, they’re among the notable absences for Sunday’s Week 5 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Friday’s injury report was virtually unchanged apart from Byron Murphy II being added as a limited participant, but there’s no worry there since he doesn’t carry a game designation. None of Demarcus Lawrence, Josh Jones, Love, or Witherspoon practiced this week, so that quartet will sit out this weekend.

The good news is that rookie Nick Emmanwori is back in the lineup after missing the previous three weeks with an ankle injury. It’s nevertheless a bit frustrating though that the main secondary of Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe, Emmanwori, Love, and Coby Bryant have yet to play a full game together. We’ll see when (or, given Riq’s uncertain future, if) that actually materializes.

In the meantime, expect Ty Okada, D’Anthony Bell, and Derion Kendrick to again all be factors on Sunday while two key secondary starters are out. Demarcus Lawrence’s absence is not unexpected, but the good news is Uchenna Nwosu is coming off a two-sack game and looked sharp versus Arizona. Seattle has undrafted free agent rookie Jared Ivey available if they want to dig a little deeper in the depth chart for help up front.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...von-witherspoon-tampa-bay-buccaneers-nfl-news

 

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Seahawks vs. Buccaneers NFL TV coverage map and CBS commentators

The Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing one of the bigger games of Week 5 in terms of W-L record. Outside of Thursday’s San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams game, this is the only other matchup between two above .500 squads. And yet, this is a singleheader game on CBS, so the distribution is not exactly vast compared to the Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles, which is the network’s feature for the day.

506 Sports has the game coverage maps, and while markets like Las Vegas, Dallas, Miami, and Charlotte will get Seahawks vs. Buccaneers, the country as a whole will be seeing other action. See if you’re in the green!

On the plus side, the CBS announcers are Kevin Harlan and Trent Green. With all due respect to Trent, the star of the show is Harlan, one of the most beloved play-by-play voices out there. Sometimes he’ll get some things wrong (like Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s last name when he called Seahawks vs. Dolphins in 2024), but his style is chaotic and dramatic. Every game feels important, even the ones he’s not supposed to be calling.

"I'm calling BOTH games!"

Legendary announcer Kevin Harlan calling two games at once during Week 17 of the 2019 season will NEVER get old pic.twitter.com/8U1NpfzvRD

— NFL (@NFL) January 2, 2025

And Harlan did do Seattle’s Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos for Westwood One radio, and one of his memorable Seahawks games was the shootout with the Houston Texans in 2017.

Here are the commentators for the remaining games this weekend. You can view the other 506 Sports maps here to see what other matchups you’re getting locally!

NFL Network​

Vikings-Browns (6:30 am PT from London): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Sara Walsh

FOX​

Cowboys-Jets (10 am PT): Jason Benetti, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver

Raiders-Colts (10 am): Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, Kristina Pink

Dolphins-Panthers (10 am): Eric Collins, Mark Schlereth, Jen Hale

Commanders-Chargers (1:25 pm): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Lions-Bengals (1:25 pm): Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams

CBS​

Broncos-Eagles (10 am PT): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Texans-Ravens (10 am): Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn

Giants-Saints (10 am): Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross

Buccaneers-Seahawks (1:05 pm): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Titans-Cardinals (1:05 pm): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala

Sunday Night Football on NBC​

Patriots-Bills (5:20 PM PT). Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Monday Night Football on ABC/ESPN​

Chiefs-Jaguars (5:15 pm PT): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...s-nfl-week-5-tv-coverage-map-cbs-commentators

 

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Seahawks vs. Buccaneers: All you need for Week 5 in Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) begin October with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1), who are not only also celebrating 50 seasons in the NFL, they’ve also won the NFC South in each of the last four seasons. Seattle has won three straight after losing on opening day, while the Buccaneers are coming off a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. This is the first matchup between these teams since Tampa Bay won 21-16 in Germany back in 2022, which was Tom Brady’s final season in the NFL. The last two times the Seahawks have played the Bucs at home they’ve had to rally to win in overtime. Hopefully overtime isn’t needed on this occasion to pick up a critical victory.

Below, you can find everything you need to get ready for the game and as we work our way through the morning and afternoon, you’ll get more game updates in our live stream.

Make sure you check out The Feed for more game day and post-game content and conversations, too!

• Seahawks turn to practice squad for defensive depth
• SBNation Reacts results: Seahawks fans expecting close win over Buccaneers
• Seahawks vs. Buccaneers NFL TV coverage map and CBS commentators
• Jarran Reed announced as Seahawks defensive game captain for Week 5 vs. Buccaneers
• Seahawks rule out Julian Love, Devon Witherspoon for Buccaneers game
• Buccaneers officially rule out Bucky Irving, four others for Seahawks game
• Behind Seahawks enemy lines, Week 5 preview: Tampa Bay is a tough test
• Seahawks Week 5 Thursday injury report: Julian Love, Devon Witherspoon still out
• Seahawks Week 5 Wednesday injury report: Nick Emmanwori fully practices
• Seahawks vs. Buccaneers kickoff time unchanged despite Mariners ALDS game
• NFL Week 5 opening odds: Seahawks are slight home favorites vs. Buccaneers

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-...tampa-bay-buccaneers-coverage-news-nfl-week-5