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Seahawks won their 400th game in franchise history in Week 14

Seahawks won their 400th game in franchise history in Week 14

The Seattle Seahawks reached an impressive milestone in Week 14. Seattle did not just defeat the Arizona Cardinals with their 30-18 victory, nor did they merely cement their status atop the NFC West. No, what the Seahawks did was truly momentous….

….the Seahawks also won their 400th game in franchise history!

Congratulations are in order to the newest member of the 400 win club. It has taken nearly 49 full seasons, dating back to its inception in 1976, but the Hawks finally reached the mark!

Overall, the Seahawks have an all-time record of 400-371-1, which includes a playoff record of 17-19, three NFC Championships and a lone Lombardi.

Seattle picked a great time to claim their 400th victory. The Seahawks were playing to defend their first place positioning in the division against their rivals, the Cardinals. Had Arizona won, they would have returned to first place. Yet this outcome did not occur, and Seattle won more than just a simple game on Sunday.

While reaching 400 wins is a remarkable achievement, the Seahawks are going to want a few more this season, and they will have a chance to do so against the team with the most wins in NFL history… the Green Bay Packers, who come to Lumen Field in Week 15.

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Watch: Seahawks snag back-to-back interceptions in the first quarter

Watch: Seahawks snag back-to-back interceptions in the first quarter

The Seattle Seahawks have had an explosive first quarter, and it has been fueled by the defense forcing turnovers. The Cardinals drew first blood with an opening drive touchdown, but that was where their highlights ended in the opening frame.

On Arizona’s second possession, quarterback Kyler Murray threw a dart directly to Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. It was the first interception Jones has snagged as a Hawk.

One play later, Geno Smith found Jaxon Smith-Njigba to give Seattle the lead.

The fireworks did not end there for Seattle’s defense. On the Cards’ ensuing drive, pressured by linebacker Derick Hall, Murray tried to escape pressure. Unfortunately for him, his hurried pass landed in the waiting arms of safety Coby Bryant.

Two weeks ago, Bryant won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his interception and subsequent touchdown return. While this didn’t make it back to the house this time, the Seahawks still took advantage by finding the end zone five plays later behind the legs of Zach Charbonnet.

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter today for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game.

Can RB George Holani make an impact for the Seahawks?

Can RB George Holani make an impact for the Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks were dealt a brutal blow on Saturday when it was announced running back Kenneth Walker III was ruled OUT. Seattle will have to compete in the Week 14 rematch without their best ball carrier. With Walker no longer active, filling his place is rookie running back George Holani, who was elevated off the practice squad.

Holani turned plenty of heads this preseason, when he rumbled his way to 66 total yards on 17 carries in his three games. He even managed to find the end zone twice, including the first touchdown of the exhibition season for the Seahawks. The question now shifts to Week 14 – can Holani make an impact for a Seattle offense struggling to run the ball?

The Seahawks have not had more than 285 total yards of offense in four of their last five games, and are really struggling getting anything going on the ground. The main culprit of this problem is of course Seattle’s atrocious offensive line. Surely backup Zach Charbonnet will get the lion’s share of carries in Walker’s absence, and I would not be surprised if third-stringer Kenny McIntosh gets some looks as well.

However, I don’t think Holani should be ignored from the game plan. He has only suited up in one game this year, a Week 2 road trip to play the New England Patriots. The Seahawks, at times this year under Ryan Grubb, have abandoned the run far too early. Yes, they struggle to get things going on the ground, but there are other times where they move off the run when they do not have to do so. Perhaps Holani can provide a bit of a spark to a Seahawks team that are underdogs for an eighth-straight week.

 

Week 14 TV coverage map: Where can you watch the Seahawks game?

Week 14 TV coverage map: Where can you watch the Seahawks game?

The Seattle Seahawks will kick off this afternoon in a critical Week 14 rematch with the Arizona Cardinals. At stake will be first place in the NFC West. If Seattle can win, they will further their stronghold on the division. However, should Arizona get revenge, they will move back into first due to a better divisional record.

Of course, the important thing for fans to know at this moment is when and where they can even watch this game. The Seahawks and Cardinals will be kicking off at 1:05 pm Pacific Standard Time on CBS. Below is the coverage map for where the game will be broadcast locally.

Seattle vs Arizona is pictured in blue. If you are within the blue, and this is the game you want to watch, then good news! You are covered if you are watching this game on cable!

If you are not fortunate enough to watch in the blue, or you do not have cable, not to fret. There are streaming options available for this game. Click here for more information on how to watch Seahawks vs Cardinals.

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter today for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III downgraded to OUT for Week 14

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III downgraded to OUT for Week 14

In a rather unfortunate bit of news, the Seattle Seahawks have officially downgraded running back Kenneth Walker III to OUT for Sunday. The Seahawks will have to go into their crucial Week 14 rematch with the Arizona Cardinals without their best ballcarrier.

Walker was listed as QUESTIONABLE on Friday going into the weekend with a calf injury. Sadly, the standout back could not overcome this setback, and will not be present. As a result, Seattle elevated rookie running back George Holani off the practice squad. Holani was undrafted out of Boise State this year, and made quite the impact in the preseason. The former Bronco had 17 rushes for 66 yards and two touchdowns this past August.

Additionally, the Seahawks elevated punter Ty Zentner from the practice squad. Zentner was added to the practice squad earlier this week as insurance for punter Michael Dickson, who is also QUESTIONABLE and dealing with back spasms.

The other addition to the injury report is cornerback Tre Brown, who has been downgraded to DOUBTFUL.

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3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks offense vs. Cardinals in Week 14

3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks offense vs. Cardinals in Week 14

The Seattle Seahawks face a critical matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s Week 14 game. It’s a potentially decisive NFC West rematch after the Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 16-6 two weeks ago. Sunday’s outcome will have a drastic impact on the standings and postseason odds. Despite picking up the win, Seattle’s offense struggled against Arizona  in Week 12. We’ve compiled three bold predictions for the offense in Week 14.

Seahawks score more than one offensive TD

In the Week 12 victory over the Cardinals, the Seahawks offense took a 7-3 lead in the second quarter via a three-yard passing score from Geno Smith to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. That would be Seattle’s lone offensive score of the afternoon. Coby Bryant returned an interception for a 69-yard pick-six for Mike Macdonald’s second and final touchdown. Look for the Seahawks to enjoy more offensive success this time around.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the WR room again

The Seahawks have won three consecutive games and Jaxon Smith-Njigba has led the offense in receptions and receiving yards in all of them. Superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf missed Thursday’s practice with a shoulder injury. With Metcalf’s status for Sunday legitimately hanging in the balance, expect JSN to continue operating as Smith’s go-to target.

Zach Charbonnet thrives

Running back Kenneth Walker III also missed Thursday’s practice with ankle and calf designations. Change-of-pace back Zach Charbonnet ranks second on the offense in touchdowns this season with six. Charbonnet took advantage of an expanded role versus the Cardinals if Walker is absent or even limited.

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3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks defense vs. Cardinals in Week 14

3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks defense vs. Cardinals in Week 14

The Seattle Seahawks face a critical matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s Week 14 game. It’s a potentially decisive NFC West rematch after the Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 16-6 two weeks ago. Sunday’s outcome will have a drastic impact on the standings and postseason odds. Mike Macdonald’s defense was downright dominant in that victory a fortnight ago. We’ve compiled three bold predictions for the defense in Week 14.

Uchenna Nwosu records a sack in his return

Macdonald’s defense received some excellent news on Thursday as the team activated Uchenna Nwosu off IR. It should provide the defense with a major jolt in the arm. The team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee, Nwosu has barely played in 2024, initially missing the opening four contests after suffering an injury in the preseason finale. His return from that setback lasted precisely just 20 snaps before a thigh injury sidelined him again. Look for the anxious defender to sack Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on Sunday on his triumphant return.

Leonard Williams keeps dominant run going

Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams has been on a tear in recent weeks and that ongoing streak first began against the Cardinals in Week 12. Williams was unstoppable, sacking Murray 2.5 times. His latest performance against the New York Jets earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Cardinals aren’t looking forward to seeing him again.

Seahawks limit Cardinals to under 75 rushing yards

Arizona simply couldn’t run the football against Seattle’s stout defensive front two weeks ago. Running backs James Conner and Trey Benson were limited to 26 rushing yards via 11 carries (2.36 yards per carry). The Cardinals totaled under 50 net rushing yards. Similar results could occur on Sunday.

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Seahawks activate LB Uchenna Nwosu from IR

Seahawks activate LB Uchenna Nwosu from IR

It has been a massive Thursday for Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. Earlier in the morning, Nwosu was announced by the Seahawks as their nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Nwosu’s good day didn’t end there, as Seattle’s top pass rusher was just activated off the injured reserve list!

Nwosu has had an incredibly frustrating season this year. After missing more than half of the 2023 campaign due to a pectoral injury suffered in Week 7, Nwosu has barely played in 2024. An MCL sprain in the preseason finale kept him out of the first four games of 2024.

Sadly his return in Week 5 was short lived, as he only played 20 snaps in the eventual 29-20 loss to the New York Giants before exiting early with a thigh injury. Nwosu once again found himself back on the IR.

However, perhaps his injury luck (fingers crossed!) is taking a turn for the better. Nwosu returned to practice ahead of the Week 13 game against the Jets, and the fact he is activated paves the way for him to take the field in Arizona. The Seahawks face a crucial divisional rematch with the Cardinals, where first place in the NFC West is on the line.

Seattle will need all the help they can get to replicate their defensive dominance against Kyler Murray and the Arizona offense. Nwosu certainly represents said help in a big way.

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Seahawks-Cardinals to have drastic impact on postseason NFC West odds

Seahawks-Cardinals to have drastic impact on postseason NFC West odds

The Seattle Seahawks captured their third consecutive victory, outlasting the New York Jets 26-21 in Week 13. Mike Macdonald’s squad now enters Sunday’s Week 14 showdown versus the Arizona Cardinals in pole position in the NFC West. With the Cardinals (6-6) trailing the Seahawks (7-5) by one game in the division, Sunday’s outcome will have a massive impact on both team’s postseason odds.

A Seahawks victory would increase their chances of making the playoffs to 62%, while lowering the Cardinals’ postseason hopes to 17%, according to FTN Fantasy’s simulation model. On the flip-side, a Cardinals win would increase their playoff chances to 71%, while decreasing Seattle’s to 11%. It’s borderline a must-win game for both teams.

Sunday’s meeting will mark the second and final scheduled contest between the Seahawks and Cardinals this season. The Seahawks began taking ownership of the NFC West by defeating the Cardinals 16-6 at Lumen Field just two weeks ago. Arizona will now possess home-field advantage in the rematch.

The Seahawks were dominant defensively in the first meeting, forcing a Kyler Murray interception, sacking him five times, and preventing Arizona’s offense from scoring a touchdown. The Cardinals gained under 300 total yards of offense and went a combined 3-of-13 on third and fourth down opportunities. Arizona also punted on six occasions and lost the time of possession battle (TOP) by nearly seven full minutes.

The Seahawks could possess a sizable advantage in the NFC West if they complete the regular-season sweep of Arizona on Sunday.

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Seahawks are in good hands if Mike Macdonald misses Sunday’s Week 14 game

Seahawks are in good hands if Mike Macdonald misses Sunday’s Week 14 game

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald missed Monday’s practice leading up to Sunday’s upcoming Week 14 game versus the Arizona Cardinals. Macdonald wasn’t simply skipping practice. He had an outstanding reason. His wife went into labor with their first child!

Assistant head coach Leslie Frazier took the responsibility of meeting with local media on Monday. When asked about Macdonald’s return, Frazier delivered an unclear timeline. If Macdonald has to miss Sunday’s NFC West showdown with the Cardinals, understandably so, the Seahawks would be in excellent hands.

Frazier joined Macdonald’s staff after spending the 2023 season out of football. From 2017 to 2022, he enjoyed an excellent stint as the Buffalo Bills’ defensive coordinator. Frazier’s coaching career dates back to 1988, and he spent three campaigns as the Minnesota Vikings’ head coach from 2011 to 2013.

Frazier and Macdonald crossed paths with the Baltimore Ravens during the 2016 season. Frazier was the secondary coach and Macdonald was still cutting his teeth as a defensive assistant. When Frazier joined the Bills in 2017, Macdonald was promoted in Baltimore to defensive backs coach.

When Macdonald received the opportunity to become the Seahawks’ head coach, he wisely called on Frazier. Looking for experienced assistants to join his staff, he appointed Frazier as his assistant head coach. If Frazier has to coach Sunday’s game versus the Seahawks, expect him to field a prepared, motivated team looking to get a win in celebration of Macdonald’s life-altering event.

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