Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has spent this season stringing together a streak of dazzling catches and record-setting statistics, making a case he’s the best receiver in the National Football League.It goes beyond that, though, since so many times he has committed acts of outrageous athleticism that Seahawk fans may have never seen – creating memories while making … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: How Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s WR1, ‘He’s the combination of every great receiver’
Commentary: Rams are justified favorites Thursday vs. Seahawks
SEATTLE – Some might say that gambling talk has become too prominent in the NFL these days. Betting shows permeate the airwaves, as do advertisements for where to place your wager.Still, even those not seeking action on a given ballgame want to know who’s favored and by how much. And on Thursday night – for now, at least – it’s the Rams by 1.5 points over the Seahawks.For good … [Read more...] about Commentary: Rams are justified favorites Thursday vs. Seahawks
Mariners working trade market to find replacement for Jorge Polanco
SEATTLE – As they look to fill the void left by Jorge Polanco’s departure, the Mariners are engaged in multiple trade conversations to add a proven major league hitter to the lineup, sources with knowledge of the club’s plans say.The Mariners had been hopeful of re-signing Polanco, a central figure in their march to the American League Championship Series in October.Polanco … [Read more...] about Mariners working trade market to find replacement for Jorge Polanco
Seahawks survive Philip Rivers’ return, beat Colts with six field goals
SEATTLE – Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV revealed Sunday that among the team’s nicknames for kicker Jason Myers is one that plays off his jersey number.“Big five, man,” Jones said in referencing Myers.What the Seahawks needed from Myers on Sunday was a really big sixth.With 18 seconds left against the 13.5-point underdog Indianapolis Colts, Myers, who had already made five … [Read more...] about Seahawks survive Philip Rivers’ return, beat Colts with six field goals
Takeaways: Seahawks survive scare from Philip Rivers, Indianapolis Colts
SEATTLE – Four instant impressions after the Seahawks held off the Colts 18-16.A Rivers runs through itCan we take a moment and appreciate what Philip Rivers did in this game? Pulled off the high school practice field at age 44, Rivers did everything asked of him to put the Colts in position to pull off as unlikely an upset as has been seen in recent NFL history.He became one … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Seahawks survive scare from Philip Rivers, Indianapolis Colts