SEATTLE – Sunday’s Seahawks-Vikings game is proof that you just never know how an NFL schedule will unfold.When the schedules were released in the spring, Sunday’s matchup with Minnesota looked like one of the marquee games for Seattle. And that’s not just for the subplot of quarterback Sam Darnold facing the team that let him go in the offseason.The Vikings were coming off a … [Read more...] about Seahawks vs. Vikings: How to watch, keys to the game and prediction
Will Fries picked Vikings over Seahawks. Here’s how that worked out
RENTON – Decisions the Seahawks and Vikings made last offseason regarding quarterback Sam Darnold will serve as an interesting subplot when the two teams meet Sunday at Lumen Field.Less remembered is that the Seahawks and Vikings made decisions at the same time regarding an offensive lineman who ended up in Minnesota – guard Will Fries.The early returns on Fries’ signing with … [Read more...] about Will Fries picked Vikings over Seahawks. Here’s how that worked out
Seahawks signing veterans Cam Akers, Quandre Diggs
With George Holani injured and depth at the running-back spot thin, the Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday they signed veteran Cam Akers to their 53-man roster.The move was among several the team announced Wednesday, including signing safety Quandre Diggs to the practice squad.The Seahawks also announced they signed cornerback Shaquill Griffin and linebacker Patrick O’Connell … [Read more...] about Seahawks signing veterans Cam Akers, Quandre Diggs
Commentary: Seahawks offense needs to be more than the Jaxon Smith-Njigba show
In the Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening, 17-13 loss to San Francisco on Sept. 7, Jaxon Smith-Njigba provided a preview.In his first game without DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, the 23-year-old excelled, torching the 49ers for nine catches and 124 yards. Smith-Njigba earned 13 of his team’s 22 targets, and his teammates combined for just seven catches and 26 yards.“Jax made a lot … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks offense needs to be more than the Jaxon Smith-Njigba show
Analysis: What Seahawks’ snap counts vs. Titans taught us
Maybe it wasn’t a straight line to get there, but the Seattle Seahawks did indeed get back on track Sunday with a 30-24 win over Tennessee, rebounding after the loss to the Rams the week before.The Seahawks are 8-3 this season, 18-10 under coach Mike Macdonald, 14-2 in its last 16 road games and 12-1 under Macdonald on the road and 30-11 in its last 41 10 a.m. starts.What did … [Read more...] about Analysis: What Seahawks’ snap counts vs. Titans taught us