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The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

In Seahawks-49ers Round 3, coaching will be critical

The Seattle Seahawks felt they had a score to settle when they traveled to Levi’s Stadium for a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in… Continue reading

The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Jon Ryan recalls pressures of punting for Seahawks

Almost every night before a game, I had the same dream. I would put so much pressure on myself and would get so nervous because… Continue reading

Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

  • Jan 12, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The roster moves by Seahawks general manager John Schneider as the team's top personnel decision-maker have been a part of the team's successin 2025-26. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

John Schneider’s bold swings make Seahawks contenders

The team’s GM became the top personnel decision-maker after the departure of Pete Carroll.

The roster moves by Seahawks general manager John Schneider as the team's top personnel decision-maker have been a part of the team's successin 2025-26. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Leonard Williams shows off his NFC West Champions hat after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in a Levi's Stadium locker room in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Ex-Giants Leonard Williams, Julian Love cherish this Seahawks ride

Once teammates in New York, Seattle’s key defenders appreciate winning.

  • Jan 8, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Leonard Williams shows off his NFC West Champions hat after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in a Levi's Stadium locker room in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks head football coach Mike Macdonald (center) speaks to Seahawks players and coaches after a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Mike Macdonald may need to beat NFC West’s best again

The Seahawks coach was hired to beat the 49ers and Rams, potential playoff opponents.

  • Jan 7, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks head football coach Mike Macdonald (center) speaks to Seahawks players and coaches after a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak coaches a practice for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. (Anthony Soufflé / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks asked to let Kubiak interview for head-coach job

Mike Macdonald is entering another new frontier in his first time as a head coach. It’s not just that his Seahawks are the NFC West… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak coaches a practice for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. (Anthony Soufflé / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III smiles after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks soak in NFC-West-clinching victory

Saturday’s win over San Francisco marked ‘the perfect time’ to celebrate.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III smiles after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks defend ‘every blade of grass’ in 13-3 win over 49ers

Seattle wins the NFC West with a dominant defensive effort.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Nick Emmanwori (3) and Riq Woolen (27) react after Julian Love (20) of the Seattle Seahawks intercepted a pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Three Seahawks who could decide pivotal 49ers clash

Much has changed since the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 at Lumen Field. Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers… Continue reading

Nick Emmanwori (3) and Riq Woolen (27) react after Julian Love (20) of the Seattle Seahawks intercepted a pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to throw a pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks look to clean up offense in crucial 49ers game

Seattle’s 28 turnovers are near the bottom of the league heading into a Saturday battle for the No. 1 seed.

  • Jan 2, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold looks to throw a pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Seattle Seahawks defense gathers after a stop against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

How do these 13-3 ‘Death Zone’ Seahawks compare to the 2013 ‘LOB’?

Jarran Reed sat on a folding chair in the visiting locker room in Atlanta. The big defensive tackle had the small grin of someone who… Continue reading

  • Dec 31, 2025
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The Seattle Seahawks defense gathers after a stop against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s turnovers have been an issue for Seattle this season. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seahawks must overcome QB Sam Darnold’s turnover tendency

The Seattle Seahawks are one win from securing home-field advantage in the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and setting themselves up… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s turnovers have been an issue for Seattle this season. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) runs with the ball after intercepting a Carolina Panthers pass at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Julian Love, DeMarcus Lawrence takeaways spark Seahawks

A 27-10 win at Carolina puts Seattle in position for NFC West title with finale win.

  • Dec 29, 2025
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Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) runs with the ball after intercepting a Carolina Panthers pass at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs toward the end zone in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Dave Boling: Scary Seahawks just keep getting better

Some will consider this heresy, but the current Seahawks team, streaking toward the playoffs, could end up being the best in the franchise’s 50-year history.… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2025
  • Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs toward the end zone in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Byron Murphy II receives better gift than Pro Bowl nod

The Seahawks defensive tackle welcomes home newborn after 10 weeks in ICU.

  • Dec 26, 2025
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Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon rejuvenate Seahawks

Seattle’s 2023 first-round picks look like cornerstones for franchise’s future.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert is lifted up by his teammates after scoring the game-winning 2-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Eric Saubert relishes unlikely hero role

How unlikely a Seahawks hero is Eric Saubert? He’s supposed to be crunching numbers behind a desk somewhere, not propelling Seattle into its first postseason… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2025
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Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert is lifted up by his teammates after scoring the game-winning 2-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Darnold, Smith-Njigba among six Seahawks selected for the Pro Bowl

Win, and watch the awards and attention flow in. The 12-3 Seahawks, holding the top NFC playoff seed with two weeks left in the preseason,… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks: Rams were laughing at them before late comeback

The Rams were rampaging. They were shredding the Seahawks’ previously dominant defense. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was on his way to 457 yards passing. Puka Nacua… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)