Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a 42-29 loss to Detroit at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Career night Geno Smith, defense yields in Seahawks’ MNF loss

Missing four pass rushers, Detroit’s Jared Goff completes all 18 passes against Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a 42-29 loss to Detroit at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during indoor practice on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Geno Smith words, actions must overcome loud Detroit crowd

Seahawks have won twice in Detroit with Smith at QB.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during indoor practice on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) prepares to practice on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Nwosu back practicing, smiling. Will he play?

The outside linebacker has been out since suffering a knee injury Aug. 24.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) prepares to practice on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks start 3-0, but Mike Macdonald is not satisfied

Seattle’s offensive line and penalty situations leave room for improvement.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) in Seattle’s 24-3 victory at Lumen Field on Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: 3 reasons the Seahawks beat the Dolphins

Pass rush, patience with the run and limiting Miami’s weapons all keyed victory.

Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) in Seattle’s 24-3 victory at Lumen Field on Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Connor Williams (58), now with the Seattle Seahawks, prepares to snap the ball to Tua Tagovailoa prior to a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Perry Knotts / Perry Knots Photography and the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Williams thinking of his former teammate Tagovailoa

The Dolphins will play Seattle on Sunday without their star QB

Connor Williams (58), now with the Seattle Seahawks, prepares to snap the ball to Tua Tagovailoa prior to a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Perry Knotts / Perry Knots Photography and the Seattle Seahawks)

Marshawn Lynch headlines 16 1st-time nominees for HOF

Former Seahawks Shaun Alexander and Earl Thomas are also candidates.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Kenneth Walker runs on a side field before Seahawks practice

Walker, who missed the New England game, still not practicing.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown high-fives a teammate in a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

The biggest factors fueling the Seahawks’ 2-0 start

Seattle’s cornerbacks ability to shut down opposing receivers fuels defense.

Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown high-fives a teammate in a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams tackles New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

New Seahawks defense not yet where coach wants it

Macdonald is displeased with the 185 rushing yards allowed by Seattle on Sunday.

Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams tackles New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) tackles Broncos’ running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024.

Seahawks’ Macdonald demands flying to ball, sure tackling

Expectations during practice drills paid off in season-opening victory over Denver.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) tackles Broncos’ running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks stars Metcalf and Woolen change social media use

Both have seen the dark sides of anonymous critics online and have learned to ignore them.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Four things to take away from Macdonald’s Seahawks coaching debut

Seattle got the running game going in the second half of the season opener.

Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks offensive linemen Stone Forsythe (78), Anthony Bradford (75) and Connor Williams (57) block for quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the season-opening game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

What to do about the Seahawks’ offensive line?

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expects better blocking than he saw season opener.

Seahawks offensive linemen Stone Forsythe (78), Anthony Bradford (75) and Connor Williams (57) block for quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the season-opening game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sept. 8, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker reacts after recovering a fumble forced by K’Von Wallace in 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Mike Macdonald’s new Seahawks ways include a ‘closer game ball.’ Tyler Lockett earns 1st

Seattle begins the season 1-0 under the new head coach.

Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker reacts after recovering a fumble forced by K’Von Wallace in 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks with a game official during a preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: 3 keys will determine Seahawks season

A first-year head coach and newcomer to the NFL calling offensive plays must prove themselves.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks with a game official during a preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Replacing Uchenna Nwosu: Derick Hall’s Seahawks time is now

The seldom-used linebacker is likely to play a big role early this season.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks starting middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who will wear the communication device that receives play calls from coach Mike Macdonald, reacts to a play in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Communication key for Mike Macdonald’s first Seahawks game week

The Seahawks will have a new playcaller while Tyrel Dodson replaces Bobby Wagner.

Seahawks starting middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who will wear the communication device that receives play calls from coach Mike Macdonald, reacts to a play in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett slips past Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Photo by John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)

Tyler Lockett wows himself by entering his 10th NFL season

The 31-year-old receiver has spent his entire pro career with Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett slips past Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Photo by John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks GM: No talks on new contract for Geno Smith.

The Seahawks quarterback has two years remaining on his contract, but no guarantees for next year.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)