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Brock and Salk discuss how the Seahawks are poised to do as much damage of any Seahawks team since 2014, how great each of those defensive groups were and needing to capitalize on this window. They then welcome on Rich Eisen of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on the success of the Seahawks, Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and much more.

Wyman & Bob break down the importance of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s teaching ability as it pertains to the defense in his second season as a head coach. // The guys talk about the extension of Seahawks Offensive Tackle Charles Cross and what that means for the future of the team’s offensive line. // Wyman & Bob go through the potential Seahawks opponents in the divisional round from a fan and player perspective and see which is the most favorable. // What We Learned 

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts about the Hawks season, Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold, Charles Cross and the offensive line, then they discuss the running game, and Seattle's deficiencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks amazing season so far, Mike Macdonald’s success as coach, the season for Sam Darnold, the running game’s turnaround, Charles Cross, and NFC contenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC with their win over the Niners Saturday, the love that these players have for one another, whether Sam Darnold using his legs more was part of the game plan, some unselfish plays that deserve a shout out, Charles Cross getting a new deal and why John Schneider should be executive of the year.

Brock and Salk share some laughs about the very long Mike Macdonald pause during their conversation yesterday and compare it to the pause in their interview from a couple of years ago with former UW defensive tackle Vita Vea. They then dive further in to Sam darnold, and the idea of viewing him more as a football player rather than a quarterback specifically. In Blue 88, Brock takeas a look at some of the attitude that Mike Macdonald has learned from John Schneider, what led to the end of Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders and which head coaching job would be most enticing for Klint Kubiak.

Brock and Salk react to Mike Macdonald talking about faith in football and with his team, as it led them to a conversation about faith in sports and why it has made many athletes so successful. Later, they bring on Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network for his weekly segment in which he analyzes the Seahawks dominant defensive win over the Rams, Charles Cross, the NFC playoff field and plenty more.

There was a lot that stood out to Salk after their conversation yesterday with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, and he gies through some of it to open the show. Then, they re-air that conversation with Mike Macdonald.

We take a listen in Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s press conference today after the team beat the 49ers to clinch the division and the #1 seed in the NFC. // Is it possible to sum up how dominant the Seahawks defense has been all season? Wyman & Bob take a shot at it! Is there any similarities between this defense and the Legion of Boom? // What We Learned 

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks locking up the number one seed in the NFC with their win over the Niners Saturday, the love that these players have for one another, whether Sam Darnold using his legs more was part of the game plan, some unselfish plays that deserve a shout out, Charles Cross getting a new deal and why John Schneider should be executive of the year.

Ian takes us through some numbers that show how financially important sports are to this city. Mike Macdonald did Seattle more than just a sports favor by winning on Saturday. How high is Macdonald's ceiling as a coach? Also, who do want to see coming to Seattle in the divisional round? For Ian, it doesn't even matter. Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins to give us an update on the moves the Mariners made over the last week, as they've flown under the radar with all of the football frenzy. Chris takes a look ahead to what this team looks like in 2026. What moves do they still need to make and what reunion potentially lurks in the future. The Daily Power Play! The Kraken are red hot after a tough spot in their schedule. Ian previews Seattle's matchup with the Bruins. Are they a playoff team? John Lund, Unleashed! John laments the 49ers loss to the Seahawks. While San Francisco was dealing with injuries throughout the season, it's not like Seattle wasn't. What does the Niners matchup look like this weekend? BREAKING: John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks have the bye for Wildcard weekend, but there's still a lot to talk about! :30- The Power of Draftmas is real as we take a look at the Seahawks success and mediocrity and how the draft affected it all. :45- There are over 4800 athletes in the transfer portal… how is that even possible!?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GENE STERATORE (CBS Rules Analyst) - Can we start assessing penalties for bad attitudes? - What happened with that Mike MacDonald challenge/timeout mishap? - Is there a better way to determine the spot of the ball? - Soooo… about that “false start” on the Seahawks? - Tet McMillan got called for OPI, how valid was that? - Would Gene have just let the Ole Miss/Georgia game end? :30- EVERETT FITZHUGH (Kraken Audio Network PxP) - The kraken have no won 7 of their last, so what's the key to this Kraken turnaround? - Can we take a minute to talk about THAT pass from Meyers to Wright? Wow! :45- People can't get away from the anti-Sam Darnold narrative. Can we give the guy a break? He's played in one playoff game! Does he have proving to do? Absolutely, but he's not the only one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot react to the Seahawks' latest statement win and the stunning reality that a team widely projected to finish under .500 now sits two home wins away from the Super Bowl. They break down why this run feels different from past Seahawks contenders, examine the favorable NFC landscape, and agree there's only one opponent that truly scares them: the Rams. Ray Roberts explains why the Seahawks' ability to run between the tackles and control tempo was the true difference in their win over San Francisco, giving the offense "the remote control" of the game. He details how Mike Macdonald's defense shut down Brock Purdy by eliminating explosive plays, dominating tackles, and keeping constant pressure, while also addressing the benefits and risks of Seattle's first-round bye as they sit two home wins from the Super Bowl. Brady Henderson and Jackson Bevens join Mitch to break down Seattle's 13–3 dismantling of the 49ers, a game that felt like a blowout long before the final whistle. They credit Mike Macdonald's defense for completely erasing Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan's offense, while the Seahawks' run-heavy attack controlled tempo and time of possession. The conversation turns to expectations that now come with the No. 1 seed, health heading into the divisional round, and whether any NFC team — Rams included — can realistically challenge Seattle at Lumen Field. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to explain how the College Football Playoff quarterfinals exposed the new reality of college football, from Miami's physical formula to Indiana's suffocating defense and Oregon's offensive limitations. He unpacks the NIL and transfer-portal frenzy surrounding stars like Trinidad Chambliss, predicts massive seven-figure payouts for elite quarterbacks, and calls the current system "absolute craziness" headed for a reset.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman; Seahawks Radio Network analyst Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Seahawks surge into Super Bowl contention as surprise NFC powerhouse — but one matchup still looms large. 16:10 | Seahawks dominate 49ers with elite defense and punishing run game in statement win at Santa Clara. 39:24 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; Ray Roberts breaks down Seahawks' physical dominance, elite defense, and Super Bowl–ready mindset after silencing the 49ers. 1:12:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks clinch NFC's top seed as dominant defense, punishing run game, and composure separate contenders from pretenders. 1:40:24 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Neuheisel dives into CFP chaos, NIL madness, and why Indiana and Ole Miss are built to crash college football's old order. 2:05:00 | Other Stuff Segment: College Football Playoff Final Four, Indiana's dominance, Ole Miss upsetting Georgia, Miami upsetting Ohio State, Trinidad Chambliss eligibility and NIL bidding war, Lane Kiffin grocery basket incident, Washington transfer portal departures, DeMon Williams NIL deal and return to UW, Tiger Woods 50th birthday and Champions Tour eligibility, Rachel Uchitel wedding, USC–Notre Dame rivalry potentially ending, Lenny Dykstra arrest controversy, Tom Bodett and Motel 6 lawsuit settlement, Philip Rivers comeback reflection RIPs: Isaiah Whitlock (Actor — The Wire, Da 5 Bloods), Brigitte Bardot (French actress, global sex symbol), Melanie Watson Bernhardt (Actress — Diff'rent Strokes) Headlines Segment: German man sets Guinness record with over 11,000 snow globes, Scientists discover strange lemon-shaped planet that could "sour" your mood, Dating site grows for men with the world's smallest penis, Government releases list of the 25 worst items removed from people's bodies in 2025

Brock and Salk discuss the great Seahawks culture that has been established under Mike Macdonald and how much this group of players loves playing together. Then, they go through all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their win over the 49ers.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy revel over the Seahawks dominating win over the 49ers and they look ahead to the playoffs with their feet kicked up and ready to relax on wild card weekend! They discuss how the one team in the NFC and the rest of the playoffs that makes them nervous and is the one team that will likely stand in their way are the LA Rams.  So, Puck and Jim are hoping for a Packers or 49ers win in the wild card.  Puck and Jim also chat about the firings in the NFL, which includes Pete Carroll. The “Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic shares with Puck what makes the Seahawks defense so dominant under Mike Macdonald.  Also, was that a near perfect game from Sam Darnold?  The one two punch of Charbonnet and Walker are hitting at the right time and who is standing in their way for another Super Bowl title?“On This Day…”   We celebrate Rick Bootin' Tuten and two legendary NFL coaches. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”     John Schneider has been masterful leading the Seahawks. (1:00) Puck and Jim (33:48) “Dugar Report” Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (1:01:16 ) “On this Day…”  (1:03:17) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

The Seattle Seahawks are officially the team to beat! After securing the NFC's top seed and a first-round bye, we discuss if Mike Macdonald's defense and this explosive offense are Super Bowl bound.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Richard Sherman provides a comprehensive review of an eventful Week 18, beginning with the Seattle Seahawks securing the NFC’s top seed after a commanding defensive victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He highlights Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme, the effort disparity between the teams, Christian McCaffrey’s late drop, and Sam Darnold’s inconsistent performance. Sherman explores all key NFC playoff scenarios—such as the 49ers possibly facing the Eagles, the Rams clinching the 5th seed to face the Panthers, and the Packers versus Bears Wild Card matchup—along with reactions to Matthew Stafford’s MVP contention, the Lions’ dramatic win over Chicago, Michael Wilson’s emergence in Arizona, and the Falcons-Saints result that sends Carolina to the playoffs. He also discusses the AFC outlook, covering Houston’s rise, Indianapolis’ quarterback dilemmas, Jacksonville’s AFC South championship, and the upcoming Bills-Jags matchup, analyzing how each team approaches the postseason. For an in-depth analysis of the Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Eagles, Packers, Bears, Texans, Jaguars, Bills, and more, this is the complete Week 18 and NFL playoff preview. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's MMQB time and we start things off with HUGH MILLEN for the first hour. - Hugh says the Seahawks out 49erd the 49ers- what does that mean? - The Seahawks dominated the 49ers in every aspect, but they only put 13 points on the board, is Hugh concerned? - How does Hugh feel about Sam Darnold's performance? :30- We are back with more MMQB- and Hugh's thoughts on what Mike MacDonald and his defense did to stifle Brock Purdy. :45- We wrap up the first hour of MMQB with Hugh and we have to talk about the run-game. Did the Hawks just get lucky with that throw-away play? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks are NFC West Champs and we break it all down on this Victory Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head into the 2nd hour of MMQB with MIKE HOLMGREN and HUGH MILLEN - How would Coach have gone up against a defense like Seattle's shutting his team down? - Is this team peaking at the right time defensively AND offensively? - What do the Seahawks need to work on offensively? - Should the Hawks have taken the points? :30- MMQB continues as we talk to Coach about the job that John Schneider has done on this team in the last 18 months. Who would Coach like to see the Hawks avoid in the playoffs? Do we have the QB that can lead this team to win it all? :45- we close out this Monday show with one last thing for Coach Holmgren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - At what point did Gregg feel like this was the best team in the NFC and what is he most impressed by as this team has evolved? - -The run-game got going, but the Seahawks only put 13 points on the board, is there an offensive concern? - With the #1 seed and the bye- what's the latest on injuries and who might be back? - Should John Schneider be the Exec of the year after what he has done? :30- It's Black Monday and we've already seen some changes as the Falcons fired Raheem Morris last night and the Browns fired Kevin Stefanski earlier this morning. Is Pete Carroll next? :45- We always love hearing from our head coach after games and today's no different as we hear from Mike MacDonald on his defense shutting down the Niners and hosting playoff games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman breaks down the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant defensive performance and the San Francisco 49ers’ lack of urgency in a hard-fought NFC West battle. Sherm analyzes Kenneth Walker, Charbonnet, Sam Darnold’s mistake-free football, Mike Macdonald’s scheme, and why Seattle looks like the true No. 1 seed in the NFC. Sherman also dives into Christian McCaffrey’s key drop, the 49ers’ struggles stopping the run, playoff scenarios, and what this loss means for Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and a potential 49ers-Eagles rematch. Plus breakdowns of the Panthers–Buccaneers finish, NFC South chaos, and a preview of Ravens–Steelers on Sunday Night Football. If you love elite defense, playoff breakdowns, and real football insight, you’re in the right place. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maura and Lyle open the show by reacting to some sound from both Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan discussing the potential first round bye for the Seahawks and how both coaches discussed it much differently publicly. Then, they re-air Brock and Salk's conversation with Joe Buck of ESPN, who will be on the broadcast for the Seahawks-49ers game, to help preview the matchup and analyze a bunch of different upcoming storylines.

Brady Henderson is in for Mike Salk today. We react to our favorite clips from guests like Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald and Joe Buck this week. Then, Mike Salk checks in with his final thoughts on the Seahawks 49ers matchup and we take your calls as we do every Friday.

Bump and Stacy preview the Seahawks regular season final against the 49ers with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, they hear what Mike Macdonald said about his team’s preparations for this weekend in his Friday press conference, they answer your questions about the Seahawks offensive line and Saturday’s quarterback matchup in Four Down Territory, and Bump and Curtis face off in a trivia showdown about the Seahawks week eighteen opponent in NINERS NINERS NINERS! 

It's rivalry week and the division title and a first round bye is on the line! We preview the Week 18 matchup between the Seahawks and the 49ers and cover everything from quarterback performances to key players on defense. With a fourth run at the Super Bowl on the line, we key in on the number four for this week's theme. The Seahawks offense, led by Sam Darnold, can exploit the 49ers pass rush, but can the defense limit a Niners offense that has been explosive these past few weeks?We close the show talking about how this game can impact coaching legacies for Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald and which players could help turn the tide for Seattle to lock up the top seed and win a franchise record 14th game. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation  

The hour starts with a late Blue 88, with topics including how Mike Macdonald and Kyle Shanahan will view Week 1 compared to Week 18, who is a surprising comparison for Sam Darnold and something he heard from Ben Solak that he disagrees with. Afterwards, they bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to get his insight on Sam Darnold, some QB comparisons for him, the upcoming Week 18 matchup with the 49ers and much more.

Bump, Stacy, and Dave Wyman are joined by Seahawks nose tackle Byron Murphy to get his thoughts on his breakout season and his Pro Bowl snub, they discuss how the offensive line has evolved this season with Seahawks tackle Josh Jones, and they get you ready for the Seahawks regular season finale against the 49ers. 

Bump, Stacy, and Dave Wyman hear what Mike Macdonald said about his team’s week eighteen matchup against the 49ers up at the podium, they look back on last weekend’s win over the Panthers with the voice of the Seahawks Steve Raible, they get into the trenches with Ray Roberts, and they wrap up the show with Seahawks reporter John Boyle. 

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Is a Saturday game for the Seahawks in Week 18 a disadvantage? Salk doesn't think so, and he's a fan of it. He explains why to open the show. Later, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald who shares all of his insight and takeaways from the team's win over the Panthers.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald breaks down everything he saw in the Seahawks win over the Panthers, including some of his commonly used phrases and why he uses them, the different ways in which they can win games, what has made his defense and some of the players on that side of the ball so effective and plenty more.

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show asking if Seahawks fans are ready for their game against the 49ers.  Puck loves the scenario where it's winner takes all and if you look at the matchup on paper and the field the Seahawks have the advantage. Puck is joined by John Canzano from JohnCanzao.comto talk college football, Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, why did Utah let him go, college football playoff preview, and why is college basketball allowing professionals to come back to college to play hoops. Danny Kelly, The Ringer, sits down with Puck and they chat about how nervous and miserable Danny is going to be on Saturday watching the Seahawks game.  Danny would rather have someone tell him the outcome than watch the game!!   They discuss what the biggest storyline will be and that's Mike Macdonald's defense vs. the 49ers. Even though it's a Tuesday, it's an edition of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy, because they won't have a show on Thursday on New Years.  Obviously  the biggest topic is the Seahawks and 49ers and Mitch is kinda excited but he would like some insurance on the game and proposes his idea to Seahawks fans.  The full podcast airs during the LIVE Daily Puck Drop, but once the live show is over the ONLY way to watch or listen is if you are a Puck's Posse member! Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5 dollars!! “On This Day…”   Two sports icons celebrate a birthdayPuck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Professional sports owners are taking advantage of fans (1:00) Puck (6:49) John Canzano  (35:05) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (59:29) KJ-Arent's Mitch Levy (1:07:30)  “On this Day….”  (1:08:58) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the Seahawks 27-10 win down in Carolina yesterday including diving deeper into some offensive moments for Seattle and which plays work best then they listen and react to Mike Macdonald’s press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald breaks down everything he saw in the Seahawks win over the Panthers, including some of his commonly used phrases and why he uses them, the different ways in which they can win games, what has made his defense and some of the players on that side of the ball so effective and plenty more.

RICK NEUHEISEL (CBS Sports) Coach Neuheisel has breaking news this morning! He's a Coach again, taking over the head coaching duties of the Dallas Renegades of the UFL. The next round of the CFP starts on NYE and we get the breakdown of all the games from Coach. Can Washington fans finally believe that Jedd Fisch will stay at UW now that Michigan hired Kyle Wittingham? :30- The Ol Judge is here for one final courtroom visit in 2025! - Mike MacDonald might not win Coach of the Year, but he should definitely finish ahead of Kyle Shanahan. - The Indianapolis Colts will finish their season with Riley Leonard at QB- was the Phillip Rivers experiment good or bad for football? - Throwing your own house party is the only way to celebrate New Year's Eve? - Brendan Donovan can help the Mariners in 2026, but the apparent asking price is so offensive, we won't even consider it… :45- We wrap up the final show of 2025 with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GENE STERATORE (CBS Rules Analyst) - Did Puka Nacua have one of the greatest catches of all time and why didn't it count? - Can Gene explain the Seahawks 2nd quarter chaos? - Was Mike Jackson in-bounds on that Darnold interception in the endzone? - Let's get to the bottom of the facemask/horse collar no-call? - And we can't let Gene go without getting some clarification on the Darnold fumble… :30- EVERETT FITZHUGH (Kraken Audio Network PxP) We are making Everett's dreams come true one Bucky hug at a time! Suddenly the Kraken have won 4 of their last 5 games and took last night's loss to a shootout. The Kraken have only allowed 1 or 2 goals in each of their last 5 games, how have they turned it around? Why does this team struggle so much in a shootout? :45- Do the Seahawks have a legit running back competition on their hands? Zach Charbonnet has emerged as a real threat to Ken Walker's starting spot. Does Charbonnet deserve to be RB 1? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma news Tribune) How is gregg feeling about the Seahawks potential playoff path? How confident are the Seahawks after watching the Rams fall to the Falcons last night? Level of concern about Sam Darnold? Can he overcome the turnovers when it matters most? What's the latest on Rasheed Shahid? Is there any chance he's available on Saturday? :30- We haven't had a chance to talk about all of that chaos at the end of the first half of the game in Carolina. It was one thing after another- what the heck happened? :45- The Chargers have decided to rest some of their starters in week 18, despite being able to improve their playoff positioning. Chuck has a theory about why Harbaugh is resting Herbert… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk react to the sound of Mike Macdonald's postgame locker room speech and discuss what it truly means to play complimentary football.   **The Mike Macdonald Show can only be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning. 

The Seahawks got win #13 in Carolina yesterday and we bring in the experts to help us dive into it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach MIKE HOLMGREN joins the program as we get his thoughts on the win over the Panthers and the upcoming game with the 49ers on Saturday. How is Coach feeling about Sam Darnold right now? Is Charbonnet primed to take Ken Walker's starting spot? :30- We are back with Coach & Hugh for more MMQB What does Coach think about this 49ers/Seahawks matchup on Saturday? Who has the advantage- the offensive or the defensive guru? :45- We close out the show with one last thing for Coach! Could turnovers be the reason the Seahawks don't win the Super Bowl? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to MMQB with HUGH MILLEN How did Hugh feel about the Seahawks getting their 13th win on the road against Carolina? We have to start with the defense. Was there anything in particular that Mike MacDonald and the defense did to confuse the Panthers? It was another game with some Darnold turnovers, has Hugh's level of concern increased? How would Hugh grade Sam for the season, on yesterday's performance and who gets a lower grade? :30- We are back with Hugh for more MMQB- Is AJ Barner Mr Reliable? JSN keeps finding a way…. Now, about that facemask penalty! :45- Next up, the Seahawks face the 49ers- how dangerous is this San Francisco team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and the good, the bad and the ugly. It doesn't matter how you win in the NFL, they all count the same, but yesterday's win sits on the shoulder's of the Seahawks defense after they bailed Sam Darnold out repeatedly. Should we be concerned about Sam Darnold's turnovers as we head into the final week of the regular season and the playoffs? The first half of yesterday's game was ugly offensively, but they figured it out in the 2nd half yet again, meanwhile the defense continues to dominate. :30- Should Kyle Shanahan win Coach of the year? Even we have to admit that what he's done with this 49er team this year is impressive. Purdy has been good and McCaffrey has been healthy and the niners keep find a way to win with those two. :45- We always here from Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald after a game and today is no different! What did Coach have to say about the win and the turnover concern? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are starting off with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) live from Charlotte. The Seahawks offense struggled in the first half yesterday, but things came together in the 2nd half as the team picked up it's 13th win on the road against the Panthers. Is the offense more concerning or is the defense more impressive? Is Zach Charbonnet wrestling the starting job away from Ken Walker? :30- A lot shook out in week 17, so grab your cold turkey sandwich, we're checking the board of scores! :45- Coach Bucky is here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a strong 12-3 record heading into the final weeks, Mike Macdonald's squad has already clinched a playoff spot and sits atop the NFC West. In this series, we dive deep into what it will take for the Hawks to go all the way to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. We'll break down: Sam Darnold's resurgence at QB and his clutch performances leading comeback wins The explosive offense powered by Jaxon Smith-Njigba (already shattering receiving records), Cooper Kupp, Kenneth Walker III, and dynamic playmakers like Rashid Shaheed Mike Macdonald's elite defense that's stifling opponents and keeping Seattle in the top tier of points allowed Key challenges: Staying healthy, winning the tough remaining games, securing a bye, and navigating a loaded NFC playoff field Is this the year the 12s finally get back to the Lombardi? Join the discussion – are the Seahawks true contenders or will the Rams, Bears, or others stand in their way? Use promo code NEST on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/NEST. Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave and Lefko are joined by Seahawks Offensive Tackle Josh Jones live at the VMAC to get his thoughts on the thrilling overtime win against the Rams, what it’s like working with Mike Macdonald, and the fun they have in the offensive line room, they discuss what the 49ers Monday Night Football victory means for the Seahawks playoff seeding, they break down what stands out about the Panthers ahead of their week seventeen matchup against the Seahawks, and they wrap up the week by reading your mean texts!

Lyle reacts to the Mariners signing Rob Refsnyder to open the show, both in terms of why he fits the roster and what this could parlay into in terms of the Mariners next transaction this offseason. Then, they re-air their conversation with Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer where he dives in on the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, Mike Macdonald and more.

Lyle opens up the show by reacting to the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras to the Red Sox and what that could mean for the Mariners and a Brendan Donovan trade, along with a potential Ketel Marte trade and the idea of bringing back Eugenio Suarez. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald to hear all of his insight after the Thursday night win over the Rams.

Brock and Brady Henderson appreciate what a great coach Mike Macdonald has been and the direction he has taken the franchise in less than two full years as a head coach so far. Later, Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer joins the show to help analyze what has worked so well for the Seahawks this year, Sam Darnold's fit in the offense, their chances at a Super Bowl and much more.