Podcast appearances and mentions of Sam Darnold

It's Week 18 and the Seattle Seahawks are traveling to Santa Clara to take on their biggest rival -- the 49ers. Niners creator Young Heavy joins the show to discuss this defense and surprising players that could tilt the scale for the red, gold, and black. Adam and Clinton share ideas on some key Seahawks to watch out for and how to tell if Sam Darnold is in his bag early or if the Niners are getting to Sam in the pocket. 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  

Another chance on Mike to be able to bet against Sam Darnold in a big spot. Will he take the bait? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports Radio hosts Rob Parker and Kerry Rhodes are in for Colin, and the guys provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the CFP quarterfinal between Oregon and Texas Tech, tell us why the Baltimore Ravens absolutely have to start Lamar Jackson on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, discuss whether a deep postseason run is more important for Kyle Shanahan or Sam Darnold, and reveal their biggest sports moments from 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Mike Garafolo previewing the Lions-Bears rematch ahead of week-18 in the NFC North. Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman wakes up with "GMFB" to preview Week 18 clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Mike Garafolo answering Throwdown Thursday questions - is Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold under more pressure? BUYIN or KEEP TRYIN - Are you buying that the Eagles should rest their players? Are you buying that Joe Burrow has the right approach as Myles Garrett approaches the NFL sack record? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks meet in a Week 18 showdown with the NFC West crown and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on the line. Both teams enter on six-game winning streaks as Brock Purdy faces Sam Darnold for the second time this season.We dive into everything — the 49ers' defensive concerns, Seattle's run game with Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, the JSN matchup, interior pressure on Darnold, Christian McCaffrey's impact, Trent Williams being out, and whether Brock Purdy can carry San Francisco to a division title.This is the endgame of the regular season — winner takes all.Purchase G.O.A.T Fuel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goatfuel.com/?rfsn=8542698.99750d3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Sports Spyder for up to date 49ers content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sportspyder.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @49ers_Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@49ers.access 

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue, Colleen Wolfe, and Steve Wyche for the season two finale of Quarterback Island! First, The Conversation about Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye's MVP case (05:00), then the crew decides whether or not Patrick Mahomes (16:10), Jordan Love (19:00), Sam Darnold (23:00), Joe Burrow (30:20), Brock Purdy (32:45), Trevor Lawrence (37:30), Bo Nix (42:40), Caleb Williams (46:30) and others will end the 2025 regular season on Quarterback Island. Note: time codes approximate. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Noe & Jason Martin fill in for the guys and talk about who are you gonna trust more in the playoffs - Sam Darnold or the 49ers defense? Also, can Lamar Jackson be trusted more than the Steelers defense? What happened to the Tampa Bay Bucs, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk get into a debate over the level of concern we should have for Sam Darnold's turnovers. Then, we take a look at some of the more surprising things to happen in Seattle Sports in 2025 and Salk crowns a Trash Takes winner.

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.

Salk is a big fan of New Years Eve and explains why to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to hear his thoughts on Sam Darnold and some QB comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game against the 49ers and more.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season including the monster matchups between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North, Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks and Brock Purdy's San Francisco 49ers for the NFC West & NFC 1 seed, and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Bryce Young's Carolina Panthers for the NFC South. Later, Damonza shares his teaser and Nick gives a Touchdown Genie pick ahead of the NFL's final week of the regular season. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Puck discuss the biggest keys and factors for the Seahawks and 49ers on Saturday.  Both teams are dealing with injuries, Mike informs who's in and who's potentially out. Sam Darnold was in this position a year ago with the Vikings, how much will this weigh on him this Saturday? They also talk about other key storylines around the NFL, the future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, Mike Tomlin's Steelers future, Pete Carroll tenure in Vegas likely over and what will the league do with Stefon Diggs?

Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.com and Puck breakdown the biggest game of the season on Saturday between the Seahawks and 49ers.  What is the key to a Seahawks victory and how does Sam Darnold perform with the pressure on his shoulders to clinch the number one seed?  Klint Kubiak needs to be aggressive against the Niners defense, but is that the best approach?

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Ravens-Steelers on Sunday night. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Mike Garafolo discuss how the AFC North plays out. Whiteboard Wednesday asks which Wildcard matchup are you hoping for? Plus, what one word describes Bo Nix headed into the playoffs with the Broncos? Stay tuned for "Into the Booth' coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the different ways the NFC playoff picture could change. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Mike Garafolo discuss which team they think will clinch the 1 seed in the NFC. Kyle and Mike award their best game calls from Week 17. Plus, the breakfast table reveals their plans for ringing in the New Year! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Lefko have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to discuss where the Seahawks stand in the NFL Playoff picture and the current state of college athletics, they break down what Sam Darnold needs to do to prove he can be the Seahawks starting quarterback moving forward, they look at how the Seahawks stack up against the 49ers heading into their week eighteen matchup, and they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the 15 finalist for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. 

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Mike Florio about Matthew Stafford and the MVP race, Sam Darnold and the Ravens, then the guys debate the quality of teams in the NFC playoffs before listening to some Notre Dame hate in Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss turnovers by Sam Darnold and the criticism of Seattle’s quarterback this season, then Grant Cohn joins the show to talk about Saturday night’s game between the 49ers and Seahawks, including their injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Spadoni and Sam Lubman open up the show by discussing the 49ers-Seahwaks matchup, and why Sam Darnold might not be up for the task

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the performance of Matthew Stafford on Monday Night Football, the current leaders for MVP of the NFL, Sam Darnold’s season with Seattle, the Ravens possible upheaval, and Vegas’ issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks travel to Santa Clara to close out the regular season against the 49ers with the hopes of claiming the NFC's number one seed. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview the Week 18 matchup. Today's show: How the Defense has Grown Since Week 1 (4:09), Slow Starts on Offense (7:27), The Growth of AJ Barner (11:10), Byron Murphy II (18:31), Sam Darnold (22:08), Two things We need to See (26:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers. Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders. The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs? Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch. Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans. Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans. Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle? The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings. Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead. The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs. The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers. The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns. The Patriots rolled past the Jets. The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers. The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick. Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich have more thoughts on the wild ride Sam Darnold has had the past 2 seasons! 'Showtimes Mahomes Trivia' brings the laughter. A movie recommendation from Covino turns into a discussion about UFOs. Plus, two huge birthdays in the sports world, Tiger & LeBron! Which legend had the bigger impact? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 NFL season is 17 weeks old and with the playoffs right around the corner, a few playoff seedings and spots are still up for grabs. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears in an offensive shootout to keep their hopes of the NFC's #1 seed alive. Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams traded punches throughout Sunday evening until the 49ers defense stood tall. The Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Carolina Panthers, setting up a week 18 matchup that'll determine the winner of the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Buffalo Bills comeback attempt. Jalen Hurts commanded the first half and Josh Allen owned the second half but it was the Eagles defense that dominated the entire game, allowing the Eagles to stay alive in the race for the NFC's 2nd seed. The Steelers fell to the Browns, the Ravens knocked off the Packers and the Texans defeated the Chargers to all set up wild Wk18 playoff implications. Chris and the fellas break down the games, talk through the playoff outlooks and give their best thoughts on the teams that can win a Super Bowl this season. (00:00:00) - NFL Week 17 Reactions: Dawg of the Day (00:08:35) - Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills (00:42:00) - San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears (01:06:15) - Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers (01:19:00) - Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (01:27:45) - Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers (01:30:25) - Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (01:42:45) - Houston Texans vs LA Chargers (01:54:20) - Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs (01:57:05) - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts (02:08:00) - NFL Playoff Previews: Teams That You Trust (02:22:35) - Bermuda Triangle Games: Lions vs Vikings, Bengals vs Cardinals, Cowboys vs Commanders, Saints vs Titans, Patriots vs Jets & Giants vs Raiders (02:36:15) - Locals Landline Presented By Zone (02:41:45) - BetMGM Moments (03:26:05) - MNF Preview: LA Rams at Atlanta Falcons Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Also, check out our paddling partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Appomattox River Company ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: If you want some Black Friday merch, check out our sale:https://greenlightpodcast.shop/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAOR1RFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad3Jup6i1N2qH77pK8eUeSbKt2Y0OXMldIw1dRTq_xDRuY3Ctp99Qj4pfyGAw_aem_w9tp_XwGL-ZptFIHvlrM1g Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Salk strongly objects to a Jay Cutler comparison that Daniel Jeremiah made to Sam Darnold's game. Brock looks further at what Jermiah had to say about whether Darnold can elevate in the playoffs like Eli Manning did. Then, Ben Fennell joins the show to discuss what he liked about the Seahawks in covering the Seattle Carolina game, what to expect from Sam Darnold week 18 and in the playoffs, and what makes this defensive line so good. 

The hour starts with an early version of Here's The Thing for the week with a bunch of listener voicemails. After that, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly appearance to break down some Sam Darnold comparisons, the upcoming Week 18 game between the Seahawks and 49ers and plenty more.

Covino & Rich have more thoughts on the wild ride Sam Darnold has had the past 2 seasons! 'Showtimes Mahomes Trivia' brings the laughter. A movie recommendation from Covino turns into a discussion about UFOs. Plus, two huge birthdays in the sports world, Tiger & LeBron! Which legend had the bigger impact?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich and the guys debate how eating holiday popcorn out of a tin can compares to double-dipping chips, and Rich offers up some advice for Seattle Seahawks fans getting nervous about Sam Darnold and their Week 18 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers to determine the NFC West. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on the Rams' dispiriting loss to the Falcons in Week 17, if the Buccaneers should be in the market for a new head coach, Philip Rivers' Hall of Fame chances after his improbable Colts comeback, the pressure on Tom Brady to get the Raiders back to their winning ways of old, Bijan Robinson's chances to win the NFL MVP award during his career, and if we'll see a big name QB (Joe Burrow?? Lamar Jackson?? Kyler Murray??) traded this offseason. Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Night Thoughts' Hulu stand-up special, reveals the downside of his new swole physique, what it was like taking a private jet with Rams head coach Sean McVay and QB Matthew Stafford, and explains why sports talk shows need more Cricket hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down the biggest NFL Week reactions, playoff implications, and College Football Playoff quarterfinal previews as the postseason picture comes into focus. We discuss Eagles vs Bills, Josh Allen’s near-heroics, Philadelphia’s recurring second-half offensive issues, and why Buffalo still can’t be trusted in the playoffs. Plus Seahawks vs Panthers, Seattle’s talent edge and turnover concerns with Sam Darnold, and whether either team can make real postseason noise. We also dive into Patriots vs Jets, Drake Maye’s MVP-level performance, and whether New England is being seriously undervalued. We break down Ravens vs Packers with a debate on Malik Willis’ development and starter potential, followed by Texans vs Chargers, Justin Herbert’s impressive performance under constant pressure, Houston’s elite defense, and how far the Texans can go in a wide-open AFC. We recap what may have been the best NFL game of the year: Bears vs 49ers — elite quarterback play from Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy, creative coaching, massive performances from Christian McCaffrey, and what it means for Chicago heading into the playoffs. In College Football, we preview and make picks for the CFP quarterfinals, including Oregon vs Texas Tech, Alabama vs Indiana, Georgia vs Ole Miss, and Ohio State vs Miami. We also react to Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham and why it could be a program-changing move.

Before we look ahead to the Seahawks Saturday night battle against the San Francisco 49ers, let's look back at the micro-moments in the Panthers game that kept Seattle in the pole position in the NFC. To kick things off, Ty Okada and and Drake Thomas were key in providing some sound tackling and effective run support. Additionally, we dial in on how Nick Emmanwori and Julian Love helped contain the outside runs when the Panthers tried to change things up. On offense, the focus goes to the play of the offense following the Julian Love interception - it was a physical, clock-controlling dirve that set up their late touchdown. But in traditional 3 IN, 3 OUT style, it wasn't all sunshine and roses. There were some badly whiffed blocks up front, Ken Walker tried a bit too much to bounce to the outside, and Sam Darnold did not choose wisely on his only interception/non-interception on the day. 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    

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s Benjamin Solak to get his thoughts on the Seahawks defense and injury situation heading into their regular season finale against the 49ers, they answer your questions about the NFL’s week 18 slate and the Seahawks offense in Four Down Territory, they discuss whether the Kraken are already cursed in The Timeline, and they hear what Daniel Jeremiah had to say about Sam Darnold’s season. 

Bump and Stacy break down whether the Seahawks can be true Super Bowl contenders with Sam Darnold as Quarterback, they answer your questions about the NFL’s week 18 slate and the Seahawks defense in Four Down Territory, they hop aboard the Hype Train, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know. 

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Isaac Rochell reacting to the Falcons shocking upset over the Los Angeles Rams - what’s going on with the Rams? Then they discuss the strast differences between Mike Vrabel and Sean Payton after their team clinched their division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Isaac Rochell sharing the list of HOF Finalists! Panthers fan Joe Van Hoven on his viral moment from Week 17. Later, Kyle takes listener phone calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Lefko look back on the Seahawks’ dominant defensive week seventeen win over the Panthers, they break down how concerning Sam Darnold’s slow starts have been this late in the season, and they discuss how important the run game has been to the Seahawks success over the last few weeks. 

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to the Seahawks entering Week 18 at 13-3 and the big statistics this season defensively and offensively, leading to a debate surrounding Sam Darnold’s impact on the season overall, then we have Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RJ bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting recap for Week 17 RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers closed out Week 17 with a concise but data heavy betting recap that blended market results, team motivation, and late season NFL trends, grounding every conclusion in performance metrics rather than narrative guesswork. Bell acknowledged a winning week that still felt unsatisfying due to a lost best bet and a misread on the Raiders, noting that injury related assumptions about tanking did not align with observed effort. That misread fed into a broader discussion about how perceived tank games often produce the opposite result, as teams under scrutiny tend to play harder, a pattern Bell argued is more reliable than public speculation. The conversation expanded into league wide scoring and game flow data, highlighting that Week 17 produced a season high number of games where one team never trailed, yet historical analysis since the introduction of the 17 game schedule showed no consistent late season bias toward blowouts. Bell emphasized that Week 18 stands apart, with teams typically maintaining effort regardless of playoff position, a finding supported by multi year data showing fewer one sided games in the final week. From a betting performance standpoint, the duo cited a 22 and 8 run over six weeks, reinforcing confidence heading into the season finale. Team level analysis focused heavily on net point margin and first down differential since Week 11, metrics Bell described as among the strongest predictors of future performance. Jacksonville, San Francisco, New England, Seattle, and the Rams emerged as clear leaders in point margin, while the Saints quietly ranked among the best in first down differential, contrasting sharply with struggling teams like the Jets, Raiders, and Cardinals. Quarterback form was treated with the same rigor, as Rivers detailed dramatic midseason turnarounds from Trevor Lawrence and sustained late season efficiency from other passers, while also flagging volatility in players such as Sam Darnold. Turnover efficiency further separated contenders from pretenders, with Seattle standing out as a playoff caliber team despite poor turnover luck, a profile Bell suggested could signal hidden upside. Throughout the discussion, the hosts returned to a central theme, late season betting edges come from understanding effort, efficiency, and underlying stats, not from assuming teams will quit or coast based on standings alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rams lost to the Falcons last night and it did alter the path for the Seahawks as they can now only get the 1 or 5 seed in the NFC, the 6th is off the board, so thank you Atlanta! That means, the playoff path either runs through Seattle or starts in Tampa Bay or Carolina, which seems like a better option that Philly or Chicago! :30- Sam Darnold isn't playing as well as he did in the first half of the season and that's the bigger concern for Hugh Millen, not the turnovers. The offense was humming for awhile and the Darnold to JSN connection had everyone talking, but it's fallen off in the second half of the season. We don't need Darnold to carry the team to the Super Bowl on his back, but we do need him to play better to get there. :45- It's our final show of 2025- do we believe in New year's resolutions? 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.

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.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot break down the massive Seahawks–49ers matchup, laying out the stark difference between winning the NFC's top seed versus entering the playoffs as a road-bound wild card. They debate San Francisco's battered defense, Seattle's dominant defense, and whether Sam Darnold can rediscover the early-season form that once put him in MVP conversations—especially after scoring just 18 total first-half points over the last four games. Mitch floats a classic emotional hedge: bet the 49ers money-line so a Seahawks win feels priceless and a loss at least comes with consolation cash. Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's 27–10 win over Carolina, praising another elite defensive performance while sounding alarms about the offense's habit of slow starts and turnovers, with just 18 first-half points over the last four games. They preview Saturday night's NFC West showdown in Santa Clara, weighing a battered 49ers defense against Brock Purdy's red-hot offense and debating which version of Sam Darnold shows up. The segment closes with Taco Time honors for DeMarcus Lawrence and Zach Charbonnet, as Seattle stands one win away from the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch for a wide-ranging College Football Playoff preview, diagnosing Clemson's 7–6 collapse as the moment NIL and the portal finally "happened" to Dabo Swinney, and reacting with surprise to Kyle Whittingham leaving Utah for Michigan as a potential cleanup hire. Neuheisel breaks down all four CFP games, backing Ohio State to survive Miami, Texas Tech to upset Oregon, Indiana to knock off Alabama, and Ole Miss to take down Georgia. He locks in Ole Miss plus the points as his official pick, staying hot at 8–6 against the spread while handing out Taco Time honors along the way.   GUESTS   Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | High-stakes NFC showdown looms as Seahawks chase the No. 1 seed, debate a hedge bet, and wonder where first-half Sam Darnold went. 3:08 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 24:07 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table - Brady Henderson; Seahawks dominate Carolina but face the ultimate test: hot Niners offense, shaky starts, and everything on the line in Santa Clara. 44:24 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; College football's new reality hits Clemson, Michigan turns to Kyle Whittingham, and Neuheisel makes his CFP picks with Ole Miss as the hill to die on.

For Salk on Sunday, two things stood out about the Hawks defense, he and Brock dive into it and more as they recap the Seahawks win over the Panthers. They talk more about the Hawks defensive dominance, last night’s Sunday Night Football thriller, and more in Need to Know. Salk has come up with a new way to think about Sam Darnold that has him a little more positive. And Brock does his deep dive in Blue-88.

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Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Niners outlasting the Bears. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the playoff scenarios coming in Week 18. Plus, which plays need to be looked at again! Stay tuned for 'Game Balls' coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.