Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.
Getting Ready For Jets
Seahawks senior reporter John Boyle breaks down five things to watch for the Seahawks matchup against the Jets on Sunday. Here are two of those storylines to watch.
Can the Seahawks keep winning on the road while also staying unbeaten at MetLife Stadium?
Last week, the Seahawks were looking buck a trend by ending a four-game losing streak at home, while this week they're looking to continue a positive trend, having won three of four games on the road so far this season, including two games that, like this week's against the Jets, featured a long trip east and a 10 a.m. PT kickoff.
Despite regularly being among the NFL leaders in miles traveled per season, road success is nothing new to the Seahawks, who have been one of the league's best road teams for the past decade, winning 55 of their road games dating back to 2013, the second most in the NFL over that span.The Seahawks are off to a strong start on the road this season, winning three of four away from home, including last weekend's win in Santa Clara. The flip side of that, however, has been that the Seahawks have not been able to win consistently at home. After opening the season with home wins over Denver in Week 1, then over Miami in Week 3, the Seahawks have since lost four straight home games. And if the Seahawks are going to stay in contention down the stretch, they know they need to get back to being a dominant team at home like the Seahawks were for much of the previous decade.
In a battle of strength vs. strength, can the Seahawks passing game continue to thrive against a tough Jets pass defense.
With Smith and his playmakers like DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett leading the way, the Seahawks have had one of the league's most productive passing games this season. Yes, the Seahawks would like to run the ball more successfully, and will try to get that going this week, but in all likelihood, the offense is going to need Smith, who leads the NFL in passing yards per game and completions, and the passing game to come through for the offense to have a successful day.
And having a good day in the throwing game won't come easy against a talented Jets defense. Despite the team's struggles to win games, the Jets have still been very good on defense, and rank 13th in points allowed and eighth in yards allowed. And the Jets have been particularly good against the pass, ranking second in yards allowed, second in passing touchdowns allowed, and fifth in opponent net passing yards per attempt.
"Pass rush, number one," Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said when asked about the Jets pass defense. "I think what they do is they try to make windows tight, and they make their pass rush come alive and basically say it's going to be really hard for you to make an accurate throw in this pocket. I think those are the things they do a pretty good job of, so you have to try to take those things into account and not put yourself in positions where you have to do that every play."
Last Call To Vote For Mike Macdonald
Head coach Mike Macdonald is this year's Salute to Service nominee and voting ends on Saturday.
My Cause My Cleats
When the Seahawks travel to New York for their matchup against the Jets, some players will be sporting their custom-made cleats.
Following the game some players will be auctioning off their cleats with the money being donated to that player's cause they are supporting. Fans can bid on the cleats here after the game.
You can find the list of this year's participants and the organizations that they are supporting here.
Other Seahawks Related News
Hawks Huddle Business of the Week
The **Hawks Huddle** business of this week is The Breakfast Group
The Breakfast Group was formed in 1976 by a group of African American men who attended public high schools in Seattle... as friends, they used to meet once a week for lunch. They decided that time meeting at lunch was time they could use to give back to their community. As next steps, the group put together a plan to provide mentoring for young African Americans to help them make decisions (difference between right vs wrong, how to prepare them for college, etc). The group has since then transitioned into where we are today.
In terms of how the group gives back to the community, some initiatives are mentoring in class, taking kids on HBCE trip tours, career fairs and driving voter registration for students. The ultimate goal is to help their students to lead a path towards success. The program started for young men, but there are several programs to engage in young ladies as well.
Seahawks Host Youth Football Clinic and Watch Party for Native American Heritage Month
More From Around The Web
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Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Is acquiring Ernest Jones IV the best in-season trade in Seahawks history?
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Seahawks QB Geno Smith returns to New York to face Jets a much different player.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Seahawks safety Coby Bryant basks in award, awaits word on fine | Notebook.
Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated: 'He's Got Thick Skin': Geno Smith Remains Unflappable Under Center For Seahawks.
Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated: How Can Seahawks Jump Start Scuffling Run Game?
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: Seahawks QB Geno Smith Returns To New York To Face Former Team With 'Love & Respect' For Jets Organization.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: The Opposing View: An Insider's Look At The Seahawks' Week 13 Opponent, The New York Jets.
Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: DK Metcalf Uses AI To Create Cleats For NFL's My Cause My Cleats Initiative.
Social Post Of The Week
Happy Blue Friday!
Check out the Seahawks 53-man roster for the 2024 season.
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Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81)
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Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2).
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Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4)
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Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5)
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6)
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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7)
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Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8)
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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9)
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13).
This is a 2024 photo of DK Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14)
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Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16)
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18).
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Seahawks rookie receiver Jake Bobo makes his first touchdown catch on a pass from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
This is a 2024 photo of Julian Love of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20)
This is a 2023 photo of Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 5, 2023, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21)
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Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22)
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Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25)
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Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26)
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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27)
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Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28)
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Seahawks S Jerrick Reed II is in his first season in the NFL and his first season with the Seahawks.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32).
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Seahawks wide receiver Dee Williams (33)
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Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38)
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Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41)
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Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42)
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Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48)
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Seahawks linebacker Trevis Gipson (50).
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Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51)
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Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53)
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Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55)
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Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58)
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Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell (61)
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Seahawks guard Sataoa Laumea (63)
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Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64)
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Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65)
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This is a 2024 photo of Laken Tomlinson of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70)
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Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72).
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Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75)
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Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82).
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Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83)
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Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86)
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Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87)
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Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88)
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Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90)
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Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91)
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Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94)
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Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97)
Seahawks defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris (98).
This is a 2024 photo of Leonard Williams of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99)
