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.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic: Seahawks’ biggest question mark on offense faces toughest test so far vs. Lions
Gearing up for Monday night, the Seahawks have an opportunity to play "clean football, being penalty free and just doing the little things right," Charles Cross said.
Dugar outlines how the Seahawks offensive line has performed so far and what they can improve on in Week 4.
"Seattle's offensive line ranks 31st in both pass block win rate and run block win rate, according to ESPN. Geno Smith has been pressured at the 10th-highest rate in the league (all stats provided by TruMedia unless stated otherwise). Walker benefited from good run blocking in the second half of Week 1, which is why his yards before contact average ranks 11th out of 46 qualifying running backs. Charbonnet, the starter the last two weeks in Walker's absence, hasn't been as fortunate; his yards before contact average ranks 45th. Overall, the Seahawks rank 27th in EPA per rush on running back carries."
"But Seattle (3-0) has remained unblemished to this point, with an offense that ranks 15th in points per drive, because of its schedule. The Lions (2-1) are a more formidable opponent with a great home-field advantage. And their defense is much tougher than the Lions units that Seattle torched the last two seasons. Detroit's defense ranks top 10 in points per drive and top five by several metrics in run defense, while defensive end Aidan Hutchinson leads the league in sacks (6.5) and pressure rate (24.3).
Seattle has the best defense in the league by EPA per play. The offense wants to show it is one of the best, as well.
It starts up front."
Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle breaks down the five things to watch in this week's matchup. Number three on his list is "Can Stone Forsythe and the rest of the O-line keep Aidan Hutchinson in check again?"
"In fact, Smith was only hit and sacked once in the game, a sack late in the fourth quarter that happened when Smith scrambled around for more than 10 seconds trying to make something out of nothing on third and long. Hutchinson, meanwhile, was held to two tackles and one pass defensed. With that pass protection, Smith was able to complete 32 of 41 passes for 328 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. To Smith's teammates, that performance was just the latest example of why people need to be putting more respect on their quarterback's name."
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said that Forsythe is a "steady" player.
"I think that Stone's one of those guys that you really want to tip your cap to that he believes he still can play better, takes coaching really well, knows that there are still tricks and tools that he can access that he hasn't done yet. And I think for him that's what he continues to do is try to develop his game and eliminate weaknesses."
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High School Football Coach of the Week
Our week 3 coach of the week winners are William Garrow of Tumwater High School and Adam Mathieson of Camas High School. Each coach will be invited to a Seahawks game later this season to be recognized for their accomplishments and will receive a $500 donation to their football program.
Coach Garrow, who is also a part of the Washington State Coaches Association Executive Board has led the Thunderbirds to a 3-0 start as well with a tough 38-27 road win against a really good Eastlake team! The Thunderbirds have outscored their opponents 150-39 so far this season!
Coach Mathieson has been coaching for over 25 years and has led the Papermakers to a 3-0 start with a dominant road win against a tough Lincoln (Tacoma) team 33-14!
Hawks Huddle Business of the Week
The Hawks Huddle business of this week is Blessed & Thankful 365
Blessed & Thankful 365 is a local family-owned candle and apparel company that embodies a gratitude mindset. They offer a variety of amazing products meant to serve as a daily reminder that Life is a Blessing, and your unique journey is something to be Thankful for. All of their Candles are made from hand poured Soy Wax right here in Seattle. Their owners Marlon & Vickie Turner are excited about this opportunity to partner with the Seahawks to grow his customer base and align with a world-class brand!
Seahawks Recognize NFL Latino Youth Honors Nominees
The NFL Latino Youth Honors program recognizes outstanding high school tackle and flag football athletes from around the country for their academic and athletic excellence.
Congratulations to the 2024 Seattle Seahawks Nominees: Daniel Rodas-Escalante from Oakville and Alicia Whatley from Olympia!
Seahawks Visit Boeing Team Of Champions Partners
The Seahawks, along with Seahawks Legend Marcus Trufant, visited a few of the local organizations that are part of the Boeing Team of Champions program.
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More from Around The Web
Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports: Rost: Could Seahawks be heading for another shootout with Lions?
Cameron Van Til of Seattle Sports: Macdonald previews Seahawks’ Monday night showdown in Detroit.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated: Dome Sweet Dome? Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith Looking to Stay Hot at Ford Field.
Connor Benintendi of Sports Illustrated: Seattle Seahawks RT Stone Forsythe Showing 'Steady Improvement' Entering Week 4.
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated: Chemistry Coming to Life For Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith, DK Metcalf.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Seahawks DT Johnathan Hankins still making impact 12 seasons into NFL journey.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Kenneth Walker III practices, but Seahawks hurting on D-line | Notebook.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: How Coby Bryant worked his way back to regular playing time with Seahawks.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: DK Metcalf’s offseason work to avoid drops is showing | Seahawks notebook.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: What Geno Smith says, how he says it often as important as what he does for Seahawks.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Seahawks’ unlikely steadying force lately on a shaky O-line has been ... Stone Forsythe.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: Seahawks Tackle Stone Forsythe Earning The Confidence Of Teammates & Coaches Heading Into Matchup With Lions.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: Chemistry Between DK Metcalf & Geno Smith Is Paying Off For Seahawks Offense.
Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: Seahawks Defense Gets Biggest Test So Far In Lions Matchup.
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1).
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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 linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10).
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13).
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Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14)
Seahawks quarterback Jarren Hall (15).
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Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16)
Seahawks wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee (17) practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
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.
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Seahawks safety Julian Love (20)
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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 safety AJ Finley (30).
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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 center Olu Oluwatimi (51)
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Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52).
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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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Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70)
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Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72).
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Seahawks tackle Stone Forsythe (78).
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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).
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Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99)
