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: What I’m seeing from Seattle Seahawks: Geno Smith and the offense’s sky-high ceiling
Michael-Shawn Dugar shares his observations from the first quarter of the Seahawks schedule and starts with the offense.
"Now it's on to the second quarter of the season, some really tough matchups moving forward, so guys have got to be on it," Smith said. "This is the time for us — especially for me; I feel I haven't played my best yet — to get rolling. I think it's going to start here soon. I'm starting to get into my groove. Us as a team, as an offense, we really got to lock in and play together."
Smith's attitude reflects what I'm seeing from the Seahawks through the first quarter of the season. Despite power rankings, Vegas odds and win total projections pegging them as a potential wild-card team at best, the Seahawks came into this season expecting to be championship contenders. The first four games reaffirmed their self-belief. The offense is at the forefront of that.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: What To Watch In the Seahawks' Week 5 Game vs. The New York Giants
Seahawks senior reporter John Boyle breaks down five things to watch in the Seahawks Week 5 matchup against the Giants.
Here is one of Boyle's things to watch this week: Can the defense force some turnovers?
"The Seahawks forced three turnovers in their season-opening win over the Broncos, interceptions by Julian Love and Riq Woolen and a forced fumble by K'Von Wallace that was recovered by Jerome Baker. Since that game, however, the Seahawks do not have a takeaway. Seattle has won two of their three games without a takeaway, but that lack of turnovers still doesn't sit well with head coach Mike Macdonald, who last year oversaw a Ravens defense that led the league with 31 takeaways.
So against a Giants team that has committed six turnovers in four games, Macdonald and company want to see that streak of takeaway-free games come to an end on Sunday.
"You can't go three games with no takeaways and two games in a row losing the takeaway battle and expect to have success," Macdonald said. "So that's definitely a point of emphasis with us. But you've got to do it the right way. The ball comes alive when you play the right way on defense. You can't sacrifice tackles for the ball. All those things are important to stress, but I think it's more important that we focus on playing the right way and attacking the ball when those opportunities come alive. Then, I think you might see some of those numbers start to jump."
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Week 4 High School Coach Of The Week
Our week 4 coach of the week winners are Scott Darrow of Monroe High School and Brian Thomas of Clallam Bay 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.
Scott Darrow has coached at Monroe for 20 years, 15 as the offensive line coach and the past 5 years as head coach. He is a 12th grade history teacher at Monroe High School, is happily married to his wife named Caroline, and has two kids named Luke and Lily. The Bearcats had an impressive 49-0 win against Everett last weekend and Coach Darrow and the team are now off to a 4-0 start outscoring opponets 185-24.
Head Coach Brian Thomas is also the Athletic Director at Clallam Bay. His wife Dana and him have been married for 30 years, have three sons, and are both military Veterans. Prior to coaching at Clallam Bay, he coached & recruitied in the German Football League and NFL Europe. Coach Thomas stepped up big for the Bruins when their former coach unexpectedlly resigned this year. The team has clearly responded well outscoring opponets 179-0 and starting the season 3-0 so far!
Seahawks Kick Off 2024 Game Changers
The Seahawks kicked off their 2024 Game Changers program and hosted their first and second sessions. 50 Boys & Girls club students are a part of the six week program providing leadership cultivation opportunities and workshops on racial equity, activism, and teamwork.
Seahawks Head to Pop Keeney for Blue Friday Night Lights
The Seahawks attended the Woodinville vs. Eastlake high school football game on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Pop Keeney Stadium as part of Blue Friday Night Lights.
Hawks Huddle Business of the Week
The Hawks Huddle business of this week is C Davis Texas BBQ
With grassfed meats smoked up to 22 hours, C Davis Texas Barbeque has perfected the art of smoking real, authentic barbeque by way of Texas. They cater small events to large festivals and everything in between! Visit C. Davis Texas Barbeque on Facebook to learn more.
Regarding the Partnership, owner Charles Davis stated, "This is huge, a bucket list for me - more exposure, business growth, the ability to help give back more, just to be in this atmosphere and to be mentioned along with the seahawks, it's phenomenal… the fan support is great!" Charles said.
Doug Baldwin Speaks At University Of Washington
Dr. Alexes Harris and Seahawks Legend Doug Baldwin hosted a fireside chat with students at the University of Washington to talk about the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
Request a Reading Visit from 12 Pages
School is in session, and the Seahawks are always excited to share their love for reading with the Seattle community! Fill out the form below in order to request a Reading Visit from us as a part of our 12 Pages program.
The Sound: Season 3, Episode 5
What's important now is winning the moment. DK Metcalf breaks down the Seahawks offense, highlighting their undeniable growing cohesiveness heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins. Detroit native Johnathan Hankins emphasizes the significance of playing in front of his family, channeling that energy to elevate his game. After a small setback, it's time for the Seahawks to make things right and move forward with a quick turnaround showdown against the Giants.
More from Around The Web
Michael-Shawn Dugar: Seahawks’ defense won’t blame injuries for debacle, but urgent fixes are needed.
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: 'Great Competitor' AJ Barner Emerging as Key Piece in Seattle Seahawks' Offense.
Connor Benintendi of Sports Illustrated: Should Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith Be in Early MVP Conversation?
Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated: Mike Macdonald on Seattle Seahawks' Lack of Turnovers: 'Got to Do It Right Way'.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Why veteran Jason Peters is back with Seahawks for 21st NFL season | Notebook.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Mike Macdonald says Seahawks loss his responsibility as lack of turnovers, tackling stood out.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Mike Macdonald seeks Seahawks players’ travel tips; Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy updates.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: The Opposing View: An Insider's Look At The Seahawks' Week 5 Opponent, The New York Giants.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: 'Walking Hall Of Famer' Jason Peters Back With Seahawks For 21st NFL Season.
Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: The Seahawks Offensive Line Played Their 'Best Game Of The Season'.
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The Seahawks and Giants face off on Oct. 6, 2024. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Giants.
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks, left, of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Larry Csonka leaves the game with bandaged knee, hurt running the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the game, Nov. 28, 1976 in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard, right, cradles the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks safety Marcus Robinson, rear, and cornerback Willie Williams, left, defend during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Hilliard scored with 20 seconds left in the game to give the Giants the 27-24 win. Looking on is Giants Joe Jurevicius (84). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is taken down for a 4-yard loss by Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) heads for the endzone as he is pursued by Seattle Seahawks Natu Tutagaloa during the third quarter of 23-10 Giants win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
Seattle Seahawks quarter back Stan Gelbaugh (18) gets sacked by Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants for a 12-yard loss in the first quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992 in East Rutherford. Giants' Eric Dorsey, rear moves in to help Taylor. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) returns a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Ralph Brown after catching a pass for a 14-yard gain during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. There was a penalty on Brown for defensive holding, which was declined by the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, left, is brought down by Seattle Seahawks Marquand Manuel (33) and Bryce Fisher after a fourth quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Shockey led the Giants with 127 yards receiving . The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander, left, looks for running room during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. The Seahawks said Monday, Sept. 25, 2006 that Alexander has a broken left foot and will be lost to the team for at least a couple of weeks. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) loses the ball as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney (97) in the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks Charlie Whitehurst (6) in action against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) goes out for a pass while covered by New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) during the NFL week 5 football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Ralph Brown after catching a pass for a 14-yard gain during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. There was a penalty on Brown for defensive holding, which was declined by the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fends off New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) during the game against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
The Seahawks offense does their "techno" touchdown celebration after Jimmy Graham's one-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
