In the flurry that was the Seahawks scoring on an Eric Saubert 2-point conversion to beat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime on Thursday Night Football, Seattle also clinched a playoff spot in the process. Amidst all the celebrating on the field with teammates and fans, Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon was handed a cookie by the Seahawks social media admin, that was decorated in Seahawks colors and had the word "CLINCHED" written on it with icing. Witherspoon was asked to take a bite of the cookie, and he was confused initially, but was then told that with the win, the Seahawks clinched a playoff berth.
"I didn't even know," Witherspoon said.
Witherspoon's lack of awareness of the fact that Seattle had earned itself a playoff spot wasn't poor planning or leadership by head coach Mike Macdonald and his coaching staff, or a fault of Witherspoon. It's just the latest example of Macdonald's philosophy of truly going 1-0 every week and knowing the rest will follow.
Since Week 1, and even before then, during the offseason, Macdonald, in any given press conference or media availability, when given the chance, would talk about the "process" and how he wanted the Seahawks to stick to that process in order to become the team they wanted to become and achieve their ultimate goal.
Heading into Week 17, in what is a must-win game if Seattle wants to have a shot at clinching home-field advantage, Macdonald's ideology and mindset haven't shifted.
"No, I haven't talked about it once," he said when asked if he's talked to the team about what is up for grabs in the final two weeks of the season. "The only thing I've told him is we made the playoffs."
The players have taken to Macdonald's teachings, expressing the same sentiment when asked about making the Pro Bowl. On the honor, Witherspoon who was named to his third Pro Bowl in as many seasons, said, "It doesn't really cross my mind. The only thing that's on our mind is to win, to go 1-0 every week. Whatever accomplishments come with that, we appreciate it, but we're looking at the bigger picture."
He added, "It means a lot. When you put in a lot of work and there's a lot of things that go into this, the playoffs are something you should want to get to."
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Pro Bowler for the second season in a row, and he and Witherspoon, who were in the same draft class, will be playing in their first-ever playoff game.
"Definitely proud of our team, just getting there," Smith-Njigba said. "Something that I've kept my eye on in the offseason and just really wanted to be in this situation. So, I'm super grateful and I don't want to waste any opportunities."
Macdonald, who became the first head coach in franchise history to start their career with back-to-back winning seasons, has his team in the playoffs in his second season.
"It's like, it's great," Macdonald said. "Yeah. I mean, we got our goals. We want to win games. We want to make the playoffs. In order to make our next goal, we have to win this game. So that's where we're at. I think same thing with the Pro Bowl. It's cool. It's great. Years from now, we'll look back and we'll love this team and we'll love the process and the whole thing, but we got to go make it come to life right now. We can't be sitting around telling how sweet we are to everybody."
The Seahawks continued their week of practice on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) at practice on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) at practice on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Bryce Cabeldue (77) and guard Christian Haynes (64) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) and wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sheriff (50) and nose tackle Bubba Thomas (69) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) and nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Courtney Jackson (84) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) and running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) and cornerback Shaquill Griffin (24) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) and cornerback Shaquill Griffin (24) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) practiced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
