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.
The Seahawks play Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PT against the Arizona Cardinals. Here is news from the week to get you ready for the matchup and other news out there about the Seattle Seahawks.
Former Seahawks coaches Mike Holmgren and Chuck Knox are part of a group of nine finalists up for consideration for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Along with Holmgren and Knox, the list also includes Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves, Marty Schottenheimer, George Seifert and Mike Shanahan.
The committee will meet on November 18 to select one finalist from this list to present to the full Selection Committee.
DeMarcus Lawrence came to Seattle as a free agent looking to play for a winning team, and the veteran outside linebacker found that with the Seahawks, who have a 6-2 record midway through the season.
What he also found, it turns out, is a very tight-nit—and also highly productive—group of defensive linemen and outside linebackers who have formed what he describes as a brotherhood
"I love the brotherhood," Lawrence said. "The way we address practice, how we go about things here, the atmosphere here, it's starting to get dark outside. I love it when it gets dark. I feel like everything is all coming together like it should. I feel like our head coach, Mike Macdonald, is doing a good job of making sure we as a team are having enough camaraderie that we're getting to know each and every individual on our team. I feel like it's going well."
Lawrence clarified that he likes it when it gets dark, "Because that's the way I like to play defense. I'm trying to turn the lights off on every offense. Now y'all got living proof of how it is to be on the dark side."
Five questions about this week's opponent from Seahawks.com; five answers from azcardinals.com senior writer Darren Urban.
The Seahawks will be facing a different quarterback than they did in Arizona earlier this season. What has Jacoby Brissett brought to the offense since taking over for an injured Kyler Murray?
Urban: The first answer is points. The Cardinals are averaging 25.6 points a game in his three starts, a jump of more than five points from where it was. He is a different kind of quarterback, obviously. He's not going to scramble and run like Kyler Murray, but his ability to stand tall and stay in to take a hit has allowed more downfield passing. Non-Harrison wide receivers Michael Wilson and Zay Jones have become much more involved in the offense, and Trey McBride has also had his production go up some.
@Tobstroyer asks, "Who do we continue winning? What is the big difference between this year and the last few years?"
A: The Seahawks are doing a lot of things well already this season, so more than anything, they need to just keep doing what has gotten them to 6-2 at the midway point of the season. On offense, they're getting great play out of quarterback Sam Darnold, Smith-Njigba is on a record-setting pace at receiver, and other playmakers are complementing his big season, while the offensive line is providing great protection for Darnold to operate. The running game still has room to grow, and that might be the final step for the Seahawks to really hit their stride, but overall there's a ton to like about what they're doing offensive. And on defense, the Seahawks have been outstanding, led by what might be the best defensive front in football, and with the secondary working its way back to full health, that unit should only continue to improve.
As for comparing to past years, I don't see much point in comparing the team to where it was under a previous coaching staff, but relative to last year, Macdonald's first as head coach, there are plenty of reasons to like this team's chances of closing out strong. The Seahawks finished last year with a 6-2 record over the final eight games, and this team is playing a lot better on offense than last year's was down the stretch, while the defense, which was really good to close out last season, looks to be as good if not better than last year's squad. Then there are also the intangibles, and this team just feels really close and connected, and as Macdonald noted last week, it feels like they really have found an identity, something that took some time last year under a new coaching staff.
And if you're looking for numbers to make you feel good, consider the Seahawks have a plus-81 point differential that ranks second, by a point, in the NFC and third in the NFL. That's relevant because the best point-differential teams in franchise history are also the most successful ones. That may sound obvious, but there is a difference between an 11 or 12-win team that pulls off a bunch of close wins, and one that wins a lot of games by big margins. The Super Bowl-winning 2013 team had the best differential in team history at plus-186, followed by the 2005 team (181) that reached the Super Bowl, the 2012 team (167) that finished on a tear and reached the divisional round, the 2015 team (146) that also finished as one of the league's hottest teams, and the 2014 team that reached the Super Bowl (140).
The Seahawks get set to host the division rival Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field in Week 10. The team will wear their college navy uniform set as they look to improve to 7-2.
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Week 9 Coaches of the Week
Our Week 9 coach of the week winners are head coach DeAndre Gill of Renton High School (2A)
and head coach Ryan Lorenzo of Wahkiakum High School (1B). 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!
DeAndre Gill is the head football coach at Renton HS with over a decade of experience in building winning programs and developing elite talent. Under the leadership of Gill, the Renton RedHawks delivered one of their strongest campaigns in recent years, finishing the 2025 season with a 6–3 overall record and showing major growth in all phases of the game. The team re-established its identity through a relentless rushing attack, disciplined defense, and a united "Relentless Mindset" culture built on trust, accountability, and toughness. The team's 6–3 mark reflects clear improvement and a renewed competitive edge in the district.
Ryan Lorenzo is the head coach and defensive coordinator for the Wahkiakum Mules Football Team. He has been leading the Mules since the 2021 season. His biggest motivation comes from watching his athletes grow, both mentally and physically, from their first days in eighth grade through their senior year. "Seeing them mature and find their own styles in life is what makes coaching so rewarding for me and as a Wahkiakum alum, nothing makes me happier than leading the Mule Train to its best start since 2006. I'm incredibly thankful for my coaching staff, our administration, and most of all, my athletes. They're always working to make themselves better," coach Lorenzo said. The Mules are 9-0 a top 5 team in 1B and ready to make a deep playoff run!
Seahawks Game Changers Program Concludes
In partnership with BECU, the Seattle Seahawks concluded the 2025 Game Changers Program. The program brought together students from seven Boys & Girls Clubs across King County, providing opportunities to build leadership skills, strengthen teamwork, and promote community involvement.
During the sixth and final session, participants visited BECU Headquarters, where they took part in their final RISE lesson, a community-building activity, and a financial literacy fair designed to help students gain real-world money management skills. The session concluded with the presentation of two scholarships, awarded to Sahale and Logan, in recognition of their outstanding participation and growth throughout the program.
Seahawks Honor Avery Mason As Salute To Service Teammate Spotlight
Sergeant Avery Mason has proudly served active duty in the United States Army for the past seven years as a member of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Airborne qualified and dedicated to mission excellence, he has supported global operations with distinction. His awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal!
Sergeant Mason is currently supporting the Seahawks Community Engagement Department for the 2025 season as part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge program as he plans to retire from the Army in the new year. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country and community AJ!
More From Around The Web
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Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: Rashid Shaheed arrives in Seattle, would like to stay with Seahawks.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times: How Seahawks are benefiting from ‘Rookie Takeover’ | Analysis
Matt Calkins of The Seattle Times: Seahawks’ Rashid Shaheed trade adds weapon to two phases of game.
Mike Salk of Seattle Sports: We’re seeing great Seahawks football again — in a new way.
Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports: Seahawks’ rookies helping spotlight their ‘offseason for the ages’.
Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports: Do the Seahawks have the best passing offense in football?
Cameron Van Til of Seattle Sports: The eye-catching numbers behind Darnold, JSN and the surging Seahawks.
Zac Hereth of Seattle Sports: Schlereth: How Seahawks have improved pass protection.
Zac Hereth of Seattle Sports: ‘It’s real’: Macdonald praises first-round pick Zabel’s stellar start.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Are the Seahawks really this good? National media says yes, and so do I.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Seahawks’ Sam Darnold has refined his eyes and his mechanics to be a top NFL QB.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: Seahawks trade deadline: Rashid Shaheed deal shows John Schneider is thinking big.
John Boyle of Seahawks.com: Rashid Shaheed Excited To Join Seahawks And 'Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Win'.
Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: OC Klint Kubiak Reunited With WR Rashid Shaheed.
Check out photos of the Seahawks 53-man active roster for the 2025 season.
This is a 2025 photo of DeMarcus Lawrence of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0)
Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick (1)
Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick (1).
This is a 2025 photo of Drew Lock of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2)
This is a 2025 photo of Nick Emmanwori of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3)
This is a 2025 photo of Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4)
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5).
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5)
This is a 2025 photo of Jalen Milroe of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6)
This is a 2025 photo of Uchenna Nwosu of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7)
This is a 2025 photo of Coby Bryant of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9)
This is a 2025 photo of Cooper Kupp of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10)
This is a 2025 photo of Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11)
This is a 2025 photo of Ernest Jones IV of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13)
This is a 2025 photo of Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14)
This is a 2025 photo of Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15)
This is a 2025 photo of Elijah Arroyo of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18)
This is a 2025 photo of Jake Bobo of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19)
This is a 2025 photo of Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21)
This is a 2025 photo of D'Anthony Bell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks safety D'Anthony Bell (23)
This is a 2025 photo of Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26)
This is a 2025 photo of Riq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27)
This is a 2025 photo of Nehemiah Pritchett of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28)
This is a 2025 photo of Josh Jobe of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29)
This is a 2025 photo of George Holani of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks running back George Holani (36)
This is a 2025 photo of Brady Russell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38)
This is a 2025 photo of Ty Okada of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39)
This is a 2025 photo of Robbie Ouzts of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40)
This is a 2025 photo of Chris Stoll of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41)
This is a 2025 photo of Drake Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42)
Seahawks linebacker Chazz Surratt (44)
Seahawks linebacker Chazz Surratt (44).
This is a 2025 photo of Tyrice Knight of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48)
This is a 2025 photo of Jared Ivey of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Jared Ivey (51)
This is a 2025 photo of Boye Mafe of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53)
This is a 2025 photo of Olu Oluwatimi of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (55)
This is a 2025 photo of Connor O'Toole of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Connor O'Toole (57)
This is a 2025 photo of Derick Hall of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58)
This is a 2025 photo of Jalen Sundell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61)
This is a 2025 photo of Charles Cross of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67)
This is a 2025 photo of Abraham Lucas of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72)
This is a 2025 photo of Josh Jones of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74)
This is a 2025 photo of Anthony Bradford of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75)
This is a 2025 photo of Grey Zabel of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76)
This is a 2025 photo of Bryce Cabeldue of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks guard Bryce Cabeldue (77)
This is a 2025 photo of Mason Richman of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78)
This is a 2025 photo of Dareke Young of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83)
This is a 2025 photo of AJ Barner of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88)
This is a 2025 photo of Nick Kallerup of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Signed tight end Nick Kallerup (89) on May 2, 2025.
This is a 2024 photo of Jarran Reed 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 tackle Jarran Reed (90)
This is a 2025 photo of Byron Murphy II of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91)
This is a 2025 photo of Mike Morris of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94)
This is a 2025 photo of Brandon Pili of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95)
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)
