Drummers Danny Carey And John Tempesta Perform Prior To Kickoff Of Week 7 vs. Chiefs

Drummer Danny Carey from the band 'Tool' and drummer John Tempesta of the bands 'The Cult' and 'White Zombie' performed ahead of the Seahawks' Week 7 matchup vs. Chiefs at Lumen Field.

On this episode of Seahawks in 10, the team gets ready for primetime against undefeated Kansas City. Safety Ty Okada sits down to discuss his journey to the NFL and facing former teammate Kenneth Walker. Plus, Michael Bumpus breaks down the matchup against the Chiefs. This is the show to get you ready for Sunday night in just 10 minutes!

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald opened the press conference with injury updates, announcing that Running Back Zach Charbonnet, Linebacker Chazz Surratt, and Linebacker Drake Thomas are ruled out for Sunday's game, while Safety Nick Emmanwori (hip), Linebacker Connor O'Toole, and Quarterback Drew Lock (elbow) are listed as questionable. (00:34) Head Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Running Back Zach Charbonnet has experienced no setbacks in his recovery, and later noted at (04:17) that Running Back Jadarian Price is progressing well with his practice window potentially opening next week, while at (05:33) he shared that Tight End Elijah Arroyo recently underwent surgery for a season-ending injury. (01:12) On the offensive front, Head Coach Mike Macdonald stated that Guard Anthony Bradford will return to play the entire game, noting at (05:09) that his return restores continuity to the starting five alongside Tackle Abraham Lucas. (03:44) Discussing the defense, Head Coach Mike Macdonald praised Linebacker Tyrice Knight for seamlessly stepping up into a larger role in the absence of Linebacker Drake Thomas and building strong chemistry with Linebacker Ernest Jones IV, before highlighting at (06:26) the leadership of Tight End AJ Barner, Tight End Eric Saubert, and Fullback Brady Russell, and concluding at (07:27) by commending Quarterback Sam Darnold and the roster for holding player-driven cross-positional meetings.

Episode three of The Sound of the Seahawks follows the team through Weeks 4-6 of the 2026 NFL season. Ernest Jones IV and others speak on who the team can become in the weeks to follow.

In Episode seven of Blue Friday Live, host Carla Marie goes under the helmet with the director of game entertainment & special events, Tyler Cofer. Plus, catch up on what you may have missed around the organization and get to know this week's opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Seahawks are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at home in Week 7. Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe preview the game. Today's show: What's on tap (2:54), Know Your History (5:45), What's the Word in the West (7:33), Man Up (13:06), Path to Victory (24:33).

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde discussed the defense's focus on fundamentals and limiting yards in the run game, while praising Linebacker Tyrice Knight (00:40) for playing decisively, showing up in the pass game, and tackling well. (00:58) Following the break, Durde noted that the coaching staff evaluated areas for self-improvement, specifically targeting red zone execution, third-down errors, pass-rush effectiveness, and pre- and post-snap alignments (01:12). (01:35) Looking ahead to the upcoming matchup, he emphasized the importance of understanding leverage, run fits, and pocket control on early and third downs (02:49). (03:26) Durde also explained the keys to diagnosing and defending screen passes alongside Linebacker Ernest Jones IV (04:10), while referencing Head Coach Mike Macdonald's philosophy of building the pass rush from a four-man foundation (04:57), and (05:45) highlighted the strong impact of Safety Ty Okada making tackles from the third level (06:08) alongside Safety Julian Love.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall was wired for sound for the team's prime-time game against the Denver Broncos in Week 6. Check out Derick Hall's best mic'd up moments.

Seahawks quarterback (QB) met with media, emphasizing the offense's focus on daily consistency, sustaining drives on third down, and preparing to play decisively against a fast Kansas City Chiefs defense (00:00, 00:44, 03:49). Reflecting on quick defensive pressures from the previous game, Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold notes the importance of protecting the football by throwing the ball away or taking a sack rather than forcing passes, while trusting his progressions and self-scouting offensive tendencies (02:02, 04:32, 06:03). He commends Running Back (RB) Zach Charbonnet for his relentless mindset and work ethic throughout his recovery from ACL surgery as he prepares to return to action (05:00, 05:15). Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold also addresses improving pass protection communication through practice repetitions and explains how fellow Quarterback (QB) Drew Lock helped relay play calls on the field during recent crowd noise and headset issues (07:40, 08:16, 08:24). Finally, Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold expresses complete confidence in Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury, praising his adaptability, thorough Saturday night game-plan previews, and collaborative approach to establishing the offense's identity (03:30, 09:04, 09:36, 10:24).

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV discusses the importance of football IQ and quick processing in the defensive system, while crediting the team's strong run defense to a collective mentality and gap-sound play up front (00:46, 02:05). (01:32) Ernest Jones IV emphasizes the need to stay disciplined against run-pass options and notes how thorough preparation from the coaching staff allows the defense to play fast and decisively (02:30). (04:28) He expresses full confidence in Quarterback Sam Darnold and the roster to bounce back, and reflects on honest conversations led by Head Coach Mike Macdonald during the mini-bye about tightening up red zone defense (05:05). (05:47) Looking ahead to Sunday night at Lumen Field, Ernest Jones IV highlights the primetime crowd noise as a major defensive weapon, praises fellow Linebacker Tyrice Knight (07:02), and touches on his recent sack streak (07:35), diagnosing screen passes (08:01), and relying on his instincts (09:01).

Seahawks safety Ty Okada expresses his excitement about returning to the field after suffering an injury during sprints heading into Week 1 (00:03, 00:15) and shares how Devon Witherspoon gave him the nickname "Ty GPT" for quickly answering questions in meetings (00:38, 03:56). Addressing the honest conversations mentioned by Head Coach Mike Macdonald and linebacker (LB) Ernest Jones IV, Okada emphasizes the secondary's focus on deeply understanding their roles to bring plays to life (01:10, 01:25). He also praises running back (RB) Zach Charbonnet's recovery from ACL surgery (01:45, 01:57) and defensive tackle (DT) Byron Murphy II's impressive season (03:20, 03:26), while explaining how attention to detail shut down Denver's offense (02:18, 02:25) and helps all 11 defenders stop screen passes (02:55, 03:01).

The Seahawks are back at Lumen Field to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview the upcoming matchup vs. the 5-0 Chiefs. Today's show: Relationship with Ken Walker (2:40), Offensive Line Play (8:16), Patrick Mahomes (12:05), Chiefs offense (15:05), Fantasy Insider (18:25), 2 things we need to see (20:56).

Seahawks All Access takes you on the field and the sidelines with all the sights and sounds from the Seahawks' Week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup at the Denver Broncos.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald opens by addressing how the defense approaches screen plays as a collective team effort (00:33) and how offenses operating under center impact run game principles alongside a reference to Running Back Zach Charbonnet's recovery timetable (03:25). Looking at Seattle's offense, Head Coach Mike Macdonald explains the balance of staying within their wide-zone wheelhouse while mixing in other run concepts (05:53), and notes that the offensive line and team have shown strong effort and attitude with room to grow in decisiveness (06:48). He also discusses his coaching philosophy for helping players improve through open communication (07:46) before confirming that Linebacker Drake Thomas will not practice today (08:35). On the defensive side, Head Coach Mike Macdonald emphasizes that stopping the run requires team-wide fundamentals like block destruction, tackling, and proper leverage (08:48), while noting that the defensive line sets the tone up front (12:36) and split-safety structures provide extra layers of defensive overlap (13:32). Finally, he stresses that starting fast offensively is a product of decisiveness and assignment alignment (09:53), and confirms that utilizing two-back personnel with Fullback Brady Russell remains on the table even with Fullback Robbie Ouzts unavailable (10:33).

Seahawks safety Julian Love discusses the upcoming defensive challenges for the Seattle Seahawks, emphasizing that an all-hands-on-deck effort is required to contain explosive opposing playmakers (00:11). To improve against the screen game and the run, safety Julian Love explains that the defense must attack blockers and leverage while defensive backs and linebackers close space and fly to the ball on both early and obvious passing downs (00:45, 01:19, 02:05). Safety Julian Love praises the physical dominance of the Seahawks' defensive interior—specifically defensive tackle Leonard Williams, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, and nose tackle Jarran Reed—for setting the tone up front so the secondary does not have to overcommit to the box (04:40). Finally, safety Julian Love notes that the team respects former teammates who previously shared the backfield with running back Zach Charbonnet, while remaining eager to play clean, complementary football by fixing details on third-and-long and in the red zone (03:05, 08:01, 08:42, 09:35).

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp discusses how the team used its extra days for self-scouting to identify areas for improvement, noting at (00:42) that better offensive execution comes down to mastering simple details, staying consistent, and eliminating penalties. (01:35) Addressing the transition with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and comments from head coach Mike Macdonald on team alignment, Kupp explains at (02:13) that great teams separate themselves by collaborating closely and aligning on the finest details of every play. (03:25) Regarding offensive continuity, Kupp emphasizes the importance of getting everyone on the same page with small scheme nuances and playing "12 as one" football, adding at (04:16) that the team must eliminate big negative plays to make its flashes of strong play across offense, defense, and special teams more consistent. (04:48) Kupp also praises quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold for his preparation and steady demeanor, highlighting at (05:31) Darnold's proven ability to persevere through adversity, before concluding with notes on weekend conversations with head coach Mike Macdonald (06:28), dictating offensive tempo (07:39), and focusing solely on winning this week's game (08:20).

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke at a press conference after the team's first day back from the break. He said the team is now "more aligned" after honest conversations with QB Sam Darnold, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jake Peetz, Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury and WR Cooper Kupp (0:32, 0:55). He also talked about getting back to a Seahawk football identity, doing better at choosing and executing plays, and several injury and roster updates.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to address the team's offensive struggles, voicing strong faith in quarterback Sam Darnold and framing the turnovers as a team-wide problem the coaching staff can help solve. He outlined plans with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury to re-establish the run game, play to Darnold's strengths outside the pocket, and avoid obvious passing downs, while also praising his defensive staff's in-game adjustments. Macdonald provided injury and lineup updates, rejected singling out any one player or unit, and described a sense of urgency and honest self-evaluation heading into the weekend.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media following the Seahawks' loss to Denver and took full ownership of the defeat, saying there was "no way to sugarcoat it" and that the offense can't turn the ball over (0:01). He broke down both of his interceptions, credited Denver's pass rush, and said the turnovers weren't fair to a defense and special teams unit that are playing well. At 3-3, Darnold said "there's a lot of football left" and that he has to be better, including getting the ball out faster to cut down on sacks.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams spoke after another narrow Seahawks loss, saying the team put itself in position to win and simply has to finish (0:04, 0:23). He addressed the frustration of three losses by a combined eight points, the defense's second-half turnaround, and where Seattle stands at 3-3 (0:55, 1:23, 1:52). Williams also discussed his leadership role and his long-standing relationship with quarterback Sam Darnold, expressing full confidence that Darnold will get out of his current stretch (1:52, 2:45).

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the media following Seattle's loss to the Denver Broncos, crediting Denver's complete three-phase performance while expressing pride in his team's effort and resolve. He pinpointed ball security, a missing run game and too many hits on the quarterback as the top issues to fix, and addressed Sam Darnold's overtime interception directly. Macdonald also provided an injury update on tight end Elijah Arroyo and said the extra days before the team returns Monday will be valuable for finding solutions in the film and analytics.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp defended quarterback Sam Darnold and said the entire offense shares responsibility for the turnovers and self-inflicted mistakes. Kupp said he'd need to review the tape on the final play, praised the locker room's preparation and attitude, and stressed that the team must chase the "razor-thin margins" to close out tight games. He also credited Darnold's second-half play, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's big plays, and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's tempo calls.

Seahawks All Access takes you on the field and the sidelines with all the sights and sounds from the Seahawks' Week 5 matchup vs. the 49ers at Lumen Field.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media as the Seahawks wrapped a condensed three-day week before flying out for their next game. He emphasized "doubling down" on how the team handles adversity — attacking problems, finding solutions and having each other's backs — and called it a key lesson for younger players learning from losses. He also delivered availability updates on several players and previewed the opposing quarterback and newly added receiver.

Here's everything you need to know about the Week 6 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos during the 2026 NFL season.