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Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Mike Macdonald leads another defensive revival

Seattle’s head coach led a similar resurgence as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator.

Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks’ linebacker Boye Mafe (53) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) as defensive end Leonard Williams (99) collapses the pocket during Seattle’s 16-6 win at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

If Leonard Williams keeps this up, Mike Macdonald will have Seahawks defense he demands

The 6-foot-5, 310-pound defensive end thrashed Arizona’s offense.

Seahawks’ linebacker Boye Mafe (53) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) as defensive end Leonard Williams (99) collapses the pocket during Seattle’s 16-6 win at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Leonard Williams (99) celebrate after a play during Seattle’s 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks smother Cardinals, take NFC West lead

Seattle defense sacks Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray 5 times in 16-6 win.

Seahawks linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Leonard Williams (99) celebrate after a play during Seattle’s 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practices on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

Jarran Reed demanding ‘Legion of Boom’ mentality

A rookie for the Seahawks in 2016, the defensive tackle has become a leader.

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Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practices on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald celebrates with players in a Levi’s Stadium locker room after Seattle’s 20-17 victory at San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Macdonald, Seahawks see Cardinals test as a playoff game

Seattle could move from worst to first by beating Arizona at Lumen Field on Sunday.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald celebrates with players in a Levi’s Stadium locker room after Seattle’s 20-17 victory at San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) tackles San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery (23) in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Ernest Jones IV settling in with Seahawks defense

Seattle hopes the middle linebacker will stick around to stuff offenses.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) tackles San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery (23) in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas (72) lines up in Seattle’s 20-17 win over San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Abraham Lucas looks strong in return to Seahawks

The former Archbishop Murphy star plays 42 snaps after missing nearly a year with injury.

Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas (72) lines up in Seattle’s 20-17 win over San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in Seattle's 20-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks salvage season with win over 49ers

Seattle ends six-game skid against San Francisco to stay afloat in the NFC West

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass in Seattle's 20-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy graduate, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Coe: Coaches, QB and o-line keys to Sunday’s Seahawks game

Seattle’s bye week was an opportunity to learn from mistakes made during 4-5 start.

Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy graduate, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Will DK Metcalf play? Star receiver “not sure yet”

Metcalf plans to practice this week and see if he’s ready to play against the 49ers Sunday.

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Tyrel Dodson (0), who was waived by the Seahawks on Monday, lines up against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks waive starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson

Seattle’s leading tackler was let go to get other players in the lineup.

Tyrel Dodson (0), who was waived by the Seahawks on Monday, lines up against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

Abraham Lucas could return to Seahawks lineup Sunday

The Archbishop Murphy graduate has been recovering from a knee injury.

Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).
Seahawks offensive linemen Connor Williams (57), Christian Haynes (64) and Laken Tomlinson (70) attempt to block for Geno Smith (7) against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe’s Seahawks midseason reports card: The offensive line

Seattle’s struggle to block for Geno Smith and the running game has been a issue.

Seahawks offensive linemen Connor Williams (57), Christian Haynes (64) and Laken Tomlinson (70) attempt to block for Geno Smith (7) against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs for a touchdown at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Coe’s Seahawks midseason report card: The QB

Geno Smith is one of Seattle’s most polarizing athletes in recent memory.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs for a touchdown at Lumen Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11), a bright spot in the Seattle’s 26-20 loss to the Rams, runs after a catch at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks make big plays, big mistakes in OT loss

Seattle unable to overcome turnovers and one big defensive lapse against LA Rams.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11), a bright spot in the Seattle’s 26-20 loss to the Rams, runs after a catch at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall walks toward the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Oct. 31, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Reed: Fight with Hall was for a ‘bonehead play’

Losers of 4 of their last 5 games, slipping Seahawks must avoid major mistakes.

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall walks toward the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Oct. 31, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith talk to teammates in the locker room at Lumen Field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Smith says he needs to ‘do a better job’ leading when losing

The Seahawks quarterback hopes to control emotions when the team struggles.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith talk to teammates in the locker room at Lumen Field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13), who played every defensive snap against the Buffalo Bills three days after joining the team, lines up at Lumen Field on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

The Seahawks’ hot start on defense has faded

Rookie defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald plans to get more Seattle stops.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13), who played every defensive snap against the Buffalo Bills three days after joining the team, lines up at Lumen Field on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a pass in front of a crowd of mixed Seattle and Buffalo Bills fans at Lumen Field on Oct. 27, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Is the Lumen Field mystique a thing of the past?

‘It felt like a road game’ when Buffalo Bills fans made noise at the Seahawks home field.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a pass in front of a crowd of mixed Seattle and Buffalo Bills fans at Lumen Field on Oct. 27, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald addresses his team in the locker room after Seattle's loss to Buffalo at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Mike Macdonald must focus on Seahawks strengths

The NFL’s youngest head man says it’s time to act on the lessons he’s learned.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald addresses his team in the locker room after Seattle's loss to Buffalo at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)