Pre-Snap Reads 12/23: Seahawks can clinch NFC West in Week 17

Pre-Snap Reads 12/23: Seahawks can clinch NFC West in Week 17
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In Today’s Links: how viable is the Super Bowl for this version of the Seattle Seahawks, in what ways did Coach McVay and the Los Angeles Rams have our squad’s number, roster moves and injury updates, more on Rashid Shaheed’s impact, and much more! Happy Tuesday! Enjoy.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks usually reach the Super Bowl when they have a season like this – Seaside Joe 2025 is fitting right into the context of a normal Seahawks Super Bowl season

What led to Seahawks’ uncharacteristic defensive issues vs Rams? – Seattle Sports The Seattle Seahawks picked up their biggest win of the Mike Macdonald era last Thursday night, staging an epic comeback to stun the Los Angeles Rams for a dramatic 38-37 overtime triumphthat vaulted them atop the NFC standings.

Are Seahawks now the NFC favorite? Sheil Kapadia’s take – Seattle Sports The Seattle Seahawks pulled off their biggest win in years last Thursday night, rallying from a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Los Angeles Rams for an epic 38-37 overtime triumph in a massive NFC West showdown.

Seahawks Sign S D’Anthony Bell From Practice Squad – Seahawks.com Additionally, cornerback Tyler Hall was signed back to the practice squad. Hall, who has spent time with six teams over the past six seasons, was released from the practice squad last week to make room for the signing of Bell after Bell was waived from the 53-man roster.

3 lingering questions for Seahawks after win vs. Rams | Analysis – The Seattle Times Is there still any reason to be concerned about Sam Darnold? How about the Seahawks defense? Here are three lingering questions from Thursday night’s win.

Rashid Shaheed on what makes the 2025 Seattle Seahawks an “amazing” team – si.com And after a slow start, Shaheed himself can take much of the credit for helping the Seahawks to a12-3 record and their current position atop the NFC.

How Can Playoff-Bound Seahawks Clinch No. 1 Seed in Week 17? – Emerald City Spectrum With only one game left on the Week 16 slate, the Seattle Seahawks already have a playoff berth locked up after a thrilling 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.

Rashid Shaheed has become the difference-maker the Seahawks needed this season – The Athletic The Seattle Seahawks are beginning to reap the benefits of a trade-deadline acquisition intended to take an already explosive operation to the next level.

NFL playoff picture: Sizing up 1-seed races after Week 16 – ESPN.com How can the 2025 NFL season be so settled and unsettled at the same time?

NFC West News

Making an argument for the Cardinals to keep head coach Jonathan Gannon – Revenge of the Birds The Arizona Cardinals, well, they just could not win the close games this year.

49ers DC Robert Saleh is expected to be a ‘strong candidate’ during the next hiring cycle – Niners Nation 49ers DC Robert Saleh told ESPN he’s not...