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Seahawks News

Closing Thoughts: Final Observations From Seattle Seahawks 28-16 Win vs. Indianapolis Colts – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Reporters Corbin Smith and Ty Gonzalez break down their final thoughts from Seattle’s season-opening victory over Indianapolis, including a phenomenal showing from Russell Wilson and Bryan Mone.

After Rotating Kyle Fuller and Ethan Pocic on Sunday, Seattle Seahawks Need to Pick a Lane at Center – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Unable to come to a conclusion at center this summer, the Seahawks rotated both Ethan Pocic and Kyle Fuller at the position during the team’s 28-16 win over the Colts on Sunday. But after the former struggled and exited the game with a knee injury, a rotation cannot go any further for the sake of stability up front.

After Stellar Opener, Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson Is Thinking He’s Back – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Chris Carson never looked quite like himself during the 2020 season while Russell Wilson was busy cooking early. But in the 2021 season opener, he looked much more like the version that rushed for over 1,000 yards for the Seahawks in 2018 and 2019.

Wyman: Why Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett’s 69-yard TD was so impressive
In the first episode of a new season of Seahawks Football 101, Dave Wyman breaks down Tyler Lockett’s biggest play from Sunday’s win.

Huard: Seahawks DE Darrell Taylor’s ‘play of destruction’ a ‘huge moment’
Seahawks DE Darrell Taylor made a big impact rushing the QB in Week 1, but Brock Huard said his best play came in the first quarter.

Seahawks Mailbag: Road Success, Five-Man Fronts, ‘Ted Lasso’ vs. ‘Scrubs’ & More
You had Seahawks questions; we have answers.

Tuesday Round-Up: The Pete Carroll Show Returns To 710 ESPN Seattle
The Seahawks head coach joined Mike Salk on 710 ESPN Seattle to discuss the defensive line stepping up, Shane Waldron’s first game running the offense and more.

NFC West News

Manners, Entitlement and Compassion in Fandom: The Raheem Mostert Story – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
How San Francisco 49ers fans let down the injured running back Raheem Mostert.

San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert to have season-ending knee surgery
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert announced Tuesday that he will undergo season-ending knee surgery after consulting with multiple doctors.

George Kittle lauds Trey Lance, identifies 49ers’ division edge | RSN
George Kittle likes what he has seen from Trey Lance after his limited showing in Sunday’s win.

Five winners and three Losers from the 49ers win over the Lions – Niners Nation
Only the 49ers could take a 41-17 lead and turn that into a game that comes down to the final possession.

Arizona Cardinals’ J.J. Watt done ‘tiptoeing’ around his training – Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Before starting the next chapter of his career in Arizona, Watt went searching for the same training that pushed him to NFL defensive MVP three times.

Podcast: Cardinals Shock Titans and Entire NFL in Week 1 – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Tennessee Titans 38-13 on Sunday, and the AllCardinals crew reacts to a dominant Cardinals display.

Arizona Cardinals defensive snap counts in dominating performance against Tennessee Titans – Revenge of the Birds
What a dominant defensive performance for the Arizona Cardinals in week one against what was supposed to be one of the best offenses in the NFL.

Kelly Stafford says Football Hadn’t Been fun for Matthew in a Long Time – Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, details the emotions from his Los Angeles Rams debut on her latest podcast episode.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford was stellar in debut; was Jared Goff as good? – Turf Show Times
How the stats are misleading fans who didn’t watch the games.

Rams Week 1 grades: How did C Brian Allen perform in first start? – Turf Show Times
Nobody’s been more controversial as a starter than Allen.

DVOA Week 1: NFC West is Best | Football Outsiders
The New Orleans Saints are No. 1 in our DVOA ratings after Week 1, but what’s really impressive is seeing all four NFC West teams in the top six

Around The NFL

The Raiders’ stars aligned in their thrilling comeback win over the Ravens – The Athletic
Derek Carr, Darren Waller, Maxx Crosby and the Raiders’ other top players answered the bell in the season opener at Allegiant Stadium.

NFLPA recommends Josh Gordon be reinstated by league, sources say
The NFLPA has recommended to the NFL that suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon be reinstated, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Week 2 NFL Power Rankings 2021: 1-32 poll, plus which rookies made the best first impression
DeVonta Smith found the end zone, Mac Jones showed poise for the Pats, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka made his mark on the veteran Super Bowl champs.

Raiders G Denzelle Good tears ACL in season opener – National Football Post
Las Vegas Raiders right guard Denzelle Good tore the ACL in his left knee during Monday night’s win over the Baltimore Ravens, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Report: Eight Saints test positive for COVID-19 – National Football Post
Eight members of the New Orleans Saints have tested positive for COVID-19, including six offensive coaches and a player, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.

The myth of the rookie QB contract
John Schneider made the most momentous NFL draft pick of the 2010s surrounded by telephones, swiveling chairs and people who questioned him. Schneider, the then-40-year-old general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, knew precisely what he wanted to do in the third round of the 2012 draft.

Move over, Jerry Rice! Jon Gruden says Darren Waller is the best player he’s coached
Jon Gruden first started coaching in the NFL as an assistant with the San Francisco 49ers in 1990, the year Jerry Rice led the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns. Rice had a five-TD game that season with Gruden watching.

Texans C Justin Britt embraced the pain after 37-21 win over the Jaguars
Justin Britt was hurting after the Houston Texans’ 37-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 12 at NRG Stadium.

NFL fails to get St. Louis relocation lawsuit dismissed
The NFL and the Rams have failed in their last-ditch effort to avoid a jury trial in Missouri over the relocation of the team to Los Angeles.

Michael Robinson: Storylines to watch in Giants-Washington on ‘TNF’
NFL Network’s Mike Robinson’s top New York Giants-Washington Football Team storylines to watch for on “TNF”.