The Seahawks have a disappointing showing that really set back their year. The DEF cannot stop anyone on the ground and it was the first time since Week 3 that we've seen Geno look lost on the offense. With their playoff future still in doubt, they have one of their biggest games of the season on a short rest for Thursday Night Football. With the short turnaround, can the Seahawks take advantage or will they Niners just run all over the Seahawks run DEF? This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast.

Topic #1 Does one bad week set back the idea that Geno is the long/short term answer at QB?

Topic #2 Is the NFL having a run-focused rebirth or are the Seahawks RUN DEF that bad?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Do we need to switch from thinking about the playoffs to the draft?

Topic #4 San Francisco 49ers - Should the Seahawks rethink their personnel if the Niners can succeed with their 3rd-string QB?

Predictions

Final Score 49ers vs Seahawks

Over/Under 1.5 Injuries due to the short week

Over/Under 2.5 Players unable to play due to the short week

Over/Under 99.5 Complaints made during the game due to the short week

Over/Under 1.5 Turnovers for Geno

The Seahawks bounce back and Geno proves the doubters wrong for a week as he led the team to a come-back-win that the DEF was able to hold. It wasn't the "best" version of the Rams but a win is a win. The Run DEF continues to drive the fans crazy as the Rams looked like they were able to do anything they wanted on the ground but the Pass Rush and Secondary showed some flashes. Tariq Woolen keeps getting tested but came out ahead with his league leading 6th INT. The team tries to take advantage these final five weeks as they fight for the NFC West. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast.

Topic #1 Can we put to rest the "Geno doesn't have a GWD?"

Topic #2 What's the bigger concern on the ground; the RUN DEF or our lack of RBs?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Can the Seahawks secure the NFC West?

Topic #4 Carolina Panthers - Will the Seahawks split the NFC South or will the Panthers run all over us?

Predictions

Final Score Panthers vs. Seahawks

Over/Under 14.5 Rush Attempts by RBs

Over/Under 31.5 Pass Attempts by Geno

Over/Under 170.5 Rec Yards Combined for Tyler/DK

Over/Under 2.5 Tariq Woolen Passing Targets

The Seahawks are back in action and hope to rebound after their 2-game lead in the NFC West has dropped to zero after losing back-to-back games. The OFF was able to put up points but not at critical times and the DEF wasn't able to stop anyone. Attention on our run game, DEF and Geno's ability to close a game have all come into question as they prepare for the defending Superbowl Los Angeles Rams who are closing into a first-to-worst season. The team also announced the classic uniforms are making a return in 2023. This is the HawksCast.NET podcast.

Topic #1 Are playoffs still a reasonable expectation?

Topic #2 Why did we see our DEF and our Rush game revert to its early ugly form?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - If Geno can't close out a game, can you extend him to be your franchise QB?

Topic #4 Los Angeles Rams - Even at the bottom of the NFC West, can the Seahawks solve the question that is the Rams?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Rams

Over/Under 2.5 RAM QB hits for Seattle's DEF

Over/Under 3.7 YPC for Walker

Over/Under 5.5 TE Catches

The NFC West leading Seattle Seahawks swept their division rivals, the Arizona Cardinals in dominating fashion. Rather than salt the clock away they just efficiently moved down the field to close out the game. The Seahawks now face the sub-500 NFC South leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers who look to build off of a climatic win over the Rams but not all division leaders look the same. While the Bucs have the GOAT in Tom Brady, the Seahawks have Geno who has surprised all expectations and has become the face of the team. No one could have expected this much success but the Seahawks now travel to Munich for the first international game in Germany. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast.

Topic #1 Can anything stop Geno Smith?

Topic #2 Which rookie will end up being the greatest from this draft class?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Who is more likely to win a year-end award; Geno, Pete or John? Who is most deserving?

Topic #4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Can this DEF be the one to help end Brady's storied career?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Buccaneers

More TDs Geno/Brady

More Yards Evans/Godwin/Metcalf/Lockett/3 TEs

Yes/No K9 Runs for another 4th QTR TD

The Seahawks retain the NFC West lead for another week as they played a tough Giants team that gave them a fight for over 3 quarters. The Seahawks responded well in all three phases as they ended with a dominant win against a scrappy Giants team. They now try to stay healthy as the return to Phoenix to face a desperate Cardinals team that needs a win to keep their hopes alive in Week 9. This is the HawksCast.NET podcast brought to you by the Hawks Cast Forum.

Topic #1 Can the Seahawks maintain their lead in the NFC West?

Topic #2 How has this team seen their OFF increasing their scoring output and their DEF limiting over teams scoring? (Weeks #1-5 2-3 -27 Point Differential; Weeks #6-8 3-0 +38 Point Differential)

Topc #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Can you risk not extending Geno now? (2023 QB Franchise Tag $31.5m)

Topic #4 Arizona Cardinals - Would a loss remove all the promise the Seahawks have shown through these past 3 weeks?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Cardinals

More Rushing Yards Murray/Walker/Benjamin/Smith

More Receiving Yards Hopkins/Metcalf/Lockett/Ertz/Seattle TEs

Over/Under 1.5 Injuries Caused By The Field

The Seahawks rise to the top of the NFC West after a commanding win against the Chargers. The offense was in total control with Geno continuing to just direct the team effortlessly. Kenneth Walker III is the reigning NFC Ground Player of the Week after sealing the win with a 74-yard TD that shut the door on the Chargers. The Seahawks face another huge challenge as they face the 6-1 New York Giants. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast.

Topic #1 Is there any question that Pete Carroll is an all-time NFL Coach at age 71?

Topic #2 What does the 2022 Draft Class have to become to be better than the 2012 Draft Class?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Do you treat the Broncos game as a 2nd Seahawks game to watch?

Topic #4 New York Giants - What's the biggest surprise; Geno and the Seahawks leading the West or the Giants winning 1-score games to a 6-1 record?

Predictions

Final Score Giants vs. Seahawks

Passing Yards Leader Jones or Smith

Rushing Yards Leader Barkely or Walker

Receiving Yards Leader Lockett/Goodwin/3TEs

The Seahawks bounce back with a great win over division rivals, the Cardinals and return to .500. They now turn their attention to former division rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. Our rookie Tackles were pressured all game long as was Geno but our rookie Corners made impactful plays all day as well. As reports of Russ continue to linger in the news, we are hearing more praise for Coach Carroll because of it. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast.

Topic #1 Is Pete the Truth?

Topic #2 Was this the game that turns the DEF around?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Are the Seahawks playing above their 3-3 record?

Topic #4 Los Angeles Chargers - Are the Chargers the first true test of a team this season?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Chargers

Over/Under 7.5 Combined Catches for Locket/Metcalf

Over/Under 18.5 Rushing Attempts for Walker

Over/Under 72.5 Completion Percentage for Geno

Over/Under 1.5 Special Teams Gaffes

The Seahawks Offense continued their strong showing as Geno had another great game... unfortunately the Seahawks Defense also continues their poor showing as they allowed a player to have a career game for the third time in a row. We all seem to be okay with this up-and-down year but can we continue to live through these really poor defensive performances? The game may also be pushed back by an hour-and-a-half due to a potential game #4 for the Mariners. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast brought to you by the Hawks Cast Forum.

Topic #1 Should the Seahawks consider extending Geno before the end of the season?

Topic #2 With a quarter of the season completed, how does the 2022 draft look? Who has been the biggest surprise?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Do running backs matter?

Topic #4 Arizona Cardinals - Which bird is the best; the cardinal or the osprey?

Predictions

Final Score Cardinals vs. Seahawks

Yes/No Will the game get pushed back for the Mariner's playoff game

Yes/No Will the addition of OLB Bruce Irvin matter

Yes/No Will Murray run for over 75 yards

Yes/No Will Walker have another strong showing

The Seahawks continue their roadshow as they head to New Orleans to face the 1-3 Saints who are in the midst of a potential QB controversy. Geno played this team last year and was not able to close it out as they lost 10-13 but with the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week continue to shine? The Seahawks played another horrid defensive game but still did enough to close out a win. This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast brought to you by the Hawks Cast Forum.

Topic #1 Pete has been pumping up Geno all off-season, pre-season and regular season; is Geno the truth?

Topic #2 Is this DEF worse than any past DEF we've seen? Is this Pete's DEF?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - Through four weeks; who is winning the trade - Russ or Pete?

Topic #4 New Orleans Saints - Can the Seahawks take advantage of the Saints QB controversy? Winston or Dalton?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Saints

Over/Under 1.5 DEF Three-and-Out Forced

Over/Under 29.5 TOP

Over/Under 27.5 Rushing Attempts

Over/Under 9.5 Penalties

The Seahawks travel to face the Detroit Lions and our run of "winnable" games is starting to look a lot worse since our DEF can't stop anyone. The OFF showed up and put enough points to win some games but ultimately fell short as they allowed poor execution, penalties and a late INT on 4th down shut the door on their comeback chances. They now face an injury riddle Lions team who are also looking to rebound. The DEF has acknowledge their flaws but is there the time and the personal to make the changes to keep them in the game? This is the HawksCast.NET Podcast brought to you by the Hawks Cast Forum.

Topic #1 Do the Seahawks suck and are you okay with that?

Topic #2 Can Pete fire a Coordinate before the half-way point of the year?

Topic #3 Hawks Cast Corner - When do you start your draft watch? Do you want Pete & John to run the show?

Topic #4 Detroit Lions - Has Dan Campbell won over the Lions to the point they will believe in themselves?

Predictions

Final Score Seahawks @ Lions

Over/Under 28.5 TOP Minutes

Over/Under 19.5 Seahawks Rushing Attempts

Over/Under 2.5 Michael Dickson Punts

Over/Under 1.5 Jason Myer FG Attempts