Seahawks Triple Option

While four starters won't play in Vegas, the Seahawks will get a boost for their passing game with the return of Rashid Shaheed, at least on paper with the speedster back in the lineup. Hosts Corbin Smith and Robert Turbin discuss expectations for Shaheed after missing two games with a knee injury and how his return could positively impact Seattle's offense even if he doesn't catch a bunch of passes, dish out their keys to victory on offense and defense for Game Plan Friday, and select their weekly Game Wrecker picks along with final score predictions.

Still dealing with a litany of injuries closing in on their bye week, the Seahawks will be down Leonard Williams along with three other key starters against the Raiders, putting the onus on the "70-man" roster once again. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee discuss why the upcoming schedule may have played into the decision not to rush "Big Cat" or Charles Cross back into action in Vegas along with the encouraging return of Uchenna Nwosu, tackle the unique complications created for Mike Macdonald's defense by all-world tight end Brock Bowers along with a bevy of storylines heading towards Sunday, and put on their swami caps in the debut "Fortune Teller" segment projecting what will happen at Allegiant Stadium.

Quarterbacks in general have not enjoyed playing against Mike Macdonald, but that's especially been the case for rookie signal callers as the Seahawks prepare to face No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in his NFL regular season starting debut. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit the four previous times Macdonald has schooled rookie quarterbacks during his three seasons as Seattle's coach, break down the unique skill sets Mendoza brings to the equation that could make scheming for him a bit tougher in Klint Kubiak's offense, and dive into six key matchups to watch as the Seahawks visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Week 10.

Two weeks after trading for Quenton Nelson, the Seahawks chose to sit pat as the NFL trade deadline passed on Tuesday, while one NFC West rival continued to add pieces with hopes of winning the division. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss Seattle's decision to not make another move and which other trades could impact the team entering the second half of the schedule, including the Raiders dealing Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, tackle listener mailbag questions with "12s on the Clock," and take a look at what's new for Klint Kubiak's Raiders.

Wins are wins in the NFL and the Seahawks won't apologize for holding serve against an inferior Cardinals squad on Sunday to improve to 5-4. But did the victory suggest a run could be coming for the defending champs? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss and debate whether the Drew Lock-led 'Hawks took the right step forward sweeping the Cards at Lumen Field or if the win didn't move the needle at all, dish out their "Monday Night Verdicts," including Zach Charbonnet cementing his place on the Mount Rushmore for players returning from a torn ACL, and take a final look at what moves Seattle could potentially make before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

Down six starters from the jump, including Sam Darnold, the resilient Seahawks took care of business behind an ailing Drew Lock and a prideful defense to snag a 17-3 win over the Cardinals. Host Corbin Smith breaks down how a banged up Lock managed to keep Seattle's offense afloat with more clean football under center in place of Darnold and a strong bounce back effort from the "Dark Side" defense, dishes out his weekly game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down" looking at the big winners and lone loser coming out of Sunday's game at Lumen Field.

Already down multiple standout players due to injuries, the Seahawks took another big hit heading into an NFC rematch with the Cardinals as Quenton Nelson had unexpected knee surgery. Host Nick Lee examines a laundry list of 'Hawks, including Nelson, who won't be available against Arizona on Sunday in a must-win Week 9 home game, dishes out his keys to victory on offense and defense for a banged up Seattle squad, and picks his weekly Game Wreckers as well as a final score prediction.

Despite battling through an elbow injury for nearly a month, Seahawks backup Drew Lock expects to be in good shape for Sunday as he fills in for Sam Darnold against the Cardinals for a second time. What are realistic expectations? Host Corbin Smith examines Lock's comments during media availability on Thursday and what he will be watching regarding the veteran gunslinger's elbow against Arizona, dives into a bevy of topics on the Thursday Blitz, including three dark horse trade deadline possibilities for Seattle to pursue, and hands out his midseason grade cards for every positional group after eight games.

Coming out of nowhere, the Seahawks will now have to weather an ongoing storm without Sam Darnold for at least one game, if not longer, while his backup also ails. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang break down the ramifications of Darnold's unexpected quad/rib injuries coupled with Drew Lock still coming back from elbow trouble, dive into what it would mean if Jalen Milroe has to start or play at some point for Seattle against Arizona on Sunday, and analyze six crucial matchups to watch in an NFC West rematch at Lumen Field, including Demarcus Lawrence and company going up against backup tackles.

After another underwhelming offensive performance that included one third down conversion on 11 opportunities, Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury finds himself on the hot seat. Is he on thin ice? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss why Fleury has struggled in his first chance to be an NFL play caller and whether or not Seattle should be exploring possibly replacing him if the offense doesn't make major improvements in coming weeks, dish out their Tell the Truth Tuesday wisdom, including a bold takeaway regarding the new-look offensive line after trading for Quenton Nelson, and examine an increasingly bleak situation in the NFC West and conference playoff race.