Seahawks Triple Option

Seahawks Keeping ALL OPTIONS on Table at QB as Sam Darnold RETURNS to Practice

Returning to practice as expected in limited fashion, Sam Darnold looks to be on the right track to return on Sunday against the Commanders, but the Seahawks aren't making a decision at quarterback just yet. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine the latest info on Darnold's health out of the VMAC, discuss how Seattle should proceed deciding whether he or Drew Lock will be under center against Washington in Week 3, and dive into six key matchups to watch in Landover, including linebackers being under the microscope for both teams for different reasons.

Has Seahawks' DARK SIDE Defense Showcased DEATH STAR 2.0 Amid 2-0 Start?

After leading the NFL in scoring defense last season, the Seahawks appear to be game to push for the title once again in 2026. But are they actually improved from last year's Super Bowl squad? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang analyze Seattle's first two games of the new season and debate whether or not Mike Macdonald's "Dark Side" defense has somehow upgraded from last year's unit, discuss Macdonald's fascinating comments on a Cold War that may still be brewing heading towards a Week 6 date with the Broncos in Denver, and check out what's new for the Commanders after a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.

BULLY BALL Returns as Seahawks IMPOSE Will on Cardinals in 24-Point Beatdown

Taking the soul away from their divisional opponent in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks finished off the Cardinals with a back-breaking 16-play drive, finishing off a 31-7 thumping in Arizona. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dissect Seattle's final offensive drive and how Brian Fleury's crew broke the spirit of the home team with punishing run after punishing run, dish out their Monday Night Verdicts from a big NFC West road win, including Julian Love's place atop the NFL's safety hierarchy, and examine where the 'Hawks fit into the best of the best after two weeks of action.

POST GAME: Drew Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba HAT TRICK Leads Seahawks to 31-7 Blowout Win in Arizona

Though the Cardinals put up a valiant fight for two quarters, Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba simply were too much as the Seahawks pulled away for a 31-7 rout with a second half obliteration. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dissect how Seattle physically bullied Arizona coming out of the halftime break behind Smith-Njigba's heroics, Emanuel Wilson's hard-nosed running, and an unforgiving "Dark Side" defense, dish out their weekly game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and share their weekly picks for "Who's Hot and Who's Not?" on the Seahawks Triple Option stock watch.

Saturday Mailbag: Tory Horton's Return Could Be MASSIVE for Seahawks' Offense in Arizona

Finally back on the field after close to 10 months since his last game due to multiple injuries, the Seahawks hope to have their passing game at full strength with Tory Horton making his 2026 debut. Seahawks Triple Option host Corbin Smith discusses just how important Horton's return could be for the offense moving forward, especially with a backup quarterback in Drew Lock under center against the Cardinals, along with answering other questions in his weekly Seahawks mailbag.

Nick Emmanwori's Status UNCLEAR as Seahawks Travel to Arizona for NFC West RUMBLE in Glendale

Gearing up for their first road trip of the 2026 season, the Seahawks have a few big question marks on their final injury report heading into Sunday's road tilt with the Cardinals. Who will actually suit up for Seattle? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee dig into the final injury reports for both the 'Hawks and the Cardinals, examining whether or not Nick Emmanwori and Anthony Bradford will be available for the defending champions, devise a game plan for a Seahawks victory in the desert, tab their weekly Game Wrecker picks, and much more in a jam-packed Blue Friday episode!

Breaking Down How Seahawks Can STIFLE Cardinals' Offense, Drew Lock's GROWTH With Quandre Diggs

Coming off a big win over the Chargers in Los Angeles, the Cardinals are flying high into their NFC West opener, creating a tougher challenge for the Seahawks than may have been initially anticipated on the road in Week 2. Special guest host Quandre Diggs joins host Corbin Smith to share his thoughts on playing against Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Mike LaFleur's offense, dish out intel on the Cardinals' array of skill players and why Jeremiyah Love complicates matters trying to slow them down, share his first-hand account of Drew Lock's growth in two stints in Seattle, discuss how the Seahawks continue to thrive developing and maintaining depth in their secondary under Mike Macdonald and Karl Scott, and much more!

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Drew Lock LOCKED and LOADED as Seahawks' Backup Quarterback Braces for Feisty Cardinals

As expected based on the prognosis of Sam Darnold's injury, the Seahawks will roll with backup Drew Lock as they face the Cardinals in their road NFC West opener, confident the veteran will continue to shine. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss the challenges Lock will face going up against Arizona's multiple defense in place of Darnold and why he's equipped to handle whatever the Cardinals throw at him in his first start since 2024, break down Jacoby Brissett's history struggling with interior blitzes and how that could benefit Seattle's playmaking linebackers in Ernest Jones and Drake Thomas, and dive into several other crucial matchups to watch heading into Sunday's Week 2 battle in Glendale.

Is Seller's REMORSE Already Settling in For Seahawks Letting Ken Walker III BOLT For Chiefs?

Only one week has been played in the 2026 season, and yet, there's already questions about the Seahawks deciding to let Ken Walker III leave in free agency. Should there be? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss Walker's incredible debut in Kansas City and whether or not John Schneider should feel any seller's remorse for letting the Super Bowl LX MVP walk this spring, break down the impending return of Nick Emmanwori and why safety play - as well as how quarterbacks deal with them - will be critical in a Week 2 NFC West opener against the Cardinals, and take a look at what's new for coach Mike LaFleur's squad, which earned a hard fought win over the Chargers to open their season.

What DOMINO Effect Will Sam Darnold's INJURY Have on Seahawks' Quarterback Room?

With a timeline still not clear for how long Sam Darnold may be sidelined by a glute injury, the Seahawks may or may not be in the market for extra quarterback help. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang examine the latest update provided by the team on Darnold's status after a weekend to begin the recovery process, discuss which veteran signal callers could be potential fits to add to the quarterback room if needed, including former 49ers starter and current free agent Jimmy Garoppolo, and break down how things played out in the NFC West in Week 1.

Saturday Mailbag: Biggest LESSONS Learned From Seahawks' Season-Opening VICTORY

After playing in Wednesday's opener, the Seahawks won't suit up this weekend, but there's still plenty of lessons to be learned from the victory over the Patriots. Seahawks Triple Option host Corbin Smith shares what he learned about Seattle from a 13-10 win versus New England before diving into listener mailbag questions, including the significance of losing Bryce Cabeldue to the Raiders off waivers and which games to watch on the Sunday docket for the NFL's opening weekend.

Depth Continues to Drive DOMINANCE for Seahawks' Defense in Week 1 Win vs. Patriots

Down two safeties due to injury, the Seahawks didn't miss a beat in coverage against the Patriots in Wednesday's opener, once again flexing their depth chart breadth in prime time. Riding solo, host Corbin Smith dishes out his thoughts on Seattle's defensive backfield rising to the occasion without Nick Emmanwori or Ty Okada behind stellar performances from Rodney Thomas and Nehemiah Pritchett, tackles listener questions in the latest #AskCorbin mailbag, and busts out the first "Film Friday" segment of the new season, revisiting several of his favorite plays from Seattle's Week 1 come-from-behind victory.

Seahawks DODGE BULLET With Sam Darnold Injury, In GOOD HANDS With Drew Lock

The Seahawks likely will be without Sam Darnold for at least one game, but that's a far better prognosis than the team could have hoped for after the star quarterback left early in Wednesday's opener with a hip injury. Hosts Corbin Smith, Nick Lee, and Rob Rang update the latest on Darnold's health and why Seattle should feel blessed to have a quality backup in Drew Lock ready to handle the reins for the next few weeks if needed, break down Lock's fantastic substitute duty willing the Seahawks back to a win against the Patriots, and take a deep dive into several takeaways coming out of the 13-10 victory, including "The Mayor" setting the law for Mike Macdonald's defense.

POST GAME: Seahawks RALLY Behind Drew Lock, INTERCEPT Way Past Patriots in 13-10 Win

Losing their starting quarterback one series into their season opener, the Seahawks had every reason to fold. But Drew Lock and a ball-hawking defense had other plans, securing a 13-10 comeback win over the Patriots. Seahawks Triple Option host Corbin Smith examines how Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Love, and company flexed their championship DNA and winning culture in an adverse Week 1 battle to overcome injuries and a litany of self-inflicted mistakes, dishes out his game ball winners, including the first ever Golden Game Ball award, and assembles his first "Who's Hot, Who's Not?" stock watch of the 2026 campaign.

How Can Seahawks REPLACE Nick Emmanwori if Star Sits OUT vs. Patriots in Opener?

Listed as questionable on Tuesday's final injury report, the may still be an outside shot Nick Emmanwori suits up for the Seahawks in Wednesday's season opener. But the team has to be prepared to play without him, creating an interesting dilemma for Mike Macdonald to scheme around. Seahawks Triple Option hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang examine how Macdonald may try to use a by-committee approach to replace Emmanwori in Week 1, including mixing in three linebacker sets, dish out a game plan for a Seahawks victory, and dish out their first game wreckers and score predictions of the 2026 season.

Super Bowl CHAMP Settles Score in Cornerback DEBATE Ahead of Seahawks/Patriots Rematch

With Devon Witherspoon recently landing a record-setting contract and Christian Gonzalez aiming to top that mark, two of the NFL's top cornerbacks will tangle in a Super Bowl rematch as the Seahawks battle the Patriots in Wednesday's opener. Who does a two-time Super Bowl champion believe stands out as the best of the two star players? Seattle Triple Option hosts Robert Turbin, Corbin Smith, and Rob Rang welcome former Patriots star Logan Ryan to the show to break down which cornerback has the edge entering their fourth seasons and examine New England's defense coming off the Super Bowl loss among other topics, while the crew takes a deep dive at several key matchups to watch at Lumen Field, including Drake Maye testing his wits against defensive mastermind Mike Macdonald for the second time in his young career.

Saturday Mailbag: Last MINUTE Seahawks Roster Moves INBOUND Heading Into Opener?

Just four days before the Seahawks take the field for their 2026 season opener against the Patriots, Emerald City Spectrum reporter Corbin Smith busts out the first of many Saturday Mailbag episodes, tackling questions on potential last minute roster moves going into Wednesday night, future extensions that may be in the works, concerns about the state of the cornerback group, and more!

Examining How Seahawks Could REGRESS Defensively, Areas of Potential IMPROVEMENT

Finishing first in scoring defense, the "Dark Side" took over the Seahawks on the way to a Super Bowl win. Is there any reason to believe a step back could be in order in 2026? Seahawks Triple Option hosts Corbin Smith, Rob Rang, and Nick Lee break down where Seattle may have a few cracks in its defensive armor going into a new season and which areas could compensate for those regressions with Mike Macdonald at the helm, dish out their thoughts on what the Seahawks must accomplish to get off to a fast start and avoid the sluggish one that the 2014 squad endured coming off a Lombardi Trophy win, and take a close look at changes for the Patriots on defense and how those moves could alter things in a Week 1 rematch.

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TITLE DEFENSE Begins as Seahawks Ramp Up Prep for Week 1 Super Bowl REMATCH

Winning the Super Bowl is, well, a difficult feat to achieve, and as the Seahawks try to become just the ninth team ever to repeat in NFL history, the climb from the bottom of the mountain will soon begin with a rematch against the Patriots at Lumen Field. Hosts Robert Turbin, Corbin Smith, and Rob Rang share their unique perspectives on the challenges that come with being a defending champion and assess how prepared Mike Macdonald's squad is to wear the target on their back seven months after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, dish out their roster superlatives on a number of 53-man and practice squad related scenarios, including biggest surprise and most likely to be "Wally Pipped," and break down New England's offseason changes on the offensive side of the football.

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