The Seahawks may be sorting through a 17-14 loss to the Broncos, but Week 6 still offers a few games worth tracking for anyone following Seattle’s path forward.
Start with the NFC West matchup at SoFi Stadium, where the Cardinals visit the Rams. Los Angeles comes in as a heavy favorite, yet the Rams are also trying to steady themselves after a Monday Night Football loss to the Bills dropped them to a surprising 2-3.
Another setback would put a dent in their season outlook and hand the Seahawks a little help in the division race. Arizona, meanwhile, is trying to stop a four-game skid that has included losses to the Seahawks, 49ers, Giants and Lions.
The other big one for Seattle fans is in Kansas City, where the Chiefs host the Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. That one kicks off at 1:25 pm PT.
The appeal is obvious: the Chiefs are next on Seattle’s schedule, with Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and company set to meet the Seahawks next week on Sunday Night Football. Kansas City is coming out of its bye at 4-0, one of just three undefeated teams left.
The Chargers, on the other hand, have stumbled out to 0-5, including a Week 4 loss to Seattle.
Then there’s Monday night in Santa Clara, where the 49ers put their 5-0 record on the line against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. The Niners are coming off their win over Seattle at Lumen Field, and the Commanders arrive after a 27-27 tie with the Giants.
Washington’s only victory so far came against the Seahawks in Week 3. Kickoff is set for Monday at 5:15 pm PT inside Levi’s Stadium.
In Other News...
NFL Just Confirmed Seahawks Fans Had Every Right To Be Furious
Late in Seattles matchup with San Francisco, Jaxon Smith-Njigba took a hit from 49ers safety Malik Mustapha that never drew a flag on the field, even though it was later deemed a violation for hitting a defenseless player. The lack of a penalty at the time left Seahawks fans with plenty to gripe about, especially in a game where every late snap carried extra weight.
The NFLs review backed up that frustration, fining Mustapha $6,998 for the play and effectively confirming the missed call. No other players from the game were fined, but for Seattle supporters, the bigger point is hard to miss: the league looked at the same hit and came to the conclusion many in the building already had. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Backfield Picture Could Get More Interesting Than Fans Realize
Week 6 is bringing a little more uncertainty to the running back landscape than usual, and it is the kind of wrinkle Seahawks fans can keep an eye on even if the names involved are elsewhere. Quinshon Judkins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, TreVeyon Henderson, Alvin Kamara and Rico Dowdle are all listed as questionable, with practice participation varying from player to player as teams sort through injuries and workload concerns heading into the weekend.
Jadarian Price adds another layer to the picture, even though he is still on injured reserve for now. His coach said a return could come as early as Week 8, which means the backfield conversation is only getting started in a league where availability can change the depth chart fast. For a Seattle team always watching the market and the ripple effects around it, these are the kinds of updates that can quietly shape what comes next. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Have A Pass Protection Problem Fans Cant Ignore
Through six games, the Seahawks offensive line has already become one of the clearest pressure points on the roster, and the latest reminder came in a rough afternoon against Denver. Pro Football Focus charted 26 pressures allowed on quarterback Sam Darnold, who was under duress 27 times overall, a number that underscored just how often the pocket collapsed before plays could fully develop.
It was not just one spot breaking down, either. Charles Cross, Abraham Lucas, Jalen Sundell, Grey Zabel, Christian Haynes and Beau Stephens all had their share of pressures allowed, while George Holani has also had trouble in pass protection. For a team trying to build any kind of offensive rhythm, the issue is no longer isolated enough to shrug off, and it is starting to shape every conversation about how the offense can function going forward. [Read more 🡒]