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In Today’s Links: it’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for our Seattle Seahawks (mostly, but more for yourselves). We’ve got one more proverbial rivalry match with the hated Los Angeles Rams; a game in who’s starting line-up will carry implications into next season. Dive into the links, rehash the drama, and decipher the madness that was an up-and-down-and-up-and-down 2024 season. Thanks for being here.
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Seahawks News
Why the Seahawks will cut Geno Smith, not trade or extend – Seaside Joe
Seahawks GM John Schneider has a big decision to make and cutting Geno Smith could be what he feels he has to do
New challenge for Mike Macdonald: Motivating Seahawks to play a game that doesn’t matter – The News Tribune
It’s rare in Seattle, and for their rookie coach, to be eliminated from playoff contention before the regular season’s final game.
How the Seahawks schedule is shaping up for 2025 | Notebook | The Seattle Times
Among the issues still to be resolved for the Seahawks in the final week of the regular season is setting the last few opponents for the 2025 schedule.
Is the Seattle Seahawks’ new No. 1 RB now emerging? – Seattle Sports
Asked if the Seattle Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet has become the “Robin” to Kenneth Walker III’s “Batman,” an NFL insider had a surprising take.
The 3 losses for 2024 Seattle Seahawks that sting the most – Seattle Sports
With the Seattle Seahawks officially eliminated from playoff contention, here’s a look back at the three losses that will hurt the most.
Seahawks Looking To ‘Put Our Best Foot Forward’ In Week 18 – Seahawks.com
Despite being eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend, the Seahawks are looking to finish strong in Sunday’s game against the Rams.
The Seahawks replaced Pete Carroll to escape mediocrity. In Year 1, they failed – The Athletic
Mike Macdonald was hired to elevate the Seahawks, but they remain stuck on the same level as the end of the Carroll era.
5 Seahawks Players Who Should Get More Snaps in Week 18 – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
With the Seattle Seahawks now eliminated from playoff contention, the team has a few young players who should be on the field versus the Los Angeles Rams.
Seahawks offseason priorities – w/ Brandon Cain of the Hawks Nest – The Seahawks Forever Podcast
Brandon Cain of the Hawks Nest podcast joins me LIVE today to share his thoughts on the Seahawks offseason priorities.
NFC West News
49ers give up a 40-burger to the Lions in an embarrassing showing in their home finale – Niners Nation
A pair of interceptions by Brock Purdy paired with two missed kicks by Jake Moody and only one defensive stop will do that.
Brock Purdy’s Interceptions Cost the 49ers in 40-34 Loss to the Lions – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
It was a tale of two halves for Brock Purdy who factored heavily into the 49ers‘ loss to the Lions tonight.
Reacting to Arizona Cardinals’ Loss vs Los Angeles Rams – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals couldn’t pull out a win at SoFi Stadium.
Drew Petzing’s Offense: Ideal for James Conner and Trey McBride – Revenge of the Birds
Cardinals’ two best players are flourishing in Petzing’s schemes
Rams win the NFC West and playoff seed with revenge win over Arizona – Turf Show Times
Weekly snap count of review: who played? And who played well?
Can The Rams Make A Deep Playoff Run With Their Current Performance? – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Los Angeles Rams managed to prolong their winning streak with a close win over the Arizona Cardinals. Despite their success, the Rams might have to tighten up before the playoffs.
Around The NFL
Cleveland invokes “Modell Law” to keep Browns from leaving town – NBC Sports
Cleveland will be playing hardball to keep its pro football team in town.
Vikings are officially Sam Darnold’s team. And on Sunday vs. the Lions, he can take over the entire NFC. – Yahoo Sports
Minnesota should scare every NFC Super Bowl contender. The Vikings have their “freaking” quarterback, and he’s showing no signs of stopping this season’s improbable run of answers anytime soon.
NFL Power Rankings entering Week 18: Ravens might be hot Super Bowl pick entering playoffs – Yahoo Sports
Is this the year the Ravens finally reach a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?
How sticky gloves make the difference for NFL receivers – ESPN
Since the NFL banned the use of Stickum, receivers have been on a quest to find the perfect gloves.
NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering final week of 2024 regular season – NFL.com
How can the bubble teams — like Cincinnati and Atlanta — still punch their ticket? Which tournament-bound teams can improve their positioning? Ali Bhanpuri uses the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model to break down the entire postseason picture ent
Restacking the NFC: Lions, Eagles or Vikings? Who else is dangerous? Sando’s Pick Six – The Athletic
With the playoff field nearly set ahead of a colossal Vikings-Lions finale, three execs see the top of the NFC three different ways.
NFL Week 17 grades: Lions earn ‘B+’ for wild Monday win over 49ers; Saquon Barkley leads Eagles to an ‘A+’ – CBSSports.com
Here are the grades for every team that’s played in Week 17 so far
NFL Week 17: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards – PFF
PFF’s Week 17 Team of the Week is headlined by Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith.