Show Notes
Even with a 164-yard performance sprinkled in against Arizona in Week 2, the Seahawks have endured their share of struggles running the football early in the 2026 season. What reasons stand out as the biggest ones behind these woes? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang examine how schematic disadvantages coupled with shaky performances from both the offensive line and running backs led to a dismal 44-yard showing in Washington on Sunday, "Turn the Page" on several other issues coming out of a tough loss to the Commanders as the Seahawks begin prepping for Jim Harbaugh's Chargers in Week 4, and take a look at what's new for the struggling second Los Angeles franchise, including Mike Macdaniel as the new play caller on offense.
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Looking to rebound from back-to-back multi-interception efforts in Seahawks losses, Sam Darnold has plenty of pressure on his shoulders, but the team has ways to help the gunslinger back on track. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine what Seattle can do to provide much-needed support for Darnold starting on Sunday night against Kansas City, including finding ways to scheme open receivers for easy targets for the quarterback, run through the "Thursday Blitz" discussing Elijah Arroyo's future with the franchise after a season-ending shoulder injury and Zach Charbonnet's looming contract situation, and play Fair or Foul diving into a plethora of predictions for Sunday's prime time battle.
Leading the NFL in rushing in new threads, the Seahawks will be faced with the tall task of slowing down an old friend when Ken Walker III makes his return to Lumen Field. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dissect K9's dynamic first season in Kansas City so far, break down what will be key for Seattle to slow down the explosive playmaking weapon on Sunday night, including maintaining gap integrity in the trenches defensively, and dive into six critical matchups to watch as two former AFC West rivals collide in prime time.
Doomed by turnovers and situational football woes, the Seahawks haven't hit their stride yet on offense, but two starters returning from injury could help get the offense back on track. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss the impending returns of Zach Charbonnet and Anthony Bradford and how those two players could be massive difference makers for a struggling unit, tackle listener questions in their "12s on the Clock" mailbag segment, and examine what's new for the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.
Now at the .500 mark after losing three of their past four games, the Seahawks could be in the need for a major trade deadline addition. Could the Colts be the best suitor to upgrade the roster? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss Seattle's connection with new interim general manager Ed Dodds in Indianapolis and which star may be the best one for John Schneider to target, dish out their weekly Monday Night Verdicts revisiting last week's loss in Denver, and break down where things stand in a wide open NFC after six weeks.
Away from raw yardage and another big game from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, not much went right for the Seahawks in Denver as they fell to 3-3 with a 17-14 overtime loss. Who deserves the most blame for a rough outing? Hosts Corbin Smith and Robert Turbin dive into shaky performances across the board from Sam Darnold, Brian Fleury, the offensive line, and others on Thursday Night Football before breaking down what they saw on film on offense, defense, and special teams that stood out from a difficult night in the Mile High City.