492: Seahawks Suffocate 49ers - Best Defense in NFL Heads to Bye Week
Release Date: 01/08/2026
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The Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots has a chance to be a defensive slugfest or a passing shootout -- depending on how these teams approach it. Bootleg Football's EJ Snyder breaks down Drake Maye's rise in year two, comparing his production and elusiveness to a rival quarterback. The Patriots' offensive line remains a question mark, particularly on the left side where rookie Will Campbell is battling through a knee injury. The marquee individual battle features Jaxon Smith-Njigba going up against Christian Gonzalez's coverage, a clash of top-tier talents...
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The Seahawks are heading to Super Bowl 60 to face the Patriots, and we're looking at some possible unsung heroes who could make the difference. We have a history of NFC Championship moments leading to Super Bowl stars. Jake Bobo emerges as a prime candidate after his clutch touchdown catch against the Rams. Jason Myers gets serious consideration as a potential game-decider. George Holani also enters the conversation as a red zone X-factor, while Tariq Woolen represents the ultimate redemption story candidate. Join our - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit ...
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As we head into the Super Bowl week, we're looking back at our biggest misses from the pre-season and importantly, why our being wrong on these takes equated to our Seahawks being a Super Bowl bound team! Revel in our biggest gaffes and understand why we are so happy that we missed the mark! Our Seahawks our going to the Super Bowl and they proved all of these takes dead WRONG! Join our - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit Or visit our website for Subscribe via: | | | | | Follow us on: | Listen on our free app for , , or Call or text:...
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The Seattle Seahawks are heading to the Super Bowl after a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Sam Darnold came up big when it mattered most, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for touchdown before halftime after taking a crushing hit. Kenneth Walker III punched in the opening score, and the offense executed a masterful five-minute drive that helped close out the game. The defense came up big on a critical fourth-and-four stop, with Julian Love and DeMarcus Lawrence dropping into coverage to stuff the Rams attempt—a play Sean McVay dismissed as "luck" in his post-game...
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The Seattle Seahawks punched their ticket to Super Bowl 60 with a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. We're breaking down the critical moments that swung the game. Kenneth Walker's bruising second-quarter run set the physical tone early. Maybe the turning point in the game came when rookie Nick Emmanwori delivered back-to-back pass breakups and forced a Rams punt. That helped to give Sam Darnold just enough time to march downfield and take a 17-13 halftime lead. Darnold's performance included a no-look pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba—the kind of throw typically...
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The Seattle Seahawks beat the Niners to win the division, then the beat them again in the divisional round to go to the NFC Championship -- and now the beat the rival Los Angeles Rams to go to the Super Bowl! The defense got a late fourth down stop and the offense helped to nearly close the game before turning it back to the defense for the final couple of plays. Sam Darnold had an incredible performance that should close out any discussion of how he can operate in the biggest moments. Next up the New England Patriots!! Join our - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the...
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The NFC Championship is just days away and we've got a break down of all the major news, game notes, and key matchups as Seattle prepares to take on the Rams. We talk about how Charles Cross appears to be good to go and discuss how crucial defensive pressure will be against Matthew Stafford. Is Kenneth Walker set to have another big game? The flock weighs in on what they expect from K9 with Zach Charbonnet sidelined for the rest of the season. Stick around for the most ridiculous bets of the week as we try and predict something that has wildly low odds of happening -- all while celebrating the...
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The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for the NFC Championship against the rival Los Angeles Rams. We kick the show off with some thoughts on the win against San Fran, highlighting the defensive dominance, complete with an in-stadium experience that was like nothing else. Matt Stafford has struggled in recent weeks. What are teams doing to put him under pressure and are there other factors that might be leading to his issues the last couple weeks? In the second half of the show, we commend John Schneider for earning Executive of the Year and talk about some of the key moves that led to the...
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Our Seahawks preview show takes a look into the NFC Championship clash against the NFC West division rivals Los Angeles Rams. We look back at the Rams performance against the Bears before getting into some of the key matchups. What strategic advantages does Seattle hold over the Rams? What should Seahawks fans be most concerned about when it comes to this Rams team. With Zach Charbonnet out this week, we run through a list of players (other than Kenneth Walker) who may need to step up for Seattle. We close the show with two players we'd like to see have big games in the NFC Championship to...
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Your Seattle Seahawks dominated in every regard and left the 49ers soulless. How'd it happen and most importantly, can they do it again vs. the Rams? We discuss crucial moments, underrated performances, and Seahawks injury news that will impact the rest of the postseason. This week's play-by-play breakdown showcases the outstanding blocking and teamwork by tackles Abe Lucas and Charles Cross, along with clutch catches by Cooper Kupp and Kenneth Walker's three-touchdown performance. The victory sets the stage for their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and what promises to be an epic NFC...
info_outlineThe Seattle Seahawks have earned their bye week as the NFC's top seed, and the dominance couldn't be sweeter. Mike McDonald's squad dismantled the 49ers in a performance that left no question about who was the top team in the NFC. T Jaxon Smith-Njigba capped off a historic season with 1,793 receiving yards—outpacing the entire New York Jets receiving corps—while the offensive evolution under Klint Kubiak has transformed Seattle from an explosive passing attack into a balanced team that others will fear in the playoffs.
Charles Cross locked in a four-year, $104 million extension that looks like a very team friendly deal. The value only gets better when considering the contract takes him through age 30, giving Seattle bookend tackles with Abraham Lucas secured for the foreseeable future. Kubiak may have a future as a head coaching candidate. The Ravens job seems like a legitimate landing spot if he leaves, though there's zero interest in discussing coordinator departures while chasing a Lombardi.
The wild card weekend brings a cursed Rams team to Carolina, where Dave Canales goes full circle back to when Seattle faced the Saints. We talk about the other playoff teams in the NFC and which could be considered "fraudulent." In Do Better, PFF takes a beating for rating Sam Darnold's solid performances against Carolina and San Francisco close to the same as Bryce Young and significantly lower than Brock Purdy. Arguments with AI also fall into the Do Better bin. Better at Life honors go to JSN and the Seahawks 2025 defense.
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