Pre-Snap Reads 1/29: Are the Seahawks the Next Unstoppable Force in the NFL?

Alright, listen up — the Seattle Seahawks are no longer just eye candy on the NFL landscape; they’re the real deal, drumming up a tight-knit vibe that’s hard to fake. From some killer film study dives by Seaside Joe proving this squad’s got serious grit, to the way they’ve tightened their game to elite-status — it’s clear something special is brewing. Whether it’s Ernest Jones rallying the troops or the newly fortified running back room, this team’s cooked up a recipe that’s got fans buzzing as we inch closer to the big stage. Alongside injury intel, mailbag Q&As, and head-to-head comparisons with the Patriots, there’s more than enough fuel for your Seahawks fire here. Stick around—patience is key, and the payoff? Oh, it’s gonna be worth every second. Go ‘Hawks, all day, every day!

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In Today’s Links: film study from Seaside Joe proving that our squad is actually quite good, how our Seattle Seahawks are a tight-knit group (no sweater), the things our squad improved on to become elite this season (and into the future), a mailbag from John Boyle, injury updates, a look at the common opponents between the ‘Hawks and the New England Patriots, how Ernest Jones helped Cooper Kupp make an easy decision to become a Seahawk, the Seahawks’ RB room, early comparisons between our team and their team, and much much more! Thanks for being here. We are almost at the halfway point. Be patient. Go, ‘Hawks! and all that other stuff that matters most.

SIDE NOTE: ICE has announced that they will have a significant presence at the Super Bowl specifically in response to half-time performances by dissident US Citizens Bad Bunny and Green Day. Consequently, I’m here to remind you that the chant, the reaction, the response is FUCK ICE all day, every day, now and forever. Amen.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks film studies: Darnold, JSN, Emmanwori, Drake Maye, and more! – Seaside Joe
Seahawks fans have some homework to do before the Super Bowl

Wyman and Bob: Seahawks’ tight-knit culture is real – Seattle Sports
In the immediate aftermath of Sam Darnold’s lowest point of the season – a nightmare four-interception performance that sunk the Seattle Seahawks in a 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 – linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the press conference podium and delivered an impassioned defense of his quarterback.

Stacy Rost: What changed to make Seahawks a Super Bowl team – Seattle Sports
The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the NFL’s winningest franchises for the last 15 years. They’ve finished in fourth place just once (2021) and have had an original first-round pick no higher than 16th.

Seahawks Mailbag: MVP Of The NFC Championship, ‘We Do Not Care!” & More – Seahawks.com
You had questions about the Super Bowl bound Seahawks; we had answers.

Seahawks vs. Patriots Super Bowl Bye Week Injury Report – Seahawks.com
Updates on the Seahawks’ injury situation during their bye week prior to playing the Patriots in Super Bowl LX

How Seahawks, Patriots fared vs. shared opponents on way to Super Bowl – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks and Patriots each finished 14-3 in the regular season in 2025 in advancing to the Super Bowl.

Super idea: Cooper Kupp took Ernest Jones’ advice to join ‘on the cusp’ Seahawks – The News Tribune
Cooper Kupp and Ernest Jones had celebrated on the field with their children. They had tossed the green confetti off Lumen Field into their kids hair and faces.

Seahawks’ running back situation set for Super Bowl, but not next season – The Spokesman-Review
In the aftermath of clinching a spot in the Super Bowl, there was plenty of praise for the performance by Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III from his head coach.

The Hidden Reason Behind Seahawks’ Super Bowl Run – si.com
The Seattle Seahawks are in the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years.

Is 2026 the year of the long shot? Comparing Patriots-Seahawks to past Super Bowls – The Athletic
After an NFL season filled with upsets, twists and unexpected surprises, it’s only fitting that Super Bowl 60 is a showcase of true long shots.

Sam Darnold Just Pulled Off What Most QBs Can’t – Sea Hawkers Podcast
We all saw the one-handed catch, but what about the fact that it was also a NO LOOK throw by Sam Darnold. We break down and celebrate what was one of the top plays of the season for our Seahawks!

NFC West News

Arizona Cardinals head coaching search updates, news and rumors – Revenge of the Birds
What is happening with the Arizona Cardinals head coaching search?

49ers exit interviews, RB: Could less be more with Christian McCaffrey in ‘26? – Niners Nation
We identify a couple of backup choices at running back for the 49ers behind Christian McCaffrey

Rams make a play for new special teams coordinator – Turf Show Times
Will Rams steal Bubba Ventrone from the Browns?