On the latest Gruden Family Football Show, former Bucs coach Jon Gruden shuts down a caller who mocked Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold. Gruden defends Darnold despite the Seahawks' recent struggles – 211.1 yards per game, 60.2% completion rate, and nine interceptions, including a 1‑for‑11, 13‑yard performance against the Bears. He blames Seattle's lack of running backs, poor pass protection and questionable roster moves rather than the QB. The exchange highlights Gruden’s continued support for Darnold amid a quad injury and a looming matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
The Seattle Seahawks downgrade newly acquired guard Quenton Nelson on the Thursday injury report due to a knee issue ahead of their Week 9 NFC West clash with the Arizona Cardinals. Nelson participated only briefly in Wednesday’s practice and missed Friday’s session, joining a growing list of absentees that includes quarterback Sam Darnold, left tackle Charles Cross, and defensive tackle Leonard Williams. If Nelson remains sidelined, right guard Anthony Bradford could return to his starting spot, moving rookie Grey Zabel back to left guard. Seattle, sitting 4‑4 and ranking 24th in rushing yards per attempt, hopes to boost a struggling offense as the division‑impacting game approaches.
The 49ers’ WR Brandon Aiyuk files for reinstatement and will report Friday, but coach Kyle Shanahan says he has no expectations for the player. A potential trade for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings collapses after Jennings says he’s happy in Minnesota. GM John Lynch hints at a fluid situation with Aiyuk and notes WRs Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge should return, while Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel may miss Week 9. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are eyeing a second‑round pick for OLB Josh Sweat and may trade S Budda Baker before the deadline; QB Jacoby Brissett’s deal is near finalization, and RB James Conner likely sits out this week. The Rams plan a cautious return for DE Myles Garrett, and the Seahawks, reeling from a 34‑17 loss to the Bears, acknowledge failures in all three phases and vow to improve.
Former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly, a 245-game franchise record holder, discusses the 2026 Chicago Bears and his personal health journey. He recently joined Heartflow's GAMEFILM Registry, which uses CT scans and AI to study former NFL players' hearts, revealing that 85% of 200 surveyed ex‑players show coronary plaque despite few known diagnoses. Mannelly highlights rising star quarterback Caleb Williams, recent wins over the Patriots and Seahawks, and the impact of heavy linemen like Jeffery Simmons. He also recounts teammate Jon Dorenbos’s surprise aortic aneurysm discovery, underscoring the silent cardiovascular risk that one in three former NFL players face. New findings will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions on Nov. 9 in Chicago.
On Thursday Night Football, the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) host the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) in the first NFL matchup since the Seahawks fell to the Bears. Trevor Lawrence looks like an MVP contender, backed by a defense featuring Travis Hunter, Travon Walker and Josh Hines‑Allen. The Ravens are shorthanded without Lamar Jackson (thumb injury) and Tyler Huntley (turf toe), prompting a trade for Jacoby Brissett that won’t take effect until the weekend, leaving third‑string UConn rookie Joey Fagnano to start on a short week. First‑year Ravens coach Jesse Minter faces a tough test.
Six Seattle Seahawks starters missed Thursday practice ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, raising concerns for the defending champions' NFC West fate. The absent players are QB Sam Darnold, WR Rashid Shaheed, LT Charles Cross, LG Quenton Nelson, DT Leonard Williams, and LB Derick Hall, with Uchenna Nwosu also out and Ernest Jones and Drew Lock limited. Meanwhile, Anthony Bradford, Nick Emmanwori and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba returned to full participation after previous restrictions.
Seattle’s quarterback Sam Darnold, a Super Bowl hero, must elevate his play before contract talks for the 2027 season get underway. Through seven games in 2026 he’s 127‑of‑211 for 1,478 yards, 10 TDs and nine INTs with a 60.2% completion rate and a 79.4 passer rating, down from his 2025 numbers. Injuries have limited him, and the Seahawks face a $10 million roster bonus on the first day of the new league year, after which guarantees expire. If Darnold doesn’t improve, Seattle could move on despite his $100.5 million deal.
The Seattle Seahawks’ October 5, 2010 trade for Marshawn Lynch from the Buffalo Bills proves the franchise’s most impactful in‑season acquisition. Sending a 2011 fourth‑round and a conditional 2012 fifth‑round pick, the Seahawks gained a power runner whose 67‑yard "Beast Quake" TD in the January 2011 wild‑card win sparked a 41‑36 upset over New Orleans. Lynch rushed for 1,204 yards in 2011, a career‑high 1,590 in 2012, and helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII and reach Super Bowl XLIX, earning four Pro Bowls and two All‑Pro honors. The trade reshaped Seattle’s identity and remains a benchmark for mid‑season moves.
Seattle’s Randy Arozarena is a finalist for the 2026 Silver Slugger award, the first time he’s in contention after three prior nominations. He tops the outfield class in wRC+ (151) and wOBA (.379), leads the AL in runs, and ranks near the top in home runs, slugging (.484) and OBP (.381). Arozarena logged his sixth straight 20‑20 season, joining an elite group that includes Barry Bonds and Willie Mays. The three outfield winners will be announced on November 17 via FanSided’s The Baseball Insiders podcast.
The Steelers sit 6‑2 through eight games, but star receiver DK Metcalf is sparking concern. In the 27‑6 win over the Browns on Nov. 1, Metcaltf dropped a pass that led to an interception, marking his fourth drop. He has 33 catches for 378 yards and one TD on 64 targets—a 51.6% catch rate, far below his 2025 output (59 catches, 850 yards). teammate Germie Bernard, meanwhile, boasts a 76.2% catch rate with 32 receptions on 42 targets. Critics question why Aaron Rodgers continues to target Metcalf on contested throws, highlighting a stark efficiency gap as Pittsburgh’s offense relies on his big‑money contract. The article details the drop in Metcalf’s production since his 2019 Seahawks draft and the growing skepticism around his role.
Caleb Williams sparked a 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 5, 2026, throwing for 247 yards and a TD, and credits a "be decisive" mantra from former USC coach Lincoln Riley. The Heisman winner, Chicago’s top overall pick in 2023, has helped the Bears claim the NFC North title and reach a 6-2 record, including a second win against a defending Super Bowl champion (the 2025 24-15 win over Philadelphia). New head coach Ben Johnson says the mindset shift is unlocking Williams’ potential, reigniting championship talk in Chicago.
Dennis Allen praises Jeffery Simmons’ impact in his Bears debut, calling the former Titans Pro Bowler a "consummate professional" who instantly grasped Chicago’s scheme. Simmons tied for the team lead with six tackles and recorded a sack on Sam Darnold as the Bears routed the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field. The performance underscores GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson’s aggressive "Super Bowl or bust" vision, lifting Chicago to a 6-2 record while the NFC North race tightens against the Vikings, Lions and Packers.
The Kansas City Chiefs aim to rebound in Week 9 against the New York Jets after back‑to‑back losses to Seattle (20‑3) and Denver (28‑24). Favorited by 10 points, Kansas City (5‑2) gets a boost as Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice return to full practice. Kelce, battling a lingering ankle issue, posts 29 receptions for 410 yards and two TDs, while Rice, after hamstring and knee concerns, records 20 catches for 243 yards and two scores. Mahomes hopes the now‑healthy top targets will reignite the offense.
After a 34-17 loss to the Bears, Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence tells reporters the defense is “right where we need to be,” despite the unit ranking last in red‑zone efficiency and allowing touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Lawrence emphasized a collective, play‑by‑play approach and refused to single out the defense amid the team’s 4‑4 record following a Super Bowl win. He and the Seahawks aim to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Friday’s NFL roster moves see the Bears put RB Zavier Scott on IR, while the Ravens shift gears by elevating LB Adisa Isaac, K Jake Moody and signing QB Austin Reed, then placing Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson on IR. The Chiefs add WR Bub Means, the Giants waive QB Jake Haener, and the Raiders swap TE Carter Runyon for WR Cody White. Practice squad signings span the Bills (Kader Kohou), Patriots (Kindle Vildor), Rams (Joshua Karty, David Long), Seahawks (Adrian Martinez, Jamie Sheriff) and more.
The Seattle Seahawks fall 34-17 to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, exposing a stark contrast between a solid overall defense and a disastrous red‑zone performance. Despite allowing the fifth‑fewest points league‑wide, Seattle ranks last in red‑zone efficiency, giving up touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Defensive anchor DeMarcus Lawrence publicly accepts responsibility, saying he must tighten his gap awareness. With the team now three losses in four games, the Seahawks aim to rebound against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.
The Seattle Kraken boast a franchise‑best 9‑5‑1 record through 15 games and sit third in the Pacific, but their 65% penalty‑kill rate ranks third‑worst in the NHL. Injuries have hampered the unit, with top shorthanded defender Ryan Lindgren sidelined since early October; he’s showing progress but remains unavailable. New acquisition Matthew Wood, a former Predators rookie who studied PK techniques, is earning minutes on the kill and power play. Coach Lane Lambert hopes Lindgren’s return will lift the special teams, as the Kraken prepare to test their PK against the New York Rangers, who currently sit at an 18.6% power‑play success rate.
After Sam Darnold’s glute injury sidelines him for the second straight game, Seattle’s backup Drew Lock steps in against the Arizona Cardinals with the Seahawks’ playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The article questions whether head coach Brian Fluery can revive a stagnant offense and whether Darnold’s confidence is shattered after a turnover‑laden 2025 season and a shaky start to 2026. Lock’s impressive debut—16 of 22 passes for 187 yards, a fourth‑down touchdown to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, and a crucial scramble—suggests he could cement the starting role and revive Seattle’s fortunes before a home game in Las Vegas and the upcoming bye.
The New York Giants held workouts Thursday for four wide receivers—Maurice Alexander, River Cracraft, Steven Sims, and Wes Pahl, according to the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The focus is on veteran WR River Cracraft, 32, who has bounced between practice squads and futures contracts with the Broncos, Eagles, 49ers, Dolphins, Seahawks and Commanders, appearing in a single 2025 game with no stats. The Giants’ interest hints at a possible depth addition ahead of the season’s second half.
The Chicago Bears cement their contender status with a 34‑17 blowout of defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Quarterback Caleb Williams throws for 247 yards and a TD, while D’Andre Swift rushes 27 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on pace for a franchise‑record season. New All‑Pro addition Jeffery Simmons leads a revived defense with six tackles, two TFLs and a sack, and Montez Sweat adds pressure despite a penalty setback. The victory, coming in a hostile stadium against a top defense, brings the Bears to 6‑2 ahead of a Sunday Night Football clash with Tampa Bay.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly eyeing Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who has one year left on his $14.5 million contract for the 2027 season. CBS Sports' Dayn Perry lists the Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners as potential suitors, noting the Phillies could benefit from Hernández’s right‑handed power to complement Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. However, his below‑average defense and the need to surrender prospects and absorb his salary make the deal risky. The article weighs the trade‑off between bolstering the Phillies’ lineup and the financial and defensive costs of acquiring the veteran slugger.
The Seattle Sounders crumble in a 5-1 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place, blowing a chance to stay alive in the playoffs. After just 50 seconds, Bruno Caicedo scores, and the hosts finish with 10 of 18 shots on target. Seattle dominates possession (49%) and completes 482 passes at 89% accuracy, yet produces no quality chances. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas makes four saves, while defenders Nouhou, Jackson Ragen and Alex Roldán each post a zero‑tackle night as Vancouver dismantles the backline. The loss pushes Seattle to a minus‑3 goal differential heading into Decision Day against LAFC, leaving their postseason fate hanging by a thread.
Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, a 10‑time Pro Bowler who retired in June and began working as a CBS analyst, has interviewed for the head‑coaching vacancy at North Carolina State. Wilson met with NC State officials on November 3, just weeks after the Wolfpack fired longtime coach Dave Doeren on October 24. The former Seattle Seahawks QB, who starred for the Wolfpack from 2008‑2010 before an NFL career that included a Super Bowl win in 2013, would be an unexpected but high‑profile candidate, joining other names like former NFL star Philip Rivers in the search.
Seattle’s backup quarterback Drew Lock says his elbow injury is “doing a lot better” and he’s ready to take reps in practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Lock, who moved to third‑string after hurting his elbow in a rainy practice, expects to start after Sam Darnold was ruled out with a quadriceps injury following the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lock previously threw for 235 yards and three TDs in a Week 2 win over the Patriots and hopes to replicate that performance. Seattle sits 4‑4 in the NFC West, tied for second place.
Detroit’s trade window widens as the Montreal Canadiens join the hunt for defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent with a Dec. 1 deadline looming. Insider David Pagnotta says Montreal’s interest in captain Dylan Larkin is matched by a push for Edvinsson, while the Red Wings seek a young center or elite prospect in return. San Jose leads the chase for the 23‑year‑old blueliner, with Boston, Seattle, Nashville and St. Louis also interested. Larkin’s market stays limited to a ten‑team list, keeping his fate uncertain.