After leading the NFL in scoring defense last season, the Seahawks appear to be game to push for the title once again in 2026. But are they actually improved from last year's Super Bowl squad? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang analyze Seattle's first two games of the new season and debate whether or not Mike Macdonald's "Dark Side" defense has somehow upgraded from last year's unit, discuss Macdonald's fascinating comments on a Cold War that may still be brewing heading towards a Week 6 date with the Broncos in Denver, and check out what's new for the Commanders after a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.

Taking the soul away from their divisional opponent in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks finished off the Cardinals with a back-breaking 16-play drive, finishing off a 31-7 thumping in Arizona. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dissect Seattle's final offensive drive and how Brian Fleury's crew broke the spirit of the home team with punishing run after punishing run, dish out their Monday Night Verdicts from a big NFC West road win, including Julian Love's place atop the NFL's safety hierarchy, and examine where the 'Hawks fit into the best of the best after two weeks of action.

Though the Cardinals put up a valiant fight for two quarters, Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba simply were too much as the Seahawks pulled away for a 31-7 rout with a second half obliteration. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dissect how Seattle physically bullied Arizona coming out of the halftime break behind Smith-Njigba's heroics, Emanuel Wilson's hard-nosed running, and an unforgiving "Dark Side" defense, dish out their weekly game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and share their weekly picks for "Who's Hot and Who's Not?" on the Seahawks Triple Option stock watch.

Finally back on the field after close to 10 months since his last game due to multiple injuries, the Seahawks hope to have their passing game at full strength with Tory Horton making his 2026 debut. Seahawks Triple Option host Corbin Smith discusses just how important Horton's return could be for the offense moving forward, especially with a backup quarterback in Drew Lock under center against the Cardinals, along with answering other questions in his weekly Seahawks mailbag.

Gearing up for their first road trip of the 2026 season, the Seahawks have a few big question marks on their final injury report heading into Sunday's road tilt with the Cardinals. Who will actually suit up for Seattle? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee dig into the final injury reports for both the 'Hawks and the Cardinals, examining whether or not Nick Emmanwori and Anthony Bradford will be available for the defending champions, devise a game plan for a Seahawks victory in the desert, tab their weekly Game Wrecker picks, and much more in a jam-packed Blue Friday episode!

Coming off a big win over the Chargers in Los Angeles, the Cardinals are flying high into their NFC West opener, creating a tougher challenge for the Seahawks than may have been initially anticipated on the road in Week 2. Special guest host Quandre Diggs joins host Corbin Smith to share his thoughts on playing against Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Mike LaFleur's offense, dish out intel on the Cardinals' array of skill players and why Jeremiyah Love complicates matters trying to slow them down, share his first-hand account of Drew Lock's growth in two stints in Seattle, discuss how the Seahawks continue to thrive developing and maintaining depth in their secondary under Mike Macdonald and Karl Scott, and much more!

As expected based on the prognosis of Sam Darnold's injury, the Seahawks will roll with backup Drew Lock as they face the Cardinals in their road NFC West opener, confident the veteran will continue to shine. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss the challenges Lock will face going up against Arizona's multiple defense in place of Darnold and why he's equipped to handle whatever the Cardinals throw at him in his first start since 2024, break down Jacoby Brissett's history struggling with interior blitzes and how that could benefit Seattle's playmaking linebackers in Ernest Jones and Drake Thomas, and dive into several other crucial matchups to watch heading into Sunday's Week 2 battle in Glendale.

Only one week has been played in the 2026 season, and yet, there's already questions about the Seahawks deciding to let Ken Walker III leave in free agency. Should there be? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang discuss Walker's incredible debut in Kansas City and whether or not John Schneider should feel any seller's remorse for letting the Super Bowl LX MVP walk this spring, break down the impending return of Nick Emmanwori and why safety play - as well as how quarterbacks deal with them - will be critical in a Week 2 NFC West opener against the Cardinals, and take a look at what's new for coach Mike LaFleur's squad, which earned a hard fought win over the Chargers to open their season.