Winners of three straight, the Seahawks benefited from a few other NFC contenders slipping up in Week 14, positioning Mike Macdonald’s squad with a chance to win the NFC West and top seed outright by simply taking care of their own business.

For the second game in a row — and the third time in five games — the Seattle Kraken allowed the go-ahead goal in the third period of an otherwise close game in Monday’s 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Kraken have lost five straight in regulation and six consecutive overall.

A top-five scoring offense and scoring defense has propelled the Seahawks to the top of the NFC standings. But as evidenced again in Atlanta on Sunday, the third phase of the game may be the reason why Seattle belongs in the Super Bowl contender tier.

In the midst of a lengthy slump with turnovers and sacks stacking in bunches, Sam Darnold pivoted to the most underrated part of his game to get back on track as the Seahawks blitzed the Falcons in the second half on Sunday.

Winning just three of their first 10 games, the Cougars haven’t come close to meeting expectations under second-year coach David Riley. What’s gone wrong and who has stood out as a bright spot despite those struggles?

Even without its top scorer and rebounder in Graham Ike, Gonzaga had no problem handling North Florida on its home court, where Mark Few’s 750th career victory with the Zags was won by over a 50-point margin.

For 20 minutes, the Cougars looked poised to get back in the win column with some old fashioned home cooking. But the same pitfalls that have hurt the team all season reared their ugly head again after halftime in a brutal loss to Nevada.

Prior to Sunday, Nick Emmanwori had battled a case of the close calls, coming up just short on sacks, interceptions, and blocked field goals. But in Atlanta, his fortunes changed across the board in a once-in-a-lifetime performance for the Seahawks rookie.

Nika Mühl, the Seattle Storm’s hyped former 2024 second-round pick, is entering a make-or-break season in 2026. Will she still be the defensive difference maker many hoped she would be despite injuries?

For 30 minutes, the Seahawks appeared to be in trouble with the underdog Falcons tying them up in a low-scoring affair. But then lightning struck in the form of Rashid Shaheed and from there, Seattle took over in emphatic fashion for another blowout victory.

In a battle of two birds traveling in opposite directions, the Seahawks hope to match their win total from last season and stay atop the NFC standings against a desperate Falcons squad on the road.

Backed by a phenomenal first half and its best shooting performance of the season, Gonzaga women’s basketball got its third straight victory, holding off a late comeback try from UC Davis. What went into the Zags’ strong showing at home?

The Washington Huskies men’s basketball team won in LA for the first time since 2017 after erasing an 18-point halftime deficit on Saturday night. How did the Dawgs get it done on the road in historic fashion?

It’s not Damon and Bale (yet), but the swap of a somewhat proven reliever and a mostly untested prospect could go many ways for the teams involved. Was this a good move for the Mariners, or did they give up too much in the deal?

Stunning everyone in Pullman, Jimmy Rogers pulled a one-and-done by leaving Washington State without a football coach, taking the same position at Iowa State. Who could be courted as his replacement?

According to a report, the Washington Huskies will face Boise State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13. Who might or might not play in UW’s final game of the 2025 season?

After suffering the worst loss in the Mark Few era against Michigan nine days ago, No. 11 Gonzaga played all the right notes in a 35-point rout of No. 18 Kentucky at Music City Madness in Nashville Friday night. How did the Zags get it done against a ranked foe?

The Mariners announced their coaching staff going into 2026, and although most of the figures from their recently concluded season are coming back, that in and of itself - along with the additions that did take place - give a window into Seattle’s plans.

Bringing in one of the most heralded recruiting classes in program history, the Washington Huskies hope a talented cast of recruits can help them take another big step forward in the rugged Big Ten in 2026.

Tied atop the NFC standings, the rich will get richer on defense with the Seahawks set to bring back two key veteran standouts for the final five games.