Seeking their first trip to the NFC Championship Game in a decade, the Seahawks have a familiar, not-so-loved foe standing in the way. What must Seattle do to take care of business against Seattle and move one game closer to the Super Bowl?

Facing off for the second time in just 14 days, the Seahawks and 49ers will embark in a unique playoff chess match with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line. Which key questions will dictate which rival moves one win closer to the Super Bowl?

Led by Sam Darnold’s 14 interceptions, the Seahawks have gifted the ball to other teams at an alarming rate in 2025. But as Seattle has proven all season long, that number may not be as big of a deterrent to winning games as the narrative suggests.

The Seattle Reign won't start NWSL play for another two months, but had a busy week as they extended longtime coach Laura Harvey, sent a quintet to the USWNT, and announced some World Cup-driven venue changes.

Some of the biggest action around baseball took place on Thursday and Friday, and although the Mariners weren’t at the center of the drama, they still made some moves internationally and domestically.

Surviving a couple of runs made by the Toreros, the Redhawks curbed their second half offensive woes on Thursday night, snapping a three-game losing streak and building momentum for a looming Gonzaga rematch. Who stood out in Seattle U’s much-needed home win?

Without standout forward Braden Huff for the next 1-2 months, Gonzaga is well-equipped to hold down the fort in his absence. How did the Bulldogs show off their balance and depth in a commanding win over Washington State?

A new injury to Sam Darnold sent shockwaves through the Seahawks’ fan base. The quarterback has no doubts he will play against the 49ers on Saturday, but what does his oblique strain mean heading into the Divisional Round rematch?

The Seahawks won a franchise-record 14 games thanks to a budding run game paired with a top-ranked defense and elite special teams corps. But to survive and advance in the postseason, starting on Saturday, they likely will need their quarterback to rise to the moment.

The Seattle Mariners still have work to do as the offseason begins to approach its conclusion, as the team lacks key depth throughout much of the infield. What utility men - both much-discussed and under the radar - should the team be looking at for 2026?

Though the Mariners may not be done adding pieces just yet with a little over a month until spring training, no major changes should be expected with their projected everyday lineup. How does their lineup look heading towards spring training?

The Huskies have been restocking the cupboard with talent with the transfer portal now open, including adding a former Lake Stevens star. Who’s in and who’s out for UW, and what’s the impact to the team?

The Seahawks haven’t won a playoff game since 2019, most recently bowing out in wild card defeats at the hands of division rivals. As the top seed with the 49ers coming to town, can they finally conquer those NFC West demons in January?

One of the youngest teams in the NFL, the Seahawks’ youth could be viewed as a potential concern going into a win or go home Divisional Round rematch against the 49ers. But a strong core of veterans doesn’t envision that being a problem at an energized Lumen Field.

The Seattle Sounders returned to training on Monday as the team prepares for preseason trips to Portugal and Spain.

Several second half runs positioned the Cougars to pull off an upset in Moraga against one of the WCC’s premier programs, but time ran out before a comeback could fully materialize. Is a close call against Saint Mary’s a positive sign moving forward?

Playing the same divisional opponent in back-to-back games for only the second time in franchise history, the Seahawks’ path to the NFC Championship Game runs through their most bitter rival.

The Seattle Sounders will start the training for the 2026 campaign on Monday, looking to follow a spectacular 2025 season with more success. What should fans be watching as the team starts prepping for a new campaign?

The Torrent suffered a bad loss in Minnesota on Sunday, as two Frost each scored a pair of goals and two more chipped in for a 6-2 rout. What kept Seattle from turning the game around, either early or late?

The Seahawks nearly found out their Divisional Round opponent on Saturday night, but thanks to the Bears’ comeback efforts, they will have to wait until Sunday night to see which NFC West rival will be coming to Lumen Field.