Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith dishes out his weekly keys to victory for Seattle, including slowing down No. 41 out of the backfield and staying aggressive offensively in the red zone.

While both teams enter Week 3 battling injuries at key position groups that could dictate who wins Sunday, slowing down the Saints’ still elusive, dynamic running back stands atop the goals for the Seahawks.

Once one of the most vaunted places to play in the NFL, Lumen Field has lost its luster as a house of horrors with opponents having tons of success against the Seahawks in recent years. What’s behind the struggles and how can Seattle get back on track against New Orleans in Week 3?

Amid a comedy of errors orchestrated by both teams, the Seahawks ultimately got the last laugh with a rare touchdown scored on kick coverage, fueling a 31-17 comeback victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Despite producing 100-plus yards of offense more than their opponent, the Seahawks shot themselves in the foot several times during an ugly first half against the Steelers, going into intermission trailing thanks to a litany of miscues on offense and special teams.

Drawing closer to their road opener in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks have growing injury concerns on defense, particularly in the secondary where three of their top six players missed Thursday’s practice.

Busting out the pads for the first time in nearly eight months, several members of the Seahawks’ latest draft class stood out, while their newest elder statesman showed he has packs plenty of punch in year No. 12.

Two of the top young players on the Seahawks defense, veterans aren’t being secretive about their expectations for Byron Murphy II and Derick Hall, while the receiving corps may have fewer spots up for grabs than anticipated in the early stages of training camp.

With nearly their entire defense from a year ago returning and exciting newcomers added to the mix, the Seahawks have set the bar incredibly high going into year two under Mike Macdonald, and that intensity and confidence can be seen on the practice field in OTAs.

Atop the depth chart, few NFL teams have more firepower than the Seahawks do in the interior of their defensive line. But losses in the offseason have created some questions that need to be answered in the depth department.

New quarterback, new receivers, new offensive coordinator and offensive coaching staff. That’s no problem for Mike Macdonald, whose visions for the Seahawks in 2025 remain focused on pursuing the Lombardi Trophy.

Since taking the reins as Seahawks general manager in 2010, John Schneider has been as active moving up and down the draft board as any executive in the NFL. What moves rank as his best? And which ones left him with the most remorse?

Unlike the offensive side of the ball, the Seahawks have worked diligently to keep their defense intact this offseason after a strong finish to the 2024 season. Where do things stand at each position group heading into the 2025 NFL Draft?

Plugging several holes in the first week of free agency, the Seahawks still have one glaring need heading towards a critical 2025 NFL Draft, but that issue could be remedied as early as Monday.

Following a crazy week where the team traded Geno Smith and DK Metcalf along with several roster cuts, the Seahawks could be far busier in free agency than usual filling numerous holes on the roster.

Before the legal tampering period opens on Monday, the Seahawks ensured they would have their entire starting defensive line back for 2025 by inking a key veteran to a multi-year deal.

After narrowly missing out on the playoffs, the Seahawks face a crucial next couple of months to improve the roster for a 2025 postseason push. What hypothetical moves could be made to guide the team back into contention?

While there’s no guarantee Jarran Reed will be back with the Seahawks as free agency approaches, Mike Macdonald remains optimistic the veteran will be part of the team’s foundation moving forward.

Jarran Reed continued to play at a high level for the Seahawks in his ninth season. Does the pending free agent still fit into the team’s defensive line plans moving forward?