Pre-Snap Reads 11/25: DeMarcus Lawrence making old people everywhere proud

In Today’s Links: is Jaxon Smith-Njigba truly in the running for NFL MVP?; more stunning figures from JSN’s historic 2025 season, injury updates and news from Seattle Seahawks Coach Macdonald’s Monday presser, numbers of note from last Sunday’s ‘Hawks win over the Titans, another bit of praise for LB Drake Thomas, how the Seahawks can diversify the offense, is our squad still a year away?; and much more! Thanks for being here and kicking it with us at Field Gulls. Your presence is appreciated.

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Seahawks News

The best player award doesn’t go to the best player – Seaside JoeWhy are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Myles Garrett only in the running for consolation prizes?

Two JSN numbers that Brock Huard finds ‘mind-boggling’ – Seattle SportsSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba just keeps torching defenses.

DeMarcus Lawrence showing there’s plenty left in the tank – Seattle SportsThe Seattle Seahawks’ offseason featured a lot of change at high-profile positions. Most notably, the Seahawks made several big changes on offense.

Injury Updates Following Titans Game & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference – Seahawks.comNews and notes from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s press conference a day after a road win against the Titans.

12 Numbers Of Note From The Seahawks’ Week 12 Win Over The Titans – Seahawks.comTwelve numbers that help tell the story of the Seahawks’ 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Seahawks offense needs to be more than the Jaxon Smith-Njigba show – The Seattle TimesThis season the Seahawks offense has been the Jaxon Smith-Njigba show almost every snap. But to win a Super Bowl, more players will have to…

Mike Macdonald dispels huge myth about Seahawks’ pass rush – si.comSome aspects of Macdonald’s defensive scheme are not what many think.

Drake Thomas is the complementary LB Seahawks have been looking for – si.comEveryone told Thomas he was too small. He’s turned that doubt into a starting role in the NFL.

Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Survive Titans’ Late Flurry, Keep Pace in NFC West Race – Emerald City SpectrumEmerald City Spectrum reporter Corbin Smith breaks down everything he saw and heard following the Seahawks’ 30-24 win over the Titans in Nashville, including another record-setting day for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and an up-and-down performance defending No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward.

The Seahawks are a really good team and a contender — but they might be a year away from greatness – Seahawks Draft BlogWeek 12 further emphasised how wide-open this season is.

Kenneth Walker III is finally Seahawks’ RB1 again. Can he steady their run game? – The AthleticWalker played his largest share of the snaps all season on Sunday, and the increased workload is expected to continue.

Africans in the NFL – Jaxon Smith-Njigba is that kid! Can someone else get a turn with the ball?! – ESPN.comJaxon Smith-Njigba once again could not be topped for African Player of the Week as his two touchdowns helped the Seattle Seahawks past the Tennessee Titans 30-24 despite a pair from Chimere Dike.

After sloppy win in Nashville, are the SEAHAWKS ready for stretch run? (Coach’s Show BLIND REACt!) – Seahawks Forever w/ Dan ViensTonight, I’m doing a true blind reaction to Mike Macdonald’s Monday appearance on Seattle Sports 710 — the weekly breakdown he gives the day after every game. I haven’t watched it, read summaries, or seen a single quote. We’ll play the interview together and I’ll react in real time as the Seahawks’ head coach explains what went right, what went wrong, and what’s next as Seattle preps for the stretch run.

NFC West News

Winners & Losers: Cardinals get turnovers and still lose – Revenge of the BirdsStart getting the turkey ready

3 quick takeaways from 49ers win over Panthers: The Robert Saleh masterclass was delivered – Niners NationThe 49ers got a much needed win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Rams made the Super Bowl the last 3 times this happened – Turf Show TimesIs it Super Bowl time again for the Rams?