The Seahawks rolled over the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 at Lumen Field, capping a season sweep and immediately throwing a wrench into the NFL trade deadline decisions that are happening today. This isn’t just another win, Emerald City. It’s a statement, and now everyone’s wondering what Mike Macdonald and the front office are going to do before the clock runs out.
DeMarcus Lawrence Delivered, But Where’s the Sizzle?
That 17-3 victory over the Cardinals? It put us back on track. DeMarcus Lawrence, man, he backed up his leadership words with a straight-up dominant, great performance. Coach Macdonald talked about it in his Monday presser after the game. The team played clean football and was perfect in the red zone, even with six starters sidelined. That’s huge. Jadarian Price even showed flashes of brilliance, and we are expecting more to come from him. This is the kind of stuff that makes you feel like the Seahawks are getting their swagger back.
But let’s be real, the win lacked sizzle. We didn’t see a ton of splashy offensive plays or any defensive turnovers. It was a grind, a clean win, sure, but the big question is, did it inspire enough confidence for a serious run? We are a playoff team, but only if we win the games we should win. This was one of them, for sure.
Trade Deadline Chaos: To Deal or Not to Deal?
The trade deadline is TODAY, people! And after that Cardinals game, things just got complicated. The talk around the league is everywhere: Should we unload Sam Darnold? What’s the deal with the running back situation? Are we clamoring for an edge rusher?
Well, the analysis suggests we might not need to acquire a running back before the deadline. That’s a good sign for the guys already on the squad. But the quarterback situation is front and center. Sam Darnold is still healing, which means Drew Lock will be under center against the Raiders for at least another week. This whole scenario just adds another layer to the “do we trade Darnold?” debate. Seeing other teams like the Jaguars making big moves, it makes you wonder if we should be bold or play it safe. Everyone has an opinion on whether the Seahawks should make a move today.
So, with the trade deadline ticking down, the Seahawks are rolling into another week with Drew Lock under center against the Raiders while Sam Darnold heals. This team proved they can win clean, but the big question is how Mike Macdonald and the front office play this deadline. Will they make a move that truly pushes us toward that playoff run we know this team can make? We’ll find out soon enough.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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