The Seattle Seahawks are officially 2-0, with one divisional win, and sitting tied for first place in the NFC West with the San Francisco 49ers. If you thought this early season was going to be a slow burn, think again: these two teams are already on a collision course, set to meet right here in Seattle on October 11.
JSN’s Show and Lock’s Masterclass
Our Hawks took down the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 in a divisional win that solidified their perfect start. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the floodgates truly opened, but man, did they open. After a second-quarter Jadarian Price fumble that led nowhere for the Cardinals, and equally fruitless two-minute and 30-second offenses for both teams, the third quarter belonged to the Emerald City. Our boys dropped 24 unanswered points on three touchdowns and a field goal.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was absolutely electric. He had a touchdown in the first half, then snagged two more in that explosive third quarter, finishing the game with a mind-blowing nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns. Seriously, the guy was unstoppable! And for anyone wondering how Drew Lock would handle things backing up the offense with Sam Darnold out? Lock went 19-26 for 235 yards passing and three touchdowns, racking up an incredible 138.1 passer rating. If anyone was hoping Darnold’s absence meant a weaker Seahawks team, well, they’re just plain wrong.
Emerald City Showdown Brewing
While our Hawks were handling business, the San Francisco 49ers were busy thumping the Miami Dolphins, pushing their own record to 2-0 with one divisional win. It’s early, but both teams have shown they’re more than capable in 2026. The Hawks are crushing it even without their starting quarterback, and the 49ers are playing without some of their wide receivers. So, pick your poison, I guess.
The 49ers still have to face the Arizona Cardinals and then the Denver Broncos before they come to Lumen Field on October 11. That’s two decent defenses back-to-back. If they keep hanging 30 points on teams, then a lot will be solidified about their offense. But that game, right here in Seattle, will give us some firm answers about what both these teams really have going on.
What’s Next for the 2-0 Hawks
The Seahawks are showing grit and offensive firepower, especially with Jaxon Smith-Njigba stepping up huge and Drew Lock playing lights out. This team is already proving the doubters wrong, and the atmosphere in Seattle is buzzing. The showdown with the 49ers on October 11 is going to be absolutely massive. Get ready, 12s, because we’re in for a ride. This 2-0 start means everything when you’re tied at the top. Bring on October!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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