Man, talk about a roller coaster week one for our Seattle Seahawks. We just took down the New England Patriots, pushing our record to 1-0. Yeah, that’s right, the defending Super Bowl champs are back! But then boom, starting QB Sam Darnold is sidelined for at least a few weeks with a glute injury. You’d think that’d tank the vibe, right? Nah. Our 12s are built different. A wild 95% of polled fans believe this team is absolutely headed in the right direction heading into Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. How’s that for confidence?
No Darnold, No Problem? Our 12s Say So
Honestly, I get why the Emerald City faithful are feeling so good. Coach Mike Macdonald’s defense was an absolute spectacle against the Patriots, putting on a show that had Lumen Field rocking. And let’s not forget our backup QB, Drew Lock. He’s already proven he can lead this squad to a W multiple times, so we know he’s got that dog in him. Losing Darnold stings, no doubt, but the foundation is still rock solid. This isn’t some fairweather fan optimism, this is believing in what we’ve seen on the field and the talent on this roster.
The Price Is Right: Rookie Ready to Explode?
But let’s talk about the real buzz out of Week 1: rookie running back Jadarian Price. Dude only had 24 snaps, which felt light, right? But he turned 10 carries into 52 rushing yards and added 2 catches for 6 yards. Our offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, was pretty clear about it. He said they “wanted to be cautious in terms of his workload” early on. But here’s the kicker: Fleury also stated that Price has “earned more reps moving forward.” You hear that? More reps! It seems the fans are totally on board with that call. When asked which former Notre Dame back would have more rushing yards on Sunday, a massive 82% of Seahawks fans picked Price over his former teammate, Jeremiyah Love, who’s now with Arizona. Love had 11 carries for 41 yards and 2 catches for 9 yards last week, so Price had the slight edge, but our fans are betting big on our guy. Both are listed as “number one” backs but have veterans like George Holani and Emanuel Wilson here in Seattle, and Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight in Arizona, who will definitely be grabbing some carries.
Cardinals Up Next: A Rookie Showdown?
So, get ready for Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. This isn’t just another game, it’s a chance to see if Price’s workload *really* ramps up and if our 12s’ confidence in him pays off. Can he keep that edge over Love? We’re about to find out how these two rookie phenoms compare not just this week, but as the 2026 season rolls on. Let’s go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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