The Seattle Seahawks are sitting at 3-2 after a rough 32-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field, and questions are flying faster than a Darnold pass on third down. Our offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, is reportedly in the proverbial “hot seat” right now, which is wild to hear this early in the season for a team still above .500. This isn’t just about one game, though, it’s about a pattern of fumbling issues plaguing the team, including George Holani’s fumble against the Niners, and the continued struggles of our quarterback, Sam Darnold.
Darnold’s Turnover Troubles and Fleury’s Pressure Cooker
Let’s just be honest, 12s, Sam Darnold hasn’t exactly picked up where he left off last year. His 2026 season went haywire just five offensive plays in, and he’s turning over the football in bunches. This isn’t our first rodeo dealing with Darnold’s consequences, is it? The guy had a rough start last year and rebounded, so the big question now is, can he do it again? The sluggish start is a real concern, especially when our running game needs to get right to help take some pressure off. Mike Macdonald knows what this team needs, and right now, getting Darnold back on track is priority number one. But with Fleury on the hot seat, how much longer does he have to figure it out?
Defensive Dominance and a Call for Action
It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Our defense has been putting in work! Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is playing some dominant football in his third season, even racking up two sacks in the loss to the 49ers. Head Coach Mike Macdonald remains confident in our cornerbacks, specifically Josh Jobe, and he’s also talking about how Nehemiah Pritchett and Trevon Diggs fit into that mix. We know Macdonald has a vision for this squad, but the team’s problems extend beyond just one side of the ball. With 7 potential trade targets being floated to fix our biggest issues, it feels like general manager John Schneider needs to pull the trigger on another deadline deal. At 3-2, we could be at a make-or-break point for the season. Remember the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles? They started 3-2, played badly, and even had Nick Sirianni flipping off his own fans, but they ended up 14-3 Super Bowl Champions. We need that kind of turnaround.
This Thursday night, it’s a showdown against the Denver Broncos, and they’re probably extra motivated to beat us. What’s at stake? Everything. This team needs to show us they can fix these fumbling issues, get Darnold settled, and start looking like contenders again. Let’s get loud, Emerald City, and push our ‘Hawks to a crucial win.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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