Got to watch most of the game although again I wasn't able to join the awesome in-game chat.
Titans: have a very good QB, several good OL players and a strong DL. They are SUPER weak in other positions but I thought they looked better than 1-10.
Seahawks: Once again very strong in the 1st half so I don't know to assess the 2nd half, seems like they coasted a bit? But yet again Seattle definitely the best team on the field.
And something interesting: Titans are what your normal rebuilding team looks like, they reset/rebuild and get some great draft spots to help them. That's what's so impressive about Seattle -- we've also rebuilt (Carroll, Russ (Geno?), LOB, Metcalf and Lockett, etc etc etc but you'd never know it, we just haven't had to live through a 1-10 or even a 5-12 season. Gotta hand it to Schneider and Paul/Jody Allen. So awesome to be a Hawks fan and always in the mix, or nearly in the mix. Love it!!
First the bad news. I had the Hawks to cover, so I’m a little bummed. I was sure they would win by twenty.
Now the good news. The run game was solid today. Twenty carriers for 114 yards, a 5.7 yards per carry. Everyone had a good day.
JSN set records, two TD’s, and well over 100 yards.
No turn overs (I don’t remember any) and dispute not covering my bet, I never felt the game was in any doubt.
The D had a tough time getting off the field on 4th down. They may have been a little gassed as they were rushing their asses off trying to get to Ward. But it’s okay to have something to work on. 8-3 baby!
The game was a bit, "meh" because I never felt any sense of the defense imposing their will on Tennessee. That bad team either played their best game, or gave a lesson to the rest of the league on how to expose our defense. Or, Cam Ward is just Cam Newton with more arm talent and better decision-making...
Not a comfortable game to watch...
JSN gave a clinic on hand-fighting. His subtle push-off was a thing of beauty. Imagine how outraged we'd be if that were Crabtree on Sherman! JSN surreptitiously cheated and beat blanket coverage. Great play!
The run game looked competent. I am looking forward to variants on the Shaheed sweep play. It seemed like there were three or four deadly variants from that action.
I wished for a more dominant defensive performance, but am happy with a clean win with what seems to be few injuries.
The READY SQUAD were so, indeed! Pili, Bohanna, O'Connell, Bell...every one of them played fantastic today! Coach Mac has another road win. Could be a huge edge in the playoffs if the standings remain this way. After the return leg vs. Rams, we finish away at Carolina and SF. We got some football left to play!
Yes so many 2nd and 3rd string or even practice squad fill-ins, great depth shown. Very frustrated with the 2nd half let-down but maybe inevitable with the big lead.
I do want to say I liked Cam Ward's game -- was definitely someone to be reckoned with, a great test to our defense. For me better than most of the 1st and 2nd yr QB's out there, including Young, McCarthy Nix and Penix. Really liked him and think he's got a future in this league.
Mental lapses, undisciplined play, a few tired players at times, missed tackles, missed blocks, missed opportunity, but it's a win. I still want to see better play. I still think we are further along than what was expected by most of us here. I'm trying to be critical while also acknowledging that this is still a very new team with half (1/3) very new coaching. Keep learning, keep growing and I'll keep watching with optimistic thoughts. And JSN for MVP already.
Yes the 11 penalties are really a problem, we routinely lose the penalty war -- although on that punt return they missed both an easy block in the back, and a holding penalty.
I despise corporate gambling and the hold it seems to have on sports and, especially, sports fans.
But let it be noted, if memory serves, that the over/under on Seahawks wins at the beginning of a season, with — begaw! — no DK, no Geno, and the wreckage of Sam Darnold was...7.5 wins. We have already exceeded expectations.
The Titans had a perfect game (for them). They were able to give their fans something to cheer about while their QB Cam Ward was able to run well 'n improve while also maintaining their No. 1 position for the 2026 NFL Draft. Win - Win.
There were some great individual performances with the defensive line relentlessly pressuring Ward, O'Connell and Thomas laying the wood, Walker with some nice runs and catches and of course JSN having a routing game for him.
Darnold was much better than last week but still had a couple of balls that could have been picked off. I am glad he got out of this one without a turnover.
I have a new found respect for Cam Ward. There was more than one occasion I was left shaking my head and wondering how he managed to make some of the plays he was making. He showed grit and smart decision making and I think Tennessee has found a great QB to lead their team.
I expected a thorough trouncing but underestimated Cam Ward. Looks like I should have taken SSJ's Ward article to heart more than I did.
I agree and you called it out before the game. He's a very good quarterback, much better and more dangerous than Kyler Murray for example. Seemed to make good decisions too, threw the ball away when necessary etc, and that was against one of the best defenses in the league. Super impressed
From my view in the stands, the defense got sloppy at the end of the third quarter and basically did its job in the fourth quarter. They kept the Titans from scoring a TD outside of two minutes, and that pretty much sealed the game. The most concerning thing for me was the fourth-quarter disappearance of the offensive line after it had more than held its own for three quarters.
Also, there’s nothing like seeing Ken Walker in person to appreciate how talented he is. He’s like George “Iceman” Gervin: he puts a move on a defender with every stride!
It’s awesome you got the see them. I wonder what K9 will be offered in free agency. I think the Hawks would consider keeping him, especially if he plays all the way through the playoffs. But I feel JS has his $$ line he will not cross. Plus, K9 might feel like finding a top notch O-line to run behind. Our O-line seems better at pass pro than run blocking.
I think it was Mark Schlereth who suggests the NFL make a separate QB award. By giving them special attentions, they aren't playing the same game as everybody else. Only they touch the ball 100% of the time when on the field. That alone magnifies their value by a factor of 5.
Got to watch most of the game although again I wasn't able to join the awesome in-game chat.
Titans: have a very good QB, several good OL players and a strong DL. They are SUPER weak in other positions but I thought they looked better than 1-10.
Seahawks: Once again very strong in the 1st half so I don't know to assess the 2nd half, seems like they coasted a bit? But yet again Seattle definitely the best team on the field.
And something interesting: Titans are what your normal rebuilding team looks like, they reset/rebuild and get some great draft spots to help them. That's what's so impressive about Seattle -- we've also rebuilt (Carroll, Russ (Geno?), LOB, Metcalf and Lockett, etc etc etc but you'd never know it, we just haven't had to live through a 1-10 or even a 5-12 season. Gotta hand it to Schneider and Paul/Jody Allen. So awesome to be a Hawks fan and always in the mix, or nearly in the mix. Love it!!
Double rec on this, zezinhom400. We're a fortunate Fanbase, 'n Seaside Joe base.
First the bad news. I had the Hawks to cover, so I’m a little bummed. I was sure they would win by twenty.
Now the good news. The run game was solid today. Twenty carriers for 114 yards, a 5.7 yards per carry. Everyone had a good day.
JSN set records, two TD’s, and well over 100 yards.
No turn overs (I don’t remember any) and dispute not covering my bet, I never felt the game was in any doubt.
The D had a tough time getting off the field on 4th down. They may have been a little gassed as they were rushing their asses off trying to get to Ward. But it’s okay to have something to work on. 8-3 baby!
The game was a bit, "meh" because I never felt any sense of the defense imposing their will on Tennessee. That bad team either played their best game, or gave a lesson to the rest of the league on how to expose our defense. Or, Cam Ward is just Cam Newton with more arm talent and better decision-making...
Not a comfortable game to watch...
JSN gave a clinic on hand-fighting. His subtle push-off was a thing of beauty. Imagine how outraged we'd be if that were Crabtree on Sherman! JSN surreptitiously cheated and beat blanket coverage. Great play!
The run game looked competent. I am looking forward to variants on the Shaheed sweep play. It seemed like there were three or four deadly variants from that action.
I wished for a more dominant defensive performance, but am happy with a clean win with what seems to be few injuries.
Go Hawks!
The READY SQUAD were so, indeed! Pili, Bohanna, O'Connell, Bell...every one of them played fantastic today! Coach Mac has another road win. Could be a huge edge in the playoffs if the standings remain this way. After the return leg vs. Rams, we finish away at Carolina and SF. We got some football left to play!
GO SEAHAWKS!
Yes so many 2nd and 3rd string or even practice squad fill-ins, great depth shown. Very frustrated with the 2nd half let-down but maybe inevitable with the big lead.
I do want to say I liked Cam Ward's game -- was definitely someone to be reckoned with, a great test to our defense. For me better than most of the 1st and 2nd yr QB's out there, including Young, McCarthy Nix and Penix. Really liked him and think he's got a future in this league.
Mental lapses, undisciplined play, a few tired players at times, missed tackles, missed blocks, missed opportunity, but it's a win. I still want to see better play. I still think we are further along than what was expected by most of us here. I'm trying to be critical while also acknowledging that this is still a very new team with half (1/3) very new coaching. Keep learning, keep growing and I'll keep watching with optimistic thoughts. And JSN for MVP already.
Yes the 11 penalties are really a problem, we routinely lose the penalty war -- although on that punt return they missed both an easy block in the back, and a holding penalty.
I despise corporate gambling and the hold it seems to have on sports and, especially, sports fans.
But let it be noted, if memory serves, that the over/under on Seahawks wins at the beginning of a season, with — begaw! — no DK, no Geno, and the wreckage of Sam Darnold was...7.5 wins. We have already exceeded expectations.
Take a moment to savor that.
That over under was crazy
Jackson Smith-Njigma, Whoa !
The Titans had a perfect game (for them). They were able to give their fans something to cheer about while their QB Cam Ward was able to run well 'n improve while also maintaining their No. 1 position for the 2026 NFL Draft. Win - Win.
Almost the perfect outcome for the titans honestly.
That was an uncomfortable game by the end.
There were some great individual performances with the defensive line relentlessly pressuring Ward, O'Connell and Thomas laying the wood, Walker with some nice runs and catches and of course JSN having a routing game for him.
Darnold was much better than last week but still had a couple of balls that could have been picked off. I am glad he got out of this one without a turnover.
I have a new found respect for Cam Ward. There was more than one occasion I was left shaking my head and wondering how he managed to make some of the plays he was making. He showed grit and smart decision making and I think Tennessee has found a great QB to lead their team.
I expected a thorough trouncing but underestimated Cam Ward. Looks like I should have taken SSJ's Ward article to heart more than I did.
Geno/Darnold/Ward. Maybe the titans will botch it up and we can pick him up as our next reclamation project.
Ward looked even better than I expected. He’s one of the best QBs the Seahawks faced this year, his team is just awful.
I agree and you called it out before the game. He's a very good quarterback, much better and more dangerous than Kyler Murray for example. Seemed to make good decisions too, threw the ball away when necessary etc, and that was against one of the best defenses in the league. Super impressed
From my view in the stands, the defense got sloppy at the end of the third quarter and basically did its job in the fourth quarter. They kept the Titans from scoring a TD outside of two minutes, and that pretty much sealed the game. The most concerning thing for me was the fourth-quarter disappearance of the offensive line after it had more than held its own for three quarters.
Also, there’s nothing like seeing Ken Walker in person to appreciate how talented he is. He’s like George “Iceman” Gervin: he puts a move on a defender with every stride!
It’s awesome you got the see them. I wonder what K9 will be offered in free agency. I think the Hawks would consider keeping him, especially if he plays all the way through the playoffs. But I feel JS has his $$ line he will not cross. Plus, K9 might feel like finding a top notch O-line to run behind. Our O-line seems better at pass pro than run blocking.
I would really hate to see Walker leave Seattle and become the star I know he could become.
How was the turn out from the Hawk's fans? I thought I could hear Ccoooppp whenever Kupp made a catch.
I’d say that at least 25% of the turnout was Hawks fans. In our section behind the Seahawks bench, we were a majority. The game was not a sellout.
JSN = MVP
Best player in the league.
I’ll take any win in the NFL especially on the road and at 10am. Onward.
I would agree with you. It’s unfortunate that the MVP award has become a QB only award.
I think it was Mark Schlereth who suggests the NFL make a separate QB award. By giving them special attentions, they aren't playing the same game as everybody else. Only they touch the ball 100% of the time when on the field. That alone magnifies their value by a factor of 5.