The NFL trade deadline remains a month away, but as playoff races start to take shape, could the Seahawks already be starting to seek out potential deals in mid-October? Host Corbin Smith dives into the latest trade deadline buzz and revisits where the Seahawks have the biggest need that could be addressed in the next four weeks, shares his thoughts on Robert Henry Jr. potentially seeing snaps just five days after being signed off Washington's practice squad, and much more in a jam-packed Saturday Week 5 mailbag!

Despite missing practice time earlier in the week, the Seahawks won't be without their "Big Cat" when they face the 49ers on Sunday, while the secondary will finally be back to full strength. Host Corbin Smith dives into the significance of Leonard Williams and Ty Okada both being available against Seattle's biggest rival in a key Week 5 contest and why Robert Henry Jr. might get some run earlier than anticipated, dishes out his game plan for a Seahawks victory to beat Brock Purdy at Lumen Field for the first time, and selects his Week 5 Gamewrecker picks along with a final score prediction.

Hitting the unofficial quarter mark of the 2026 season, the Seahawks have started off strong with a 3-1 record, though they have been far from perfect coming off a Super Bowl title. Who has stood out thus far? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee name their selections for quarterly Seahawks superlatives, including Non-Jaxon Smith-Njigba MVP and Most Improved, dive into Nick Emmanwori's status as a must-watch big ticket talent in the NFL and Leonard Williams' uncertain injury status on the "Thursday Blitz," and play Buy or Sell predicting what will/won't happen against the 49ers on Sunday at Lumen Field.

Few quarterbacks have been better than Brock Purdy has so far in 2026, but his latest test will be taking on a coach in Mike Macdonald who has had his number as of late with the Seahawks dominating in two wins last season. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang revisit Purdy's play against Macdonald in five previous starts, examine his fantastic start to the new season, and discuss where the Seahawks may be able to put a dent in the 49ers outstanding pass protection along with dishing out insight on six key matchups to watch in Sunday's latest matchup between two bitter NFC West rivals at Lumen Field.

The carousel keeps on spinning in the Seahawks' backfield, as the team looked ready to sign Joe Mixon until they weren't, pivoting to add two other runners instead. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dive into Seattle's bizarre two-day foray changing things up at the running back position, including bringing an Emerald City native back to town on the practice squad, answer listener questions on the first-ever "12s on the Clock!" mailbag segment, and take a look at what's new with the San Francisco 49ers heading into a pivotal Week 5 NFC West matchup.

Still dealing with the repercussions of Jadarian Price's injury, the Seahawks made a pair of moves to bolster their backfield on Monday, including bringing former Pro Bowler Joe Mixon into the fold. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dive into the decision to sign Mixon as well as rookie Robert Henry Jr. after a big win over the Chargers and where the two players fit into the team's rotational plans, dish out their weekly "Monday Night Verdicts," including Fleury leaving another positive impression in Week 4, and take a look at how things stand in the NFC West after the Niners and Rams pulled out wins on Sunday.

A litany of defensive penalties allowed the opposition to climb back into the game, but the Seahawks made the key stop in the closing moment to seal a 30-23 win over the Chargers at Lumen Field. Host Corbin Smith dives into an incredibly bizarre game between two old AFC West foes, including Seattle winning the points off turnover battle this time around after coming up short in that regard in D.C. on week earlier, hands out game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down" with his big winners and losers coming out of Sunday's close call in the Emerald City.

After re-aggravating a chest injury on Wednesday, the Seahawks not only will be without Jadarian Price for their Week 4 game against the Chargers, but the first round pick will now miss at least four games on injured reserve. What does this mean for Seattle's offense moving forward? And how will the team try to get by without him?

While Zach Charbonnet will soon be back, the Seahawks won't have him against the Chargers on Sunday, and with Jadarian Price ailing, that leaves the team quite short-handed heading into Week 4. Host Corbin Smith examines Seattle's final injury report heading into Sunday's clash against Jim Harbaugh and company, including the latest on Price and Holani's injuries and whether or not they will be available on Sunday, devises a game plan for a Seahawks victory to bounce back after a tough weekend in D.C., selects his weekly "Game Wrecker" candidates on offense and defense along with a final score prediction in a jam-packed Blue Friday episode.

Just a hair over seven months after reconstructive knee surgery, Zach Charbonnet took the field for his first practice of the 2026 season on Thursday, positioning him to return to game action for the Seahawks in the near future. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee discuss how Charbonnet's return could have a major impact on Seattle's run game, particularly in the short yardage and red zone departments, dive into Jaxon Smith-Njigba's target rate along with other pressing topics on the "Thursday Blitz," and play "What's the Odds?" looking at Sunday's upcoming home matchup against Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers.

Two of the brightest young coaches in the NFL will engage in their fourth chess match against each other when Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks host Mike McDaniel and the Chargers. Who has the edge? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang revisit the previous three times Macdonald and McDaniel tested their wits against each other and how the two coaches fared in those matchups, take a closer look at how McDaniel's offense is similar/dfifferent from what head coach Jim Harbaugh has deployed in the past, and break down six key matchups to watch in Sunday's Week 4 tilt at Lumen Field, including Seattle's banged up running back group against L.A.'s athletic, but inconsistently disciplined linebackers.

Even with a 164-yard performance sprinkled in against Arizona in Week 2, the Seahawks have endured their share of struggles running the football early in the 2026 season. What reasons stand out as the biggest ones behind these woes? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang examine how schematic disadvantages coupled with shaky performances from both the offensive line and running backs led to a dismal 44-yard showing in Washington on Sunday, "Turn the Page" on several other issues coming out of a tough loss to the Commanders as the Seahawks begin prepping for Jim Harbaugh's Chargers in Week 4, and take a look at what's new for the struggling second Los Angeles franchise, including Mike Macdaniel as the new play caller on offense.

Putting the football on the turf is an easy way to the bench for a running back, and the Seahawks made Jadarian Price pay the price for fumbling again in Sunday's loss to the Commanders. Was that the right approach? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang break down Price's ongoing ball security issues as well as a very underwhelming performance by the run game as a whole in Sunday's upset defeat, dish out their Monday Night Verdicts from a tough one in Landover, including putting A.J. Finley's performance under the microscope, and discuss what a humbling loss could mean for the defending champions early in the season from a big picture perspective.

Gift-wrapping an upset for the opposition, Sam Darnold threw a costly pick six and Jadarian Price coughed up a costly fumble as the Seahawks fell victim to the turnover bug in a 33-31 loss to the Commanders. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dissect where things went wrong for Seattle, starting with untimely mistakes that led to 20 points for Washington and a lackluster run game, hand out game balls for the Week 3 defeat, and select their biggest winners and goats in their weekly "Stock Watch."

On the eve of their first East coast road trip to face the Commanders, the Seahawks have been stretched even thinner at safety, which could force unproven Maxen Hook into action. Host Corbin Smith opens up the weekly Saturday mailbag to break down Hook's scouting report coming out of Toledo and where he may need to help in Sunday's road game in Landover, shares his thoughts on the NFL's international games and where things could improve on that front, explores the ongoing three-headed rotation in the backfield for Brian Fleury's offense, and much more!