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5 Storylines to Watch in Seattle Seahawks Week 2 Game vs. New England Patriots

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September 14, 2024

5 Storylines to Watch in Seattle Seahawks Week 2 Game vs. New England Patriots

After kicking off their season with a home victory over the Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks are making the long trip to Foxborough, Massachusetts to take on the New England Patriots in Week 2.

Both teams are 1-0, and each won their inaugural games because of lockdown defense. If the defenses dominate this matchup as well, it will be about which offense can score just enough points to pick up a victory.

Kickoff is at 10 a.m. PT on Sunday. Here are five storylines to watch in the Seahawks’ game against the Patriots.

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be the first true test for the Seahawks’ run defense in 2024. Seattle allowed the second-most rushing yards in the NFL last season (2,352) but surrendered just 64 rushing yards on 20 carries to Broncos running backs in Week 1.

That’s a credit to head coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme and the players’ preparation. It’s also how Seattle held Denver to just 13 points for almost 58 minutes of the game despite the Seahawks handing the Broncos the ball in the red zone twice before their lone touchdown drive.

Stevenson picked up 118 yards after contact (120 total rushing yards) in the Patriots’ Week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He fell off the radar a bit as one of the league’s top rushers after missing five games last season and only rushing for 619 yards and four touchdowns. Now, the 6-0, 227-pound is fully back.

The Seahawks must balance shutting down Stevenson and defending a middling pass attack led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Seattle did well versus the Broncos, but Stevenson will be a tougher assignment.

Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) catches a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Lumen Field. / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Running back Kenneth Walker III, Seattle’s top rusher each of the last two seasons, was listed as doubtful to play Sunday on the team’s Friday injury report. Walker is dealing with an oblique injury that he originally hinted was not an issue postgame following the Broncos game. Now, it’s unlikely he will play against the Patriots.

Enter Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh. This is why Seattle has invested so much in its stable of running backs — to make injuries a non-issue. Charbonnet could be a lead back on any other team (second-round pick out of UCLA in 2023), but instead, he shares carries with Walker. He had 462 yards rushing on 108 carries last season and finished with eight carries for 12 yards in the Seahawks’ season opener versus the Broncos. McIntosh was Seattle’s leading rusher in the preseason and could see some work in this game as well.

Walker is a special talent, particularly as an explosive play threat. That is neutralized with him off the field. However, Charbonnet provides a different pacing and punishing rushing style that has still allowed him to be effective in the NFL.

Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb should have a contingency attack plan for this exact situation when Charbonnet becomes the lead back. His numbers weren’t great in Week 1, but Charbonnet has a chance to see a healthy amount of work versus New England. Undrafted rookie George Holani will also be available after being elevated from the practice squad on Saturday.

In some ways, this game is about the coaches. Either Patriots coach Jerod Mayo or Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald will earn a 2-0 record as an NFL head coach — unless, of course, the game ends with the horrendously anticlimactic third result of a tie.

Mayo, 38, is the third-youngest head coach in the league while Macdonald, 37, is the youngest. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay is sandwiched between them.

Both stepped in this season for longtime head coaches at their respective franchises. Bill Belichick was the Patriots’ head coach for 24 seasons and Pete Carroll led the Seahawks for 14. Needless to say, they have big shoes to fill. Beginning their tenures with a pair of wins would go a long way for both coaches.

Not gift-wrapping their opponent four points via safeties in the first half would be a good start for the Seahawks offense. However, they’ll have to do even better than that against a New England defense that was third-best in the NFL in yards allowed last week (224 yards).

Outside of the safeties and poor starting field position, the Seahawks’ first offensive drive of the season was just two plays: A sack of Geno Smith, then another near-sack that resulted in an interception. Grubb and company would probably much prefer a touchdown drive to start the game in Week 2.

The early offensive production will be especially important when considering this could be a low-scoring, defensively dominated game. New England’s passing offense produced just 120 yards of offense in Week 1. Seattle’s defense can handle that assignment, but an early offensive touchdown would help the Seahawks take control early.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II tackle Javonte Williams.

Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) tackle Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) for a loss during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Seahawks defense didn’t leave much to be desired in their Week 1 win over the Broncos. They held Denver to 231 yards of offense, allowed a touchdown on just 1-of-4 red zone trips and emerged with three takeaways (T-2nd in the NFL).

They also played a rookie quarterback who appeared to only have a portion of the playbook available to him. Bo Nix hardly threw the ball downfield — part of the gameplan created by Denver head coach Sean Payton to avoid negative plays by his signal-caller. So, can Seattle recreate their defensive performance against the Patriots?

Brissett was limited in Week 1 similar to Nix. He was 2-of-5 passing for 32 yards when targeting a receiver more than 10 yards downfield against the Bengals, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Nix was 2-of-12 passing for 42 yards and two interceptions when targeting that same area against Seattle.

That plays to Seattle’s strength. Safeties Julian Love and Rayshawn Jenkins were excellent in back-end coverage, and cornerbacks Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon and Tre Brown left little room for Denver’s receivers to work.

New England’s offensive line allowed 13 pressures in Week 1 and just one sack, per Pro Football Focus. Seattle generated 18 pressures against the Broncos and logged two sacks. That will be another matchup to watch in the trenches that will heavily affect this game. Whether linebackers Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson can go for Seattle will hugely impact the contest as well. Both were listed as questionable on Friday.

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Seahawks trade rumor reveals Seattle’s interest in acquiring Giants’ $31 million first-round pick

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April 12, 2026

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Seahawks trade rumor reveals Seattle’s interest in acquiring Giants’ million first-round pick

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It appears that Cleveland Browns star Defensive end Myles Garrett isn’t the only defender the Seattle Seahawks are interested in acquiring this offseason.

Seahawks Forever’s Dan Veins also reported that the 2026 Super Bowl winners have their sights set on the New York Giants’ 2022 first-round pick (No. 5 overall pick).

“I don’t know who John (Harbaugh) spoke with in the Giants front office, but (Kayvon) Thibodeaux is a serious trade target,” Veins noted Friday.

With trade chatter surrounding Thibodeaux intensifying lately, the Seahawks’ rumored interest in the Oregon product could have come at a better time.

Thibodeaux has struggled mightily to terrorize opposing quarterbacks the past two seasons, with the 25-year-old reaching a new low with the Giants in 2025-26 (he ended the year with 13 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, zero forced fumbles, and an unimpressive 66 overall PFF grade.

Although the Giants don’t seem to be in a rush to wash their hands of Thibodeaux, the South Los Angeles, California native’s inability to remain healthy and rush the passer adequately could motivate the franchise to accelerate the trade process.

Of course, Garrett is undoubtedly a more captivating prize for a Seahawks squad looking to defend their Super Bowl title in 2026-27. However, Thibodeaux wouldn’t be the worst alternative, as he’s played elite-level football in the past and is capable of being a high-impact defender on a regular basis.

For that reason, it isn’t preposterous for Seattle to pursue him as their offseason continues to take shape.

More NFL: Seahawks interested in trading for Browns’ historic $160 million two-time DPOY, per report

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 34 things to know

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April 11, 2026

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 34 things to know

(Friday night, off Harbor Avenue; WSB photo by Torin Record-Sand)

Happy Saturday! First, a transportation note:

WATER TAXI’S NEW SCHEDULE: The spring/summer schedule for the West Seattle Water Taxi starts today, including extra weekend daytime runs, and later night runs on Saturdays (starting tonight) and Fridays (starting next Friday), as previewed here.

Now the other Saturday highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run – kicking off the second day of 16th-anniversary weekend (see below).

FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your weekend, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

SCHMITZ PARK IVY PULL: Join Schmitz Park Creek Restore, A Cleaner Alki, others to help save the park’s trees by pulling invasive ivy, 9:30-11:30 am. (56th SW and SW Spokane)

INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER CELEBRATES 16 YEARS: Second day of anniversary weekend, open 10 am to 5 pm – “discounts, raffle drawings, Hawthorne Chair massage, Lake Washington PT and Hidef PT on site at various times during the weekend. Call ahead for specific questions on scheduling: 206-938-0545.” (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor)

DONATION DRIVE FOR FARMWORKERS: Plant starts, tools, supplies needed for community garden – dropoff donation drive 10 am-1 pm today and tomorrow at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WEST SEATTLE NURSERY OPEN HOUSE: Spring open house 10 am-2 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), featuring bees, books, and a new grower!

COMPOST GIVEAWAY: 10 am to 2 pm or while it lasts, bring your own bucket/shovel to Westcrest Park P-Patch (9000 8th SW) for free compost, as previewed here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, new Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).

SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)

DAHLIA TUBER SALE: 10 am-3 pm, prolific gardener’s overflow for sale. (4557 51st Place SW)

SINGALONG BRUNCH SOLD OUT: 10 am weekends at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – today, Taylor Swift edition, and it’s sold out. Table Reservation for future dates includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)

GAME ON FOR KIDS! NAT’L BOARD GAME DAY: Kids are invited to celebrate by playing games at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 10:30 am-3:30 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Second one of the season! 11 am, leaving from the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm, no appointment needed, with United Way and West Seattle Food Bank at WS Community Resource Center (6516 35th SW).

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN HAIRCUTS: 11 am-3 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Little Shop of Hairdos is cutting hair for 50+ at whatever price they can pay, no appointment necessary, proceeds donated to the center.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

COMMUNITY NOTARY DAY: 1-3 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), no registration required.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), singer-songwriter John Shaw. Free, all ages.

‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: First weekend continues for ArtsWest‘s new play, 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

MUSIC AT KENYON HALL Feral Songwriters in the Round at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm, all ages.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT: 7:30 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau), renowned guitarist Michael Partington will present music by Portland (OR) composer Bryan Johanson to celebrate his 75th year,

MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Pale People, Henry Mansfield, Cats with Bowties, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC AT TIM’S: Far Reaches, The Unsundered, Guilded Lilly at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)

REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, Soul Focus FM. (4547 California SW)

SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Seattle Mariners snap 5-game skid with 9-6 win over Astros

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April 11, 2026

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Seattle Mariners snap 5-game skid with 9-6 win over Astros

SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 9-6 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Seattle Mariners 9, Houston Astros 6: Box Score

Houston, meanwhile, dropped its fifth straight game and sixth out of seven.

With the game tied 3-3 in the fifth inning, Arozarena turned on an elevated fastball from Houston reliever Ryan Weiss (0-1) and hit it to left field for a two-run shot. It traveled 426 feet, and was Arozarena’s first regular-season home run since Sept. 9.

Seattle increased its advantage with a four-run seventh inning, which included a run-scoring double by Dominic Canzone and an RBI single by J.P. Crawford. It was the first run Crawford drove in this season after starting the year injured.

The Mariners took their first lead of the game in the opening inning as Astros starter Tatsuya Imai struggled to find the strike zone. Imai, who signed a three-year, $54 million contract this offseason after spending eight seasons with the Pacific League’s Seibu Lions, made it through just one-third of an inning against Seattle.

Houston had two big innings against Mariners starter Emerson Hancock (2-1) and the rest of Seattle’s bullpen. Astros catcher Christian Vázquez, who slotted into the No. 9 hole in the lineup, hit a two-out, bases-loaded double off Hancock that scored three runs. Left fielder Yordan Alvarez added a three-run home run in the eighth inning off right-hander Cole Wilcox.

Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz walked two hitters and allowed the tying run to come to the plate, but induced a game-ending groundout by Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña to secure his first save of the season.

Up next

Mariners RHP Luis Castillo (0-0, 2.79 ERA) faces Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 3.27) on Saturday in the second game of the four-game series.

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