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Seattle Seahawks fans eager to know who will raise the 12 Flag on Sunday
Who will raise the 12 flag in Seattle on Sunday?
Raising the 12 flag at Lumen Field is a Seattle Seahawks fan favorite, a pregame tradition for more than two decades. But as the NFC Championship game approaches, 12’s are wondering who will do the honors?
SEATTLE – Seattle Seahawks fans know how to bring the noise on game day at Lumen Field. One pregame tradition, the raising of the 12 Flag, always sets the tone at the stadium.
The home-field ritual is a powerful tribute to fans, passionately known as the “12th Man.” Back in 1984, the Seahawks retired jersey number 12 as a salute to the fans, recognizing them as an integral part of the team.
“The 12th Man flag raising is just so important to all of us. And the fact that the team recognizes the importance of the fans in that way,” said Anna Peterson, president of the Seahawkers Booster Club.
The History:
On October 12, 2003, 12 original season ticket holders lifted the 12 Flag for the first time. Since then, before every home kick off, the flag is hoisted high at the stadium.
The ritual has been trusted in the hands of honorable guests, from Seahawks legends like Cortez Kennedy, to Supersonics NBA All-Star Detlef Shrempf, Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird, even heroes such as Tuskegee airman George Hickman, and the first responders of the Oso Slide.
“We all want to be there to see it for every game. We all speculate who it’s going to be,” said Peterson.
Now, speculation is buzzing ahead of the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
“It’s like this nervous energy and it’s really hard to focus on my paying job this week because it’s all I can think about,” said Peterson.
Dig deeper:
In previous NFC Championship games, the one person who held that pregame responsibility was Paul Allen. The team owner raised the flag in January 2006, 2014, and 2015, and each year, the Seahawks won the NFC title.
The team hasn’t appeared in the championship since then, and Paul Allen died in 2018.
SEATTLE, WA – FEBRUARY 05: Team Owner Paul Allen of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Lombardi Trophy during ceremonies following the Super Bowl XLVIII Victory Parade at CenturyLink Field on February 5, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule
Now that the team is one game away from the Super Bowl, there’s a lot of online chatter about who will do the honor of raising the flag. Several fans said a natural fit would be Allen’s sister, Jody Allen, chair of the Seahawks.
“I am agreeing with some of the chatter that I would love to see Jody Allen,” said Anna Williams, a Seahawkers Booster Club member. “And it would be pretty cool to see Paul Allen’s face up there because, of course, we all owe him so much for saving our Seahawks.”
Some fans, however, think the team might want to start the game “beast-quake” style.
“I think maybe we’re talking about Marshawn Lynch!” said Peterson. “Lots of speculation that it could be Pete Carroll. I would love nothing more. Maybe it was Mike McDonald who was talking about if it were up to him, it would be Ken Griffey Jr. every time.”
What’s next:
The Seattle Seahawks keep the flag raiser a secret until it’s game time. 12’s said whoever is chosen, it’s that person’s responsibility to get the crowd loud, hopefully loud enough for an NFC win.
“It definitely feels like there’s a cohesion between all the players and the coaches,” said Williams. “One game away from the big dance.”
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SEATTLE – Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington. Eastern and central Washington will reach near 100F with high fire danger. The coast and north interior will be cooler, only in the 60s to 70s.
Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Weather Watch
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Lightning strikes could create new fire starts and, with very dry conditions in place, any new fire could spread quickly.
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
What’s next:
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms. The heaviest showers will be in the morning hours and will turn more scattered into the evening hours.
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Looking Ahead:
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine. We will start to see highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s by early next week.
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine.
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After so many disappointing seasons with the interior offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks made a commitment last offseason to improve the unit. They started one big step at a time by drafting North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel in the first round, 18th overall pick, of the 2025 NFL Draft. This one was one of the last steps for the Seahawks to create one of the most productive offenses in the NFL.
Zabel wasn’t perfect in his rookie season, but he was good enough to validate the decision to draft him in the first round, and he showed improvement. Zabel is already a favorite among some Seahawks fans and some media outlets as they love his determination and spirit. It was a big jump from the FCS collegiate level to the NFL and this season, he has a chance to show why he might be a top-half-of-the-league guard.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Higher?
The Seahawks wanted a determined workhorse when looking for a guard. That’s exactly what they got in Zabel. Last season, he appeared in 1,051 snaps, which is only 10 fewer snaps than right tackle Abraham Lucas, who had the most offensive snaps. Zabel got better as the season progressed. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 81.5 and a run-block grade of 81.2 in Week 14 through the NFC Championship Game.
There were times last season when he looked like a monster against several defenders. He was pushing some defenders completely out of the way on pulling plays and even ran to defenders after the pass-catcher caught the ball. This is the mentality the Seahawks expect him to have going into his second season in the league. He has more experience and the complete trust of the team to be a franchise player on par with Lucas and left tackle Charles Cross. If he continues to improve, he will be another steal for the Seahawks.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Lower?
There were times last season when he didn’t quite catch up to the learning curve of the NFL. Zabel allowed two sacks, four hits and 24 pressures in 2025. The Seahawks expect those numbers to decrease significantly as he is experienced and capable of playing at an efficient level. While Zabel is impressive, he might not be the best player the Seahawks have selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. That honor belongs to slot cornerback Nick Emmanwori, who is stepping up to be the steal of the draft.
Zabel is easily one of the best second-year players and is one of the top offensive linemen, but there are players behind him because they haven’t proven to be consistently explosive for the Seahawks. There is going to be even more pressure on him this upcoming season. The Seahawks hired a more run-friendly coach in Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator. His ranking at the end of the season might be much better if he improves, or worse if he fails to reach expectations.
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SEATTLE – High pressure continues early this week, leading to more sunshine and warmer afternoon temperatures. Skies will be sunny, warm and dry through the middle of the week.
High pressure continues early this week, leading to more sunshine and warmer afternoon temperatures.
What’s next:
Highs today in the low to mid 80s for parts of western Washington, with highs in central and eastern Washington getting close to 100 degrees. The coast and northern interior will remain in the 70s with mostly sunny skies.
Highs today in the low to mid 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Risk Levels
The Fire Risk Levels this week will continue to elevate as we see warming temperatures and increased chance of thunderstorms. East of the cascades is already dry and warm, so the increased chance of new fire starts will be something to watch with the storms.
The Fire Risk Levels this week will continue to elevate as we see warming temperatures and increased chance of thunderstorms. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
Temperatures will continue to warm for western Washington through midweek, before we see another low pressure system swing inland Thursday. This low will increase changes of showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, and temperatures will be back to normal for this time of year. This cool down is short-lived as high pressure builds again and highs warm back up into the 80s by the weekend.
Temperatures will continue to warm for western Washington through midweek, before we see another low pressure system swing in Thursday.
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