Cruising to Contention

Seattle’s defense and clutch kicking by Jason Myers led to the team’s 4th straight victory. The Seahawks are playing winning football, but is it good enough to make a championship run? Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss Seattle’s 18-16 win over the Colts and answer listener questions and voicemails on another slow start on offense, Klint Kubiak’s play calling, locker room vibes, the Ken & Zach run game, Mike Macdonald’s game management, whether Seattle is built to make a deep playoff run and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rashid Shaheed’s breakout game and Devon Witherspoon’s dominance lead this week’s episode of One Big Thing. After watching the tape, Christopher dives into the ways Seattle got its speedy No. 2 receiver involved in a blowout win over Atlanta. Mike breaks down Spoon’s big day and how Mike Macdonald has this defense playing at an elite level. Later, Colts beat writer James Boyd stops by to talk about Indianapolis’ fall off since its hot start, bringing Phillip Rivers out of retirement, why Jonathan Taylor has cooled off lately and much more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks blew out the Falcons 37-9 and continue to look like championship contenders. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the lastest rout while answering listeners' questions and voicemails on: Seattle’s path to the Super Bowl, whether this style of play is sustainable, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Nick Emmanwori’s breakout game, Rashid Shaheed flashes, Tariq Woolen playing for a payday and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rashid Shaheed’s usage and Seattle’s elite interior D-line play headline this week’s One Big Thing segment after Christopher and Michael-Shawn rewatched the tape of the Seahawks’ shutout win over the Vikings. Chris breaks down the ways Seattle could have gotten their speedy new wideout involved on a day the offense struggled to generate big plays. Mike highlights the play of the NFL’s best DT duo – Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II, along with the strong showings from linebackers and Coby Bryant. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks introduced the Vikings to the “Death Zone” with a 26-0 victory on Sunday. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s latest win and how it sets up the Seahawks to potentially win the NFC West. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Seattle’s dominant defense, Mike Macdonald’s decision-making, the Vikings shutting down Sam Darnold and JSN, pass protection problems, whether Seattle can make a Super Bowl and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 30-24 win over the Titans. Chris’ One Big Thing is the big boys up front defense and their role in Seattle having the best short-yardage unit in the NFL. Mike discusses how Klint Kubiak is scheming JSN open even though teams know he’s Seattle’s go-to guy. To preview Week 13, Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis joins to break down how Minnesota is handling life after Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s struggles, intel on potential starting QB Max Brosmer, the Vikings’ blitz-happy defense and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks got back on track with a 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down a victory that Mike Macdonald said “wasn’t pretty.” Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on JSN’s record-breaking day and the historic pace he’s on; Rashid Shaheed’s quiet start; Cam Ward having the best day of his young career versus Seattle; K9 finally being treated as RB1; whether Seattle can win multiple playoff games and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After watching the tape, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss their One Big Thing from the Seahawks’ 21-19 loss to the Rams. Mike breaks down the ways Seattle’s offense came up short in the red zone while Chris spotlights Seattle’s defense, which was clutch on several occasions and is playing at an elite level. Looking ahead to Week 12, FOX Sports national NFL reporter Ben Arthur joins to preview Seahawks-Titans. Ben talks about Cam Ward’s week-to-week growth, the Titans’ struggles to put supporting pieces around their rookie QB and why the Jeffery Simmons-led defensive line is Tennessee’s only hope of pulling off an upset. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Darnold had four interceptions and the Seahawks fell to Rams, 21-19. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s loss to its division rival, starting with the play of the QB. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on red zone struggles, Klint Kubiak, Mike Macdonald’s decision making, Darnold’s turnovers, second-half run defense, Riq Woolen’s fit in the scheme and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!` Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael-Shawn and Christopher detail their One Big Thing after watching the tape of the Seahawks’ 44-22 win over the Cardinals. Chris shows some love to the “other guys” on defense who stepped up when multiple starters were unavailable. Mike highlights Riq Woolen’s season-best performance and how critical he may be against the Rams in Week 11. Later in the show, Rams beat writer Nate Atkins of The Athletic previews a massive matchup between the two NFC West rivals. Nate breaks down Sean McVay’s latest offensive evolution, Matthew Stafford’s historic streak, the damage Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua have done this season, the dominance of the Rams’ defense and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.