49ers vs Seahawks Playoff Preview w/Matt Barrows (The Athletic)

49ers beat writer Matt Barrows joins the show to preview the divisional round matchup between the Seahawks and 49ers. Matt discusses whether the 49ers are out for revenge following their Week 18 loss, Brock Purdy’s mentality in big moments, other pass catchers stepping up in George Kittle’s absence, SF’s rough injury luck, animosity in this NFC West rivalry and more. Matt, Christopher and Michael-Shawn also explain why they’re picking the Seahawks to win Saturday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Seahawks on a bye week, Michael-Shawn and Christopher answer listener questions and voicemails on Sam Darnold’s role in the playoffs, Klint Kubiak and Aden Durde getting head-coach interviews, Charles Cross’ extension (and who may be next), paying Riq Woolen, Coby Bryant and Ken Walker III, Seattle dominating the trenches, the 2013 Seahawks versus the 2025 team 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 road to the Super Bowl goes through Seattle. After the Seahawks clinched the No. 1 seed with a win over the 49ers, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down how it happened – and why Seattle looks poised to make a Super Bowl run. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on the victory cigars in the locker room, the run game being in a groove, Sam Darnold's turnover-free day, the secret to Seattle’s elite defense, ideal playoff opponents, Nick Emmanwori DPOY 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.

On this episode of One Big Thing, Christopher looks at the future of the Seahawks’ running back room and whether the team is leaning toward Zach Charbonnet as RB1. Mike discusses the impact of AJ Barner, who had a big day against the Panthers and will be key to Seattle’s success in the 49ers rematch. To preview the rematch, Grant Cohn of 49ers on SI joins the podcast to break down Deommodore Lenoir calling out JSN – again – the state of the 49ers banged-up defense, Brock Purdy’s hot streak and more. Grant also explains why he’s predicting a San Francisco win on Saturday night. 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.

Led by a championship-level defense, the Seahawks dominated the Carolina Panthers and kept control of the NFC’s top seed. Michael-Shawn and Christopher answer listener questions and voicemails on the latest defensive showing, Sam Darnold’s turnovers, Zach Charbonnet’s career day, DeMarcus Lawrence’s impact, Seattle’s offense struggles in first halves, whether it’s time buy Super Bowl tickets 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.

In this edition of One Big Thing, Christopher explains why he believes Sam Darnold exorcised his demons against the Rams and how that’ll help the Seahawks make a run. Mike declares that the Seahawks are going to make a run – all the way to the Super Bowl, because they’re a complete team on offense, defense and special teams. Later in the show, Panthers beat writer Joe Person previews the Week 17 matchup with a look at Carolina’s up-and-down season, Bryce Young hot streak in recent weeks, Tetairoa McMillan’s strong rookie year, Carolina’s talented-but-vulnerable cornerback duo 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.

Sam Darnold delivered in the clutch and the Seahawks are currently kings of the NFC. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on national TV. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on Sam’s performance, Klint Kubiak’s play calling, Seattle making a Super Bowl run, Rashid Shaheed’s game-changing special teams impact, K9 making a difference, struggles covering Puka Nacua 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.

In this episode of One Big Thing, Christopher details what the tape says about the Seahawks’ run game, which had one of its worst performances in the team’s 18-16 win over the Colts. Looking ahead to Week 16, Mike breaks down 3 keys to beating the Rams: Maximizing play-action concepts, feeding JSN in the red zone and blanketing Puka Nacua the same way Minnesota shut down JSN. 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.

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.