Pre-Snap Reads 10/1: Two areas where Seahawks must improve offensively

Oct 1, 2022 - 1:00 PM

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Seahawks News

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Pete Carroll Preview: Getting the Seahawks' defense right vs Lions - Seattle Sports
Heading into his team's matchup with the Detroit Lions, Seahawks HC Pete Carroll is looking for improvement from Seattle's defense.

What to know about Seahawks and their Week 4 clash with Detroit - Seattle Sports
What should you know ahead of the Seahawks' matchup with Detroit? Stacy Rost breaks down what stood our from The Huddle this week.

How missing Jamal Adams has thrown Seahawks' defense for a loop - Seattle Sports
Brock Huard explains why something that K.J. Wright pointed out about the impact of Jamal Adams missing from the Seahawks' defense jumps out.

Analysis: 2 Critical Areas Seahawks Must Improve to Take Next Step Offensively - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
While Seattle found some traction on offense racking up over 400 total yards in a tough home loss to Atlanta, two issues continue to prevent the unit from reaching peak performance with Geno Smith under center.

With Sidney Jones and Artie Burns healthy, Seahawks have glut of cornerbacks
And with the team declaring veterans Sidney Jones IV and Artie Burns — who began training camp as the starters but were waylaid by injuries — as healthy Friday, Seattle has seven healthy cornerbacks. Burns has not been active all season after suffering a groin injury early in training camp that he reinjured in the final preseason game at Dallas. Jones has battled a concussion and played in just one game this season.

Seahawks' Michael Dickson to return to site of 'The Aussie Sweep'
On Sunday, Seahawks punter Michael Dickson will return to the site of one of the craziest plays of his career. It’s known as “The Aussie Sweep,” and Dickson still can’t quite believe he pulled it off. With 2:18 left in the fourth quarter of a 28-14 Seattle win over the Lions on Oct. 28, 2018, the then-rookie took a snap in the end zone on 4th-and-8 from the Seahawks 3-yard line.

NFC West News

Cardinals putting a lot of eggs in the 2nd half of the season...will it work? - Revenge of the Birds
After a 1-2 start, Arizona could stay on schedule with a win, but will DeAndre Hopkins be enough to live up to expectations?

Three Arizona Cardinals Out, Six Listed as Questionable vs. Panthers - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of players with their status unknown heading into Sunday vs. Carolina.

Los Angeles Rams Preparing for 'Elite' San Francisco 49ers Weapon Deebo Samuel - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Ahead of Monday night's contest with the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay and linebacker Bobby Wagner acknowledged the challenge that 49ers All-Pro playmaker Deebo Samuel presents.

Rams defense: Why I believe L.A. will have the top D in the entire NFL - Turf Show Times
Raheem Morris is just getting warmed up

Bobby Turner Returns to the 49ers Coaching Staff - Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Legendary running backs coach Bobby Turner has returned to the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff after stepping away from the team in March.

49ers positional power rankings: Hats off to the secondary, who have been the best group on the team - Niners Nation
We have a new leader in the clubhouse

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Trevor Lawrence validating hype in Doug Pederson's system; third year's a charm for Jeff Okudah
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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Sept. 30
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Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, RB D'Andre Swift ruled out vs. Seahawks
The Lions are poised to face off against the Seattle Seahawks without two of their top offensive weapons. Coach Dan Campbell ruled out Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and added that D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) is unlikely to play as well.