Our Seattle Seahawks are once again atop the NFC West standings as of this morning. Yesterday’s win over the AZ Cardinals was revelatory as both sides of the ball moved the needle. On defense, our team continues to grow and improve, looking more and more like a dominant unit. On offense, the ‘Hawks and Ryan Grubb’s offense are sticking around when they should be thriving and thriving when they should be stalling. There’s a lot to enjoy about Sunday’s match, there’s a lot to think about. Dive into the links and help yourself cement the proverbial water cooler supremacy. Thanks for being here.

Seahawks News

SEAHAWKS-CARDINALS FINAL SCORE – Seaside Joe
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If Leonard Williams keeps this up, Mike Macdonald will get the Seahawks defense he demands – The News Tribune
The veteran defenseman says this was his most dominant of his 20 games for Seattle. He ruined the Cardinals.

Geno Smith makes another mistake and makes key moments for Seahawks | Notebook | The Seattle Times
As he has done all season, quarterback Geno Smith made a key mistake during a Seahawks game. Once again, Smith shook it off to make key plays.

Seahawks close wild week with victory, share first in NFC West – ESPN
The Seahawks overcame a power outage at their team’s headquarters this week and then overwhelmed Kyler Murray and the Cardinals on Sunday for a share of first place in the NFC West.

Observations from Seattle Seahawks’ big win over Cardinals – Seattle Sports
What stood out when the Seattle Seahawks moved into a tie for first place in the NFC West with a 16-6 win over Arizona.

Rost: Seattle Seahawks’ D may have played its best game in years – Seattle Sports
When Stacy Rost asked if the Seattle Seahawks’ D had their best performance of the season on Sunday, most responded, “It’s their best performance in years.”

Seahawks beat Cardinals in ‘Playoff atmosphere’ at Lumen Field – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks won their second straight game, and their first at home in two months, beating the Cardinals 16-6 to move into first place in the NFC West.

Injury updates from the Seahawks’ Week 12 win over the Cardinals – Seahawks.com
Injury updates from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald after his team’s 16-6 win over the Cardinals.

Seahawks’ D, led by ‘f-ing beast’ Leonard Williams, smothers Cardinals for NFC West lead – The Athletic
Williams and the defense had their best performance of the season, reviving the Seahawks’ playoff hopes.

Young Seattle Seahawks mature and embrace roles for suddenly dominant defense – Sports Illustrated Seahawks news, analysis and more
In shutting down a red-hot Cardinals offense to top the NFC West, the Seahawks’ defense thrived in large part thanks to a rising crop of young talent.

NFL Week 12 Recap: Seattle Seahawks 16, Arizona Cardinals 6 – PFF
The Seattle Seahawks moved into first place in the NFC West after beating the Arizona Cardinals 16-6.

Huge Seahawks win! Leo & Seattle Defense dominates Cardinals – Instant Reaction – The Sea Hawkers Podcast
Another dominant performance from the Seahawks defense and we’re back at the top of the NFC West. The Cardinals came in cocky and left, well…defeated.

NFC West News

49ers news: 3 quick insights from 38-10 loss to the Packers – Niners Nation
The 49ers suffered their ugliest loss yet on Sunday against a familiar rival.

49ers collapse after 38-10 loss to Green Bay – Sports Illustrated 49ers news, analysis and more
This loss was so bad that it felt final, like the 49ers were getting their last rites for the 2024 season. Technically, the 49ers’ playoff chances aren’t dead yet, but that day is fast approaching.

Stock Report: Arizona Cardinals humbled by Seattle Seahawks after bye week – Sports Illustrated Cardinals news, analysis and more
The good, bad and in-between of the Arizona Cardinals’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals come back to earth after loss to Seattle Seahawks – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals aren’t quite ready for primetime yet.

Rams heading towards a new 2022 – Turf Show Times
Three reasons why 2024 will be more encouraging and more discouraging than 2022

Rams are blown away at home by Dominant Eagles Run Game – Sports Illustrated Rams news, analysis and more
The Los Angeles Rams were crushed at home on Sunday Night Football by the Philadelphia Eagles, who won seven straight games. The Rams were dominated in all aspects of the game and simply weren’t ready for what the Eagles’ offense brought.

Around the NFL

NFL winners and losers: The Giants are terrible, and will likely remain that way for a while – Yahoo Sports
The Giants’ season continues to reach new lows.

NFL playoff picture Week 12: Lions, Chiefs occupy top spots as postseason race heats up – Yahoo Sports
Both the Lions and Chiefs improved to 10-1 on the season on Sunday.

Lions have consecutive 10-win seasons for first time in franchise history – NBC Sports
The Detroit Lions franchise was founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans and has been part of the National Football League ever since.

Highlights of wild Cowboys win against the Commanders – ESPN
It was special teams bedlam on Sunday as Dallas defeated Washington in an NFC East classic.

2024 NFL Season Week 12: What we learned from Sunday’s games – NFL.com
Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know about all of Sunday’s action in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season.

NFL Stats and Records, Week 12: Saquon Barkley’s 255 rushing yards on Sunday night sets new Eagles record – NFL.com
NFL Research highlights the best nuggets from each series of games. Here are the most notable statistical performances from Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season.

NFL Week 12 takeaways: Is the Commanders’ offense collapsing? Are the 49ers out of time? – The athletics
Plus, mapping the red-hot Vikings and figuring out the post-Daniel Jones Giants.

NFL Week 12 Grades: Cowboys Earn High Grade for Shocking Win Over Commanders, Giants Get an ‘F’ After Ugly Loss – CBSSports.com
Here are the Week 12 numbers for each team that played