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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-most-blame-week-16-loss-vikings');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks Most to Blame for Week 16 Loss to Vikings!');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahawks-most-to-blame-for-Week-16-loss-to-Vikings.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks Most to Blame for Week 16 Loss to Vikings!</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T05:38:46-08:00">December 23rd, 5:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T05:38:46-08:00">December 23rd, 5:38am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It was anticipated to be a defining moment for the Seattle Seahawks. This was a chance to solidify their playoff aspirations in a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. However, as the final whistle blew, the Seahawks were left reeling from a <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671759">heartbreaking 27-24 loss</a>. This defeat not only put their postseason hopes on shaky ground. It also highlighted recurring issues with decision-making, execution, and discipline that have plagued the team during pivotal moments this season.</p><h2>Seahawks Falter</h2><p>The Seahawks now face an uphill battle. They required two losses by the Rams and two consecutive wins of their own, including a victory over LA at SoFi Stadium in Week 18, to keep their playoff hopes alive. The loss was eye-opening. It revealed many of the underlying issues that have hindered their success and made a postseason berth increasingly unlikely.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Geno-Smith-brutally-honest-about-who-to-blame-for-Seahawks-struggles.jpg"></figure><p>Seattle committed 11 penalties for 77 yards, including a crucial game-changing flag in the final moments. Miscommunication in defensive coverage allowed the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">Vikings to score the decisive touchdown</a>. At the same time, an unbalanced offensive strategy placed too much reliance on Geno Smith and the passing game.</p><p>When all these factors are combined, the result is an 8-7 team now forced to win out and rely on other teams faltering to have any shot at extending their season.</p><p>Here we’ll look at the Seattle Seahawks personnel who are most to blame for their Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.</p><h2>Coach Ryan Grubb</h2><p>Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb deserves some credit for crafting a reasonably effective passing attack against a Vikings defense that ranks among the league’s best. However, Seattle’s offense was a textbook example of boom-or-bust football. They just struggled to find consistency throughout the game.</p><p>Geno Smith <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-practice-update-knee-injury">played on an injured knee</a>. He faced unnecessary pressure as the Seahawks leaned heavily on the passing game. Despite never trailing by more than 10 points, Seattle ran the ball just 13 times compared to 46 designed dropbacks. The team’s reluctance to establish the run or incorporate play-action plays remains baffling.</p><p>Sure, the offensive line performed surprisingly well in pass protection. That said, Grubb’s play-calling left much to be desired. His college-style strategies—relying on mismatches and simplified schemes—don’t translate to the NFL. Remember that the talent gaps here are smaller, and defenses are far more disciplined. Right now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Grubb’s gamble as an NFL coordinator hasn’t paid off.</p><p>No moment exemplified this better than his decision to call a Ken Walker screen on a fake toss to DK Metcalf on 1st-and-5. Unsurprisingly, the play fooled no one and resulted in a 12-yard loss, forcing a punt. It’s plays like this that lead to serious questions about his future with the Seahawks.</p><h2>Tariq Woolen</h2><p>Tariq Woolen’s physical gifts make him a standout cornerback. However, his propensity to give up big plays in crucial moments remains a glaring issue. Against the Vikings, Woolen was beaten by Justin Jefferson for a 39-yard touchdown that ultimately decided the game. Yes, Woolen has shown flashes of brilliance. That said, these lapses in critical moments hinder his ability to be a reliable cornerstone of the defense.</p><p>To compound matters, Woolen was benched for the first series of the game for violating a team rule, as confirmed by head coach Mike Macdonald. Discipline and focus will be key for Woolen if he’s to reach his full potential.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DK-Metcalf-catches-a-pass-against-the-Minnesota-Vikings.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>DK Metcalf</h2><p>DK Metcalf’s first-half performance showcased the dynamic playmaking ability that makes him one of the NFL’s elite receivers. However, his final play of the game left much to be desired. On the last offensive snap, Metcalf ran an underwhelming route that contributed to Smith’s game-sealing interception. While the box score will reflect negatively on Smith, Metcalf’s role in the play cannot be overlooked.</p><p>Despite this costly mistake, Metcalf remains an integral part of Seattle’s future. His athleticism and potential are undeniable. Of course, refining his route-running and situational awareness will be critical to his growth as a true game-changer.</p><h2>Byron Murphy II</h2><p>Byron Murphy II’s rookie campaign <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-injuries-piling-up-as-byron-murphy-ii-heads-to-locker-room">has had its ups and downs</a>. However, his crucial facemask penalty on the Vikings’ game-winning drive was a devastating blow. On third down, Seattle appeared to have forced a punt after sacking Sam Darnold. Instead, Murphy’s penalty handed Minnesota a fresh set of downs. On the very next play, Darnold connected with Jefferson for the game-deciding touchdown.</p><p>Yes, the facemask was an unfortunate lapse. However, it’s emblematic of Seattle’s larger issue: a lack of discipline at critical junctures. The Seahawks’ inability to avoid self-inflicted wounds has been a recurring theme this season, and Murphy’s mistake was the latest example of the team’s struggle to get out of its own way.</p><h2>Looking Ahead</h2><p>The Seahawks’ Week 16 loss to the Vikings was a harsh reminder of the inconsistencies that have defined their season. Whether it’s questionable coaching decisions, lapses in focus from key players, or untimely penalties, Seattle has repeatedly failed to rise to the occasion when it matters most. With their playoff hopes now hanging by a thread, the Seahawks must take a hard look at their approach and find a way to correct these issues. If not, this season will serve as yet another cautionary tale of wasted potential and missed opportunities. The clock is ticking, and Seattle’s margin for error is officially gone.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks Most to Blame for Week 16 Loss to Vikings!

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A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a game that underscored <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">the razor-thin margins of victory</a> in the NFL,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-brutally-honest-blame-struggles"> the Seattle Seahawks fell to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in a nail-biting contest</a> that saw critical mistakes turn the tide. Cornerback Tre Brown, who found himself at the center of two pivotal moments, shared his thoughts after the game, <a href="https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/1871009999021105268" rel="noopener">offering both accountability and respect</a> for his opponent.</p><p>Reflecting on an offsides penalty that extended a crucial Vikings drive, Brown admitted, “I looked over at the official to make sure I was lined up legally, as I usually do when pressing, but he really wasn’t giving me anything. It’s kind of hard to hear in there. Things happen. That’s what happened. Gotta get that fixed,” Brown told reporters via Brady Henderson on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The penalty proved costly, leading to an unforgettable touchdown catch by Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson. Brown was in coverage on the play and had no shortage of praise for the Vikings’ star wide receiver. “That was a hell of a catch,” Brown said. “Late hands. It’s hard to see the ball right there. I wish I could have that play back. He’s one of the highest-paid, I respect him, but I feel like I could have made that play.”</p><h2><b>The Seahawks fall to the Vikings, as their playoff chances diminish</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson_701ed4.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jefferson’s late hands on the catch showcased his elite skill, adjusting his route and timing perfectly to snag Sam Darnold’s deep throw. The touchdown capped a quick two-play drive that flipped the game in the Vikings favor.</p><p>The Seahawks’ struggles weren’t limited to Brown’s penalty and the ensuing touchdown. Rookie defensive lineman Byron Murphy II also <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-playoff-hopes-take-a-dent-in-costly-loss-to-vikings/" rel="noopener">drew a critical facemask penalty</a> that negated a potential game-sealing sack. Head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the impact of such mistakes. “We could have had a third-and-18 with two downs to go to try and seal it, and all of a sudden, two plays later, now we’re down three,” Macdonald said.</p><p>Despite a valiant effort by the Seahawks’ offense, including a late touchdown pass from Geno Smith to AJ Barner, the team’s playoff hopes took a major hit with the loss. Seattle’s fate is now out of its hands, with their postseason chances reduced to 24%, according to NFL projections.</p><p>The Vikings, meanwhile, capitalized on Seattle’s miscues and continued their playoff push. Jefferson’s game-winning catch cemented his reputation as one of the league’s most clutch performers. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell praised the connection between Darnold and Jefferson, noting, “Those guys were on the same page.”</p><p>For Brown and the Seahawks, the focus shifts to the remaining two games, where their slim playoff hopes hinge on winning out and a series of unlikely outcomes elsewhere in the league. As Macdonald put it, “We’re fighting for the right to stay alive, on a short week. What are you going to do?”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tre Brown makes striking admission about Justin Jefferson’s unreal TD vs Seahawks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-mike-macdonald-murky-kenneth-walker-iii-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald provides murky Kenneth Walker III injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahawks-news-Mike-Macdonald-provides-murky-Kenneth-Walker-III-injury-update.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald provides murky Kenneth Walker III injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T22:06:50-08:00">December 22nd, 10:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T22:09:33-08:00">December 22nd, 10:09pm</time><address><a>Dylan Fine</a>Dylan Fine focuses on the NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints, in addition to working on the meme team. Dylan is a graduate of Georgetown University and has covered various topics ranging from local politics in the DMV region with DC Voter For Animals to live sporting events in the Long Island and Rochester areas with The Southampton Press and Pickin’Splinters. When he isn't working, he's usually running in preparation for the next annual Turkey Trot.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided a murky injury update on running back Kenneth Walker III. The star tailback left midgame during <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seahawks-devastating-loss-vikings-gets-worse-with-kenneth-walker-injury" rel="noopener">Sunday’s devastating loss to the Minnesota Vikings</a> with a sprained ankle. With this defeat, Seattle now needs a lot of help to climb back into the playoff race. The Seahawks must win the NFC West to make the postseason. The Los Angeles Rams lead the division by a game but hold the tiebreaker over Seattle.</p><p>Mike Macdonald’s team ultimately needs Walker III healthy to put pressure on its divisional rival. The first-year head coach <a href="https://x.com/MikeDugar/status/1871031959318908993" rel="noopener">discussed his running back’s status</a> with the Seahawks reporter for The Athletic, Michael-Shawn Dugar.</p><p>“(Kenneth Walker III) has an ankle (injury). He’s going to get imaging right now. Not sure the extent of it.”</p><h2><b>Seattle’s season has had some encouraging ups and frustrating downs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahwaks-running-back-Kenneth-Walker-III.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Looking at their schedule, if there was one word to describe the Seahawks’ season, it would be “streaky.” Seattle has had three-game and four-game winning streaks this year and a stretch where it lost five of six. However, aside from a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-seahawks-in-trouble-surprising-loss-giants">shocking loss to the Giants</a>, Seattle has predominantly won and lost the matchups it was supposed to.</p><p>The franchise is ultimately stuck in this middle tier of being good but not great. Inconsistencies on offense have ultimately plagued the team despite having an explosive passing game. Seattle is scoring 22.6 points per game with the third-best passing attack in terms of yards a game. Unfortunately, quarterback Geno Smith has struggled with turnovers, throwing for 15 interceptions, the second-highest total in the NFL.</p><p>In addition, Mike Macdonald’s team has also significantly struggled to run the ball this year despite having Kenneth Walker III. Seattle has the third-worst rushing attack in the league, averaging 91.9 yards a game. With their tailback, the Seahawks will be even more one-dimensional than they’ve been for most of this year. Walker III has already missed four games this season with calf and ankle injuries.</p><p>Seattle’s last two games are against the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-william-encouraging-8-game-losing-streak">slumping Chicago Bears</a> and Los Angeles Rams. If the Rams lose at home to the Arizona Cardinals, the Seahawks will control their own destiny. If Sean McVay’s team takes care of business on December 28, the franchise will miss the playoffs for the second straight year. That hasn’t happened since 2009, and it might result in the organization needing to take a big swing at quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald provides murky Kenneth Walker III injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-geno-smith-brutally-honest-blame-struggles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Geno Smith brutally honest about who to blame for Seahawks’ struggles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Geno-Smith-brutally-honest-about-who-to-blame-for-Seahawks-struggles.jpg"></figure><h1>Geno Smith brutally honest about who to blame for Seahawks’ struggles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T21:42:28-08:00">December 22nd, 9:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T08:34:47-08:00">December 23rd, 8:34am</time><address><a>Tristin McKinstry</a>Tristin McKinstry is an experienced sports writer who got his start back in 2014. He is an Associate Editor with ClutchPoints and is one of the staff's NHL experts. Tristin has worked professionally with The Inquisitr and GIVEMESPORT in the past, and his work has also been featured on Last Word On Sports, XFL News Hub, and USFL News Hub. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications at Southern New Hampshire University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks made a valiant comeback attempt against the Minnesota Vikings, and they even took a lead thanks to AJ Barner’s touchdown grab with less than five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. However, a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seahawks-devastating-loss-vikings-gets-worse-with-kenneth-walker-injury">Geno Smith interception in the final minute of the game</a> resulted in another loss.</p><p>Vikings defensive back <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">Theo Jackson came away with the game-sealing pick</a> for Minnesota. The loss drops the Seahawks to 8-7 on the 2024 season, and they no longer control their own destiny. They need to defeat the Chicago Bears next week while relying on the Arizona Cardinals to beat the Los Angeles Rams.</p><p>After the game, Smith spoke with the media <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6014479/2024/12/22/seahawks-loss-geno-smith-playoff-chances-vikings/" rel="noopener">about who’s to blame</a> for his team’s struggles in recent weeks. He pointed to instances such as the team’s second to last drive of the game. The Seahawks got to midfield but failed to get deep into Vikings territory. They tried a 60-yard field goal, but it fell well short.</p><p>“We’ve got to put ourselves in a better position than fourth-and-15. We got to the logo, didn’t get it across the 50 and didn’t give ourselves a better shot. Anything you see that goes wrong, put it on me,” Smith said, via The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar. “Anything that don’t look right, put it on me.”</p><h2><b>Seahawks need help to make the playoffs</b></h2><p>As mentioned, Geno Smith and the Seahawks no longer control their destiny. If results elsewhere don’t go their way, they will not make the playoffs this season. This would be a rather disappointing development considering where they were at points earlier in the year.</p><p>Given their predicament, Seattle knows it cannot sulk. They have to focus on the tasks in front of them and control what they can control. As long as they do that, their chances of making the postseason remain within their grasp.</p><p>“Our destiny is not in our hands right now, which is tough,” Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said, via Dugar. “But we still have a ton of football to play for. A break here or there, we’re right back in it and we’re rolling.”</p><p>The Seahawks have two games remaining on the schedule. A win over the Bears in Week 17 is the first step toward returning to the playoffs. Let’s see if Seattle can take care of business against Chicago and keep their hopes alive a little longer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Geno Smith brutally honest about who to blame for Seahawks’ struggles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-seahawks-devastating-loss-vikings-gets-worse-with-kenneth-walker-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks’ devastating loss to Vikings gets worse with Kenneth Walker injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seattles-devastating-loss-to-Vikings-gets-worse-with-Kenneth-Walker-injury.jpg"><figcaption>12/22/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Seahawks’ devastating loss to Vikings gets worse with Kenneth Walker injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T17:07:19-08:00">December 22nd, 5:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T17:07:19-08:00">December 22nd, 5:07pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-kenneth-walker-vikings">Seattle Seahawks knew they were</a> in for a fight against the streaking Minnesota Vikings. Desperately needing a win to improve their position in the NFC West, the Seahawks took a fourth-quarter lead when Geno Smith hit tight end A.J. Barner with a 4-yard touchdown pass with 4:21 remaining. However, that 24-20 advantage lasted just 30 seconds, because the Vikings took the lead back when superstar wideout Justin Jefferson caught a 39-yard TD pass from quarterback Sam Darnold. The Vikings were able to hold on for a 27-24 victory.</p><p>The loss dropped the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-mike-macdonald-vital-geno-smith-injury-update">Seahawks’ record to 8-7</a> and they are one game behind the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West. The Seahawks close the season with games against the Chicago Bears and Rams, and if they can win both while the Rams lose to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17, they can still win the division title. However, if the two teams end up tied for first place, the Rams would gain the title because they would have the better division record.</p><p>In addition to falling short to the Vikings, the Seahawks saw running back Kenneth Walker leave the game with a <a href="https://x.com/seahawksPR/status/1870980524455707068">sprained ankle</a>. He had eight carries for 31 yards with a long run of 11 yards before suffering his injury.</p><h2><b>Seahawks unable to respond after Jefferson’s touchdown</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kenneth-Walker-was-unable-to-finish-the-game-against-the-Vikings-because-of-a-sprained-ankle.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Seahawks had two chances to either tie the score or take the lead after Darnold hit Jefferson with the go-ahead touchdown pass. Seattle got the ball back with 3:51 remaining at their own 30. They went 28 yards in six plays when they faced a 4th-and-15 at the Minnesota 42-yard line. Jason Myers attempted a 60-yard field goal, but it was short.</p><p>The Vikings punted the ball back to the Seahawks with 55 seconds remaining. The Seahawks had no timeouts and were forced to drive from the Seattle 12-yard line. On first down, Smith’s first-down pass to D.K. Metcalf was intercepted by Theo Jackson and that allowed the Vikings to run out the clock.</p><p>The Vikings improved their record to 13-2. If they can win their two remaining games against the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, they will earn the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ devastating loss to Vikings gets worse with Kenneth Walker injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-geno-smith-kenneth-walker-vikings');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks’ Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III set to play vs. Vikings');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahawks-news-Geno-Smith-Kenneth-Walker-III-set-to-play-vs-Vikings.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks’ Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III set to play vs. Vikings</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T15:51:33-08:00">December 20th, 3:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T15:51:33-08:00">December 20th, 3:51pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With a banged-up offense heading into <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-vs-seahawks-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings</a>, the Seattle Seahawks got <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1870234162088595751" rel="noopener">positive news</a> in the form of injury updates surrounding Geno Smith and Kenneth Walker III, per Adam Schefter on X.</p><p>“Seahawks QB Geno Smith and RB Kenneth Walker III are off the injury report and good to go for Sunday’s game versus the Vikings,” Schefter wrote, giving Seahawks fans comfortability entering Sunday’s matchup.</p><p>Though both players were on the team’s injury report from Wednesday until Friday, Walker’s game-time status had more question marks than Smith’s.</p><p>Walker was nursing a calf injury that caused him to miss Wednesday’s practice entirely after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seattle-drops-kenneth-walker-iii-injury-update-packers-clash">being sidelined in Weeks 14 and 15</a>.</p><p>But, after back-to-back full practices from Walker on Thursday and Friday, he’s expected to play against the Vikings.</p><p>Smith, however, appears fully ready to go after leaving Week 15 early with a knee injury. But, with an entire week of full practice from Smith, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-practice-update-knee-injury">he’s also expected to be a full-go on Sunday</a> against the Vikings.</p><h2><b>Seahawks’ offense missed Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III in Packers loss</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Walker-Smith.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The last time Smith and Walker shared the field was in Week 13 when the New York Jets defeated the Seahawks 26-21.</p><p>And while Zach Charbonnet stepped in wonderfully in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, the absence of Smith and Walker was wildly evident against the Packers.</p><p>Smith exited the game after going 15-for-19 with 149 yards and an interception. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-sam-howell-replaces-injured-geno-smith-packers">once Howell entered the game</a>, the Seahawks’ offense saw a hard decline in production.</p><p>Against the Packers in Week 15, Howell completed just five passes for 24 yards, adding an interception and four sacks to his stat sheet.</p><p>After being the most-sacked quarterback in the league in 2023 (65 sacks), his first true appearance in 2024 showed a lot of the same from Howell.</p><p>And as the Seahawks lead the NFC West, their sites are set on getting one of the top four positions in the 2024 NFL Playoff Picture.</p><p>Finishing their regular season against the Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams, the health of both Smith and Walker will play a crucial factor in their playoff seeding.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III set to play vs. Vikings

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-dk-metcalf-message-fans-week-15-packers');   ga('set', 'title', 'DK Metcalf sends message to fans after Week 15 turned into Packers home game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahawks-news-DK-Metcalf-sends-message-to-fans-after-Week-15-turned-into-Packers-home-game.jpg"></figure><h1>DK Metcalf sends message to fans after Week 15 turned into Packers home game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T08:50:44-08:00">December 19th, 8:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T14:42:15-08:00">December 19th, 2:42pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seahawks-head-coach-mike-macdonald-tough-admission-loss-packers">Seattle Seahawks lost a tough game</a> against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15, and it felt like they didn’t even have home-field advantage. The Seahawks play their last home game of the season in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, and DK Metcalf would love it if the fans would <a href="https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/1869535142521499809" rel="noopener">come out and support them</a> and them only, especially after how many Packers fans were in the building the previous week.</p><p>“It would mean a lot, especially with them behind us. We still need them to come out and be supportive,” Metcalf said via Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson. “I know the first quarter, second, or third play of the game, it got crazy loud in there, and I looked around, and it was a lot of Green Bay fans. So they did a great job traveling. But just wishing the 12s didn’t sell as many tickets as they did to make sure we kept the home-field advantage. But yeah, it would mean a lot just to take this last one home and finish off the season strong so we can play again in front of them in the playoffs.”</p><p>Metcalf <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafeur-fans-difference-seattle">could hear the “Go Pack Go” chants</a> when the Packers scored their first touchdown of the game, and he’s hoping that won’t be the case when they play the Vikings. The Seahawks have always had one of the best fanbases, and they’ve been known to get loud. With the Seahawks looking to make the playoffs, it would be great if they could get as much support as they can from their fans.</p><h2>Seahawks trying to win division</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DK-Metcalf.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With their loss to the Packers, the Seahawks dropped in the NFC West standings, but they have the same record as the Los Angeles Rams. The last three games will be crucial for the Seahawks to win, but they also have to make sure the Rams drop a game if they do so. It starts in Week 16 against the Vikings, one of the better teams in the league this season, and are tied with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions for the best record in the NFC.</p><p>The division crown may come down to the final game of the season when the Rams and Seahawks go against each other. If both teams come into that week with the same record, the winner of the game will have earned the division crown and a playoff spot. If the Seahawks can handle their business in these last few games, they’ll have put themselves in a good position.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

DK Metcalf sends message to fans after Week 15 turned into Packers home game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-zach-charbonnet-discouraging-practice-update-oblique-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet gets discouraging practice update after oblique injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-Charbonnet-gets-discouraging-practice-update-after-oblique-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet gets discouraging practice update after oblique injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T17:37:51-08:00">December 18th, 5:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T20:58:21-08:00">December 18th, 8:58pm</time><address><a>Derek Hryn</a>Derek Hryn is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints specializing in NFL and NCAA Football coverage. Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks are still aiming for a shot at the NFC playoffs, but could be heading into a matchup against the 12-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday a tad shorthanded.</p><p>Zach Charbonnet was held out of Wednesday’s practice <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1869531692844908563" rel="noopener">due to an oblique injury</a>, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Seahawks have already been limited in the backfield, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seattle-drops-kenneth-walker-iii-injury-update-packers-clash">Kenneth Walker dealing with a calf injury</a>. Following Charbonnet’s strong Week 15 performance with eight carries for 54 yards and one touchdown, the Seahawks will have to figure out a backup plan if him and Walker are unable to go.</p><p>That said, it appears that Walker has been making good progress. Head coach Mike Macdonald and the rest of the Seahawks believe that it’s in the realm of possibility that Walker could be back for Week 16.</p><p>“He had a good workout this morning,” Macdonald said early in the practice week. “Feels good. So hopefully we’ll see him out there (at practice) on Wednesday.’’</p><p>Walker also didn’t practice on Wednesday, so it’ll definitely be interesting to see how the coaching staff proceeds with his workload for the rest of the week.</p><p>The Seahawks are hoping to bounce back after a crushing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-most-blame-week-15-loss-packers">30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers</a>, and a lot more could be on the shoulders of Geno Smith and the receiving corps against the Vikings.</p><h2><b>Seahawks’ backfield options without Zach Charbonnet</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-Charbonnet_c29b91.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Walker also didn’t practice on Wednesday, which leaves the Seahawks with Kenny McIntosh as the lone healthy option in the backfield. The offense also found some rushing help from George Holani, who was elevated from the practice squad last week.</p><p>It’s uncertain at this stage how Seattle will shift around the roster. Charbonnet and Walker will have two more opportunities to log a practice at some capacity before Friday’s injury report.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet gets discouraging practice update after oblique injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-geno-smith-practice-update-knee-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks QB Geno Smith gets huge practice update after knee injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seahawks-news-Geno-Smith-gets-huge-practice-update-after-knee-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks QB Geno Smith gets huge practice update after knee injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T16:36:51-08:00">December 18th, 4:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T16:36:51-08:00">December 18th, 4:36pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-seahawks-must-panic-after-catastrophic-loss-to-packers">Seattle Seahawks had a terrible night</a> all around on Sunday, as they were blown out by the Green Bay Packers 30-13 at home in a huge NFC clash. During the game, quarterback Geno Smith injured his knee and left the game. He was replaced by Sam Howell and did not return.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-sam-howell-replaces-injured-geno-smith-packers">Smith immediately went to the locker room</a>, and although it was known almost immediately that there was no structural damage to his knee, there was still plenty of doubt about when Smith would be able to get back on the field and whether he would be able to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>On Wednesday, Seahawks fans got good news. Smith <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1869531092342247551" rel="noopener">was a full participant</a> at practice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>Being a full participant in practice isn’t a guarantee that Smith is going to be able to give it a go, but it is usually a good indicator of a player’s availability in the coming days. If Smith can be a full go once again on Thursday, all signs will be pointing to him being out there on Sunday.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-mike-macdonald-vital-geno-smith-injury-update">Seahawks need Smith out there</a> in order to keep stacking wins as they look to secure an NFC West title. As of now, the Seahawks are tied with the Los Angeles Rams at 8-6 at the top of the standings as the two teams barrel towards a Week 18 clash that could decide who wins the division.</p><p>Howell really struggled in Smith’s absence, taking four sacks and throwing a poor interception in the second half as the Seahawks’ comeback attempt sputtered. He finished the game just 5-for-14 with 24 yards and an interception.</p><p>Smith has become a very good quarterback for the Seahawks, and it’s the things that he does outside of just throwing the football that make this Seattle offense go. Smith is one of the best pocket movers and sack avoiders in the NFL, which helps mitigate the weakness that the Seahawks have on the offensive line (at least as much as he can). On the other hand, Howell takes a ton of sacks, which was a glaring element of his game on Sunday night.</p><p>For the season, Smith has thrown for 3,623 yards and 14 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. While the turnovers numbers are a tad higher than you would like from the veteran, he is still a crucial piece to this Seahawks offense and Seattle desperately needs him on the field to get a win over the Vikings and beyond.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks QB Geno Smith gets huge practice update after knee injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/vikings-vs-seahawks-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Vikings vs. Seahawks predictions, pick, odds, spread for NFL Week 16 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vikings-vs.-Seahawks-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-NFL-Week-16-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Vikings vs. Seahawks predictions, pick, odds, spread for NFL Week 16 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T14:19:35-08:00">December 18th, 2:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T15:43:03-08:00">December 19th, 3:43pm</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Vikings head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks as they look to continue their momentum as they push toward the Number 1 seed in the playoffs as they come into this Week 16 matchup. It is time to continue our NFL odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Vikings-Seahawks prediction and pick.</p><figure><img src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/3065-2113640"></figure><figure><img src="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/i/492408/2113640/3065"></figure><h2><b>Vikings-Seahawks Last Game – Matchup History</b></h2><p>The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks last met on September 26, 2021, when the Vikings took a 30-17 victory at home. Kirk Cousins led the charge with 323 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Alexander Mattison added 112 rushing yards.</p><p>The win ended a seven-game losing streak for Minnesota against Seattle. Historically, the Seahawks hold a dominant edge in the rivalry, with an all-time record of 13-6, including a 12-6 mark in regular-season matchups and one playoff win in 2015. The Vikings will look to narrow this gap in Week 16.</p><p>Overall Series: 13-6 (Seattle Seahawks)</p><p><i><b>Here are the Vikings-Seahawks <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl" rel="noopener">NFL odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </b></i></p><h2><b>NFL Odds: Vikings-Seahawks Odds</b></h2><p>Minnesota Vikings: -3.5 (+100)</p><p>Moneyline: -168</p><p>Seattle Seahawks: -3.5 (-122)</p><p>Moneyline: +142</p><p>Over: 42.5 (-115)</p><p>Under: 42.5 (-105)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Vikings vs. Seahawks </b></h2><p>Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05 PM PT</p><p>TV: FOX</p><p><i><b>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Vikings Could Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Minnesota Vikings are poised to extend their impressive seven-game winning streak as they face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. The Vikings’ recent surge has been fueled by a potent combination of offensive firepower and defensive dominance.</p><p>Quarterback Sam Darnold has been a revelation, protecting the ball well and efficiently distributing it to playmakers like Justin Jefferson. The Vikings’ ground game has also found its rhythm, with Aaron Jones and Cam Akers providing a formidable one-two punch that will challenge Seattle’s defense.</p><p>Defensively, Minnesota has been relentless, ranking among the NFL’s top teams with more than 40 sacks this season. This pass rush, led by the likes of Jonathan Greenard, could wreak havoc against a potentially compromised Seahawks offensive line.</p><p>Seattle, on the other hand, enters this crucial matchup with significant question marks. The uncertainty surrounding Geno Smith’s knee injury looms large with the possibility of backup Sam Howell stepping in.</p><p>This instability at the quarterback position could prove disastrous against Minnesota’s aggressive defense. Moreover, the Seahawks have struggled at home this season, posting a disappointing 3-5 record at Lumen Field.</p><p>The Vikings, conversely, have demonstrated their road prowess throughout their winning streak. With playoff implications on the line and momentum firmly on their side, the Vikings are well-positioned to secure a victory in Seattle and further solidify their standing in the NFC North race.</p><h2><b>Why The Seahawks Could Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Seattle Seahawks are looking to rebound and defeat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16, leveraging their home-field advantage at Lumen Field, known for its deafening crowd noise. Despite a recent loss to the Packers, Seattle’s defense has been formidable, ranking 11th in defensive DVOA against a challenging schedule.</p><p>With Geno Smith likely to play, the Seahawks’ offense can capitalize on the Vikings’ defense, which has yet to face a top-12 offense since Week 7.</p><p>Seattle’s running game, led by Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker, offers another edge. Charbonnet and Walker have been efficient running the ball and can exploit Minnesota’s defense.</p><p>The Seahawks have historically performed well against elite teams late in the season, with home underdogs boasting a strong ATS record in similar scenarios. This combination of strategic advantages and historical trends positions Seattle to halt Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak.</p><h2><b>Final Vikings-Seahawks Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Seattle’s home-field advantage at Lumen Field and their strong defensive DVOA (11th) make them formidable underdogs. Historically, the Seahawks have fared well against Minnesota at home, winning five straight in Seattle.</p><p>While Minnesota’s offense has faced weaker competition recently, Seattle’s defense has been tested against top offenses, giving them a chance to keep this game close. Expect a tight contest where the spread could go either way. However, the Seahawks have historically performed well as home underdogs, especially late in the season.</p><p>Seattle’s defense ranks 11th in DVOA despite facing a challenging schedule, which could test Minnesota’s offense that hasn’t faced a top-12 defense since Week 7. Having Geno Smith at the helm, albeit not at full strength, could provide a boost to Seattle’s offense.</p><p>While the Vikings are the stronger team on paper, Seattle’s home-field advantage at Lumen Field, known for its deafening crowd noise, could be a significant factor. The Seahawks’ 3-5 home record this season, however, suggests vulnerability.</p><p>Given Seattle’s offensive power and defensive prowess, coupled with Minnesota’s less-than-stellar record against top defenses, the Seahawks +3.5 appears to be the value play in this matchup.</p><p><b>Final Vikings-Seahawks Prediction &amp; Pick: Seattle Seahawks +3.5 (-122), Over 42.5 (-115)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Vikings vs. Seahawks predictions, pick, odds, spread for NFL Week 16 2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-hilariously-disses-seahawks-fans-packers-lumen-field-takeover');   ga('set', 'title', 'Aaron Rodgers hilariously disses Seahawks fans after Packers’ Lumen Field takeover');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aaron-Rodgers-hilariously-disses-Seahawks-fans-after-Packers-Lumen-Field-takeover.jpg"></figure><h1>Aaron Rodgers hilariously disses Seahawks fans after Packers’ Lumen Field takeover</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-17T22:30:29-08:00">December 17th, 10:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T15:25:21-08:00">December 18th, 3:25pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has absorbed <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-jets-most-blame-horrific-2024-campaign">plenty of condemnation this season</a>, so maybe he wants to spread the jeer around.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1869096441718944115" rel="noopener">While appearing on his weekly spot</a> on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the Super Bowl MVP and four-time regular-season MVP commented on the surprising  amount of Cheeseheads who filled Lumen Field in Sunday night’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and visiting Green Bay Packers.</p><p>And in classic Rodgers fashion, he chose to add an edge to his observation. “I couldn’t believe how many Packers fans were in Seattle on Sunday night,” the 41-year-old said. “Never in all the years we played there did we ever have any presence that was remotely close to that. So shout out to the Seattle fans for selling their tickets to the Packers fans.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I couldn't believe how many Packers fans were in Seattle on Sunday night..</p><p>I heard a Go Pack Go chant in the 2nd quarter when the Packers were on offense..</p><p>Seattle never used to be like that so shoutout to the Seahawks fans for selling their tickets"<a href="https://twitter.com/AaronRodgers12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AaronRodgers12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMSLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/40WEgxRg3X">pic.twitter.com/40WEgxRg3X</a></p><p>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1869096441718944115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Fans of a 4-10 team probably do not want to hear their QB use the word “we” when talking about his former squad, but a good chunk of Gang Green Nation is ready to move on from him anyway, so perhaps it is no big deal. Besides, most people will focus on the taunt he flung at the 12s instead.</p><p>Lumen Field has long been heralded as one of the toughest places to play with excitement naturally reaching its peak during the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bills-news-stefon-diggs-story-hit-against-seahawks-legion-of-boom">Legion of Boom’s reign of terror</a> in the 2010s and staying respectable into the 2020s. The home crowd has not provided a noticeable advantage this season, however. Actually, the Seahawks are 3-5 on their own turf following a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-seahawks-must-panic-after-catastrophic-loss-to-packers">30-13 loss to the Packers</a>.</p><h2><b>Packers, Seahawks eye playoffs while Rodgers braces for long offseason</b></h2><p>Aaron Rodgers may not be sporting the green, white, and gold anymore, but he still obviously takes pride in seeing Green Bay prosper. It remains one of the most popular franchises in the sport, and its fan base has a number of reasons to be enthusiastic this year.</p><p>The team is on the cusp of advancing to the playoffs in back-to-back campaigns, a feeling that Rodgers surely misses after extending his postseason drought to three years. If Jordan Love can play his best brand of football, the Packers stand to be a Super Bowl dark horse.</p><p>The Seahawks cannot think that far ahead, though. They just have to find a way to extend their season. A home win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 could widen their path quite a bit, but the fans will have to show up for their guys. Maybe Rodgers’ jab is the nudge they need to teleport Lumen Field back in time to its heyday.</p><p>Ironically, the 12s are forced to cheer on the future Hall of Famer and the Jets this Sunday afternoon, as a win versus the Los Angeles Rams would do wonders for Seattle’s playoff hopes. Though, just like in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-most-blame-week-15-loss-packers">Seahawks’ matchup versus the Packers</a>, expect enthusiasm to be tempered.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Rodgers hilariously disses Seahawks fans after Packers’ Lumen Field takeover

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-seahawks-must-panic-after-catastrophic-loss-to-packers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Seahawks must panic after catastrophic loss to Packers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Seahawks-must-panic-after-catastrophic-loss-to-Packers.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Seahawks must panic after catastrophic loss to Packers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T20:42:21-08:00">December 16th, 8:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T20:42:21-08:00">December 16th, 8:42pm</time><address><a>Shane Shoemaker</a>Shane Shoemaker is an Associate Editor and Editorial writer for ClutchPoints, covering a wide range of sports and entertainment topics. Shane is a lifelong Tennessean yet refuses allegiance to any Tennessee-based teams. He's a graduate from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a BA in Communications/Journalism. There's a good chance he'll never let you forget the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For three weeks, the Seattle Seahawks (8-6) were sitting atop the NFC West, having defeated the San Francisco 49ers—winners of the last two division titles—and the Arizona Cardinals in back-to-back weeks. They followed that success with wins over the New York Jets and a second victory against the Cardinals. Then came their Week 15 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.</p><p>In their six losses this season, five have been lopsided, with Seattle losing by more than one score, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-most-blame-week-15-loss-packers">including the 30-13 drubbing by the Packers</a>.</p><p>The Seahawks couldn’t get anything going offensively on Sunday, whether on the ground or through the air—a recurring theme for them at times this season. Matters only worsened when quarterback Geno Smith exited with a knee injury in the third quarter after taking a hit from Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.</p><p>With the loss, coupled with the Rams’ win over the 49ers, Seattle and Los Angeles flip-flopped their NFC playoff positions within hours. The Seahawks, who had previously held the No. 4 seed as division leaders, dropped all the way to the No. 8 seed, becoming the first team out of the playoff picture.</p><p>There’s still time to rebound—three games remain—to reclaim the division title and solidify a playoff berth. But for now, it might be time to hit the panic button in Seattle.</p><h2><b>The Rams aren’t going anywhere, it seems</b></h2><p>Back in Week 10, the Rams looked lost after being convincingly beaten at home by the Miami Dolphins. Although they rebounded with a win over the New England Patriots the following week, they were humbled again in a 17-point loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>However, since then, Los Angeles has rattled off three straight victories, including a thriller against one of the AFC’s best teams, the Buffalo Bills. In Week 15, the Rams picked up a far less pretty win, beating the once-powerful 49ers.</p><p>In the NFC West, no team is entirely trustworthy, but under Sean McVay, the Rams have shown time and again they can get hot late in the season—something that appears to be happening now.</p><p>Because of Seattle’s loss and the Rams’ win, the two teams swapped places in the NFC playoff picture. The Seahawks will get another shot at the Rams in the final week of the season, a matchup that could very well determine the NFC West champion. The Rams currently <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/view/playoff" rel="noopener">hold the tiebreaker</a> based on head-to-head win percentage, according to ESPN.</p><h2><b>The Seahawks’ remaining schedule is brutal</b></h2><p>To reclaim the division and secure a playoff berth, the Seahawks may need to win out—and that won’t be easy. After facing one NFC North opponent in Week 15, Seattle will take on another in Week 16, this time at home against the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>The Vikings are still in the hunt for their division title and will have plenty to play for. Following that, Seattle travels to face the Chicago Bears, a team out of playoff contention but still a tough out in December—especially in Chicago’s harsh weather.</p><p>Finally, as mentioned, the Seahawks end their season with a road game against the Rams, in what could be a matchup with massive playoff implications.</p><h2><b>How healthy is Geno Smith?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Seattle-Washington-USA-Seattle-Seahawks-quarterback-Geno-Smith-7-sits-on-the-bench-after-an-injury-during-the-second-half-against-the-Green-Bay-Packers-at-Lumen-Field-1.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Geno Smith took a nasty hit against the Packers, forcing him out of the game in the third quarter. Fortunately for the Seahawks, Smith’s postgame status brought some encouraging news as the regular season winds down.</p><p>“We’re fortunate,” Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said, per the <a href="https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-optimistic-that-tough-as-nails-geno-smith-will-play-this-week" rel="noopener">team’s official website</a>. “A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests. Geno’s a beast, man. He was in here working out in the morning, working through it. I know he’s still feeling it, but this guy is tough as nails, and hopefully we’ll see him practice throughout the week. Optimistic that he’ll be ready for the game.”</p><p>While Macdonald’s comments were encouraging, they were also vague. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-mike-macdonald-vital-geno-smith-injury-update">It appears Smith is likely to play in Week 16</a> against the Vikings, but given how critical the remaining games are, his health will be something to monitor closely as Seattle fights to keep its playoff hopes alive.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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