Former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman didn’t hold back after the win, taking to X to share that Seattle dominated in all three phases and should be headed for Santa Clara for the title game. His bold stance echoed a belief that this team is peaking at the right time and is ready for a deep playoff push. 🗣️🔥
Kenneth Walker III was the star on the ground, piling up 19 carries for 116 yards and three rushing touchdowns, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. With Sam Darnold dealing with an injury, Seattle leaned on Walker to carry the load, building a 17-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back. 🏃💨🏈
The sentiment around Seattle’s championship window wasn’t limited to Sherman. Bill Simmons of The Ringer suggested this is the moment for the Seahawks, arguing they have the best unit among the playoff teams and could realistically win it all, provided they stay healthy and dial in. 🏆🤞
Looking ahead, if the Rams advance, Seattle would again face an NFC West foe they know well, having split their season series 1-1 (the last meeting a 38-37 OT win by Seattle). Darnold will get a few extra days to heal before the NFC title game, and former NFL QB Brock Huard called Seattle’s performance a complete, statement-making effort across defense, offense, special teams, and the run game. 🧑🏈💬💪
