The Seattle Seahawks just made a huge blockbuster move. With Sam Darnold playing at an MVP level but with WR depth fairly thin, the Hawks went out and added Ras

Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

The latest episode of “The Athletic Football Show” focuses on an unlikely MVP contender who refuses to fall back in the ongoing race.

Shaheed joins the Seattle receiver room that includes arguably the best receiver in the game right now, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He leads the league with 948 receiving yards through eight games. Now quarterback Sam Darnold has another key target.

The Seattle Seahawks acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, one of the game's best deep threats, in a NFL trade deadline deal with the Saints.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completes a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws a 25-yard pass to tight end Zach Ertz. Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

Seattle got exceptional performances from their MVP candidate quarterback, their Offensive Player of the Year favorite and an undrafted DB.

The terrific start to 2025 for Seattle's new quarterback continued with a near-flawless night against the Commanders.