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Ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the New England Patriots, the Seahawks issued their final injury report, officially ruling out safety Ty Okada with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, rookie safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and wide receiver Tory Horton (hamstring) are officially listed as questionable for the Super Bowl rematch.

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Soundgarden & Mike McCready to Headline Halftime Show · Official Announcement Seattle native and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready will perform the national anthem and join Soundgarden (featuring Taylor Momsen) for a special halftime performance at Lumen Field. The team officially confirmed the PNW music lineup for Wednesday’s home opener against New England. Fan response across Twitter and Reddit has been ecstatic, with 12s celebrating the local grunge heritage taking center stage.

Rookie RB Jadarian Price Voted OROY Favorite · r/Seahawks In an ESPN survey of NFL executives, first-round rookie running back Jadarian Price emerged as the consensus favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Price steps into the primary running back role following Kenneth Walker’s departure, bringing elite college speed and physical blitz-pickup skills to Seattle’s backfield. Community chatter is buzzing over his potential, though fans note that picking up Mike Vrabel’s creative pressure packages will be his first big test.

High Praise for OC Brian Fleury Ahead of Debut · The News Tribune Quarterback Sam Darnold and teammates voiced strong confidence in new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury as he prepares for his play-calling debut. The Seahawks’ offense returns largely intact from last season’s championship run, giving Fleury a stacked foundation to work with. While national media continues to debate Darnold’s long-term sustainability, local sentiment remains firmly behind the veteran under Fleury’s scheme.

Seahawks Favored by 3.5 in Super Bowl Rematch · r/Seahawks Seattle enters Wednesday night’s opener as 3.5-point favorites against New England in a rematch of February’s Super Bowl victory. Former Patriots star Julian Edelman warned that Seattle remains “a storm brewing to wipe out teams,” while Richard Sherman ranked the Hawks among his top Week 1 contenders. Fans expect a tough test against Drake Maye and newly acquired AJ Brown, but confidence remains high in Seattle’s defense.

Safety Rodney Thomas II Set for Expanded Role · Fox 13 Seattle Safety Rodney Thomas II is expected to log significant defensive snaps in the season opener against New England. The move follows the confirmation that safety Ty Okada is out with a hamstring injury and rookie Nick Emmanwori is questionable with an ankle ailment. Reddit analysts have been scrutinizing roster depth visualizations to evaluate how head coach Mike Macdonald will adjust his secondary rotation.

Captains Named & Franchise Primetime Dominance · Official Announcement The Seahawks officially announced their team captains for the 2026 home opener at Lumen Field. Seahawks PR highlighted the team’s NFL-best 41-19-1 prime-time record since 2010 heading into Wednesday’s NBC broadcast. Meanwhile, former Seahawk Luke Willson released film analysis praising general manager John Schneider’s roster construction.

12s Pulse

The fan base is charged with high anticipation for Wednesday’s prime-time kickoff, with 12s actively coordinating game-day watch parties, light rail routes, and tailgate meetups around Pioneer Square. Discussions across r/Seahawks blend fond nostalgia for former Seahawks like Tyler Lockett with intense curiosity regarding first-round rookie Jadarian Price’s debut. Overall community sentiment is overwhelmingly confident as Seattle begins its Super Bowl title defense on the national stage.

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