2006 Archives
Dec 31
Seahawks 23, Buccaneers 7 - Notebook
Seahawks 23, Buccaneers 7
Seahawks top Bucs 23-7, snap 3-game skid
Alexander, Seahawks cruise past Buccaneers
Seahawks beat Tampa Bay, will host Cowboys next weekend
Hawks, Cowboys will play at 5 p.m. next Saturday
Seahawks Announce Playoff Ticket Availability
Seahawks at Buccaneers - Game Advance
SEAHAWKS 23 vs BUCCANEERS 7 - FINAL
Game Stats · Team Stats · Full Play-by-Play · Drive Charts
Eagles or Cowboys? Hawks will find out today
Seahawks’ success tied to Alexander
Will Seahawks zone out in Tampa Bay?
Seahawks, shooting, weather top stories of 2006
 
Dec 30
Last chance for Hawks to generate momentum
Seahawks Notebook: Tobeck back, Gray out
Notebook | Patchwork of players holds Hawks together
Streak of starts over for Gray?
Tobeck cleared to play
Few star players among Seahawks' free-agents-to-be
Seahawks shuffle offensive line
 
Dec 29
Seahawks Report - Friday
Seahawks at Buccaneers - Preview
Hawks look to feed off Alexander's intensity
Seahawks Notebook: Injury jeopardizes Gray's streak
Go 2 Guy: James towers over Seattle's coaching landscape
Hawks Notebook | Ruskell's roots in Tampa
NFC West Watch
Rookie counts on nerves
Are Seahawks offensive?
 
Dec 28
Seahawks Report - Thursday
Go 2 Guy: Worst coaches in Seattle history
Jennings' first Seahawks start figures to be speed test
Seahawks Notebook: Boulware will remain in lineup
Hawks' Chris Gray: a professor and a bulldozer
Preview | Hawks at Bucs
Momentum: Hawks ain't got none, but they're lookin'
Hawks Notebook | Jennings set to step in
Seahawks still back Boulware
Final week isn’t a time of rest for struggling Hawks
Time hasn’t caught up to Galloway
Holmgren: Everybody plays in finale vs. Bucs
Trufant needs 'miracle' to play
 
Dec 27
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Seahawks search for old magic
Up Next for Hawks: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Fourth quarter Achilles' heel for Hawks' "D"
Next for Seahawks: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11)
Seahawks could learn a lot from baseball’s best
Da Bears on da way next fall
Trip to Tampa strictly business for ex-Bucs
 
Dec 26
2006 Playoff Information
What's in it for 4th seed Seahawks? Momentum
No questioning Seahawks' desire to win
If Trufant's out, rookie Jennings likely will make first start
 
Dec 25
Seahawks lose game, but clinch NFC West
Hawks puttering to finish line on four flat tires
Notebook: Hawks' miscues disastrous
Rivers has rough outing, but directs Chargers to game-winning drive
Seahawks game -- The forgotten play
Seahawks game at a glance
Hawks down but not out
Last-minute loss as sad as it gets
Seahawks, even at their best, aren't yet good enough
Chargers hush Hawks
Tearful Boulware laments late TD
Hawks Notebook | "I didn't do my job" wide receiver admits
Seahawks two-minute drill
Consolation gift
Struggling Hawks still searching for elusive silver lining
Alexander: ‘Everybody saw the real’ Hawks
A struggle, maybe, but Rivers takes it
Nothing special for Seahawks
Costly play, but Boulware needs to shake it off
Trufant goes down, Jennings goes in
Hawks can’t stop Tomlinson
Lightning strikes
Can anyone figure out the Seahawks?
Boulware happens; much-maligned safety beaten on game-winning TD
No excuses from Branch
 
Dec 24
Chargers 20, Seahawks 17 - Notebook
Chargers 20, Seahawks 17
SEAHAWKS 17 vs CHARGERS 20 - FINAL
Game Stats · Team Stats · Full Play-by-Play · Drive Charts
Hawks looking to get their groove
Capsule Preview | Chargers at Seahawks, 1 p.m., TV: Ch. 7
Struggling Seahawks must shed Super Bowl standard
Rare ticket: An MVP in peak form makes a visit
Seahawks a rare underdog at home
Seahawks haven’t answered Holmgren’s challenges
Seahawks hope to win back the love of cranky fans
Chargers own the fourth quarter
 
Dec 23
Records Are Made To Be Broken
Seahawks face urgent test in quest to clinch playoff berth
Seahawks Notebook: Hawks look to Engram to 'let it fly'
Chargers' Castillo to sit out against Seahawks
Hawks Notebook | Boulware excited to be starting again
Sputtering Hawks look for ‘rhythm’
 
Dec 22
Seahawks Report - Friday
Hawks get ready for San Diego's Tomlinson
Hawks hope to at least grab onto Superman's cape
Hawks beyond fixing
Seahawks Notebook: Mili back on practice field
Hawks spinning their wheels
Hawks Notebook | Containment is the goal against stellar Tomlinson
Hard knocks wear on Mili
From in the groove to stuck in a rut
 
Dec 21
Seahawks Report - Thursday
Boulware back in Seahawks' lineup
Seahawks Notebook: Pro Bowl snub foils Brown
Hackett taking a star turn, far from California
Hawks Notebook | Hard work pays for Peterson
Calm after storm for Hawks
Tomlinson poses weighty concern
What a difference a year makes
Will Tomlinson feast on Seahawks?
 
Dec 20
Seahawks vs. Chargers - Preview
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Hasselbeck's wish list gets response
Seahawks Notebook: Four Seahawks heading to Pro Bowl
Up Next for Seahawks: San Diego Chargers
LT dedicated to success
Four Seahawks punch their tickets to Hawaii
Next for Seahawks: San Diego Chargers (12-2)
Hawks win trip for four to Hawaii
Voters kick away chance to send only deserving Seahawk
Four Seahawks headed to Hawaii
 
Dec 19
Pro Bowl Honors
Four Seahawks named to Pro Bowl team
Seahawks Notebook: Hawks offense remains in dark
For Seahawks: Win, you're in
Jones, Peterson, Strong, Tatupu all named to Pro Bowl
Still super guys, Hawks have lost desire to charm
Zap! Electric Chargers coming to Seattle to take on Seahawks
 
Dec 18
Seahawks focus on playoff berth
 
Dec 17
The Magical History of the West Coast Offense
Time short for Hawks to shine
When stars don't shine
 
Dec 16
Seahawks search for their lost swagger
Dark days for Hawks
Hawks Notebook | Hawks' defense run down
Holmgren, Seahawks in the dark
Holmgren maintains his cool
 
Dec 15
Seahawks Report - Friday
Seahawks squander another chance to clinch NFC West title
Dazed Hawks sorely lacking in gumption
Go 2 Guy: Seahawks prove yet again there is no safe bet in NFL
Seahawks Notebook: Alex Smith straightens it out
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Game in review
A soggy loss for Seahawks
Little hope remains after ugly defeat
Seahawks losing their grip
Hawks Notebook | Alexander wishes LT best
Seahawks two-minute drill
Gore plows over Seahawks again
Hawks have reeling feeling
Latest tumble leaves Seattle far from top
Does it take a village to slow Gore?
Dilfer defensive over Fisher’s offensive behavior
Hackett plays big, keeps talk small
Sack? ‘I had him,’ Herndon shrugs
Power outage
Give the 12th man an assist in this ugly loss
Seattle D: Good to awful
Hackett is Seattle's go-to guy
Seahawks wonder what went wrong
 
Dec 14
49ers 24, Seahawks 14 - Notebook
49ers 24, Seahawks 14
Seahawks try to put up road block
Seahawks slip to 49ers, 24-14
SEAHAWKS 14 vs 49ER'S 24 - FINAL
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Despite fits and starts, Hawks' goal still in reach
Illness helps Tobeck gain perspective
Go 2 Guy: A salute to Seattle's true 12th Man
Seahawks Notebook: What next, locusts?
Seahawk game expected to cause traffic delays
Seahawks wish they would play possessed
Hawks Notebook | Hackett makes most of his opportunities
Seahawks play in rain, snow and now wind?
Capsule Preview | S.F. 49ers at Seahawks, 5 p.m., TV: Ch. 13
A smarter way to slow down Gore?
Does NFL broadcast selfishness?
NFL Network profits as players pay heavy price
 
Dec 13
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Hawks' goal: To contain Gore
Seahawks Notebook: Engram to play against 49ers
49ers slip back to losing ways
Seahawks get first look on NFL Network
Hawks Notebook | Engram will play
Next for Seahawks: San Francisco 49ers
Seahawks hope to shut down 49ers Gore
Engram revs up for return
49ers game looms as possible defining moment
Stopping Gore is priority
Short week for Seahawks to figure out how to stop 49ers' Gore
Team Report: Inside Slant
Team Report: Notes and Quotes
Team Report: Strategy and Personnel
NFL playoff scenarios
 
Dec 12
Seahawks Report - Tuesday
Seahawks vs. 49ers - Preview
Add Jackson to the Seahawks' injury list
Seahawks Notebook: Turnaround quick for Hawks
Hawks Notebook | Quickly getting healthy a priority
Jackson sidelined by injury
Thursday game creates havoc
In today's NFL, Seahawks are right where they should be
Seahawks' Jackson has turf toe
No time to dawdle as 49ers game nears
Seahawks achieve through all the hurt
 
Dec 11
Seahawks Report - Monday
Seattle fails to clinch NFC West crown
Seahawks directionally challenged as they hit crossroads
Jackson will miss Seahawks game vs. 49ers
Seahawks Notebook: Hackett emerges as force
Go 2 Guy: Super Bowl hopefuls? Seahawks look more like road worriers
Cardinals Notebook: Okeafor's sack decisive
Keys to the Game: How the Seahawks fared
Seahawks vs. Cardinals: Game in review
The Forgotten Play: Hasselbeck's fumble recovery
Hawks lose their grip in loss to Cardinals
Offbeat Okeafor puts in his 2 cents
Seahawks can't whip up miracle, get sandwiched
Cardinals strut their stuff
Hawks Notebook | Sidelined Jackson sits out key play
Seahawks two-minute drill
Seahawks' No. 1 receiver Jackson injured
’Tis the season of giving
Hasselbeck embodies all that’s right with Seahawks
Hackett now key Hawks ingredient
Hawks get no hits on Leinart
Sims misses a block that costs a key first down
Seahawks fall short
Okeafor blasts Seahawks
Seahawks can't overcome another slow start
 
Dec 10
Cardinals 27, Seahawks 21 - Notebook
Cardinals 27, Seahawks 21
Seahawks come up short against Cardinals
SEAHAWKS 21 vs CARDINALS 27 - FINAL
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Seahawks at Cardinals - Gameday
Hawks' Davis a big presence on and off the field
Capsule Preview | Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 1:15 p.m., TV: Ch. 13
Hawks get first look at desert palace
Coaches underpaid? Hawks say no
Hawks shouldn’t aim for average
Seahawks could wrap up division
Cardinals wish they could rewind the past 2 months
 
Dec 9
Doing That Rookie Thing
MVP Alexander unleashes his best on hated Cardinals
Seahawks Notebook: Strong declares himself ready
Seahawks: Leap of faith or fall from grace?
Seahawks Notebook | Hawks looking for a TD rush
Game turkey? Davis gobbles up honor
Strong, Locklear likely to play
 
Dec 8
Seahawks Report - Friday
Known for his huge kicks, Seahawks' Brown takes ribbing for big hit
Seahawks Notebook: Burleson NFC special teams player of month
The art of the late-game clutch field goal
Seahawks Notebook | Ex-USC stars Tatupu, Leinart to face off
Rookies show their class
What if Alexander had signed with Arizona?
Remembering Pat Tillman
 
Dec 7
Seahawks Report - Thursday
Seahawks at Cardinals - Game Preview
Seahawks call on Hasselbeck to be their conductor
Seahawks Notebook: Locklear back on field after six weeks
Leinart gets solid dose of glitz, blitz in rookie season
Seahawks Notebook | Locklear is back as starting tackle
Confidence in Burleson yields big plays
Cardinals turning it around?
Engram’s return to playing could arrive next week
Seahawks rising from ashes of injury bug
Holmgren audibles
 
Dec 6
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Seahawks Notebook: Trace of stability amid imperfection
Seahawks Tru believers in Trufant
"Nitty-gritty" escapes for Seahawks
Next for Seahawks: Arizona Cardinals
Watching Seahawks a perilous proposition
Branch a little out of sync
Just because the Seahawks won't talk playoffs ...
 
Dec 5
Hawks in control, thanks to Brown
Notebook | Holmgren takes a bit of the blame for Hawks
Wild wins will help Hawks end The Curse
Brown: Stick to kicks
Good news and bad for Hawks
Stars shine bright in Seattle
 
Dec 4
Seahawks Report - Monday
Seahawks 23, Broncos 20 - Notebook
Seahawks 23, Broncos 20
Brown delivers, beats Broncos with fourth game-winning field goal of season
Seahawks Notebook: Seattle heaps praise on Denver QB Cutler
Ugly victory has beautiful results
Keys to the Game: How the Seahawks fared
The Forgotten Play: Defense rings Broncos' bells
Seahawks vs. Broncos: Game in review
Hawks get kick save
In his favorite setting, the "Ice Man" wins it again
Hasselbeck saves best for last
Hawks Notebook | Mistakes cut down Cutler
Seahawks two-minute drill
Players worry for Wilson
THAT OL’ BROWN MAGIC
Lukewarm win
Brown does his thing despite frigid start
Broncos run wild against Seahawks
 
Dec 3
FINAL: Seahawks 23, Broncos 20
Brown's late kick helps Seattle spoil Cutler's debut
Brown's last-minute boot elevates Hawks
Brown's 50-yarder dooms Cutler, Broncos
Brown kicks another game winner for Seahawks
SEAHAWKS 23 vs BRONCOS 20 - FINAL
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How Seahawks' Herndon turned the corner
Capsule Preview | Seahawks at Denver Broncos, 5:15 p.m., TV: Ch.5
Seahawks expect frosty reception
Seahawks beginning to straighten out O-line issues
 
Dec 2
Seahawks at Broncos - Game Preview
Injury Rehab 101
Buzz is back in Denver as Broncos turn to rookie QB
Seahawks Notebook: Hasselbeck 'good to go'
Hawks' injury updates positive
Alexander wants ball in red zone
Return to the shadows
Broncos roll out rookie against Seahawks
 
Dec 1
Seahawks Report - Friday
Burleson providing kick-start for Sunday night in Denver
Go 2 Guy: Stevens a hard nut to crack
Seahawks Notebook: Hasselbeck protects hand
2 Seahawks fans file suit to halt Qwest pat-down
A small-town fly route for Deion Branch, Javon Walker
Hawks Notebook | Seeing a record disappear
Largent in Humanitarian Hall
Seahawks special teams show steady progress
Putting it all together
Letting his game do the talking
New era beginning in NFL
 
Nov 30
Seahawks Report - Thursday
Hasselbeck's injury 'not a big thing'
Seahawks Notebook: Tobeck out of hospital, but return uncertain
Cutler hits the books for his first start against Seahawks
Broncos QB expected to feel plenty of pressure Sunday
Hawks Notebook | It's nothing more than mild bruise for Hasselbeck
Preview | Hawks vs. Broncos
Cutler not much for quips
Hasselbeck’s hand not a problem
Seahawks ponder Cutler
Stevens not living up to increased expectations
 
Nov 29
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Vote for Shaun
Hawks QB has injured hand
Hawks regain slippery footing
Up Next for Seahawks: Denver Broncos
Hasselbeck: broken finger?
Holmgren downplays Hasselbeck injury
Maybe new name for Hawks’ Stevens would catch on
Hasselbeck has broken finger
Hawks have short week
Team Report: Inside Slant
Team Report: Notes and Quotes
Team Report: Strategy and Personnel
 
Nov 28
Hasselbeck hurt in first game back
Updated @ 0529
Shaky offense pulls itself off Matt
Alexander gains 201 yards as Seattle piles up late TDs
Seahawks Notebook: Frozen synthetic tundra
Seahawks game at a glance
Hard to be hopeful about Hawks
Favre snowed under at Qwest
Go 2 Guy: Favre fans come to the four
Hawks hot in the cold
Hasselbeck not half bad in return
Relax fans, Hawks still just playing average
Alexander proving he's back, 201 different ways
Stevens adds to ups, downs
Hawks Notebook | Snow doesn't slow Brown
Seahawks two-minute drill
Dashing through the snow
Hasselbeck shakes rust just in time
Stevens greets boo-birds with silence
Favre can’t conjure late magic
Snow not a problem for Nebraska’s Brown
Alexander runs for 201 in Seahawks' win
Snow Angel
Seahawks can build on win over Packers
Hasselbeck shakes off rust
Dancing in the snow
Alexander leads 'Hawks on snowy night
Alexander helps Hasselbeck in first game back
 
Nov 27
Seahawks 34, Packers 24 - Notebook
Seahawks 34, Packers 24
Fourth quarter: Hawks 34, Packers 24
'12th Man' getting Hasselbeck back
SEAHAWKS 34 vs PACKERS 24 - FINAL
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Seahawks vs. Packers - Game Preview
Favre doesn't dread Mondays
Hasselbeck can make everything good again
Hawks can send message tonight with win over Packers
With their stars back, will chemistry align for Seahawks?
h*a*w*k*s
Playoff Picture
Future is now
Leader of the pack
Football's Iron Man
 
Nov 26
Welcome Back and Let's Go
Talking High Tech
Can these young NFL arms keep it up?
Sunshine Shaun tries to get his groove back
The more things change, durable Favre stays same
Football's Iron Man
 
Nov 25
Hawks' Tobeck out with abscess in hip
Favre looks sharp in preparation for Hawks
Hawks Notebook | Hasselbeck looks set to go Monday
Tobeck abcess latest malady to hit Hawks
Favre should be ready for Monday
All news isn't good on the injury front
 
Nov 24
Seahawks vs. Packers - Game Preview
Seahawks Report - Friday
Hawks' goals intact
Seahawks Notebook: Turkey trick works again
Seahawks reserves deserving of thanks, to a point
Seahawks Notebook | Struggling defense tackling its safeties
‘Pack’ a tough ticket
BAFFLING
Gift-buying guide for the NFL
Seahawks Pro Bowl center in hospital
 
Nov 23
Hawks offense, Hasselbeck in sync
Seahawks Notebook: Hawks blanket less fortunate with 1,000 pounds of care
Holmgren, police chief serving holiday meals
Favre above the pain
Hawks Notebook | Hasselbeck looking better for Monday
Passion leads Holmgrens to Africa
‘Man, you’re about to face Favre’
Believe it: Hasselbeck, Favre will play Monday
Seahawks miss Manuel
 
Nov 22
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Hasselbeck prepares for Favre's visit
Up Next for Seahawks: Green Bay Packers
Dear coach: Hawks should be better, and you deserve blame
Next for Seahawks: Green Bay Packers
Hawks’ chances aligned in NFC
 
Nov 21
Holmgren apologizes for raking defense
Seahawks Notebook: Ex-teammates Favre, Hasselbeck set to play
All systems go for Hasselbeck
Hawks Notebook | Holmgren says he's not proud of salty speech
No defense? Hasselbeck’s return could bring boost
Holmgren blows his cool before making apologies
Things ain't what they were (in 2005)
Seahawks are close to being whole
 
Nov 20
Seahawks Report - Monday
Seahawks picked off, picked on in loss to 49ers
Seahawks take another step back
Seahawks Notebook: Alexander's return not enough for Seahawks
'Sky is the limit' for Gore
A run of bad tackling for 'D'
Keys to the Game: How the Seahawks fared
The Forgotten Play: Group effort on Terrill's tip of kick
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Game in review
Hawks humbled by 49ers
These Hawks are not super
Seahawks still need to find the running groove
Hawks Notebook | Gore gains praise, 212 yards
Turnovers thwart any momentum for Seahawks
Seahawks two-minute drill
San Francisco retreat
Seahawks need refresher course in fundamentals
Hawks can’t convert 49ers’ mistakes
Dilfer: Victory over Seahawks is ‘huge’
Alexander upbeat despite slow going against 49ers
Seahawks Gored
Seahawks can't stop the run
Super subs sink in San Francisco
 
Nov 19
49ers escape with 20-14 win
Alexander's return not enough, 49ers beat Hawks 20-14
49ers 20, Seahawks 14 - Notebook
49ers 20, Seahawks 14
SEAHAWKS 14 vs 49ERS 20 - FINAL
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49ers' future looking bright
The backups have been there in the Hawks' time of need
Capsule preview | Hawks vs. 49ers
Seahawks individual statistics
Not who, but how well
Peterson harbors no ill feelings for return
Tide starting to turn
Will it be Alexander or Morris?
 
Nov 18
Seahawks at 49ers - Preview
Alexander, Hasselbeck remain game-time decision for Sunday
Six years after he left, 49ers honor Rice
Hawks Notebook | So who's going to start on Sunday?
Seahawks mum on Alexander, Hasselbeck
Seahawks keeping injury news a secret
 
Nov 17
Seahawks Report - Friday
Hawks can expect Gore galore vs. 49ers
Seahawks Notebook: Same story for recovering stars
Alexander, Hasselbeck game-time decisions for Sunday
Hawks' hit man ready to face former team
Hawks Notebook | When others fell, Jackson stood tall
Espionage joins huddle
Wallace has no regrets about contract timing
Hasselbeck is off target
 
Nov 16
Inside Special Teams
Alexander, Hasselbeck back at practice
Seahawks Notebook: Wallace gets extension through '07
Hawks' Alexander jukes on the field, jokes off it
Preview | Hawks vs. 49ers
Hawks Notebook | Hasselbeck is "encouraged" after practice
Dr. Holmgren’s the one who may need prescription
Alexander looks ready to go
Alexander returns to Seahawks
Peterson looks forward to playing against ex-teammates
 
Nov 15
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Hawks' Peterson pumped to face former team
Up Next for Seahawks: San Francisco 49ers
Hawks' lost art: long TD drives
Next for Seahawks: San Francisco 49ers
Spate of injuries not like ’02
 
Nov 14
Seahawks at 49ers - Preview
Will Hawks stars see action vs. 49ers?
Seahawks Notebook: High ankle sprain keeps Locklear out
Hasselbeck, Alexander might play
Hawks Notebook | Holmgren glad for Brown's leg, honesty
Seahawks' Alexander, Hasselbeck return
Alexander could return against 49ers
Injury news is all good
 
Nov 13
Seahawks Report - Monday
Burleson's 90-yard return, Brown's kick cap wild finish
'D' doesn't stand for 'dismal' now
Ashworth finishes second
Coaching decision, costly penalties, botched plays pile up on Rams
The Forgotten Play: Hamlin interception
Burleson sparks Seahawks to huge NFC West win
Seahawks Notebook: Flair catch for Burleson
Keys to the game: How the Seahawks fared
Seahawks vs. Rams: Game in review
Hawks off and running after surviving division dogfight
How Burleson got his groove back
Seahawks aren't dominant, but for now that's fine
Confident Brown does it again
Rams rue late-game penalties
Hawks Notebook | Backups stand out
Seahawks two-minute drill
Hawks best in the West
Heckuva job, Brownie
Misfortunes? Injuries? Seahawks still scratch out victories
Versatile Burleson breaks off special return
First-drive miscue forces Seahawks to rally
Rams’ self-destruction puts Hawks in driver’s seat
Mo wants wins; yards a bonus
Incognito gives Seahawks gifts
Mr. Clutch
Despite missing key players, Seahawks find ways to win
Burleson jump starts Seahawks
Wallace passes acid test, leads Seattle to game-winning FG
Dime brings Williams back onto field
 
Nov 12
Seahawks 24, Rams 22 - Notebook
Seahawks 24, Rams 22
Final: Seahawks 24, Rams 22
Hawks handle Rams once again
Seahawks' Brown boots Rams again
SEAHAWKS 24 vs RAMS 22 - FINAL
Game Stats · Team Stats · Full Play-by-Play · Drive Charts
NFC West on the line as Seahawks-Rams hit the field
Capsule Preview | St. Louis Rams at Seahawks, 1 p.m., TV: Ch.13
Wallace playing for his team and his future
Time has come for Seahawks to kick for finish line