Bryce CouttsMon, December 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM UTC·2 min readThe Seattle Seahawks walked out of Sunday with a 27–10 win over the Carolina Panthers, but as has often been the case this season, the final score doesn’t fully capture the tension beneath the surface. That’s exactly what makes the live crossover post-game reaction between The Hawks Eye and Seahawks Forever—featuring Dan Viens—worth tuning into.
For the fifth straight week, the Seahawks offense struggled to find rhythm in the first half. Drives stalled, execution lagged, and opportunities were left on the field. While Seattle eventually took control, this month-long trend is becoming harder to ignore—especially with the playoffs looming. A slow-starting offense against postseason competition is a dangerous game, and it’s a central theme Dan and I will unpack.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFortunately for Seattle, the defense once again carried the day—and did so emphatically. Mike Macdonald’s unit played lights out from start to finish, suffocating Carolina and setting the tone early. Ty Okada continued his impressive emergence, flying downhill and making plays with confidence and discipline. Julian Love was everywhere, communicating, tackling, and erasing mistakes before they could snowball. And DeMarcus Lawrence was a force along the line of scrimmage, disrupting plays before they had a chance to develop.
This was a complete defensive performance—one that reflects a group playing fast, connected, and with a clear identity. It’s also why Seattle never felt truly threatened despite the offensive inconsistency early on.
Offensively, the second-half turnaround once again coincided with an improving run game—and Zach Charbonnet may have just had his best game as a Seahawk. Running with authority, vision, and patience, Charbonnet helped Seattle control tempo and close the door on Carolina. More importantly, the run game continues to trend upward each week, offering real hope that this offense can find balance at the right time of year.
That push and pull—between concern and confidence—is the heart of our live show. Are the Seahawks building toward something sustainable, or are offensive slow starts a ticking clock? How much faith should fans place in a defense that continues to answer the bell? And what does this version of Seattle look like against playoff-level opponents?
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis crossover isn’t about celebrating a win—it’s about understanding it. Join us live as Dan Viens and I break down what mattered, what didn’t, and what could ultimately define Seattle’s postseason push.
