The Seattle Seahawks have officially been eliminated from playoff contention following a tough weekend where they needed to rely on outside results, which did not favor them. With one game left in the season, the focus now turns to the off-season and what went wrong for a team that was looking to improve under head coach Mike McDonald. Despite having high hopes after moving on from Pete Carroll, the Seahawks ended the season struggling with offensive inconsistencies and a disappointing home record of 3-6. A lackluster performance on offense, led by quarterback Geno Smith, and issues in the running game proved detrimental to their playoff aspirations. Additionally, the transition to a new head coach and the struggles on home turf against weaker opponents compounded their inability to secure critical victories.

The podcast discusses the various factors leading to this disappointing outcome, including the need for improvements in coaching and player performance. The Seahawks spent heavily on their wide receiver corps yet saw minimal production, raising questions about their offensive strategy moving forward. As they prepare for the last game of the season against the Rams, the Seahawks are aiming for a final win to achieve a double-digit victory total, a silver lining in a season marred by unmet expectations.