Matt Calkins: A Seahawks Win over the 49ers Isn’t the Hope — It’s the Expectation

Matt Calkins: A Seahawks win over the 49ers isn’t the hope — it’s the expectation

RENTON, Wash. — If the Mike Macdonald biography ever comes out, the ghost writer will likely earn his money. The Seahawks coach's no-nonsense approach to the job usually includes no stories at his news conferences.

A Seahawks win over the 49ers isn’t the hope — it’s the expectation

RENTON — If the Mike Macdonald biography ever comes out, the ghost writer will likely earn his money. The Seahawks coach's no-nonsense approach to the job usually includes no stories...

49ers coaches, Brock Purdy praise Sam Darnold ahead of Seahawks showdown

The San Francisco 49ers will face a familiar quarterback on Saturday night with the NFC West title and home-field advantage at stake. Sam Darnold, now leading the Seattle Seahawks, spent the 2023 season with the 49ers as Brock Purdy's backup, appearing in a career-low 130 snaps and making one start. Though his opportunities were limited, Darnold parlayed his year behind Purdy and learning from head coach Kyle Shanahan into a stint with the Minn…