Returning to practice as expected in limited fashion, Sam Darnold looks to be on the right track to return on Sunday against the Commanders, but the Seahawks aren't making a decision at quarterback just yet. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine the latest info on Darnold's health out of the VMAC, discuss how Seattle should proceed deciding whether he or Drew Lock will be under center against Washington in Week 3, and dive into six key matchups to watch in Landover, including linebackers being under the microscope for both teams for different reasons.

After leading the NFL in scoring defense last season, the Seahawks appear to be game to push for the title once again in 2026. But are they actually improved from last year's Super Bowl squad? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang analyze Seattle's first two games of the new season and debate whether or not Mike Macdonald's "Dark Side" defense has somehow upgraded from last year's unit, discuss Macdonald's fascinating comments on a Cold War that may still be brewing heading towards a Week 6 date with the Broncos in Denver, and check out what's new for the Commanders after a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.

Taking the soul away from their divisional opponent in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks finished off the Cardinals with a back-breaking 16-play drive, finishing off a 31-7 thumping in Arizona. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang dissect Seattle's final offensive drive and how Brian Fleury's crew broke the spirit of the home team with punishing run after punishing run, dish out their Monday Night Verdicts from a big NFC West road win, including Julian Love's place atop the NFL's safety hierarchy, and examine where the 'Hawks fit into the best of the best after two weeks of action.