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Seattle Seahawks News and Rumors

McCarthy says call to ref was 'right thing'

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that he called the replacement referee who made the call on a final play that cost the Packers a game against the Seattle Seahawks to offer his support.

seattletimes.com

The Seahawks spent a lot of practice time this week preparing to defend the option offense they'll see Sunday when they face Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

seattletimes.com

RENTON -- Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane was back on the practice field Friday after sitting out Thursday's workout with a calf injury. He is expected to play Sunday in Carolina."Mebane made it back," Carroll said. "He's in good shape.&q…

Final Word: NFC West

Oct 5, 2012

ESPN.com

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 5: Seahawks' rare opportunity: A Seattle Seahawks victory at Carolina would give all four NFC West teams a winning record through Week 5 for the first time since the NFL realigned into eight four-team divisions in 20…

ESPN.com

The floor is higher in the NFC West, and the St. Louis Rams aren't sleeping on it. It's a new day in the division now that the Rams are above .500 for the first time since 2006. They're not in last place, either. That distinction belongs to 2-2 Seattle,…