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At his core Pete Carroll is still a defensive coach, a tug that at times perhaps pulls harder than being the one that oversees the entire Seattle Seahawks operation.

A lot went right this season for the Seahawks, but there are some decisions that need to be made this offseason if Seattle wants to challenge for the NFC West crown.

Josh Jacobs sprinted 86 yards for a game-ending touchdown and the Las Vegas Raiders won in overtime for the second straight week, beating the Seattle Seahawks 40-34.

The Seattle Seahawks thought they had solved their problems stopping the run. But the Seahawks' run defense has been terrible in their past two games, both losses.

While there are plenty of reasons behind Seattle’s surprising season to date, the play of quarterback Geno Smith is at the top of the list.

Tyler Lockett caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith as the Seattle Seahawks won their third straight, 27-13 over the New York Giants.

The past two weeks showed the Seattle Seahawks what they are capable of accomplishing. Seattle’s 37-23 win over the LA Chargers was the victory that validated the Seahawks are on the right path.

Rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for an 11-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-9.

Considering where the rest of the teams stand in the NFC West five games into the season, Seattle coach Pete Carroll sounded almost appreciative that no one has run away with the division.

For at least one week this season, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves all alone in first place in the NFC West, after Week 1 17-16 upset of the Denver Broncos.