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Beast Mode Marshawn Lynch Flags a Hidden Concern for the Seahawks as the NFL Playoffs Draw Near

Seattle, Washington – December 9, 2025

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the final stretch of the season looking every bit like a powerhouse. Their 37-9 demolition of the Atlanta Falcons not only strengthened their position in the NFC West race, but reaffirmed that they may be the most complete team in the conference. Seattle’s defense suffocated Atlanta to just three field goals, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Sam Darnold continued to build a chemistry that looks more polished with every snap.

But in the middle of that rising optimism, a warning surfaced — one delivered by none other than franchise icon Marshawn Lynch. According to ESPN, only one of Seattle’s 10 wins this season has come against a quarterback ranked in the top 20 in Total QBR. The question quickly emerged: Has Seattle truly been tested by playoff-caliber quarterbacks yet?

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Head coach Mike MacDonald responded to Lynch’s comment in a way that didn’t deny the concern — instead, it subtly amplified the curiosity surrounding Seattle’s playoff readiness:

“When Marshawn speaks up, I take it as a serious reminder. We’re doing a lot of things right, but the season is long, and there are parts of our team that only show themselves when the pressure rises. What matters is that everyone understands there’s still work ahead.”

Lynch then followed with a single, razor-sharp line — one that instantly captured the weight of the moment:

“Playoff football reveals what the regular season hides.”

Even if Seattle hasn’t faced many elite quarterbacks, the dominance they’ve shown cannot be dismissed. They forced Matt Stafford into his worst performance of the year, completely shut down Atlanta’s offense, and only Baker Mayfield has managed to break through — back when Seattle’s defense was ravaged by injuries.

Still, as both Lynch and MacDonald emphasized, the postseason is an entirely different battlefield. One mistake, one lapse, one moment unprepared can end everything.

The Seahawks are strong — undeniably strong. But if they want to make the deep playoff run they believe they’re built for, they’ll need to answer the question every contender eventually faces:
Can they beat the best quarterbacks when the stakes are highest?

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' glitzy steakhouse rocked by lawsuit claiming partners siphoned millions and 'extorted' lawyer as he battled blood cancer
Kansas City, Missouri – January 2026 Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ trendy Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, has found itself at the center of a controversy after a lawsuit alleged that its business partners, Tosh Berman and Michael Tanha, siphoned millions of dollars from the company and “extorted” their legal counsel during a critical time when the attorney was fighting blood cancer. The lawsuit, filed by Matthew Syken, the former general counsel of the restaurant’s parent company Noble 33, claims that Berman and Tanha engaged in fraudulent activity while Syken was on medical leave for cancer treatment. According to Syken, the two allegedly misappropriated funds from a deal with a gift card company, inKind, which had paid Noble 33 millions in advance for store credits redeemable at their chain of restaurants. Syken claims that after he uncovered the financial irregularities and confronted Berman and Tanha, they retaliated by withholding his pay, firing him, and canceling his medical insurance during his recovery. He further accuses them of threatening his legal career in an attempt to silence him, adding to the emotional and financial strain he was already facing. “I had no choice but to speak up. I’ve been through enough, and I thought it was my responsibility to make sure Noble 33 was operating fairly. To be fired in such a cruel manner, especially while fighting cancer, is something I’ll never forget. The truth needs to come out,” Syken stated. Kelce and Mahomes, both of whom have had stakes in 1587 Prime, have not been named as defendants in the lawsuit, and sources close to the two superstars say they were unaware of the alleged misconduct. Despite the controversy, Kelce and Mahomes have continued to promote the restaurant as a high-end destination for fans and celebrities alike. The lawsuit, which has gained significant media attention, claims that Berman and Tanha used the inKind gift card deal to generate upfront cash that was allegedly funneled into their private accounts, while Syken’s attempts to uncover the scheme were met with hostility. Berman and Tanha have denied all wrongdoing, accusing Syken of embezzling funds himself, but the lawsuit continues to unfold as the legal battle intensifies. With a history of Super Bowl victories and major endorsements, both Kelce and Mahomes now find themselves linked to a serious legal battle that threatens the future of their restaurant venture. As the case progresses, many are wondering whether 1587 Prime can withstand the controversy and whether the public image of the two stars will be affected by the ongoing legal issues.