Darryl Tapp News

Well, the Seahawks get a much-needed, and frankly an expected win, over the hapless St.

Seahawks' first offensive series: A 1-yard run by Justin Forsett, a Senecat pass with a holding penalty on John Carlson and dropped ball by Nate Burleson and a screen pass totally blown up by the Vikings' defense.

The first question to Brett Favre accomplished something Seattle's defense failed to do at most any point in Sunday's game.

Neither team can move the ball in the 1st quarter. The Hawks do get to Brett Favre twice on sacks by Darryl Tapp and Cory Redding.

While it's no secret that every defense in football wants to pressure the opposing quarterback, never was the need for a pass rush more apparent than in Seattle's loss last week to Arizona.

In the words of Jim Carey, so you're telling me there's a chance. Yes, that is the Seattle Seahawks leading Arizona 17-10 at halftime.

After not playing a snap in his first week back from a high-ankle sprain against Detroit last week, offensive tackle Sean Locklear fully participated in practice on Wednesday and looks on track to play against Arizona on Sunday, reports Ryan Divish of the TNT.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Power Rankings : Preseason: 14. This week: 25. 2009 Schedule/Results Where they stand: The Seahawks are 3-5 and third in the NFC West after beating the Rams, Jaguars and Lions .

RENTON The mention of San Francisco running back Frank Gore galloping 80 yards untouched into the end zone still brings shivers to Seattle Seahawks defensive line coach Dan Quinn.

For the slumping, snakebitten Seahawks, the only thing scarcer than victories is sympathy.

Another fruitless drive had stalled early in the third quarter, and Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh barged off the field, huffing and hollering.

The Cowboy's offense has been on a role lately, albeit against two defenses that are having an even tougher time than the Seahawks'. A large part of Dallas' success has been their quality depth at running back, and the emergence of Miles Austin.

Seattle Seahawks players Justin Forsett and Darryl Tapp teamed up with members of the Bothell High football and volleyball squads Thursday for a Subway sandwich-building contest in the Bothell High cafeteria.

The return of Marcus Trufant and Leroy Hill against Dallas will be a huge boost for Seahawks.

Since 2000, the Seahawks have had three general managers. Former head coach/GM Mike Holmgren , Bob Ferguson , and Tim Ruskell .

Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune says Seahawks defensive end Darryl Tapp goes about his work with the playfulness of a child, sometimes even skipping from one drill to the next.

Two years ago the Seattle Seahawks traded a late round pick to the Cleveland Browns for then second stringer Charlie Frye who had been benched in favor of Derek Anderson.

Our own Dave Boling profiled defensive end Darryl Tapp and talked to him about his impressive start to the season.

Seattle's success Sunday against Arizona likely will hinge on the defensive line's ability to pressure Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner.

Players don't last long in the NFL if they don't go hard and play with a great deal of energy.