Fueled by Sam Darnold's near perfection in Week 9, the Seahawks climbed from No. 11 to No. 6 in The Athletic's new NFL power rankings.

The Seahawks improved to 6-2 with a big prime-time win over the Commanders, allowing them to keep pace with the other top teams in the conference. Up next is an NFC West contest against the Arizona Cardinals, but before we turn our attention to that game, it's time once again to open up the mailbag and answer some questions from you, the fans.

Learn about Seattle Seahawks' potential acquisition of All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby ahead of the trade deadline.

The Seahawks are dealing with some notable ailments on offense, leading to a Tuesday tryout for one free agent tight end looking for a home.

Sunday night's blowout victory featured important contributions from players who have spent time on Seattle's "ready squad."

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, after saying nothing had changed about the team's quarterback situation, made an announcement at his media availability on Monday. He announced that Jacoby Brissett would start at quarterback in Week 10 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.

Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes before his first incompletion, and the Seattle Seahawks played a near-perfect first half offensively on their way to a 38-14 rout of the Washington Commanders

After NFL Week 9, that title belongs to the NFC West, where just one game separates all four teams. The Arizona Cardinals are 5-4. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are both 4-4. The Seattle Seahawks are 4-5.