Richard Sherman Podcast - 49ers-Seahawks REACTION: Seattle destroys San Fran & Bills-Broncos ends in controversy | Richard Sherman Podcast

Welcome back to the Richard Sherman Podcast; what a Saturday. Denver survived Buffalo in overtime, and in Seattle we flat-out ran the 49ers off the field from whistle to whistle.

What made that Seattle win feel so decisive?

We set the tone with that Rashid Shaheed lightning-strike touchdown and never let them find the end zone, and Mike Macdonald flat-out solved Kyle Shanahan with pressure, disguises, and smart coverage. Even the deep shot to Shaheed that didn’t hit told defenses we’ll threaten them vertically.

Who stood out on defense?

Ernest Jones grabbed a pick, they ripped out multiple fumbles, the corners and safeties stayed sticky, and a deep front kept pounding the run and the pocket. Macdonald’s groups have now given up zero second‑half points in these recent showdowns, and Shanahan couldn’t find the answers.

How did the offense handle Sam Darnold?

We kept him in rhythm with only seventeen throws, but when it was time he layered a dime to Cooper Kupp and stayed efficient. Kenneth Walker took over with three touchdowns and over a hundred yards, and Kubiak leaned on the run, play action, and ball control to keep everyone clean.

What’s next for San Francisco?

Get healthy and pour resources into the offensive line, because if you can’t move this Seattle front you’re not beating this defense, and the offseason will be about solving the Mike Macdonald problem.

You called Seattle the Super Bowl favorite—why now?

In year two, Macdonald has the scheme and culture humming, John Schneider nailed the roster, the line is much improved, and this is the most complete, peaking team left with defense, run game, and special teams all rolling. The city’s on fire, and I’ll be at the NFC title game to feel it.

Give us the Broncos–Bills snapshot.

Denver built a cushion with a ten‑point swing before halftime and another field goal after the break. Buffalo roared back behind Josh Allen to a one‑point lead, Bo Nix drove Denver ahead again, and a controversial catch‑and‑rip plus overtime drama sealed it before the Broncos learned they’d lost their starting quarterback.

How did that overtime ruling land with you?

It felt massive, because for as long as I’ve played the tie goes to the receiver, and if refs start rewarding defenders for prying it out after the fall that changes contested catches across the league. That moment likely swung the outcome.

What’s the outlook for Buffalo and Josh Allen?

He turned it over four times yet carried them, but the narrative becomes a stack of playoff wins without a Super Bowl trip while the AFC keeps getting tougher. They’ve got to choose a path—load up on defense again or add more elite receivers around him—while McDermott probably stays.

And Denver’s quarterback plan now?

They’re staring at an AFC title game with Jared Stidham and no true backup, so I’d be on the phone with every veteran—from Drew Brees to Matt Ryan to Ryan Fitzpatrick—to find a safety net. Even if Stidham starts, you need a trusted arm in the building.

Big congrats to Denver, and even bigger to my Seattle Seahawks; the dark‑side defense keeps cutting the lights, the group gets an extra day of rest, and I can’t wait to be in the building Sunday night. You could be anywhere, but you’re here with me, and I appreciate it.