Kenneth Walker III offered one of the most vivid descriptions of the Seahawks’ 2025 season, and it wasn’t about a box score.
Asked what the real mood is in Seattle’s locker room heading into the playoffs, Walker said it’s been “energetic,” and he dropped a detail that sounds small until you realize what it signals: the Seahawks have been “shadow boxing each other every day since the year started.” Walker spoke with Heavy in an exclusive interview, where he detailed one of the NFL’s latest partnerships.
With Seattle sitting at 12-3 and traveling to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 28 (1 p.m. ET), the Seahawks are in the kind of pressure stretch where identity matters as much as talent.
Seahawks Describe the “One and Zero” Mindset Before Carolina
Walker said the locker room isn’t letting the playoff picture hijack their week-to-week focus.
“We are also focused on Carolina and won’t overlook them,” Walker said, adding the Seahawks have a “one and zero” mentality.
It’s a classic coaching phrase, but in late December, it becomes a litmus test. Seattle just survived one of the wildest games of the entire NFL season, rallying from down 16 in the fourth quarter to beat the Rams 38-37 in overtime.
That kind of win can either sharpen a contender or make a team feel invincible. Walker’s comments point to Seattle choosing the first path.
What Being a Weekly Captain Actually Means Under Macdonald
Walker also explained what it means to be selected as a weekly captain under head coach Mike Macdonald.
“It means a lot; you feel seen,” Walker said. “Being chosen as a captain out of all the great players here is pretty cool.”
That’s a leadership tell, and it’s also a value add for fans trying to understand Macdonald’s culture. The Seahawks aren’t just talking about confidence; they’re talking about accountability, routines, and daily standards that carry into January.
Walker even framed the team’s belief as something that got stronger once adversity hit.
After the Rams game, he said he saw the Seahawks have “a lot of warriors with heart,” a line that matches what the comeback demanded.
The Stakes: Seattle’s Path Gets Real in Week 17
Here’s the hard nugget that makes Walker’s locker-room comments feel urgent: Seattle’s Week 17 matchup is a pivot point in the NFC.
The Seahawks face an 8-7 Panthers team, and Seattle is playing for positioning at the very top of the conference.
And yes, there are clinching scenarios on the table this week — the type of thing that turns every snap into a referendum on whether your team is actually built for January.
That’s why Walker’s focus on “one and zero” and daily competitiveness matters: it’s a window into how Seattle is trying to manage success without getting sloppy.
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Walker also shouted out a teammate who has surprised him: Julian Love, praising how he attacked an earlier injury with a positive mindset and came back making plays.
If Seattle handles Carolina, the conversation quickly turns from “playoff team” to “real contender.” And if they stumble, every culture quote becomes a stress test.
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