Seahawks identify the one issue they need to fix to win the Super Bowl

Andy McNamara

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In an incredibly talented NFC, the Seattle Seahawks believe they've unlocked what must be done to win the Super Bowl. 

However, there is a huge Week 18 battle to worry about first on Saturday night.

In a head-to-head, winner take all division battle, the Seahawks (13-3) take on the 49ers (12-4) in San Francisco. Whichever team comes away victorious not only wins the NFC West, but also clinches the No. 1 seed in the conference, home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, and a first-round bye.

So how does Seattle get sorted now to be ready for that road to the championship?

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Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can some it up in two words - 'reduce turnovers'.

Despite their impressive record, the Seahawks are second in the NFL at total turnovers with 28. In his first year with the team, quarterback Sam Darnold accounts for 20 of those alone (14-INTs and six lost fumbles).

“It’s not a number that we’re proud of at all, something that we’re always preaching, things that we’ve got to improve on,” Kubiak told reporters on Thursday. “Obviously, we want to maximize our possessions and we’re giving away points when we give the ball away. So, whether it’s decision making, throwing the ball, holding onto it, then protecting our quarterback so that we’re not getting sack fumbles. There’s a lot of things that go on there, but something’s got to get better if we want to be a championship team.” (Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk)

Darnold's thrown four interceptions, compared to six touchdowns over his last four games. The Seahawks get a chance to practice what Kubiak's preaching against a 49ers defense that's ranked 23rd in takeaways on Saturday.

 

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Contributing Writer