Here come the Seahawks.In mid-October, the defending Super Bowl champions were sitting at .500 and coming off consecutive losses. And now? Theyre playing as well as just about anyone in the NFL, led by their Legion of Boom and the rest of the defence.Seattle has won six of its past seven games, including a 24-14 victory Sunday over Chip Kellys go-go Philadelphia Eagles, who were limited to 139 yards.Russell Wilson threw for 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and rushed for 48 yards and another score, but its Seattles D that is leading the way right now. Over the past three weeks, the Seahawks have given up a grand total of 20 points while improving to 9-4 and putting themselves in position to make the playoffs.We are really connected right now, safety Earl Thomas said, really in sync.In case you missed it, here are the other top topics after the NFL seasons 14th Sunday:49ERS FADING: After three consecutive trips to the NFC title game, the San Francisco 49ers are 7-6 and on pace to miss the playoffs after losing 24-13 to the Oakland Raiders, of all teams. Jim Harbaugh could be on his way out. Colin Kaepernick — who threw an interception on the first play — might want to put on his headphones to drown out all the criticism. I havent played well, the ever-tight-lipped Kaepernick acknowledged.FISHERS JAB: As if there werent enough angst in Washington about the off-field drama involving benched Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and first-year head coach Jay Gruden amidst a 3-10 season, Rams coach Jeff Fisher managed to add insult to injury. Six Rams players acquired in connection with the trade that allowed the Redskins to draft Griffin in 2012 were chosen by Fisher as captains for the pregame coin toss before St. Louis 24-0 victory over Washington. Those players were Michael Brockers, Janoris Jenkins, Alec Ogletree, Greg Robinson, Stedman Bailey and Zac Stacy.I CANT BREATHE: Lions running back Reggie Bush wore a blue shirt with I Cant Breathe written in black across the chest during warmups Sunday. Browns cornerback Johnson Bademosi had that phrase on the back of a shirt he wore before his game. And Rams teammates Davin Joseph (on his cleats) and Jared Cook (on his wrist tape) also displayed it. Those were words spoken by Eric Garner, who died when a New York police office put him in a chokehold. I guess, Bush said, the situation just touched me.SHOULDER-FIRST?: Should helmet-to-helmet penalty calls be reviewable on replay? That question was all over Twitter on Sunday night, after Patriots cornerback Brandon Browner was penalized for a hit on Chargers tight end Ladarius Green with 6 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter of New Englands 23-14 victory. The flag erased what appeared to be an interception return for a touchdown by the Patriots. But replays showed that Browner led with his shoulder — the way the NFL wants — and basically made contact with Greens shoulder.SWEETNESS: Put LeVeon Bells name alongside Walter Paytons. Pittsburghs Bell ran for 185 yards, caught six passes for another 50, and accounted for a trio of TDs in a 42-21 victory at the Bengals. Add it all up, and Bell joined Payton as the only players in NFL history with at least 200 yards from scrimmage in three consecutive games.___Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Nike Zoom Sale . CNN and Gazzetta dello Sport reporter Tancredi Palmeri broke the news via Twitter Tuesday afternoon. Italian Football Association President Giancarlo Abete has also resigned, according to Palmeri. Nike Zoom Wholesale . Not Peyton Manning. Hes holding on to the heartache to stoke his competitive fire. http://www.nikezoomclearance.com/ . Team officials did not indicate the extent of the injury Saturday, simply listing Rose with "left knee soreness." Rose has played two preseason games without any sign of problems. The first NBA game in South America now will be missing its biggest star. Nike Zoom Clearance . -- With the Memphis Grizzlies struggling to find their offensive rhythm, O. Nike Zoom Clearance Sale . TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie tweeted on Monday that Hemsky will be going to market as an unrestricted free agent on July 1.Tranmere have confirmed the appointment of Micky Mellon as their new manager after he stepped down as Shrewsbury Town boss. Mellon left Shrewsbury by mutual consent earlier on Thursday after a disappointing start to the season which left the Shrews in 22nd position in Sky Bet League One and without a win since September 3. The 44-year-old Mellon enjoyed two successful spells at Tranmere as a player, making 205 appearances and scoring 10 goals. Mellons first game in charge of Tranmere will be Saturdays home game against Wrexham.Tranmere chairman Mark Palios said: I am delighted to bring Micky back to Tranmere Rovers for a third time. His track record speaks for itself. He already has a number of promotions to his name and we are confident he will add to that record once more at Prenton Park.We are especially pleased to bring in a manager currently managing in League One and who sees the potential in the club. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.dddddddddddd99. No contract. Micky knows the club and what the fans want to see. He will take over a strong squad albeit that it is depleted at this time.I would like to place on record my appreciation of the job that Paul Carden has done as interim manager in the most difficult of circumstances in terms of injuries, suspensions and international call-ups.Micky will take over control with immediate effect and will manage the side for the important derby match against Wrexham on Saturday.Mellon added: Im delighted to be at Tranmere Rovers and really pleased to be taking part in such an exciting project.Im looking forward to meeting the players tomorrow and the fans on Saturday for what should be a good game against Wrexham.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Tranmere video Tranmere fixtures Tranmere stats ' ' '