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Seattle's identity starts with a disguised-pressure defense. Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams give the defense two players it can build around.
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PFM Verdict
Why PFM Ranks the Seahawks Here
PFM ranks Seattle this high because Mike Macdonald’s defense gives the team a real identity, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba keeps the offense explosive without asking Sam Darnold to carry every drive. The formula still depends on the run game and play action staying attached. If the line slips after the offseason turnover, the offense loses the balance that separates Seattle from most contenders.
NFL Rank#1Current PFM ranking
NFC Rank#1Among NFC teams
QB Stability#12Sam Darnold · Built to Trust
Season OutlookSuper Bowl Favorite
Head coachMike Macdonald
Offensive coordinatorBrian Fleury
Defensive coordinatorAden Durde
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What Has to Hold
Sam Darnold is the swing factor because the offense changes with his level of play. The pressure point is maintaining the run game and offensive-line stability after offseason turnover.
Seattle Can Win on Either Side of the Ball
Seattle is one of the few teams with both the offense and defense in the strength range. A balanced play-action offense can build a lead, while a disguised-pressure defense can protect it.
Seattle Has Real Explosive Stress
Seattle ranks 3rd in explosive-play ability. Jaxon Smith-Njigba gives the defense a player or group it has to find before the snap.
PFM ROAD AHEAD
2026 Seattle Seahawks Strength of Schedule
Seattle owns one of the tougher schedules in the league because San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs form the hardest part of it. PFM has the schedule No. 7 with an opponent average of 81.6 and 8 games against current top-10 teams. The road is not difficult from start to finish, but the stretch around San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs leaves little room for an off week.
Difficulty Rank#7No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.81.6Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.79.3Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups8Games vs. current top 10
Away games left8
Top-10 road opponents4
vs. New England Patriots86.0 PFM · #7
Sep 9 · 8:20 pmHomeTop 10
at Arizona Cardinals73.0 PFM · #27
Sep 20 · 4:25 pmAwayBottom 10
at Washington Commanders79.0 PFM · #18
Sep 27 · 1:00 pmAway
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Los Angeles Rams at 90.7 PFM.
PFM Reporter
Seattle Adds Terrion Arnold With Availability Still Unclear
Seattle is signing Terrion Arnold, adding a 23-year-old former first-round cornerback to a defense that already ranks first in PFM.
From a football standpoint, the fit is easy to see because Arnold has 22 NFL starts and was one of the stronger cornerbacks for the Lions. This move gives Mike Macdonald another option in a secondary built around disguise and coverage flexibility. The problem is availability. Arnold still faces eight felony charges and the NFL could place him on the commissioner's exempt list.
Analysis updatedAugust 14, 2026
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Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles RamsMatch distance: 1.82 rating points
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Roster Strength.
Seattle’s offense gets answers across the field from the offensive line; Los Angeles Rams’ offense gets answers across the field from the offensive line. Roster Strength and Coaching Direction line up because each staff has enough usable depth to adjust without forcing one star into every solution. Defense is the main separator because Seattle can affect the quarterback with more than one answer around coverage and the defensive front.
Where they separate: Defense. Seahawks hold the stronger current rating.
Division Pressure
NFC West
Seattle enters as the team to catch in the NFC West. Seattle can stay in the race by leaning on defense, creating explosives for Smith-Njigba and keeping Darnold in controlled down-and-distance situations. The Rams have the strongest direct challenge in the NFC West.
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Badge History6 active badges · Last verified change Jul 17, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026 · Badge tracking startedEarned Big-Play Threat, Coaching Edge, Complete Team, High Octane, Loaded Roster, Lockdown Defense
Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl Era
Seattle won Super Bowl LX in 2026 and is now 2–2 across 4 appearances.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 2
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 4
- Super Bowl Record
- 2–2
- Last Appearance
- 2026 Super Bowl LX
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