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Seattle's defense is the reason the Seahawks can win games that never feel clean. Nick Emmanwori generated four quarterback pressures and a sack, Uchenna Nwosu ended the Chargers' final comeback chance with a strip-sack, and Seattle survived a game with 30 combined penalties. Sam Darnold does not have to be perfect when the defense can close like that. That is the foundation behind PFM's elite view of the Seahawks.
Seattle moved lower despite a 30-23 win over the Chargers. Fourteen penalties for 150 yards lowered Coaching Direction, while declines in Roster Strength, Recent Performance, and Offense Strength outweighed the improved defensive showing.
Seattle's identity remains pressure without sacrificing coverage integrity, then letting Jaxon Smith-Njigba turn favorable looks into explosives. The 33-31 loss in Washington showed the formula can still produce enough offense, but turnovers can erase the advantage created by a complete roster.
Sam Darnold has to give Seattle a steady answer when the first read or the opening script disappears. The larger concern is maintaining the run game and offensive-line stability after offseason turnover.
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Seattle owns one of the tougher remaining roads in the league because San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs form the hardest part of it. PFM has the schedule No. 2 with an opponent average of 82.0 and 7 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.
Toughest remaining opponent: Kansas City Chiefs at 91.3 PFM.
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Offense.
Seattle supports the quarterback with its offensive structure, while Los Angeles Rams get there with its offensive structure. That means Seattle can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create, while Los Angeles Rams can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create. Seattle separates on defense, where the stronger blend of pressure and coverage is built around disguised pressure and changing fronts.
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.
Badge ended: Complete Team, High Octane.
See the current Seattle Seahawks depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas give Seattle a strong starting tackle pair, but Lucas has no second player listed behind him in the current two-deep. Another tackle would protect an offense with little proven right-side insurance.
DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu still hold major edge roles, with Derick Hall behind them. Seattle should add another young rusher so an elite defense is not leaning on veteran pressure for too long.
Seattle has Grey Zabel and Christian Haynes at guard with Jalen Sundell at center, but the interior line remains young and light on established depth. Another interior blocker would help keep the offense balanced.
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Seattle won Super Bowl LX in 2026 and is now 2–2 across 4 appearances.
