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.
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91.3PFM Team Score
NFL Rank#1No rank change
NFC Rank#1Among NFC teams
QB Stability#12Sam Darnold · Built to Trust
Season OutlookSuper Bowl FavoriteSeattle should be one of the NFL’s best teams and a favorite to win the Super Bowl.
Coaching Staff Snapshot
Head CoachMike Macdonald
Offensive CoordinatorBrian Fleury
Defensive CoordinatorAden Durde
Coaching Direction RankNo. 2
Offensive Rating
86.6
Defensive Rating
89.6
PFM Ranking Story
Why Seattle Is No. 1
Mike Macdonald’s disguised-pressure defense changes the picture before the snap, and the unit leans on Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams to erase difficult matchups. The offense can strike quickly through Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The question is whether Sam Darnold and the line can preserve the run game and play action after the offseason turnover.
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Identity
Complete Team
Seattle's identity starts with a disguised-pressure defense. Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams give the defense two players it can build around.
Swing Factor
Quarterback Execution
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.
What the Ratings Reveal
What Jumps Off the Page
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.
Game Plan
How This Team Wins — And How It Breaks
The Seahawks win by leaning on defense, creating explosives for Smith-Njigba and keeping Darnold in controlled down-and-distance situations.
The Seahawks are most exposed in protection breakdowns that force Darnold into a pass-heavy game without a reliable run counter. Those games put a spotlight on maintaining the run game and offensive-line stability after offseason turnover.
Schedule Strength
The Road Ahead
Seattle ranks No. 5 in schedule difficulty, with an average opponent PFM Score of 81.7 and 8 games against current top-10 teams. Four of those top-10 matchups are away, while the next 5 opponents average 82.0.
Difficulty Rank#5No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.81.7Average across opponents
Next 5 Avg.82.0Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups8Games vs. current top 10
Away games left8
Top-10 road opponents4
vs. New England Patriots85.9 PFM · #7
Sep 9 · 8:20 pmHomeTop 10
at Arizona Cardinals73.7 PFM · #25
Sep 20 · 4:25 pmAwayBottom 10
at Washington Commanders79.1 PFM · #18
Sep 27 · 1:00 pmAway
vs. Los Angeles Chargers84.0 PFM · #11
Oct 4 · 4:25 pmHome
vs. San Francisco 49ers87.2 PFM · #3
Oct 11 · 4:25 pmHomeTop 10
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Los Angeles Rams at 90.6 PFM.
PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB+84.5
Roster StrengthB+85.5
Coaching DirectionA-87.8
Recent PerformanceA91.8
Offense StrengthB+86.6
Defense StrengthA-89.6
Franchise DirectionB+83.0
ExplosivenessA-88.8
League Context
Built Like…
These are the two closest on-field builds in the PFM ratings. The similarities matter, but so do the differences.
Closest PFM Match
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are the closest match because both teams lean on coaching to turn the pieces into a complete plan. The Seahawks lean on a disguised-pressure defense, while the Rams lean on a coach-driven offense. The Seahawks can lean more heavily on the defense.
Second-Closest Match
New England Patriots
The Patriots are another close match because both teams need big plays to create breathing room. The Seahawks get there through a disguised-pressure defense; the Patriots are built around a play-action and spread offense. Defense is where the Seahawks create the separation.
Division Pressure
NFC West Pressure
Seattle enters as the team to catch in the NFC West. A balanced play-action plan gives the team its clearest edge. The Rams have the strongest direct challenge in the NFC West.
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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