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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 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.
Seattle's identity starts with a disguised-pressure defense. Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams give the defense two players it can build around.
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.
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.



Toughest remaining opponent:
Los Angeles Rams at 90.7 PFM.
Seattle is signing Trevon Diggs to a one-year deal after putting the Terrion Arnold signing on hold because of Arnold's legal situation.
Diggs gives Mike Macdonald an experienced option for a shallow secondary that needed depth. Diggs has struggled to stay healthy since his 2023 ACL tear, so this will not push the league's No. 1 defense higher. It is a slight clue that Arnold could miss some time.
By Justin Fuhr

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.
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.
Seattle won Super Bowl LX in 2026 and is now 2–2 across 4 appearances.