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Seattle just delivered the strongest defensive performance of its season against the league's most trusted offense. The Seahawks held Kansas City to 213 yards and three points, bottled up Kenneth Walker III and pressured Patrick Mahomes into an uncomfortable night. Jaxon Smith-Njigba handled the offensive burden with 150 receiving yards. That defense-plus-JSN formula is strong enough to beat anyone when the turnovers stay manageable.
Seattle climbed after a 20-3 win over Kansas City. Recent Performance, Offense Strength, Explosiveness, and Coaching Direction improved after the Seahawks held the Chiefs to 213 yards and minus-0.130 EPA per play.
Seattle's identity is elite defense plus Jaxon Smith-Njigba creating the explosive offense. The Seahawks held Kansas City to 213 yards and three points, while JSN produced 150 receiving yards and the game's defining touchdown. Sam Darnold can still give away a possession, but the defense and JSN are strong enough to keep Seattle in control when the rest of the offense is uneven.
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 sits near the middle of the league at No. 18 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 79.1. Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers create the toughest stretch, but 4 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
San Francisco 49ers at 89.3 PFM.
Shared profile: Roster Strength and Explosiveness.
Seattle supports the quarterback with its offensive structure, while Kansas City gets there with motion and formation stress. That means Seattle can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create, while Kansas City can force coverage to declare before the snap. The coaching edge belongs to Kansas City because the staff can counter a defense without turning the next snap into pure dropback football.
San Francisco remains the team to catch in the NFC West. The Rams have the strongest direct challenge 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 remaining problem is maintaining the run game and offensive-line stability after offseason turnover.
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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.
