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Seattle Seahawks
NFL Team · SEA

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

NFL team. Team code: SEA.

Quick Facts

2026 Outlook

Week 5 power rankings assessment (Oct 8): CBS Sports' tier-one power ranking identifies Seattle as one of "the two best teams in the league so far" through Week 4, emphasizing their defensive dominance: "the Seahawks still have arguably the NFL's best defense when healthy (it's them or the Vikings)." Despite a Week 1 hip injury to QB Sam Darnold, the defense has remained a fortress, validating the defending Super Bowl champions' elite two-way positioning heading into mid-season. (per Ranking all 32 NFL teams into tiers: 49ers among the elite, but some teams not as good as they seem)

Week 5 matchup vs. 49ers — elite "Dark Side" defense: The Seahawks' defense under Mike Macdonald has surrendered the fifth-fewest points per game (18.3), fewest total yards per game (246.8), fewest yards per play (4.0), and fewest passing yards per game (144.8). Tied for the most interceptions (6), the defense is on pace to become the first team since 2013-2014 to lead the NFL in total defense in consecutive seasons—reminiscent of their "Legion of Boom" peak. Edge rushers Uchenna Nwosu (22.2% early down pressure rate), DeMarcus Lawrence (15.5%), and tackle Leonard Williams (14.8%) all rank inside the top 25 in early-down pressure rate. The elite pass rush has dominated their 2026 opponents and now faces a Week 5 showdown against elite 49ers QB Brock Purdy (historically one of the best matchups of the week). In their last two meetings (Week 18 2025, Divisional Round playoffs), Seattle has held the 49ers to 6-3 and 41-6 victories. (per Super Bowl champion Seahawks defense vs. Brock Purdy's 49ers will be one of Week 5's top battles. Here's why)

Week 6 OT loss to Denver (Oct 16): The defending Super Bowl champions fell to Denver 17-14 in overtime Thursday night, with the offensive struggles outweighing the defense's continued elite play. QB Sam Darnold endured one of his worst games of the season—five sacks and two interceptions, the second coming in OT on a critical mistake that set up Wil Lutz's game-winning field goal. The loss dropped Seattle to 3-3 overall and exposed offensive line issues and Darnold's inconsistent ball security despite the defense's top-5 efficiency. The team's offensive stagnation suggests mid-season adjustments may be needed to complement the elite defense (per Seahawks-Broncos on 'Thursday Night Football': What We Learned from Denver's 17-14 overtime victory).

Fantasy Footprint

Defending Super Bowl 60 champions. The Seahawks open the 2026 season as defending champions, facing the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday, September 9 at NBC and Peacock (per 2026 NFL Kickoff guide: Everything you need to know for the upcoming season - Yahoo Sports). Offensive scheme and personnel details to follow as training camp intel consolidates.

Defensive additions: CB depth search is the defining secondary move entering 2026. HC Mike Macdonald sought a third cornerback to complement Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe following the departure of Riq Woolen to Philadelphia. Macdonald tried Nehemiah Pritchett and Noah Igbinoghene early in camp without success. GM John Schneider acquired cornerback Trevon Diggs from Dallas; Diggs (two-time Pro Bowler) was briefly cut but Schneider announced plans to add him to the practice squad for acclimation (per John Schneider says Seahawks plan to add Trevon Diggs to practice squad - NBC Sports). Also signed Terrion Arnold (ex-Lions first-round pick, currently on Commissioner's List pending legal matters). On 2026-09-01 (roster cut-down day), Schneider traded a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Chargers to acquire undrafted CB Avery Smith, who impressed in the Chargers' preseason and has strong intel backing from Schneider's pre-draft connections. All three moves highlight Macdonald's focus on defensive depth and culture-building (per Yes Avery Smith surprised Seahawks traded with Chargers for him. It's a CB thing - Tacoma News Tribune).

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Coaches

Team Defense as a Fantasy Unit

Top fantasy defense entering 2026. Seahawks finished as the top-scoring DST last season, averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game. Early-season schedule is favorable with matchups against Patriots, Cardinals (likely without RB Jeremiyah Love or severely hobbled), and Commanders (starting LT Laremy Tunsil out, ranked 26th in offensive line). A premier streaming target through Week 3 (per 2026 fantasy football DSTs with good early schedules: Jaguars and Chiefs could help early - NBC Sports).

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