Even after clinching the top seed in the NFC behind the No. 1 scoring defense, the Seahawks didn’t have a single defensive player earn a First-Team All-Pro nod, an omission that shows the team may still be hovering under the radar.

The NFL announced its rosters for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, and among them are six Seattle Seahawks. What went into each selection from the team that currently sits atop the NFC?

With both teams missing a key starter on offense, the Seahawks and Rams will each have to make adjustments accordingly in what likely will be a defensive slugfest in inclement weather conditions. Which matchups will determine who holds the No. 1 seed by Friday?

Trying to prepare in lightning quick fashion for a Thursday game already presents major challenges, especially against an offensive mind such as Sean McVay. But a healthy Julian Love adds to a defense well-equipped to handle the opponent in a high-stakes situation.

The architect of a Super Bowl winner and double-digit playoff teams, John Schneider has done his best work yet calling the shots on his own with the Seahawks in 2025. It’s well past time for him to finally receive his due as the best of the best.

A second half blitz on offense, defense, and special teams pushed the Seahawks to a blowout win over the Falcons in Atlanta. Who stood out in Seattle’s 10th victory of the season?

Prior to Sunday, Nick Emmanwori had battled a case of the close calls, coming up just short on sacks, interceptions, and blocked field goals. But in Atlanta, his fortunes changed across the board in a once-in-a-lifetime performance for the Seahawks rookie.

For 30 minutes, the Seahawks appeared to be in trouble with the underdog Falcons tying them up in a low-scoring affair. But then lightning struck in the form of Rashid Shaheed and from there, Seattle took over in emphatic fashion for another blowout victory.

Racing out to 7-2 starts, the Seahawks and Rams have been stingy allowing points to opponents with ferocious defensive lines, underrated linebackers, and versatile secondaries. Where does each team hold an edge going into Sunday’s first matchup at SoFi Stadium?

Closer to full strength in the secondary, the Seahawks will be challenged by Jayden Daniels’ mobility, while the chance to awaken an inconsistent run game may present itself for the visitors in prime time against a Commanders defense that has endured plenty of struggles thus far.

Even with the Seahawks sitting at 5-2, not every player and coach on the team went into the bye week humming on all cylinders. Who stands to gain the most from the week off as Seattle heads into the second half?

While the Seahawks won’t be quite at full strength in the secondary for Sunday night’s clash with the Commanders, Mike Macdonald will have to navigate a potentially tricky situation with two of the team’s best weapons playing together for the first time since Week 1.

Headlined by Julian Love’s prolonged absence, early half a dozen players were ruled out by the Seahawks two days before kickoff, a sign that more moves could be coming in the next 24 hours as the team gears up for a tough road contest against the Commanders.

Boasting a top-five offense and top-six defense, the Seahawks stack up favorably with the best of the best, at least on paper, after seven games. But to be viewed as a true contender that can stay atop a competitive NFC West, several areas must be shored up in the second half.

Just outside the top five in scoring defense, the Seahawks have lived up to expectations in Mike Macdonald’s second season in many regards, but Ernest Jones and company still have a ways to go to play up to their high standards.

Trying to keep pace with the Rams and 49ers in the NFC West, the Seahawks will face the NFL’s top-ranked defense in the Texans on Monday Night Football. What must they accomplish to improve to 5-2?

Pitting two of the NFL’s fiercest defenses against each other in prime time, the Seahawks hope to find a kink in the Texans’ armor and heat up C.J. Stroud, while the visitors intend to make life tough on Sam Darnold with a vicious edge rush and ball hawking defenders on the back end.

Licking their wounds after a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers, the Seahawks could have a few key defensive players returning this week, but Devon Witherspoon’s status remains one of potential concern.

After returning for a Thursday night win in Arizona, the Seahawks will be without Devon Witherspoon for a third time in four games along with two other key defensive starters against the Buccaneers.

Escaping on a game-winning field goal by Jason Myers, the Seahawks improved their winning streak to three games fending off the Cardinals in a Thursday night thriller. Who starred under the lights in prime time?