No, the Seahawks don’t have a perfect offensive line in 2025. But with many other teams struggling to build cohesive units in the trenches, the group has taken a massive step forward, emerging as a key reason to believe in Seattle as a contender.

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.

Closing in on the halfway point of their rookie seasons, how have Tory Horton and company performed thus far for the Seahawks?

Only four teams have scored more points per game than the Seahawks through eight weeks of the 2025 NFL season, and they have managed to do that with a key element of their offense still waiting to bloom.

Ranking fifth in points per game, the Seahawks have eclipsed expectations amid a 5-2 start to the 2025 season thanks to Sam Darnold’s brilliance and an improving offensive line, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement heading into the bye week.

With the Seahawks and Buccaneers both dealing with several significant injuries, banged up secondaries will be challenged by talented receivers and the onus will fall on both defensive lines to set the tone rushing Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield as an equalizer.

Rushing for over 150 yards against the Cardinals in Week 4, Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks believe their run game has turned the corner. But matched against Todd Bowles’ hyper-aggressive defense, that confidence will be put to the ultimate test on Sunday.

Putting a discouraging season opener behind them, the Seahawks have averaged north of 30 points per game on offense in back-to-back wins over the Steelers and Saints. What have we learned about Klint Kubiak’s group in the first three weeks?

There’s no such thing as a moral victory in the NFL and the Seahawks blew a prime opportunity to make a statement in the NFC West by falling short against the 49ers in Week 1. Still, film showed plenty of positives to glean from the defeat at Lumen Field.

Looking to find their way back into the playoffs after a two-year drought, how will the 2025 season play out for the Seahawks in year two under Mike Macdonald?

For far too long, the Seahawks have been held back by the play of their offensive line. But for the first time in a long time, there’s a real sense of optimism in the trenches. Can the group deliver on growing expectations?

Even in a preseason setting, the Seahawks have showcased several staples in Klint Kubiak’s run game, using a variety of schemes to rush for almost 270 yards against the Chiefs on Friday night.

While the Seahawks would have preferred to leave Lumen Field with a victory on Thursday night, a ballyhooed crop of incoming rookies led by Grey Zabel shined in an impressive debut for the group as a whole. What stood out on film?

While the Seahawks nearly coughed up their first preseason game, strong starts by their heralded rookie class helped the team build a 13-point halftime lead in an eventful exhibition opener at Lumen Field.

Hitting the practice field without their head coach, the Seahawks engaged in a physical Monday practice with the offense getting the upper hand thanks to excellent red zone execution.

Busting out the pads for the first time in nearly eight months, several members of the Seahawks’ latest draft class stood out, while their newest elder statesman showed he has packs plenty of punch in year No. 12.

From a trio of new quarterbacks getting their first extended look running Klint Kubiak’s offense to free agent additions in the secondary impressing, plenty of action unfolded during the Seahawks three open OTA practices at the VMAC.

The Seahawks continued to struggle in the trenches on offense last season, but with a young core returning a year older and a proven veteran offensive line coach now in town, the team hopes to see the unit take a big step forward this spring.

As the Seahawks launch the final phase of their offseason program with OTAs, these non-contact practices carry plenty of importance heading into the upcoming season, starting with a lot of new pieces on offense from both a personnel and coaching standpoint.

As first-round pick Grey Zabel and the rest of the Seahawks rookie class prepare for their first OTAs alongside returning veterans, what are realistic expectations for all 11 players heading into their first season?