Turnovers and clutch plays fueled a second half surge that led the Seahawks past the Panthers in Charlotte, keeping Mike Macdonald’s squad atop the NFC standings. Who shined brightest in Seattle’s sixth straight win?

Turnovers and subpar pass protection grounded Seattle’s offense for more than two quarters in Charlotte. But as they’ve done all season, the Seahawks leaned on their swarming defense to turn the tide in the second half to pick up their 13th win.

Far from clicking on all cylinders, at least on offense, the Seahawks found yet another way to earn an NFL win on Sunday by dominating on money downs, maintaining their spot as the NFC’s top seed with a week to play.

Playing physical, downhill football and leaning on a rising star tight end, the Seahawks turned the page on a sloppy first half to pull away from the Panthers in the second half, once again dominating on defense to get to win No. 13 and stay atop the NFC standings.

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.

Entering the final month of the season, the Seahawks hope to have a fully healthy Julian Love rolling into the playoffs. But the stellar play from his replacement over the past two months has created quite the luxury for the team as the Pro Bowler eases back into action.

Tied atop the NFC standings, the rich will get richer on defense with the Seahawks set to bring back two key veteran standouts for the final five games.

One of only a handful of multi-time Pro Bowl safeties in Seahawks history, “Nino” looks primed to come back to the Emerald City to provide much-needed insurance in the secondary for Mike Macdonald’s defense.

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.

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.

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.

Seeking a third consecutive win and their first victory in the NFC West in 2025, the Seahawks hope a healthier secondary and an improved offensive line will allow them to match up well with the Cardinals’ strengths on Thursday Night Football.

While the Seahawks will be much closer to full strength in the secondary against Kyler Murray and company, the offense will be missing at least one starter for the key NFC West clash on Thursday Night Football against the Cardinals.

Already with four starters listed as doubtful to play against the Saints, the Seahawks now could be without their dynamic No. 1 receiver on Sunday.

For a second straight week, the Seahawks will likely be down multiple starters in the secondary, thrusting backups into key roles against the visiting Saints.

Meeting up in a rare matchup in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks will have sights on their first win in 2025 while the Steelers look to stay unbeaten early in the rugged AFC North. Which matchups will dictate who lands a Week 2 victory?

Recharged with a strong supporting cast in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks expect to receive Aaron Rodgers’ best when they face the Steelers in Sunday’s road opener with an intriguing chess match looming.

Drawing closer to their road opener in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks have growing injury concerns on defense, particularly in the secondary where three of their top six players missed Thursday’s practice.

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.