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.

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.

Stifling the Texans’ offense from the outset, the Seahawks received strong contributions from all three levels of their defense to land a fifth win in six games. Who stood out the most in an eight point win over Houston on Monday Night Football?

Even as injuries mounted over the past month, with one blemish as an exception in Week 5, the Seahawks have kept momentum rolling with a top-five defense, further evidenced by stars and role players alike shining under the prime time lights against the Texans.

Turnovers and dropped interceptions kept a game that appeared to be teetering towards a blowout close on Monday Night Football, but the Seahawks found a way to close out a pesky Texans squad and keep pace in the NFC West heading into their bye week.

Missed opportunities cost the Seahawks multiple chances to pad their lead, but the home team held serve in the first two quarters behind Sam Darnold’s arm and a stingy defensive effort to go into the break up eight points on Monday Night Football.

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.

Led by a destructive defensive line that tallied 16 quarterback hits on the afternoon, the Seahawks got back on the defensive to put away the Jaguars for their third straight road win. Who excelled in the latest victory away from Lumen Field?

Not long ago, the Seahawks had a major problem on their hands with an underachieving defensive line holding the defense back. As evidenced again on Sunday in Jacksonville, however, what a difference a few seasons can make.

In an otherwise sleep-inducing punt fest, the Seahawks received just enough explosives from Sam Darnold and the offense coupled with a feisty pass rush to fend off the Jaguars for a satisfying eight-point road victory.

After a sluggish start for both teams, Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba busted out the fireworks to propel the Seahawks to a seven-point halftime lead in Jacksonville.

The Seahawks missed out on a couple opportunities to further pad their lead off of turnovers, but even with those whiffs, they still went into the half with a two-score lead over their rivals in the desert.

Putting it together in all three phases to the delight of the hometown crowd, the Seahawks enjoyed one of their most lopsided victories at Lumen Field against the Saints on Sunday. Who shined brightest in the 31-point domination?

Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith dishes out his weekly keys to victory for Seattle, including slowing down No. 41 out of the backfield and staying aggressive offensively in the red zone.

While both teams enter Week 3 battling injuries at key position groups that could dictate who wins Sunday, slowing down the Saints’ still elusive, dynamic running back stands atop the goals for the Seahawks.

Once one of the most vaunted places to play in the NFL, Lumen Field has lost its luster as a house of horrors with opponents having tons of success against the Seahawks in recent years. What’s behind the struggles and how can Seattle get back on track against New Orleans in Week 3?

Controlling the game in the trenches on both sides of the ball, the Seahawks took control in the second half against the Steelers to land their first win of the season. Who stood out the most for Mike Macdonald’s squad in Pittsburgh?

Despite producing 100-plus yards of offense more than their opponent, the Seahawks shot themselves in the foot several times during an ugly first half against the Steelers, going into intermission trailing thanks to a litany of miscues on offense and special teams.

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.