The Seahawks already have one of the premier defensive lines in the NFL. But as the NFL trade deadline approaches, the possibility of adding one of the best players in the sport to that group continues to intrigue.

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.

The Seahawks didn’t suit up on Sunday, but thanks to a bitter rival coughing up a game in Houston, Mike Macdonald’s squad leapfrogged to the top of the NFC West. How did they benefit during their idle week?

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.

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 contenders emerging atop the NFC standings and several teams solidifying their odds at a top-10 pick in next year’s draft, who could the Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

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?

Winning five of their past six games, the Seahawks still remain under the radar for some national outlets. But after their latest win on Monday Night Football, that narrative may be changing as Mike Macdonald’s squad stays in the hunt in a highly competitive NFC West.

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.

Though they’ve only played five times previously, with one lone exception, the Seahawks and Texans have enjoyed several exciting duels over the years heading towards Monday night’s latest installment in the series.

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.

Byron Murphy II didn’t generate the splashy plays expected from a first round pick as a rookie. But that hasn’t been the case in his sophomore campaign. Where has the dynamic defender progressed the most for the Seahawks?

Few quarterbacks have been better than Sam Darnold in the first six weeks of the NFL season. But even after leading the Seahawks to wins against top-10 defenses in two of the past three games, the Texans will present the toughest test for him yet.

A true unknown for Mike Macdonald and the majority of his coaching staff upon arrival, Drake Thomas quickly put his name on the map and in his third season, his hard work coming back from injury has propelled him to unexpected starter status for the Seahawks.

As the rumor mill starts to heat up with contenders separating from the pretenders, who could the Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

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?

Though he didn’t have his best game overall, Sam Darnold continued to elevate his teammates with explosive downfield passes in Jacksonville, once again looking the part of a long term answer at quarterback in the Seahawks latest road win.