Analysis: How Will Seahawks Replace Zach Charbonnet Heading Into NFC Championship Game?
The Seahawks will have to continue their run pursuing a Super Bowl without their top touchdown scorer. What options does Seattle have to fill the void without Zach Charbonnet?
‘Breaks Your Heart’: Seahawks Lose Zach Charbonnet to Season-Ending ACL Tear
Suffering a major blow in the backfield heading into the NFC Championship Game, the Seahawks won’t have Zach Charbonnet for the rest of the season, creating short and long-term questions for the franchise.
Burning Questions: What to Watch as Seahawks Host 49ers in Divisional Round
Facing off for the second time in just 14 days, the Seahawks and 49ers will embark in a unique playoff chess match with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line. Which key questions will dictate which rival moves one win closer to the Super Bowl?
Seahawks’ Divisional Round Hopes May Rest on Sam Darnold’s Arm, Decision Making
The Seahawks won a franchise-record 14 games thanks to a budding run game paired with a top-ranked defense and elite special teams corps. But to survive and advance in the postseason, starting on Saturday, they likely will need their quarterback to rise to the moment.
Seahawks to Rekindle 49ers Rivalry in Divisional Round Rematch
Playing the same divisional opponent in back-to-back games for only the second time in franchise history, the Seahawks’ path to the NFC Championship Game runs through their most bitter rival.
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet Delivered Historic Efficiency in 2025
Zach Charbonnet doesn’t rank among league leaders in rushing yards and won’t be in the mix for All-Pro or Pro Bowl consideration. But he’s had a historic season as the backfield partner for Ken Walker III, playing an underrated role in the Seahawks rise to the No. 1 seed.
Top-Seeded Seahawks’ Ground Attack Coming Alive at Perfect Time
Keying the franchise’s quick ascent to Super Bowl contender, after a slow start in Klint Kubiak’s offense early in the fall, Ken Walker, Zach Charbonnet, and a rapidly improving offensive line have the Seahawks armed and ready to make noise in January.
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Relegate 49ers’ Offense Punch-less, Win NFC West With 13-3 Victory
Despite not capitalizing on a couple of promising drives with any points, the Seahawks had plenty of margin for error on the way to an NFC West title as a suffocating defense put on a clinic shutting down the 49ers. How did Seattle get it done at Levis Stadium?
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Play Bully Ball, Take 10-3 Lead Over 49ers
Winning consistently at the line of scrimmage, the Seahawks kept leaning on the ground game to build a seven-point lead over the 49ers in the NFC West title game, though two botched drives loom large heading into the final two quarters.
Comparing Rivals: How Do Seahawks, 49ers’ Offenses Stack Up Against Each Other?
Orchestrating similar, yet not identical offensive schemes, the Seahawks and 49ers have been among the NFL’s best at putting points on the board in 2025. Which team has the edge at each offensive position group heading into the NFC West title game on Saturday?
Report Card: Top Performers in Seahawks’ 27-10 Road Win Over Panthers
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?
Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Ride Second Half Surge to 27-10 Win Over Panthers
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.
Third Down Mastery Helps Seahawks Tame Panthers, Puts Team on Brink of NFC’s Top Seed
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.
Rapid Reaction: Run Game, Stifling Defense Leads Seahawks to 27-10 Win in Carolina
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.
Halftime Observations: Ken Walker III, Seahawks Knotted Up With Panthers 3-3 in Defensive Slog
Despite averaging nearly 5.5 yards per carry in the run game, the Seahawks couldn’t get out of their own way offensively in the first half, as a turnover led to the Panthers tying the score late in the second quarter in gloomy Charlotte.
Resilient Seahawks Flex Skill Position Talent in Improbable Comeback to Stun Rams in OT
Backs against the wall and on the wrong side of a 30-7 scoring run by the Rams, the Seahawks had every reason to fold on Thursday night. But impressive distribution to all of their playmakers down the stretch paved the way for a historic comeback to clinch a playoff spot.
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Pull Off Comeback, Stun Rams 38-37 in Overtime
For nearly 50 minutes, the Seahawks looked dead in the water, trailing by 16 with the offense floundering under the lights. But a special teams touchdown and Sam Darnold’s resiliency ignited an improbable comeback to vault into first place in the NFC West.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Strike First, But Rams Rebound to Take 13-7 Lead
For the first time in a month, the Seahawks got off to a quick start on offense. But they couldn’t sustain that momentum over the next 20 minutes, entering the break trailing the Rams by six.
Report Card: Top Performers in Seahawks’ 26-0 Win vs. Vikings
Forcing five turnovers and pitching their first shutout of the 2025 season, the Seahawks received key contributions from all three levels of their defense in a commanding 26-point blowout of the Vikings. Who starred in Seattle’s ninth win of the year?
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks’ Defense Suffocates, Stacks Turnovers in 26-0 Romp vs. Vikings
Forcing five turnovers while racking up a bunch of sacks and pressures along the way, the Seahawks didn’t let the Vikings find their comfort zone with a rookie quarterback under center, punishing the opposition to move into a three-way tie for the NFC’s best record.
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