NFC West
Seattle Seahawks
AI Summary
The defending Super Bowl LX champions open the season hosting the team they beat in the title game, but this isn't the same roster that hoisted the Lombardi Trophy — significant turnover this offseason has the Seahawks ranked behind the Rams entering Week 1 despite raising the banner at Lumen Field.
Researched by Team Research Desk · last updated August 20, 2026
Real Efficiency KPIs
Offensive EPA/play
+0.033
#13 of 32
Defensive EPA/play allowed
-0.116
#2 of 32
2025 regular season, 997 offensive / 1061 defensive plays. Source: nflverse play-by-play (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season. This is a prior-season baseline — this team's 2026 numbers will replace it once real Week 1 plays exist.
Key Players (2025 production)
Leading Passer
Sam Darnold · QB
323/477, 25 TD, 14 INT
+74.6 passing EPA
Leading Rusher
Kenneth Walker III · RB
221 car, 1027 yds, 5 TD
-14.3 rushing EPA
Leading Receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba · WR
119/163, 1793 yds, 36% target share
+90.7 receiving EPA
Leading Pass Rusher
Leonard Williams · DE
7 sacks, 22 QB hits
Leading Tackler
Ernest Jones · LB
58 solo, 66 assist
Leading Interceptor
Ernest Jones · LB
5 INT
Source: nflverse player stats (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season; team attribution updated for documented 2026 offseason trades. Prior-season baseline, not 2026 in-season stats.
Key Storylines
- Banner-raising Week 1 rematch against New England on Wednesday night
- Notable roster turnover since the championship run
- S Nick Emmanwori opened camp on the PUP list
Injury Report
Nick Emmanwori · S
PUP
Opened training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.