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Seattle Seahawks

Frank Fleming
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Frank Fleming
90 mins
November 1st, 2023
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  • 43rd Season

  • First Game Played September 12, 1976

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HISTORICAL MOMENTS:

1976

Tragedy strikes the Seahawks before they even play their first game when Lloyd W. Nordstrom the expansion team’s owner dies from a heart attack on January 20th while vacationing in Mexico. Nordstrom had been instrumental in landing an NFL team in the Pacific Northwest, and hiring the front office, but he never had a chance to see his team take the field. The Seahawks coached by Jack Patera finally play their first game on September 12th before a sold out Kingdome the expansion Seahawks played a solid game but had their desperation final pass intercepted in the endzone during a 30-24 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Seattle’s sugarbonus.codes allows fans a great promo for the team’s games. The Seahawks would go on to lose their first five game before they beat the Buccaneers their brothers in expansion 13-10 in Tampa on October 17th. Three weeks later the Seahawks would earn their first home victory by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-13 behind the 12-yard effort of Running Back Sherman Smith. These two wins would be the only on the season as the first year team completed a typical expansion-like record of 2-12.

1977

In one of the dumbest moves in franchise history the Seahawks trade their top pick in the draft to the Dallas Cowboys for three second round picks. The Cowboys would use the pick to select Running Back Tony Dorsett who would have a Hall of Fame career. In their second season the Seahawks shifted from the NFC West to the AFC West, as they lost five of their first six games. On October 30th the Seahawks would earn their second win of the season when Quarterback Jim Zorn returned from an injury and threw four Touchdown passes in a 56-17 win over the Buffalo Bills at the Kingdome. Two weeks later the Seahawks would get their first shutout over the Jets 17-0 in New York. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 5-9 record, winning their final two games in the process.

1978

After splitting their first 12 games the Seahawks stun the Raiders 17-16 in Oakland beating them for the second time in the season. It was the first time any opponent had beaten the Raiders twice in the same season in 13 years. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 9-7 record, as Wide Receiver Steve Largent has a breakout season with 1,168 receiving yards.

1979

The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing four of their first five games. The Seahawks would recover in time to score a 31-28 comeback win over the Falcons in Atlanta in their first Monday Night Appearance. Howeverm, a week later they would suffer their most humiliating loss at the Kingdome where they put up negative yardage in a 24-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks would bounce back to win five of their final six games to finish with a 9-7 record for the second year in a row.

1980

The Seahawks would get off to another solid start winning four of their first seven games. However, defensive struggles would catch up with team as they lost their final nine games to finish with a 4-12 record. The Seahawks defense was torched for 408 points on the season as they lost several games by a Touchdown or less.

1981

The Seahawks get off to a terrible start losing six of their first seven games, on the way to a 6-10 season. Despite the struggles Steve Largent would have another stellar season with 1,224 receiving yards.

1982

The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing their first two games before a two month player strike. When play resumed the Seahawks took the field with a new coach after Jack Patera was fired. Under the leadership of Interim Coach Mike McCormack the Seahawks would go 4-3 to finish with a 4-5 record. Following the season McCormack returned to the front office as Chuck Knox was hired as the new coach.

1983

Through the first 12 games the Seahawks play up and down football, sweeping the Los Angeles Raiders while enjoying a distinct home field advantage where fans perfected the NFL’s first “wave.” Back-to-back road losses to the St. Louis Cardinals and Denver Broncos, however, led to a leveling 6-6 record.” With their playoff hopes dwindling, the Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 51-48 in a overtime shootout at the Kingdome. The win would boost the Seahawks to win three of their last four games to finish with a 9-7 record, good enough for a playoff berth. In the Wild Card game the Seahawks would use a balanced offensive attack to bet the Denver Broncos 31-7 at the Kingdome. A week later the Seahawks drive 66 yards in five plays late in the 4th quarter to capture divisional playoff win over the Dolphins 27-20 in Miami. However, a week later in the AFC Championship Game the Seahawks season would end with a 30-14 loss to the Raiders in Los Angeles.

1984

The Seahawks seize the momentum form the previous season by winning 12 of their first 14 games. Along the way the Seahawks defense posts three shutouts, including a game at the Kingdome on November 4th in which they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-0 in a game highlighted by four touchdowns off interceptions returns including two by Dave Brown. However the Chiefs would get revenge with a 34-7 win in the next to last game of the season, which set up a showdown for the AFC West in the final game of the season at the Kingdome against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks would fall by a score of 31-14 to finish with a 12-4 record, but the loss forced them to settle for the Wild Card. In the Wild Card Game the Seahawks defense for three turnovers and six sacks in a 13-7 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at the Kingdome. However, a week later their season would end with a 31-10 loss to the Dolphins in Miami.

1985

The Seahawks play mediocre football all season while posting a disappointing 8-8 record. During the season the Seahawks would win two straight games only to lose their next two, a pattern that repeated it self four times. Among the highlights was Quarterback Dave Krieg who passes 3,602 yards on the season, highlighted by 405-yard passing game in a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons at the Kingdome on October 13th.

1986

The Seahawks get off to a solid start winning five of their first seven games including a 17-12 win over the New York Giants at the Kingdome on October 19th. However, the Seahawks would lose their next four games, which crippled the Seahawks playoff hopes. The Seahawks would go on to win their last five games to finish with a 10-6 record, but they would miss the playoff via a tiebreaker. Among the highlights of the season were Steve Largent who set a career record with consecutive games with a reception, and Running Back Curt Warner who had a career year rushing for 1,481 yards.

1987

Prior to the start of the season the Seahawks win a lottery for the right to pick Linebacker Brian Bosworth in the supplemental draft. After the regulars split their first two games the Seahawks scabs play decent football winning two of three games. When the regulars returned the Seahawks played solid football winning four of their first five games to sit in strong playoff position with a 7-3 record. However the Seahawks would struggle down the stretch winning just two of their final three games. None the less their 9-6 record was still good enough for a Wild Card berth, as Wide Receiver Steve Largent made history again by breaking the record of career receptions. In the Wild Card Game the Seahawks would battle the Oilers back and forth all day before falling in overtime 23-20 in Houston.

1988

Steve Largent continues to make history as he sets the career record in receiving yards, as the Seahawks with their first two games. However, in the third game Quarterback Dave Krieg suffers a shoulder separation and misses nearly two months as the Seahawks barely keep their head above water at 5-5. When Krieg returned the Seahawks would catch fire winning three of their final four games to capture their first AFC West title with a 9-7 record. However, the Seahawks would fall 21-13 in the Divisional Playoffs to the Bengals at Cincinnati.

1989

Playing in his final season Wide Receiver Steve Largent suffers an elbow injury in a season opening loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. In the game Largent caught a Touchdown pass brining him to with one of the NFL record. Largent would return to tie and break the record, but the Seahawks struggled all year finishing with a 6-10 record. Prior to the season finale at the Kingdome the Seahawks honored Largent the last original Seahawk by retiring his number 80, and putting him in the ring of honor. Largent would retire holding career records in catches, yards, and Touchdowns. Although all of his records would fall within a few years, he would always be remembered as one of the best receivers of all time.

1990

The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing their first three games. The Seahawks would slowly climb their way out of the hole finally reaching the .500 mark after the 12th game of the season. During the Seahawks rise back to .500 they had many thrilling comeback victories including on November 11th in Kansas City when Quarterback Dave Krieg shook off a single game record of seven sacks from Derrick Thomas to beat the Chiefs on 25-yards pass to Paul Skansi on the game’s final play 17-16. The Seahawks would win three of their last four games to finish with a 9-7 record. However, they missed the playoff via tiebreaker.

1991

Viewed as the quarterback of the future the Seahawks use their first round pick to select Dan McGwire, the brother of baseball all-star Mark McGwire. McGwire would have to wait for his chance as he stood on the sidelines most of the season, as the Seahawks played mediocre football all season on the way to a 7-9 record. Following the season Coach Chuck Knox resigned to return to the Los Angeles Rams, two time Super Bowl winning coach Tom Flores would eventually replace him.

1992

With the departure of Quarterback Dave Krieg, most expected to see Dan McGwire given the nod, but he struggled in the preseason and lost out to Stan Gelbaugh. However in the regular season Gelbaugh struggled as well as Kelly Stoufer too over. Stoufer would not fair much better, and McGwire looked lost every time he was on the field as the Seahawks scored just 140 points in the midst of a franchise worst 2-14 season. Despite the misery on offense, Cortez Kennedy shined on Defense winning Defensive player of the Year honors.

1993

The Seahawks all but give up on Quarterback Dan McGwire by drafting Notre Dame golden boy Rick Mirer. Mirer, who drew comparisons to Joe Montana, is given the starting job right away. Under Mirer the Seahawks would lose their first two games, before bouncing back to win four of their next five games to sit at 4-3. However, the Seahawks would do a noise dive lose seven of their final nine games to finish with a 6-10 record.

1994

Forced to play their first three home game at Husky Stadium on the campus of University of Washington after a concrete block fell at the Kingdome the Seahawks got off to a solid start winning three of their first four games. However, a six game losing streak, as they returned to the Kingdome. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 6-10 record, despite a stellar 1,545-yard season from Running Back Chris Warren. Following the season Tom Flores would depart his coaching position to concentrate on his General Manager duties. To replace Flores on the sidelines the Seahawks hire Dennis Erickson from the University of Miami.

1995

The Dennis Erickson era gets off to a shaky start when the new coach is charged with drunk driving. Erickson would settle is legal troubles quietly, but the Seahawks on field struggles were hard to fix as Quarterback Rick Mirer continued to struggle a 2-6 start. With John Friez replacing Mirer down the stretch the Seahawks would win six of their next seven games before finishing with an 8-8 record.

1996

With Quarterback Rick Mirer’s struggles continuing the Seahawks get off to a poor start again losing their first three games on the way to another season without the playoffs with a 7-9 record. Following a season in which he threw 12 interceptions to just five Touchdowns Rick Mirer was released.

1997

After nine seasons without a playoff berth the Seahawks began to become impatient, and it showed with the signing of aging Quarterback Warren Moon. Moon would have an All-Pro season passing for 3,678 yards and 25 touchdowns. However, the four game losing streak near the end of the season doomed Seattle to another season without the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Changes appeared on the horizon as the team is sold to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Under Allen the Seahawks see a change in the front office as General Manager Tom Flores resigns.

1998

With a playoff or else ultimatum hanging over Coach Dennis Erickson’s head the Seahawks get off to a solid start winning their first three games. However, Moon would be lost to injuries as the Seahawks struggled under John Kitna. Moon would return and the Seahawks would continue to play mediocre football to sit at 6-6 through 12 games. Facing the Jets in the Meadowlands the Seahawks would lose 32-31 when Quarterback Vinny Testeverde lunge for the endzone was ruled a Touchdown despite replays clearly showing only his bare hand crossed the endzone. That loss would be the backbreaker as the Seahawks went to finish with an 8-8 record missing the playoffs by just one game. Following the season coach Dennis Erickson is fired, and Mike Holmgren is hired away from the Green Bay Packers to fill the duel role of General Manager and coach.

1999

In their final season at The Kingdome the Seahawks get off to a terrific start wining eight of their first ten games, as Quarterback John Kitna has a solid season passing for 3,346 yards. However, Kitna would struggle down the stretch as the Seahawks lost four of their last five games. Fortunately for Seattle the good start was good enough for the Seahawks to win their second Division Title with a 9-7 record. In the Wild Card Round the Seahawks hosted the Miami Dolphins in the final game ever at The Kingdome. The Seahawks would hold a 17-13 lead over the sixth seeded Dolphins midway through the 4th Quarter. However, Dan Marino would have one last magic moment leading the Dolphins on a game winning Touchdown drive with five minutes left to win the game 20-17.

2000

Within a few months of the playoff loss the Kingdome was leveled to make room for a brand new stadium. However, while the stadium was built the Seahawks were forced to play two seasons on the campus of University of Washington. Without a true home field the Seahawks struggled early, losing seven of their first nine games, as Quarterback John Kitna fell out of favor with Coach Mike Holmgren and the fans. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a disappointing 6-10 record. Following the season the Seahawks cut Kitna and traded for Matt Hasselbeck.

2001

Young Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck who the Seahawks acquired from the Green Bay Packers struggled early leading to singing of Trent Dilfer. The Seahawks would play only mediocre football most of the season under Hasselbeck going 5-7 in his starts. However, whenever Dilfer was on the field the Seahawks played with an extra spark, winning all four of his starts. Also making news was Running Back Shaun Alexander who had a break out game on November 11th in front of a Sunday Night National TV audience at Husky Stadium, when he rushed for 266 yards in a 34-27 win over the Oakland Raiders. It was the fourth highest single rushing game in NFL history on the way to a 1,318-yard season in which he scored 16 touchdowns. However, needing a win and help to make the playoffs in the final week of the season, the Seahawks did their part beating the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22. However, they did not get the help they need and were the only team with a winning record at 9-7 not to make the playoffs.

2002

The Seahawks finally opened their state of the art stadium, moving back to the NFC West where they played their inaugural season in 1976, as part of the NFL’s realignment. After dropping their first game on the road the Seahawks would open Seahawks Stadium with a disappointing 24-13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, as they dropped five of their first six games. Things appeared to go from bad to worse in Week 7 when Quarterback Trent Dilfer injured his Achilles on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. However, backup Matt Hasselbeck would come on to lead the Seahawks to a 17-14 victory spoiling a record day for Emmitt Smith who set the NFL’s al-time rushing mark. With Dilfer out the rest of the season Matt Hasselbeck would play strong in his place as the Seahawks finished the season on a strong note winning their final three games with Hasselbeck passing for 3,075 yards as the Seahawks posted a record of 7-9, while Running Back Shaun Alexander led the NFC with 18 Touchdowns.

2003

The Seahawks got off to a roaring start winning their first theee games to take an early two game lead in the NFC West. However after a bye week the Seahawks looked rusty in a 35-13 road loss to the Green Bay Packers. However the Seahawks would recover to win their next games at home, as they would defend their nest in style all season winning all eight games at Seahawks Stadium. However the road would be a different story as after a solid 38-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 the Seahawks lost their next six road games which included a hard to swallow Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens where they had a 41-24 lead in the 4th Quarter disappear as the Ravens won in Overtime 44-41. The Seahawks road woes would cost them first place, as they entered the final game of the season on the road against the San Francisco 49ers just to make the playoffs. After trailing 14-0 early in the 2nd Quarter the Seahawks came to life scoring two quick Touchdowns before halftime. The momentum carried on to the second half where they would get the win 24-17 to sew up a playoff spot with a solid 10-6 record. In the playoffs the Seahawks would return to Green Bay for a match up against the Packers in a home coming for both Coach Mike Holmgren, who mentored Packers Coach Mike Sherman and Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck a former back up to Packers Quarterback Brett Favre. After trailing at halftime 13-6 the Seahawks came out smoking and took a 20-13 lead. From there the game went back and forth as at the end of regulation it was tied 27-27. In overtime as the Seahawks won the coin toss Hasselbeck boasted the Seahawks would win. However, Hasselbeck may have been too aggressive as he had a pass intercepted by All Harris and returned for the game winning Touchdown that end the Seahawks season in heartbreak 33-27.

2004

With hopes high on winning a division title the Seahawks got off to a strong start winning their first three games. However with a chance to get a stranglehold for the NFC West the Seahawks blew a 24-7 halftime lead against the St. Louis Rams losing in overtime at home 33-27. The loss would be the first of three in a row as the Seahawks began a pattern of inconsistent play that would frustrate fans the rest of the season. With the hopes of helping their struggling receiving crew the Seahawks acquired legendary Wide Receiver Jerry Rice form the Oakland Raiders. The acquisition of Rice would have little effect as the Seahawks hovered near .500 all season, including another frustrating loss to the Rams. However, it would still be good enough to win the NFC West if they won their final game as Shaun Alexander battled for the NFL rushing title while scoring 20 Touchdowns. Alexander would fall one yard short with 1,696 yards but the Seahawks would hold on stopping the Atlanta Falcons on a two point conversion attempt to preserve a 28-26 win to clinch the NFC West with a 9-7 record. In the playoffs the Seahawks would faced their nemesis the Rams again. Once again it would be battle as the game went back and forth with the Rams leading 27-20 as the Seahawks drove for a game tying Touchdown, as Matt Hasselbeck tried to redeem himself from his playoff interception return in Overtime. On 4th Down and goal with one last chance to tie the game Hasselbeck found Bobby Engram in the endzone. However, the pass would slip through his hands as the Rams held on beating the Seahawks for the third time, as a frustrated Matt Hasselbeck punched the ground in anger.

2005

After more playoff disappointment there was a sense that this was going to be a make or break season for Coach Mike Holmgren, already stripped of his General Manager duties it was well known he was on the hot seat as the season began, as the Seahawks had not won a playoff game in over 20 years. The season would not start off well as the Seahawks lost on the road to the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-14. Coming home the Seahawks would rebound nicely to edge the Atlanta Falcons 21-18 as Shaun Alexander after a rough Week 1 began his run towards one of the greatest offensive seasons in NFL history by rushing for 144 yards. After another home win over the Arizona Cardinals the Seahawks hit another bump in the road as they were stunned by the Washington Redskins in overtime 20-17. Week 5 would bring a big test as they faced their nemesis from 2004 the St. Louis Rams on the road. After losing three times in 2004 the Seahawks showed that this year would be different as they won behind the rushing of Alexander again 37-31, while Wide Receiver Joe Jereivicius began establishing himself as a go to guy with 137 yards and one Touchdown. The win over the Rams seemed to be just the spark the Seahawks needed as they started to roll as they started to mount a winning streak winning games by blowouts such as their home rematch with the Rams and games that they had to rely on a little luck like their 7th straight win over the New York Giants which they won in overtime 20-17 after Giants kicker Jay Feely missed three potential game winning field goals. At 9-2 the Seahawks were well on there way to a division title but still had not grabbed any national attention that was until a Monday Night match up with a batter and bruised Philadelphia Eagles team. Highlighted by two interception returns for Touchdowns by Andre Dyson and Rookie Lofa Tatupu the Seahawks clobbered the Eagles jumping out to a 35-0 halftime lead on the way a 42-0 win for their eighth straight victory. A week later the Seahawks flew high again ripping the San Francisco 49ers 41-3 to complete a perfect 6-0 record against the NFC West rivals and improve to 11-2. After a 28-24 road win over the Tennessee Titans in which Alexander rushed for 172 yards the Seahawks extended their impressive win streak to 11 games by beating the Indianapolis Colts 28-13 in what some saw as a Super Bowl Preview. With nothing really to play for in the final week of the season the Seahawks concentrated on rest and individual accomplishments as Shaun Alexander set a new single season record with 28 Touchdowns while clinching the rushing title with 1,880 yards in a 23-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on the road. Despite the season ending loss the Seahawks headed to the playoffs with a best ever 13-3 record, and home field advantage in the NFC, as Shaun Alexander won both the Offensive Player of the Year Award and the NFL MVP.

2005 Playoffs

After a bye week the Seahawks faced the Washington Redskins in the Division Round of the Playoffs. Things would not go as smoothly as planned as MVP Shaun Alexander suffered a concussion on the game’s first series as the game was scoreless for the first 21 minutes before the Redskins struck first on 26-yard field goal by John Hall. Without Alexander the Seahawks needed a big day by Quarterback Matt Hasslebeck who delivered with a 29-yard Touchdown pass to Darrell Jackson to give the Seahawks a 7-3 halftime lead. Relying on defense and Hasslebeck the Seahawks extended the lead to 14-3 in the 3rd Quarter on a six yard Quarterback sneak. After expanding the lead to 17-3 early in the 4th Quarter the Redskins suddenly and quickly got back into the game by driving down the field quickly to make it 17-10. Then on the ensuing kickoff Josh Schobee fumbled giving the Redskins the ball deep in Seattle territory. However, the Seahawks defense would not give in an inch and the Redskins missed a short field goal to swing the momentum back to the Seahawks who would go on to win the game 20-10 ending a 21-year drought without a playoff win, and earning a trip to the NFC Championship Game. In the Championship Game the 12th Man was louder then ever as the Seahawks faced the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks would jump out early as Matt Hasslebeck hit Jerramy Stevens on a 17-yard Touchdown pass. Using their defense to shut down Panthers vaunted Wide Receiver Steve Smith the Seahawks lead would eventually jump out to a 17-0 lead on the first play of the 2nd Quarter as Shaun Alexander scored on one yard run. After the Panthers broke through on a Steve Smith Punt Return for a Touchdown, the Seahawks would go into halftime riding high up 20-7. In the 3rd Quarter is more of the same as Qwest Field continued to rock as the Hasslebeck hit Darrell Jackson to extend the lead to 27-7. Alexander would score another Touchdown in the 4th Quarter as the Seahawks won the game easily 34-14 to earn a trip to Super Bowl XL.

Super Bowl XL

In every great story there has to be a villain and the Seahawks were cast as the villain out to spoil Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jerome Bettis storybook ending with the Super Bowl in his hometown of Detroit. Not given much of a chance the Seahawks were 11-point underdogs. However, early on it was the Seahawks defense that was the story as they shutdown Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger early taking a 3-0 lead late into the 2nd Quarter. However the Steelers offense would finally break through at the two minute warning as Roethlisberger snuck the ball just over the goaline. However, some replays showed the ball did not cross at all as the Steelers took a 7-3 lead. Before the half there would be more controversy as a Matt Hasslebeck to Darrell Jackson Touchdown pass was ruled out of bounds, although some replays showed Jackson did get both feet down in the endzone. The play would not be reviewed as Josh Brown missed a 54-yard Field Goal attempt at the end of the first half. After the Steelers extended the lead to 14-3 on a 75 yard Touchdown run to begin the 3rd Quarter, the Seahawks began to see the game slipping away as the Steelers got the ball back and appeared to be driving in for another score, when Kelly Herndon intercepted a Roethlisberger pass and returned in 75 yards to set the Seahawks up for Touchdown as Hasslebeck hit Jerramy Stevens on a 16-yard pass to cut the deficit to 14-10. However, in the 4th Quarter the questionable calls from the referees would continue to mount Hasslebeck had a pass intercepted by Ike Taylor and was called for an unsportsmanlike penalty on a low block. The Steelers would take quick advantage of the Seahawks who seemed dazed and confused by the calls all game as Antwaan Randle-El hit the game’s MVP Hines Ward on 43-yard Touchdown pass that gave the Steelers a 21-10 win leaving the Seahawks with a bitter taste in their mouth as they flew home, while taking parting shots at the game’s officials.

2006

Coming off their first trip ever to the Super Bowl the Seahawks once again got off to a strong start winning their first three games. However a foot injury sidelined MVP Shaun Alexander, and slowed down the Seahawks offense significantly. After a 37-6 loss on the road to the Chicago Bears, the Seahawks returned home and found themselves trailing the St. Louis Rams 21-7 at halftime. However, led by Matt Hasselbeck who threw three touchdown passes the Seahawks were able to rally and win the game 30-28 on a 54-yard Field Goal by Josh Brown with four seconds left. A week later the Seahawks 12-game home winning streak would come to an end as Matt Hasselbeck joined Shaun Alexander on the sideline with a sprained knee as the Seahawks were beaten by the Minnesota Vikings 31-13. After a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seahawks used their defense to get back in the win column beating the Oakland Raiders 16-0 behind nine sacks. In their third straight game without Matt Hasselbeck, the Seahawks used another late field goal by Josh Brown to beat the Rams at home 24-22. Shaun Alexander would return for a road game against the San Francisco 49ers, However he was limited to just 37 yards as the 49ers won the game 20-14. A week later Matt Hasselbeck would return as Alexander rushed for 201 yards leading the Seahawks to a 34-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. A week later in Denver, Josh Brown played hero again hitting a 50-yard in a 23-20 win over the Broncos. At 8-4 the Seahawks appeared to be cruising to a third straight division title. However, three straight losses had the Seahawks needing a win in their final game just to hold on. The Seahawks would rise to the occasion beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-7 as their offense and defense both played well on the road. Facing the Dallas Cowboys at home the Seahawks found themselves trailing in the 4th Quarter 20-13, as their offense seemed stuck in neutral. However, when Cowboys Wide Receiver fumbled into the enddzone the Seahawks suddenly had new life with a safety. The Seahawks would take full advantage scoring on a 37-yard Matt Hasselbeck to Jeremy Stevens Touchdown pass to take a 21-20 lead. However, after a failed two-point conversion the Seahawks had to hold on for dear life. With the Cowboys driving it looked as if it would be heartbreak for the Seahawks, as the Cowboys had an easy 19-yard Field Goal with 1:19 left. However, the snap was botched by Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo, allowing the Seahawks hold on, and win 21-20. A week later the Seahawks would return to Solider Field for a rematch with the Bears, this game would go considerably better for the Seahawks, who used two Shaun Alexander touchdowns to take a 24-21 lead into the 4th Quarter. However, the Bears would rally and force overtime on a 41-yard field goal by Robbie Gould. In overtime the Seahawks got the ball first, but stalled at midfield. From there it would be Gould again as the Bears kicker nailed the game winner at 4:53 from 49-yards out to send the Bears to the NFC Championship Game.

2007

The Seahawks began the season on a positive note, as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 as Shaun Alexander rushed for 105 yards with a touchdown. However, the one time MVP continued to regain his 2005 form as the Seahawks played mediocre football for half the season, as they held an 8-8 record following a 33-30 loss in overtime to the Cleveland Browns. With Alexander struggling the Seahawks decided to sit him down and start Maurice Morris, while relying heavily on the passing of Matt Hasselbeck. After a 24-0 win over the San Francisco 49ers the Seahawks faced the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year. The Seahawks got a taste of revenge against the Chicago Bears with a 30-23 win as Hasselbeck completed 30 passes for 337 yards with two touchdowns. Hasselbeck would play hero again a week later as the Seahawks overcame a 19-7 deficit to beat the St. Louis Rams 24-19. The Seahawks continued to roll the following week as they beat the Philadelphia Eagles on the road 28-24, with Lofa Tatupu picking off three passes from A.J. Feeley. Shaun Alexander would return in time for the Seahawks second meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, but the story once again was Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who tossed four touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 42-21 win that avenged a Week 2 loss, and all but locked up the fourth straight NFC Western Division title. The Seahawks five game winning streak would come to an end with a loss to the Carolina Panthers, but the Seahawks would go on to post a solid 10-6 record as they split their final two games, resting several players in the finale against the Atlanta Falcons. In the playoffs the Seahawks were facing a Washington Redskins team riding a wave of emotion as they needed to win their last four games after the death of All-Pro Sean Taylor. Early on it was defense for the Seahawks that led the way as they held a 10-0 lead at halftime. The Seahawks added a field goal in the 3rd Quarter as the Redskins finally broke through with a Todd Collins seven yard touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle-El. The Redskins would strike again quickly as Matt Hasselbeck had a pass intercepted by Taylor’s replacement LaRon Landry, setting up a 30-yard pass to Santana Moss that gave the Redskins a lead. However, the early fourth quarter hiccup would be overcome by the Seahawks as the regained control of the game as Hasselbeck found D.J. Hackett on a 20-yard Touchdown pass to give them back the lead, as they converted on a two point conversion to get a seven point lead. The Seahawks would then put the game away 30 seconds later as Marcus Trufant intercepted and returned a Collins pass 78 yards for a touchdown to put the game out of reach, as Jordan Babineaux added an interception return of his own to give the Seahawks a 35-14 win. A week later in Lambeau Field with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line the Seahawks got off to a quick start turning two Ryan Griggs fumbles into an early 14-0 lead. However, with the snow falling on the frozen tundra the Packers scored twice to tie the game before the end of the first quarter, as the Seahawks early lead was quickly snowed under as the Packers took the lead and never looked back, winning 42-20. Following the season the Seahawks would make some tough decisions, as the released Shaun Alexander after a second straight subpar season in which he rushed for 716 yards with just four touchdowns.

2008

With Coach Mike Holmgren planning to retire at the end of the season, the 2008 season took on a feeling of the end of an era, as the Seahawks five year grip on the NFC West started to slip. Before the season even began the Seahawks had a new Running Back as they signed Julius Jones away from the Dallas Cowboys to replace Shaun Alexander. Right from the start there were signs of trouble as the Seahawks were hammered on the road by the Buffalo Bills 34-10 in the season opener. In the loss the Seahawks who were already playing without Deion Branch and Bobby Engram lost Wide Receiver Nate Burleson for the entire season with a knee injury. A week later the Seahawks would suffer another disappointing 33-30 loss in overtime in their home opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks would rebound to beat the St. Louis Rams 37-13 a week later, and hoped to for a rebound off the bye week, as Branch and Engram returned from injury. However, injuries continued to hound the Seahawks, as Matt Hasslebeck was sidelined with a back injury, while the team went into a tail spin, losing nine of their next ten games, falling out of the playoff race. The Seahawks would win two of their final three games, including a 13-3 win over the New York Jets on a snowy day at Qwest Field that all but knocked the Jets out of playoff contention. However, with a 4-12 record the Seahawks season was nothing short of a major disappointment.

2009

After a decade of Mike Holmgren at the helm, the Jim Mora era started on a positive note as the Seahawks shutout the St. Louis Rams 28-0 at Qwest Field. Following a 23-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on the road, the Seahawks returned home and lost to the Chicago Bears 25-19 wearing for the first time ever a lime green third jersey that became an instant source of laughter around the league, as Seneca Wallace started at quarterback for an injured Matt Hasselbeck. After the losing streak hit three straight games with a 34-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Seahawks finally got back in the win column as Hasselbeck returned to lead the Seahawks to a 41-0 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qwest Field, throwing four touchdown passes. However, the Seahawks could not build on that momentum as they lost their next two games sandwiched around the bye week. After a home win again the Detroit Lions, the Seahawks road woes continued with losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, which all but put them out of playoff contention 3-7. The Seahawks would final earn a road win against the lowly St. Louis Rams, which was followed up by a win over the San Francisco 49ers at home, as Olindo Mare won the game with a 30 yard Field Goal. However, it would be the last bright spot for the Seahawks as they dropped their final four games to finish with a disappointing record of 5-11. The late season skid would end up costing Coach Jim Mora his job, as the Seahawks hired USC Coach Pete Carroll.

2010

The Pete Carroll era started on a winning note, as the Seahawks slammed the San Francisco 49ers 31-6 at Qwest Field, with Matt Hasselbeck throwing three touchdown passes. After a road loss to the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks used the 12th man to their advantage as Leon Washington returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in a 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers. However, they would head into the bye with a divisional loss as they were beaten by the St. Louis Rams 20-3 on the road. Coming out of the bye the Seahawks played one of their strongest games of the season as they stunned the Chicago Bears on the road 23-20, as newly acquired Running Back Marshawn Lynch, who the Seahawks picked up in a trade with the Buffalo Bills, made an immediate contribution with a touchdown. The Seahawks would continue to play well the following week, as they improved to 4-2 with a 22-10 home win over the Arizona Cardinals. In Oakland the Seahawks would stumble, losing to the Raiders 33-3. During the game, QB Matt Hasselbeck was banged up forcing the Seahawks to start Charlie Whitehurst as they took on the New York Giants at Qwest Field a week later. Whitehurst in his first NFL struggled badly, completing just 12 of 23 passes for 113 yards as the Giants plucked the Seahawks 41-7. Hasselbeck returned the following week and passed for 333 yards as the Seahawks beat the Cardinals on the road 36-18. During the win, Hasselbeck suffered a wrist injury but would continue to play through it as the Seahawks faced the New Orleans Saints. Once again he would have a strong game, passing for 366 yards, but the Seahawks would lose a tough game on the road 34-19. Returning home the Seahawks would continue to struggle, as they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 42-14. The loss which was the Seahawk fourth in five games dropped the Seahawks to 5-6 on the season. The Seahawks would rebound to beat the lowly Carolina Panthers 31-14. However, their defense continued to struggle as they dropped three straight, allowing at least 34 points in all three games. During the last two games they saw the continued wear and tear of a long career get to Matt Hasselbeck as he was force to the leave losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers early. Despite the struggles that saw them lose seven of nine games, and sit at 6-9 entering the final game of the season, the Seahawks still controlled their own destiny as they faced the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field in primetime with the winner claiming the NFC West Title. No team in NFL history during a non-strike season had ever made the playoffs with a losing record, but in a division that was historically bad the Seahawks had the 12th man on their side as they looked to steal a playoff spot. With Matt Hasselbeck still hurting the Seahawks again turned to Charlie Whitehurst, who had struggled in his other opportunities to play. However, this time he got off to a strong start putting the Seahawks on the board early with a four yard pass to Mike Williams. The Seahawks defense which struggled most of the second half of the season only allowed a Field Goal in the first half, as the Seahawks took a 7-3 lead to the locker. The Rams would add another field goal in the 3rd Quarter, but that would be all they managed to score as the Seahawks added three Olindo Mare Field Goals would go on to win the game 16-6 and the NFC West with a record of 7-9.

2010 Playoffs

They were called the worst playoff team in NFL history, at 7-9 who was to argue, as the Seahawks faced the defending champion New Orleans Saints at Qwest Field. Some even suggested it was unfair the Seahawks hosted the game, and called for a change to the NFL playoff seeding, as the Saints entered the game as a heavy favorite. Early on it was all Saints as they jumped out to a 17-7 lead early in the 2nd Quarter. However, the Seahawks soared in front scoring the next 17 points as Matt Hasselebeck had three first half touchdown passes to take his team into halftime with a 24-20 lead. In the 3rd Quarter the Seahawks would extend the lead, as Hasselbeck connected with Mike Williams for a 38 yard Touchdown pass. Olindo Mare would than add a Field Goal as the Seahawks held a 34-20 lead at the start of the 4th Quarter. The Saints would begin to claw their way back in the game as Julio Jones scored early. The lead would be cut to 34-30 when Garrett Hartley hit a 21 yard Field Goal. With the game in the balance, the Seahawks would deliver the knockout blow with 3:22 left as Marshawn Lynch shock the earth with a 67 yard Touchdown run breaking several tackles. The noise created from Qwest Field would register a small tremor as the Seahawks took a 41-30 lead. The Saints would not go down without a fight, as they answered back with a Drew Brees to Devry Henderson Touchdown pass. However, the Saints failed to get the two point conversion, as the Seahawks sealed the 41-36 upset win when John Carlson recovered the on-side kick. With the win the Seahawks advanced to the Divisional Playoffs, where they would face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, where the Seahawks had one of their best performances of the season. Things would start off poorly for the Seahawks as the Bears jumped out early, with a Jay Cutler to Greg Olsen 58 yard Touchdown Pass. The Seahawks offense meanwhile would have trouble getting started. The Bears would added another 1st Quarter TD and another in the 2nd Quarter to take a 21-0 lead at the half. The Bears lead would grow to 28-0, before Olindo Mare finally got the Seahawks on the board with a 30 yard Field Goal late in the 3rd Quarter. Matt Hasselbeck would finish the game strong with three touchdown passes in the 4th Quarter. However, it would not be enough as the Bears advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a 35-24 win. Following the season the Seahawks would continue to move toward the future as QB Matt Hasselbeck, who led them to Super Bowl XL, was not re-signed.

2011

Despite making the playoffs and winning a game after a 7-9 season, the Seahawks began looking toward the future as Quarterback Matt Hasslebeck was not re-signed after the season. Hasselbeck who led the Seahawks to Super Bowl XL, held a number of franchise records after spending a decade in Seattle. To replace, Hasselbeck the Seahawks signed free agent Tavaris Jackson from the Minnesota Vikings, bring on of his favorite receivers Sidney Rice along with him. In the season opener, the Seahawks were doubled up by the San Francisco 49ers 35-17, as Ted Ginn Jr. broke the game open with two long kick returns for a Touchdown in the fourth quarter. A week later the Seahawks traveled to Pittsburgh, but left their offense on the west coast, as they were blanked 24-0 by the Steelers at Heinz Field. In their home opener, the Seahawks would get into the win column, as they edged the Arizona Cardinals 13-10. The following week, the Seahawks fell behind early against the Atlanta Falcons, trailing 27-7 early in the third quarter. The Seahawks would not show any quit as they rallied late. However, they would still end up losing 30-28, falling to 1-3. In the Meadowlands, the Seahawks would put up their most complete effort of the season, as they stunned the New York Giants 36-25, despite losing Tavaris Jackson to an injury. With the Giants driving for the winning score, Brandon Brower returned an Eli Manning interception 94 yards for a game sealing Touchdown in the final minutes. After the bye week the Seahawks played their unquestioned worst game of the season as they lost to the Cleveland Browns 6-3 in an ugly unwatchable penalty filled game. The Seahawks would continue to struggle even with the return of Tavaris Jackson as they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys to drop to 2-6. Against the Baltimore Ravens at CenturyLink Field the Seahawks season was revived by the 12th man as they forced three turnovers and stunned the Ravens 22-17, with Steven Hauschka kicking five field goals to provide the difference. The following week the Seahawks would again get three turnovers as they earned a second straight win against the St. Louis Rams 24-7. However, with a chance to get back in the playoff race, the Seahawks suffered a disappointing 23-7 loss to the Washington Redskins at home, as the Redskins rallied to score 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase a ten points Seahawks lead. Four days later the Seahawks would rely on Marshawn Lynch who had a 148 rushing yards with two touchdowns in a Thursday Night 31-14 upset win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Against the Rams, the Seahawks got another big game from Lynch who led the way in a 30-13 win at home. The Seahawks got the fans into the game early as Michael Robinson scored on a blocked punt. The Seahawks second half surge would continue at Soldier Field, as they crushed the Chicago Bears 38-14 to improve to 7-7, as the Seahawks intercepted Caleb Hanie three times, with Red Bryant and Brandon Brower returning picks for touchdowns. Looking to climb over .500 the Seahawks hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Eve and held a 17-16 lead after a Marshawn Lynch touchdown run. However, the 49ers would deliver coal in the stockings as David Aker hot a 39 yard field goal to win the game for the 49ers 19-17 as time expired. In the season finale against the Cardinals in Arizona, the Seahawks would suffer more Holiday heartburn, as they were beaten in overtime 23-20 in a game of division rivals looking to finish .500. Despite finishing in third place with a 7-9 record, there were many positives as the Seahawks secondary led by Brandon Brower established themselves as one of the best in the league, while they earned wins against two of the four teams to play in the Conference Championship games including the Super Bowl Champion Giants.

2012

During the off-season the Seahawks looking for an upgrade at quarterback signed Green Bay Packers backup Matt Flynn. However, during the pre-season Flynn was beaten out for the starting job by Russell Wilson, who the Seahawks picked in the third round of the NFL draft out of Wisconsin. Wilson struggled in his debut as the Seahawks lost their opener 20-16 against the Arizona Cardinals. Wilson looked much better in his home debut a week later, as the Seahawks stunned the Dallas Cowboys 27-7. The rookie passed for 251 yards with a touchdown, while a blocked punt returned for a TD by Jeron Johnson swung the game in favor of the Seahawks early. Russell Wilson got his first taste of primetime in Week 3, as the Seahawks hosted the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The game would be a defensive struggle as Wilson’s 41 yard Touchdown pass to Golden Tate was the lone score in the first half. Wilson though would have his troubles against the Packers defense as the Packers took a 12-7 lead in the 4th Quarter. In the final seconds Russell Wilson would throw up a pair to the endzone which appeared to be intercepted by Packers Cornerback M.D. Jennings. However, on the ground Golden Tate wrestled the ball away in the endzone, as the replacement referee incorrectly award Tate the Touchdown as the Seahawks walked off the field with a stunning 13-12 win. The controversial play would hasten the return of the regular officials as the league settled its labor dispute against the refs just 48 hours later. Following their fortunate win, Russell Wilson continued to show growing pains, as he was intercepted three times in a 19-13 loss to the St. Louis Rams. Wilson would also struggle in Week 5, but the Seahawks defense managed to shutdown Cam Newton, and earned their first road win over the year 16-12 over the Carolina Panthers. In Week 6, Russell Wilson showed the ability to win a game in the 4th Quarter again, as the Seahawks stunned the New England Patriots 24-23 at Century Link Field. Trailing 23-10 with eight minutes left, Wilson hooked up with Braylon Edwards for a ten yard TD pass. He would later connect with Sidney Rice on a 46 yard score with 1:27 left, while Richard Sherman sealed the win with an interception of Tom Brady. Sherman would later taunt Brady as he walked off the field, saying “U Mad Bro?” Four days later the Seahawks defense had another strong effort, as they held a 6-3 halftime lead on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, the Seahawks offense could not get much done either, as Russell Wilson struggled as the 49ers won the game 13-6. The following week against the Detroit Lions the Seahawks suffered their own 4th Quarter heartbreak as the Lions rallied to win the game 28-24 as Matt Stafford connected with Titus Young on the winning score with 20 seconds left. After two frustrating losses on the road, the Seahawks returned home and improved to 4-0 in front of the 12th man as Russell Wilson had a flawless afternoon in a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings. A week later it would be the Golden Tate show, as the Seahawks receiver caught a Touchdown pass and threw a Touchdown pass as the Seahawks shot down the New York Jets 28-7. The win improved the Seahawks to 5-0 at home, but the road continued to bring heartache as the Seahawks suffered a 24-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins on a last second Field Goal by Dan Carpenter. Facing another road loss the following week, Russell Wilson connected with Golden Tate on a 14 yard Touchdown pass to give the Seahawks 17-14 lead over the Chicago Bears with 32 seconds left at Soldier Field. The Bears would quickly get down the field and force overtime on a 46 yard Field Goal by Robbie Gould, but the Seahawks would not be denied as they won in overtime 23-17 with Russell Wilson connecting with Sidney Rice on a 13 yard TD pass. Returning home in Week 14, the Seahawks would avenge their loss in the season opener by humiliating the Cardinals 58-0. Russell Wilson became the first quarterback since the merger to start and win his first six games at home, but it was the Seahawks defense that was the story forcing eight turnovers as the Seahawks enjoyed the biggest blowout in team history. Enjoyed it so much they did again a week later by beating the Buffalo Bills 50-17 in Toronto. The suddenly surging Seahawks would roll up the score again in Week 16, as they beat the 49ers 42-13 to clinch a playoff spot. The Seahawks would end the season with a 20-13 home win over the Rams, completing the season at 11-5, with a perfect 8-0 record at Century Link Field.

2012 Playoffs

The Seahawks who ended the season with five straight wins entered the playoffs with all eyes on the quarterback battle as Russell Wilson faced Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. Early on it was all RGIII as the Redskins raced out to a 14-0 lead in the 1st Quarter. However, Griffin reinjured his knee and despite remaining in the game it was clear he was not 100% as the Seahawks clawed their way back in the game with 13 points in the 2nd quarter. The second half would be all Seattle, as the Seahawks took the lead on a 27 yard run by Marshawn Lynch add a two point conversion early in the 4th Quarter. The Seahawks would add a Field Goal by Steven Hauschka his third of the game to win 24-14. It was their first road playoff win in 29 years. Facing the top seeded Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round, the Seahawks once again got off to a slow start, as the Falcons dominated the first 30 minutes to take a 20-0 lead at the half. The Seahawks would get a Touchdown as Golden Tate caught a 29 yard pass from Russell Wilson on the first series of the 3rd Quarter. However, the Falcons answered back and continued to control the game with a time consuming touchdown drive that made the score 27-7. The Seahawks though would not go down without a fight as Russell Wilson ran the ball into the endzone himself to make the score 27-14 early in the 4th Quarter. The Seahawks would make things even closer as an interception by Earl Thomas set up another scoring drive that was capped by a Touchdown to Zach Miller that suddenly turned what looked like a blowout into a nail biter. The Seahawks 4th Quarter surge continued as Leon Washington set up good field position with a 15 yard punt return to the 39 yard line. The Seahawks would drive down the field taking a 28-27 lead with 34 seconds left on a two yard run by Marshawn Lynch. With the crowd at the Georgia Dome watching in stunned disbelief, the Falcons would quickly move down the field on two plays to set up Matt Bryant for a 49 yard field goal which was good on its second try, after Seahawks Coach Peter Carroll’s attempt to freeze the kicker backfired as Bryant’s first attempt was missed. Carroll’s timeout was granted before the kick was made give Bryant a second chance which he would hit to give the Falcons a 30-28 lead. The Seahawks would get one more chance after a squib kick, but Julio Jones picked off Russell Wilson’s Hail Mary attempt as the Seahawks season came to an end.

2013

Coming off a strong season, and a playoff win on the road the Seattle Seahawks were the trendy pick in the NFC. With QB Russell Wilson entering his second season and a secondary that was second to none, the Seahawks began the season on the road against the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks got a 300 yard game from Russell Wilson, but were unable to get in the endzone. However, four field goals by Steven Hauschka were enough to get a 12-7 win, as the Seahawks defense frustrated QB Cam Newton to a career low 125 passing yards. In the home opener the Seahawks looked to send a message as they hosted the reigning NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. The Seahawks offense struggled early, but their defense was simply dominant as they held a 5-0 lead at halftime. As the crowd at Century Link Field set records for loudness the Seahawks would pull away in the second half as Marshawn Lynch kicked into beast mode with three touchdowns to lead the way in a 29-3 win. Following an easy 45-17 win over the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, the Seahawks looked to be heading for their first loss of the year, as they trailed the Houston Texans on the road 20-3 at the half. The Seahawks offense could not get on track, but would begin chipping away with a Hauschka Field Goal late in the 3rd Quarter. The Seahawks added a Touchdown from Marshawn Lynch in the 4th Quarter, but still trailed 20-13 as the clock began to run out on them. However, an ill-advised pass from Texans QB Matt Schaub opened the door, as Richard Sherman tied the game with 58 yard interception return. The Seahawks would go on to win the game 23-20 to get off to a 4-0 start for the first time in franchise history on a 45 yard Field Goal by Steven Hauschka. A week later the Seahawks looked to be heading to a 5-0 start, as they jumped out to a quick 12-0 lead over the Indianapolis Colts. However, Andrew Luck with a 73 yard pass to T.Y. Hilton got his team back on track. The game would go back and forth the rest of the way, with the Colts winning the game 34-28. Returning home, the Seahawks completed their journey through the AFC South against the Tennessee Titans, who stunned the fans in Seattle by taking a 10-7 lead at the half as a fumble by Chris Maragos led to a 77 yard fumble return on the final play of the 2nd Quarter. The Seahawks would get control back in the second half and would win the game 20-13.With two touchdown passes by Russell Wilson in the 1st Quarter, the Seahawks easily beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-22 to continue their strong start with a Thursday Night win in the desert. Things would not be as easy the following week as they faced another primetime road game against the St. Louis Rams. With most of St. Louis focused on the World Series, the Rams defense forced nine punts as Russell Wilson was sacked seven times. However, with an 80 yard touchdown pass to a waiving Golden Tate; Wilson and the Seahawks had the last laugh with a 14-9 Monday Night win. At 7-1 the Seahawks were exceeding expectations, but not playing as well as they were in the first few weeks, this was apparent as they hosted the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers and found themselves trailing 21-0 in the 2nd Quarter. However, the Seahawks continued to find ways to win games, as they tied the game late on a pass from Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin and won the game in overtime 27-24. Facing the Atlanta Falcons, who knocked them out of the playoffs a year earlier; seemed to bring the best out of the Seahawks as they delivered a dominant 33-10 win. Steven Hauschka had four Field Goals while Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch each had big games. Returning home, the Seahawks offense continued its resurgence beating the Minnesota Vikings 41-20 as they went into the bye week with a 10-1 record. After their bye week, the Seahawks hosted the New Orleans Saints in a Monday Night Showdown, that quickly turned into another Seahawks showcase, as they won 34-7, with Russell Wilson passing for 310 yards with three touchdowns as the Seahawks defense limited Drew Brees to a season low 147 yards passing. The Seahawks winning streak would end a week later as they lost to the 49ers 19-17 on a late Phil Dawson Field Goal. A week later the Seahawks would get back on the winning track and try out the surroundings at the Meadowlands home of Super Bowl XLVIII, whitewashing the New York Giants 23-0, while intercepting Eli Manning five times. However, with a chance to lock up home field, the Seahawks suffered a stunning 17-10 loss to the Cardinals at home, ending their 14 game winning streak at Century Link Field. A week later the Seahawks would bounce back with a 27-9 win over the Rams to close the season with a franchise best record of 13-3 that gave them home field advantage in the playoffs. The Seahawks ended the year leading the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39), the first team to lead all three categories since the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears.

2013 Playoffs

In the Divisional Playoffs the Seahawks hosted the New Orleans Saints for the second time. Once again the Seahawks looked to completely lockdown the Saints offense, as they took control with a 16-0 lead at the half. However, the Saints managed keep the game within two scores, as they finally got on the board with a Khiry Robinson touchdown run to cut Seattle’s lead in half. The game would than turn into a nail biter until Marshawn Lynch appeared to ice the game with a 34 yard touchdown run. However, the Saints did not go down quietly again driving the field to make the score 23-15 with 26 seconds left. The Saints would than recover the on-side kick and all of sudden it was white knuckle time at the Link. The Saints got the ball at the Seahawks 38 yard line and looked to be setting up for a throw to endszone. However, Marquis Colston instead of stepping out of bounds attempted a lateral that went forward resulting in a penalty which ended the game with a 23-15 Seahawks win. In the NFC Championship Game the Seahawks would face the 49ers for a third time with a trip to the New York Super Bowl on the line. Early on the Seahawks appeared jittery as Russell Wilson fumbled on the first snap, but the 49ers only managed a Field Goal. The 49ers would eventually take a 10-0 lead, before the Seahawks found their groove, with Steven Hauschka putting them on the board with a Field Goal late in the 2nd Quarter. The Seahawks would tie the game on a Marshawn Lynch 40 yard Touchdown run in the 3rd Quarter, only to see the 49ers regain the lead 17-10. Trailing 17-13 at the start of the 4th Quarter the Seahawks finally assumed control of the game with a 35 yard Touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Jermaine Kearse. The Seahawks defense than stepped up the pressure as Cliff Avril force a fumble by Colin Kaepernick. However, the Seahawks instead of padding the lead with a Field Goal attempted to break the Niners sprit but ended up keeping them in the game when Lynch fumbled the hand off at the one yard line. However, Kam Chancellor kept it from being a decision Coach Pete Carroll would regret the entire off-season by picking off Kaepernick at the 40. This time Carroll decided to go for the kick and the Seahawks lead was 23-17. However, the 49ers had one more chance to win the game and drove the ball down the field in the final minutes only to see Richard Sherman deflect a pass meant for Michael Crabtree and into the arms of Malcolm Smith for a sealing interception, as Sherman trash talked his way into NFL fame take the Seahawks to the Super Bowl for the second time.

Super Bowl XLVIII

Once a bitter division rival in the AFC West, the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks came to the Meadowlands on two different paths. The Seahawks were the top defense in the NFL, while the Broncos led by Quarterback Peyton Manning shattered records for offense. What was expected to be the first cold weather Super Bowl, ended up being ideal conditions as a brutal cold and snowy winter in the Northeast had a brief break with kickoff temperature at 49 °F, ten degrees warmer than Super Bowl VI in New Orleans, which remained the coldest Super Bowl. The Seahawks made sure to bring the 12th man to New York area and they had a quick impact on the game, as Peyton Manning saw the first snap of the sail over his head into the endzone for a safety just 12 seconds into the game. The Seahawks would add a pair of Steven Hauschka to hold an 8-0 lead after the first 15 minutes. The Seahawks continued to control and dominate the game in the 2nd Quarter as Marshawn Lynch scored the game’s first touchdown. The Broncos offense never got on track and when they finally started to move down the field, Malcolm Smith erased any hope of them getting back in the game before halftime, returning an interception 69 yards for a touchdown to give the Seahawks a 22-0 lead at intermission. Just as they did to start the game the Seahawks broke the Broncos spirits in the second half as Percy Harvin returned the second half kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown again scoring 12 seconds into the half. With a 29-0 lead the Seahawks could smell victory even as the smoke from Bruno Mars’ halftime show still hung over East Rutherford. The Seahawks would eventually hold a 36-0 lead, before the Broncos finally got on the board with a touchdown on the last play of the 3rd Quarter. However, the Seahawks were just a freight train on that night in early February crushing the Broncos 43-8 to claim their first Super Bowl Championship as Russell Wilson capped the scoring with a ten yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin. Malcolm Smith whose 69 yard interception return all but sealed the Broncos fate was named the Super Bowl MVP, adding a second half fumble recovery.

2014

The Seattle Seahawks as reigning Super Bowl Champions kicked off the season at home against the Green Bay Packers. Continuing their postseason dominance the Seahawks crushed the Packers 36-16. However, a week later the Seahawks would show some holes as they suffered 30-21 loss on the road against the San Diego Chargers as Antonio Gates had three touchdown receptions in a usually hot day in San Diego. A week later the Seahawks would host the Denver Broncos in a rematch of Super Bowl XLVIII at Century Link Field. Once again the Seahawks were able to frustrate Peyton Manning taking a 17-3 lead at the half. The Broncos would answer back this time rallying to force overtime with a touchdown and two point conversion with 18 seconds left. The Seahawks would answer with a methodical drive capped with a six yard touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch to win the game 26-20. Following a bye week, the Seahawks would beat the Washington Redskins in a Monday Night road game 27-17, despite losing three Percy Harvin touchdowns to offensive penalties. The Seahawks continued to struggle a week, losing at home to the Dallas Cowboys 30-23. The Seahawks struggled on both ends of the field as DeMarco Murray rushed for 115 yards, while Russell Wilson completed just 14 of 28 passes for 126 yards. Following the game the Seahawks would deal Percy Harvin to the New York Jets for a sixth round draft pick, after the Wide Receiver who often clashed with his teammates made an insulting comment about Russell Wilson. The Seahawks continued to struggle from a Super Bowl hangover after the Harvin trade, losing to the St. Louis Rams 28-26 as they were by a misdirection play on a 90 yard punt return by Stedman Bailey. Trailing 9-6 in a game of Field Goals against the Carolina Panthers, the Seahawks appeared on the verge of falling to 3-4. However, Russell Wilson found Luke Wilson in the end zone with 47 seconds left to win the game 13-9. Returning home the Seahawks would again show some warts, beating the Oakland Raiders 30-24, as they nearly wasted away a 24-3 halftime lead with more sloppy play in the second half. In Week 10, the Seahawks played their best game since the season opener beating the New York Giants at Century Link Field 38-17, scoring three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter with Marshawn Lynch finding beast mode with 140 yards and four scores. Despite losing a tough road game to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, the Seahawks were finally getting back to the play that made them Super Bowl Champions. They began to move up on the first place Arizona Cardinals with a 19-3 win in Week 12 with the 12th man making an impact all game against a helpless looking Cardinals offense. Four days later in a repeat performance on the road, the Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 19-3 on Thanksgiving Night. The Seahawks would beat the 49ers again two weeks later at home, following a solid 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on the road. After trailing the NFC West by three games with six games left, the Seahawks moved into first place with a dominant Sunday Night performance in the desert, crushing the Cardinals 35-6, with Russell Wilson and Luke Wilson hooking up on an 80 yard touchdown pass, and Marshawn Lynch rumbling 79 yards for a fourth quarter score. The Seahawks would go on to beat the Rams 20-6 in the season finale, again securing home field advantage by posting a record of 12-4.

2014 Playoffs

In the Divisional Playoffs the Seattle Seahawks would host the Carolina Panthers, looking to return to the NFC Championship Game. Russell Wilson was sharp early with two first half touchdown passes including a 63 yard play to Jermaine Kearse. After leading 14-10 at the half the Seahawks and Panthers played a scoreless third quarter as the 12th man began to make Cam Newton feel the heat. The Seahawks padded their lead with a 37-yard Steven Hauschka Field Goal on the fourth quarter. Following Russell Wilson’s third touchdown of game, Seattle sealed the game with a 90 yard interception return by Kam Chancellor. The Seahawks would win the game 31-17, becoming the first reigning Super Bowl Champion to win a playoff game the following season in nine years. As good as Russell Wilson was in the Divisional Round against the Panthers he was terrible in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers, with four interceptions. The Packers could have put the game away early, but the Seahawks defense kept them out of the end zone, forcing them to settle for Field Goals of less than 20 yards early in the first quarter. However, the Packers still appeared to be in full control leading 16-0 at halftime. The Seahawks would get on the board as Wilson completed a 19 yard touchdown pass to Garry Gilliam, but the Seahawks quarterback continued to struggle and all hope looked lost when he was picked off again, with five minutes left and the Seahawks trailing 19-7, as the only score was off a fake Field Goal with Punter/Holder Jon Ryan completing a Touchdown pass to Garry Gilliam. The Packers failed to take time off the clock on the ensuing possession, as the Seahawks used all but one timeout to leave the door slightly open for a miracle. The Seahawks would go down the field on seven plays with Russell Wilson capping the 69 yard run with a one yard TD plunge. With 2:09 left and one timeout the Seahawks needed an on-side kick recovery to keep their hopes of returning to the Super Bowl alive. The ball bounced off Packers Tight End Brandon Bostick’s head and into the arms of Chris Matthews giving Seattle new life. From there it would take just four plays capped by a 24 yard run from Marshawn Lynch to give the Seahawks the lead adding a two point conversion for a 22-19 lead. The Packers still had time to answer and did, as Mason Crosby tied the game with a 48 yard Field Goal. In overtime the Seahawks would win the coin toss and start with the ball on their own 13 yard line. Russell Wilson who struggled all afternoon was at his sharpest needing just six plays to go down the field, as his 35 yard pass to Jermaine Kearse sent the Seahawks on to their second straight Super Bowl with a 28-22 win as Century Link Stadium created a mini earthquake with fans erupting into pandemonium.

Super Bowl XLIX

Looking for a second straight Lombardi Trophy the Seattle Seahawks faced the New England Patriots in Arizona. For the first half it was clear that the two teams in Super Bowl XLIX were evenly matched as they matched each other with two second quarter touchdowns to go into halftime tied 14-14. The Seahawks began to take over the game in the third quarter scoring ten points, with Doug Baldwin making three yard touchdown catch to build a 24-14 lead. However, the Patriots began to claw their way back in the final ten minutes as Tom Brady connected with Danny Amendola to make it a one score game with 7:55 left. The Patriots would then take the lead on their next drive, with Brady completing his fourth touchdown of the game to Julian Edelman with just over two minutes left. After the miracle in the NFC Championship Game, the Seahawks had more than enough time to answer and drove down the field with Jermaine Kearse making a circus catch covered by Malcolm Butler to get the ball to the New England 5 yard line with under one minute left. Marshawn Lynch on first down would take ball to the one yard line and suddenly the Seahawks were knocking at the door of a dynasty. Time was ticking away and the Seahawks held all the cards with second and goal on the one. The Seahawks just need Lynch to power his way of the goal and the game was theirs. Russell Wilson also could have easily snuck the ball over the goal line like he has done many times. Instead and inexplicably Coach Peter Carroll had Wilson attempt a risky pass over the stacked middle of the line, the ball was deflected up and intercepted by Malcolm Butler with 20 seconds left in the game, preserving a 28-24 win for the Patriots. Frustrated by the sudden change in emotion, Bruce Irvin started a brawl as the Brady kneeled in victory formation, becoming the first player ever ejected from a Super Bowl. Following the game Carroll took all the blame on himself, as the decision to pass was labeled the worst call in the history of the big game.

2015

After two straight Super Bowl appearances the Seattle Seahawks began the season on the road against the St. Louis Rams. Things looked good early for Seattle, as Tyler Lockett opened the scoring with a 57-yard punt return. However, the Rams would answer with a punt return of their own for 75 yards by Tavon Austin to take a 24-13 lead at the end of three quarters. In the fourth quarter the Seahawks rallied to take a 31-24 lead on an eight yard fumble return by Cary Williams, but the Rams again tied it as Lance Kendricks caught a 37-yard pass with 53 seconds left. The Rams would go on to win the game in overtime 34-31 on a 37-yard Field Goal by Greg Zeurlein. A week later the Seahawks would fall to 0-2 with a 27-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. A major part of the problem for the Seahawks early struggles was a holdout from All-Pro Safety Kam Chancellor. The Seahawks would get Chancellor back in time for their home opener against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. After a sluggish first half that saw just two Steven Hauschka Field Goals, the Seahawks started the third quarter with a bang as Tyler Lockett returned the second half kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown. The Seahawks would go on to blank the Bears 26-0. Not all news was good for the Seahawks, as Marshawn Lynch suffered a hamstring injury, which would hamper him the rest of the season. In just seven games, Beats Mode was hibernation, with a career low 417 yards, in what would be his final season. With Lynch sidelined, the Seahawks offense was limited in Week 4, as they edged the Detroit Lions 13-10 on Monday Night Football. With the Lions driving for the winning score, Kam Chancellor saved the day stripping Calvin Johnson at the one yard line to prevent a potential game winning score. Thomas Rawls emerged as the Seahawks leading rusher as he gained 169 yards with a touchdown as the Seahawks built a 24-7 on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, a defensive letdown in the fourth quarter led to 17 unanswered points as the Bengals won the game in overtime 27-24. Marshawn Lynch returned for Week 6 and collected just 54 yards with a touchdown, but the Seahawks appeared to be in good shape leading the Carolina Panthers at home 23-14. However, once again the Seahawks had a late defensive lapse as the Panthers won the game 27-23, scoring two touchdowns in the final four minutes. The Seahawks had just four days to recover as they traveled to Levi’s Stadium for a Thursday Night battle with the San Francisco 49ers. Lynch was in full Beast Mode with 122 rushing yards and a score as the defense played a full 60 minutes to win the game 20-3. The Seahawks defense needed to be just as strong as they held the Dallas Cowboys to four field goals, managing just one touchdown themselves the Seahawks pulled out a 13-12 win as Steven Hauschka hit a 24-yard Field Goal with 66 seconds left. The win came at a price as Ricardo Lockette suffered a career ending neck injury, after taking a brutal hit by Jeff Heath. Following their bye week, the Seahawks faced a crucial game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Night Football at Century Link Field. Early on things looked bleak as the Cardinals took a 19-0 lead, before Will Tukuafu but them on the board late in the second quarter. Down 25-10 the Seahawks found their game scoring on two straight possessions to make the score 25-23. They would than take the lead on a 22-yard fumble return by Bobby Wagner. However, twice missing the PAT, only had a 29-25 lead. The Cardinals would answer with two touchdowns to win the game 39-32 all but ending Seattle’s hopes of winning the NFC West. At 4-5 it was clear there was a Super Bowl hangover in Seattle, as rumors of players be angry at Coach Pete Carroll’s ill-advised end game decision to attempt a pass at the goal line, as both the offense and defense had yet to play with any consistency. Needing to finish strong without Marshawn Lynch the Seahawks began relying more on Quarterback Russell Wilson, who had a strong game against the 49ers at home, passing for 260 yards with three touchdowns to win the game 29-13. A week later Wilson on his 27th birthday passed for 345 yards and a career best five touchdowns as the Seahawks moved over .500 for the first time all season with a 39-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also having a big afternoon in Seattle was Dough Baldwin who had 145 receiving yards with three touchdowns, including an 80-yard hook up to secure the win. In the game the Seahawks would lose Tight End Jimmy Graham for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Acquired from the New Orleans Saints for Max Unger, Graham had a disappointing first season in Seattle, with just 645 yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks continued their resurgence on the road with a 38-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings as Wilson and Baldwin continued to lead the way. A week later Russell Wilson had his second five touchdown performance in three weeks as the Seahawks beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-6. With the win the Seahawks also moved over .500 in their all-time franchise record. Not all news was good however, as Running Back Thomas Rawls suffered a broken ankle, knocking him out the rest of the season. Russell Wilson would follow that up by passing for 249 yards with three touchdowns as the Seahawks clinched a playoff spot by beating the Cleveland Browns 30-13. The Seahawks would go on to split their final two games, losing to the Rams but beating the Cardinals to finish with a record of 10-6. As the season ended it was clear Russell Wilson was an elite quarterback, having his best season to date, by passing for 4,024 yards with 34 touchdowns and just eight interceptions.

2015 Playoffs

In the Wild Card round, the Seattle Seahawks battled subzero temperatures as they faced the Minnesota Vikings on the road. Unable to play once again was Marshawn Lynch who despite being cleared medically was unable to get back to game speed. In what would be the third coldest game in NFL history, offense was at premium as the Vikings held a 9-0 lead entering the fourth quarter. The Seahawks finally got their offense on track in the fourth quarter as Russell Wilson connected with Doug Baldwin to cut the deficit to 9-7. The Seahawks would take a 10-9 lead on the next series as Steven Hauschka hit a 46-yard Field Goal with 8:04 left. However, the Vikings appeared to be on the way to winning the game as they drove deep into Seattle territory as time was running out. With 26 second left Blair Walsh needed just a 27-yard Field Goal to win the game, but the kick sailed wide left as the Seahawks survived with a 10-9 victory. Against the Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round, the Seahawks got off to a terrible start, falling behind 31-0 at the half. The Seahawks would not relinquish their NFC Championship crown without a fight as they scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to get within one touchdown, but the game would come to an end with a 31-24 loss, as they were unable to come up with an on-side kick.

2016

Looking to get back to the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks hoped the season at home against the Miami Dolphins. The Seahawks had trouble all day, getting their offense going as they managed just a pair of field goals in the first half. The Seahawks held a 6-3 lead until late in the fourth quarter, when Miami scored the game’s first touchdown with 4:08 left. Now trailing 10-6, the Seahawks finally got down the field and answered the Dolphins score with a Doug Baldwin catch with 31 seconds to win the game 13-10 as Steven Hauschka had his extra point blocked. The NFL returned to Los Angeles as the Seahawks took on the Rams in Week 2. Once again, the Seahawks offense struggled, but this time there would be no game saving touchdown as they lost a game of field goals 9-3. Thanks to the running of Christine Michael the Seahawks finally put up some points in Week 3, beating the San Francisco 49ers 37-18 as Michael scored twice, while rushing for 106 yards on 20 carries. On the road, Russell Wilson had a big game at the Meadowlands, passing 309 yards with three touchdowns as the Seahawks beat the New York Jets 27-17. Following the bye week, the Seahawks returned home and beat the Atlanta Falcons in a back and forth battle at Century Link Field 26-24, as Richard Sherman made a game saving knockdown in the final seconds. Week 7 would bring a key division showdown in primetime as the Seahawks faced the Arizona Cardinals on the road. Finding offense would be harder than finding water in desert as each team managed just three points in regulation. In overtime, each team added a second field goal, as Steven Hauschka answered with a 36-yard field goal after the Cardinals scored on the first OT possession. Things looked bleak for Seattle as Chandler Catanzaro set up for a 24-yard field goal on the next possession, but his kick hit the upright, giving the Seahawks a chance to win the game. The Seahawks than drove down the field and with seven seconds left Hauschka missed from 28 yards, as the game ended in a 6-6 tie. It was the first tie in the history of the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks offense woes continued in Week 8, as they suffered a 25-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. The Seahawks returned home for a Monday Night game against the Buffalo Bills, with Russell Wilson passing for 282 yards with two touchdowns, the Seahawks would get back on track with a 31-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. A week later the Seahawks played perhaps their best game of the season, beating the New England Patriots 31-24 in Foxboro, in a Sunday Night rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. Wilson had a big night, passing for 348 yards with three touchdowns to lead the way. The Seahawks followed up their big win in New England by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 26-15 to improve to 7-2-1 on the season. Week 12 would be another game to forget, suffering a 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Seahawks would rebound on Sunday Night Football the following week, with a 40-15 home win over the Carolina Panthers as Thomas Rawls had a breakout game, rushing for 106 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. A week later, the Seahawks again stubbed their toe losing to the Green Bay Packers 38-10 as Russell Wilson was picked off five times. The Seahawks would alternate wins and losses against the NFC West, the remainder of the season, finishing with a 10-5-1 record to win the division. It was a feast or famine season for Russell Wilson who passed for 4,219 yards with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

2016 Playoffs

In the Wild Card round the Seattle Seahawks would host the Detroit Lions. Once again, their offense was stuck in neutral most of the game. On the other hand, the defense was solid as they held a 10-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Seahawks would pull away down the stretch, scoring 16 points in the fourth to win the game 26-6. Thomas Rawls was the star of the game, rushing for 161 yards with a touchdown. In the Divisional Round, the Seahawks were matched up against the Atlanta Falcons. Early on things looked good for Seattle, as they scored the game’s first touchdown with Russell Wilson hitting Jimmy Graham in the end zone and led 10-7 early in the second quarter. However, the game turned when the Falcons pinned the Seahawks deep in their own territory. Wilson who had been on the run all season was sacked in the end zone for a safety as the Falcons ended the first half on a 19-0 run. Seattle would not recover, as the Falcons continued to control the game in the second half, winning 36-20 on the way to playing in Super Bowl LI.

2017

The Seattle Seahawks were tested right away as they began the season on the road against the Green Bay Packers. The Seahawks defense put up a strong defensive effort early, as Blair Walsh helped them build a 3-0 lead at the half. The Packers though took control in the second half and won 17-9 as Seattle could only manage three field goals by Walsh. The Seahawks offense continued to sputter in the home opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Down 9-6 in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks finally found the end zone, as Paul Richardson caught a nine-yard pass from Russell Wilson midway through the fourth quarter. Though Walsh shanked the PAT, the score was good enough to get the Seahawks a 12-9 win. A week later on the road, Wilson finally got on track, passing for 373 yards with three touchdowns, but it was not enough as the Seahawks suffered a 33-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans. On Sunday Night Football in Week 4 at CenturyLink Field, the Seahawks exploded for 22 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Indianapolis Colts 46-18. Not all news was good news, as Cliff Avril suffered a career-ending neck injury. With a stout defense, the Seahawks climbed over .500 with a 16-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum, as the Seattle defense was able to hold Todd Gurley to a season-low 43 yards. The Seahawks surge continued following their bye week, as Russell Wilson passed for 334 yards with three touchdowns as they beat the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium 24-7. Back home in Week 8, it was an old-fashioned quarterback duel between Russell Wilson and Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson. Watson passed for 402 yards with four touchdowns, while Wilson had 452 yards. The big difference was the rookie’s performance was more flawed with three interceptions, including a pick-six returned 78 yards by Earl Thomas as the Seahawks won 41-38 with Jimmy Graham scoring the game-winner on an 18-yard pass from Russell Wilson with 21 seconds left. Seattle’s four-game winning streak ended the following week with a 17-14 loss to the Washington Redskins, as Wilson had two costly interceptions, with Robert Kelly scoring the game-winner with under a minute left. Playing four days later, on the road against the Arizona Cardinals, the Seahawks defense continued to take its toll, as Richard Sherman ruptured his Achilles tendon while Kam Chancellor suffered a career-ending neck injury. Despite the heavy losses Seattle won the game 22-17. The shorthanded Seahawks would not be as fortunate the following game, as they lost to the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 in a Monday Night game at home. The Seahawks came back to beat the 49ers on the road 24-12, and beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-10 in Week 13, ending Philadelphia’s nine-game winning streak as Wilson again had three scores. At 8-4, the Seahawks looked well on their way to another playoff berth, but the fourth quarter would be ripe with peril. First, it was a 30-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as Seattle could not overcome three interceptions from Wilson. A week later at home, the Seahawks were trampled by the Rams, on the way to claiming the NFC West. In the 42-7 loss, the Seahawks could not stop Gurley this time around, as the Rams star halfback had 180 yards total offense with four scores, including 152 on the ground. The Seahawks would keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 21-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, as pick-six by Justin Coleman proved to be the difference. However, in a year that the Seahawks struggled at home, it was a loss to the Cardinals at CenturyLink Field that sealed their fate as they lost the finale 26-24, finishing 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2011, as they were just 4-4 in front of the 12th man. Despite the struggles, Russell Wilson had a fine season, passing for 3,983 yards with 34 touchdowns, including 18 in the fourth quarter to set a new single-season record.

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

Super Bowl XLVIII Champions (2013)

Seattle Seahawks

SEAHAWKS STADIUMS

Kingdome

1976-1999

Husky Stadium

1994, 2000-2001

CenturyLink Field

2002-Present

Special Seahawks

Sam McCullum

1976-1981

Sherman Smith

1976-1982

Manu Tuiasosopo

1979-1983

Jim Zorn

1976-1984

Steve August

1977-1984

John Harris

1978-1985

Keith Simpson

1978-1985

Dave Brown

1976-1986

Michael Jackson

1979-1986

Keith Butler

1978-1987

Kenny Easley

1981-1987

1984 Defensive Player

Freddy Young

1984-1987

Bruce Scholtz

1982-1988

Blair Bush

1983-1988

Paul Moyer

1983-1988

Steve Largent

1976-1989

Curt Warner

1983-1989

Brian Bosworth

1987-1989

Norm Johnson

1982-1990

Jacob Green

1980-1991

Dave Krieg

1980-1991

Edwin Bailey

1981-1991

Mike Tice

1981-1988, 1990-1991

Chuck Knox

Coach 1983-1991

Bryan Millard

1984-1991

Jeff Bryant

1982-1993

John L. Williams

1986-1993

Andy Heck

1989-1993

Rufus Porter

1988-1994

Cortez Kennedy

1992 Defensive Player

Dan McGwire

1991-1994

Eugene Robinson

1985-1995

Joe Nash

1982-1996

Rick Mirer

1993-1996

Chris Warren

1990-1997

Rick Tuten

1991-1997

Warren Moon

1997-1998

Brian Blades

1988-1999

Joey Galloway

1995-1999

Cortez Kennedy

1990-2000

Michael Sinclair

1991-2001

Christian Fauria

1995-2001

Ricky Watters

1998-2001

Shawn Springs

1997-2003

Willie Williams

1997-2003

Lamar King

1999-2003

Reggie Tongue

2000-2003

Chad Brown

1997-2004

Anthony Simmons

1998-2004

Trent Dilfer

2001-2004

Koren Robinson

2001-2004, 2008

Jerry Rice

2004

Steve Hutchinson

2001-2005

Joe Jurevicius

2005

Itula Mili

1998-2006

Darrell Jackson

2000-2006

Robbie Tobeck

2000-2006

Jerramy Stevens

2002-2006

Michael Boulware

2004-2006

Grant Wistrom

2004-2006

Mack Strong

1994-2007

Chris Gray

1998-2007

Shaun Alexander

2000-2007

2005 Off. Player & MVP

Josh Brown

2003-2007

D.J. Hackett

2005-2007

Walter Jones

1997-2008

Mike Holmgren

Coach 1999-2008

Bobby Engram

2001-2008

Maurice Morris

2002-2008

Julian Peterson

2006-2008

Seneca Wallace

2003-2009

Nate Burleson

2006-2009

Darryl Tapp

2006-2009

Deon Grant

2007-2009

Patrick Kerney

2007-2009

Josh Wilson

2007-2009

Matt Hasselbeck

2001-2010

Jordan Babineaux

2004-2010

Sean Locklear

2004-2010

Chris Spencer

2005-2010

Lofa Tatupu

2005-2010

Deion Branch

2006-2010

Kelly Jennings

2006-2010

Olindo Mare

2008-2010

Lawyer Milloy

2009-2010

John Carlson

2008-2011

Justin Forsett

2008-2011

David Hawthorne

2008-2011

Deon Butler

2009-2011

Aaron Curry

2009-2011

Charlie Whitehurst

2010-2011

Mike Williams

2010-2011

Marcus Trufant

2003-2012

LeRoy Hill

2005-2012

Ben Obomanu

2007-2012

Leon Washington

2010-2012

Alan Branch

2011-2012

Red Bryant

2008-2013

Chris Clemons

2010-2013

Golden Tate

2010-2013

Brandon Browner

2011-2013

Breno Giacomini

2011-2013

Paul McQuistan

2011-2013

Sidney Rice

2011-2013

Max Unger

2009-2014

Michael Robinson

2010-2014

James Carpenter

2011-2014

Zach Miller

2011-2014

Macolm Smith

2011-2014

Super Bowl XLVIII MVP

Percy Harvin

2013-2014

Brandon Mebane

2007-2015

Marshawn Lynch

2010-2015, 2019

Russell Okung

2010-2015

Tavaris Jackson

2011, 2013-2015

Bruce Irvin

2012-2015, 2020-Pres.

Jordan Hill

2013-2015

Steven Hauschka

2011-2016

Jermaine Kearse

2012-2016

Jon Ryan

2008-2017

Kam Chancellor

2010-2017

Richard Sherman

2011-2017

DeShawn Shead

2012-2017

Cliff Avril

2013-2017

Michael Bennett

2013-2017

Luke Wilson

2013-2017

Jimmy Graham

2015-2017

Thomas Rawls

2015-2017

Pete Carroll

Coach 2010-Present

Earl Thomas

2010-Present

Doug Baldwin

2011-Present

K.J. Wright

2011-Present

Bobby Wagner

2012-Present

Russell Wilson

2012-Present

Justin Britt

2014-Present

Frank Clark

2015-Present

Tyler Lockett

2015-Present

Justin Coleman

2017-Present

Shaquill Griffin

2017-Present

Dion Jordan

2017-Present

Shaquem Griffim

2018-Present

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