The 2025 season is the Seattle Seahawks' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 16th under the leadership of general manager John Schneider and their second under head coach Mike Macdonald. They improved on their 10–7 record from last season following a win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15, and made the playoffs after a two–year absence with an overtime win in Week 16 against the rival Los Angeles Rams the following week on Thursday Night Football. The team won thirteen games for the first time since their 2013 Super Bowl-winning season, in which they finished 13–3. With a 13–3 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, they captured the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time since 2014, the NFC West title for the first time since 2020, and set a franchise record for regular season wins with 14. In a rematch with the 49ers in the divisional round, they secured their first playoff win since 2019 and their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 2014. With their victory over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game, the Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time also since 2014, where they will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. In the offseason, longtime players Tyler Lockett, Geno Smith, and DK Metcalf left the team; Lockett was released and later joined the Titans, whereas Smith joined the Raiders and Metcalf joined the Steelers. Major free agent signings included quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence. The team also re-signed starting linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year deal. On November 4, before the trade deadline, the team acquired All-Pro returner and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints. During the season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba eclipsed DK Metcalf's record for the most single-season receiving yards as a Seahawk with 1,793; the previous record, set in 2020, was 1,303. The team also finished with a point differential of +191, breaking the previous franchise record of +186, set in 2013. == Offseason == === Free agents === === Signings === === Players lost === == Draft == Notes == Staff == == Current roster == == Preseason == == Regular season == === Schedule === Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. === Game summaries === ==== Week 1: vs. San Francisco 49ers ==== With the loss, the Seahawks started their season 0–1. ==== Week 2: at Pittsburgh Steelers ==== At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the game-deciding play occurred following a Seahawks field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, Steelers returner Kaleb Johnson failed to go after the ball, mistakenly thinking it was not live. However, because the ball landed in the kickoff landing zone, it was considered live, allowing Seahawks player George Holani to recover it in the end zone for a touchdown. ==== Week 3: vs. New Orleans Saints ==== Wide Receiver Tory Horton ran a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown, setting a franchise record for the longest punt return. With the blowout win, the Seahawks improved to 2–1. ==== Week 4: at Arizona Cardinals ==== With their eighth consecutive win over Arizona, the Seahawks improved to 3–1. ==== Week 5: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers ==== With both clubs celebrating their respective 50th seasons, both teams wore throwback uniforms. In a shootout, Sam Darnold sealed the game late for Tampa Bay when he threw an interception. With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3–2. ==== Week 6: at Jacksonville Jaguars ==== ==== Week 7: vs. Houston Texans ==== With the win, the Seahawks entered their bye week at 5–2 and 2–0 against the AFC South. ==== Week 9: at Washington Commanders ==== With another dominant win, the Seahawks improved to 6–2. Sam Darnold went 13 for 13 passing attempts in the first half, which caused a perfect passer rating for the two quarters. ==== Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals ==== With their ninth win over Arizona since 2021, the Seahawks swept the Cardinals and improved to 7–2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the first NFL receiver to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards this season. ==== Week 11: at Los Angeles Rams ==== Despite Sam Darnold throwing four interceptions, the Seahawks had a final opportunity to win the game with a field goal. However, Jason Myers’ 61-yard attempt fell short and wide right, allowing the Rams to hold on for the victory. The loss ended the Seahawks’ 10-game road winning streak, marking their first road defeat since losing to the Lions in Detroit during the 2024 season. ==== Week 12: at Tennessee Titans ==== Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the NFL’s leader in receiving yards, finished with a season-high 167 yards and set a new Seahawks single-season receiving record with 1,313 yards in just 11 games, surpassing DK Metcalf’s previous mark of 1,303 yards set in the 2020 season. Mike McDonald improved to 12–2 (.857) on the road. ==== Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings ==== The Seahawks recorded their first shutout win since beating the Chicago Bears 26–0 in the 2015 season. ==== Week 14: at Atlanta Falcons ==== After a slow first half, the second-half kickoff was returned 100 yards for a touchdown by returner Rashid Shaheed, initiating a Seahawks-dominated second half against the Falcons. ==== Week 15: vs. Indianapolis Colts ==== Although heavily favored, the Seahawks struggled against the Colts and quarterback Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement to make his first start since the 2020 season. Despite scoring no touchdowns, Seattle prevailed as kicker Jason Myers converted six field goals, including a 56-yard attempt with 29 seconds remaining, to outlast the Colts. With the win, the Seahawks improved to 11–3 and they swept the AFC South & 5–0 against the AFC. Jason Myers’ six field-goal conversions set a new Seahawks franchise record. ==== Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Rams ==== The Rams led 30–14 in the fourth quarter with eight minutes remaining. However, a 58-yard punt return by Rashid Shaheed resulted in a Seahawks touchdown and a two-point conversion. After another Rams punt, a 31-yard run by Shaheed set up a 26-yard touchdown pass to AJ Barner, bringing the Seahawks within two points. Seattle then attempted another two-point conversion. Although the pass was initially ruled incomplete, a replay review determined that quarterback Sam Darnold had attempted a backward pass. Zach Charbonnet recovered the loose ball in the end zone and was credited with the conversion, tying the game. With the Rams missing a 48-yard field goal attempt, the game proceeded to overtime, where the Rams scored a touchdown on the opening possession. The Seahawks responded with a touchdown of their own and again opted for a two-point conversion. Darnold completed a pass to Eric Saubert, giving Seattle an improbable victory. With the win, the Seahawks clinched their first playoff berth since 2022. The Seahawks became the first team to win in overtime after their opponent scored a touchdown first, following a change in overtime rules that allows the other team a possession even if the opponent scores a touchdown on their opening drive. They also became the first team in NFL history to win an overtime game on a successful two-point conversion. The Seahawks won their first game in franchise history when down 15 or more points in the fourth quarter, breaking a streak of 172 losses in a row. ==== Week 17: at Carolina Panthers ==== With the win, Seattle secured their first 13-win season since 2013 and finished 3–1 against the NFC South. ==== Week 18: at San Francisco 49ers ==== The Seahawks defense stifled the 49ers’ high-powered offense, limiting San Francisco to 173 total yards, their fewest in any regular-season game under head coach Kyle Shanahan. With the win, Seattle clinched its first NFC West title since 2020 and secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time since 2014. === Standings === ==== Division ==== ==== Conference ==== == Postseason == === Schedule === === Game summaries === ==== NFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (6) San Francisco 49ers ==== This was the Seahawks first home playoff game against the 49ers since 2013, their second playoff game against the 49ers since 2022, and their third postseason matchup overall. They utterly dominated from the first play, as Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and only allowed six points while scoring in every quarter of the game. Seattle forced six turnovers and capitalized by scoring points off of most of the turnovers. With their first postseason win since 2019, the Seahawks advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 2014 and secured their first home win against the 49ers since 2021. ==== NFC Championship: vs. (5) Los Angeles Rams ==== With their first playoff win over the Rams in franchise history, the Seahawks secured their first win in the NFC Championship game since 2014 and improved to 4–0 in the NFC Championship. ==== Super Bowl LX: vs. (A2) New England Patriots ==== This will mark the second Super Bowl match-up between the Seahawks and the Patriots (first since Super Bowl XLIX). Seattle is seeking both their fourth win against the Patriots since 2016, and their first win in the Super Bowl since 2013. == Notes == == References == == External links == Official website