The Seahawks have held three straight teams below 95 rushing yards. They play the Chiefs in Week 16.

Analysis: The Seahawks showed vulnerability after allowing the 49ers to put up 26 points during an overtime loss in Week 15. No comparisons are fair between the 49ers and the Chiefs, who lead the league with 35.6 points per game and 427.3 YPG. There's a chance the Chiefs will be without RB Spencer Ware (hamstring) and WR Sammy Watkins (foot), which would be detrimental to the unit's overall explosiveness. However, QB Patrick Mahomes has led the team to at least 26 points in every game this season and…read more

The Seahawks rank ninth in the league for allowing opponents to score on 52.4 percent of red-zone trips. They play the 49ers in Week 15.

Analysis: The Seahawks played the 49ers just two weeks ago and handled them easily, allowing just 16 points and forcing three turnovers. They followed up that matchup by allowing just seven points, which essentially came in garbage time while the Seahawks were playing prevent defense. If 49ers RB Matt Breida (ankle) returns for this matchup, the Seahawks may have more on their plate, but there's no reason to bench this unit with the incredible upside it holds. However, consider latching onto another…read more

The Seahawks rank ninth in the league with 20 turnovers. They play the Vikings in Week 14.

Analysis: These two teams are competing with each other for a playoff spot. The Seahawks may have the Vikings in a vulnerable corner, as Minnesota has given up at least two turnovers in four of its last five games and accrued 24 or less points in each of those outings. The Seahawks have struggled against the pass lately, so they may be exploited by QB Kirk Cousins and his oodles of pass-catchers. Nevertheless, the Seahawks will have Mychal Kendricks back as well to help shut down the run and turnover…read more

The Seahawks have allowed at least 149 rushing yards in three of the last four games. They play the 49ers in Week 13.

Analysis: Although each opponent in that span has surpassed 24 points, there's nothing shameful about allowing running backs Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley and Christian McCaffrey have field days on the ground. It would be another thing to allow 49ers RB Matt Breida the same luxury, which simply won't happen. Each of the aforementioned backs had the support of strong passing games, which Breida doesn't have in QB Nick Mullens, which will allow the Seahawks' strong corps of linebackers to zone in on the…read more

The Seahawks haven't forced a turnover in three games. They play the Panthers in Week 12.

Analysis: After a hot start with 16 turnovers in the first seven games, the Seahawks have cooled down, partially due to turnover-averse competition. The Panthers don't offer much in that realm as QB Cam Newton has thrown just six picks in 10 contests. The Seahawks do have a solid floor, allowing over 25 points just twice in the last nine games, both against the high-powered Rams. The Panthers offense has been flaky week-to-week, scoring under 21 points in four of the last six games but racking up at…read more

The Seahawks have allowed just two passers to eclipse 300 yards in the last eight weeks. They play the Packers in Week 11.

Analysis: Both times Seattle allowed over 300 yards was against Rams QB Jared Goff, who helped Los Angeles post a combined 69 points between the two outings. QB Aaron Rodgers may not have the same weapons around him, but RB Aaron Jones had a breakout game in Week 10 and WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling is an effective deep threat to complement Davante Adams. The ceiling will remain low for the Seahawks because of the chance of a shootout and because Rodgers rarely tosses interceptions, but the Packers have…read more

The Seahawks have allowed just one passer to eclipse 200 yards in six of the last seven games. They play the Rams in Week 10.

Analysis: The one passer to surpass 200 yards in that span was Rams QB Jared Goff, who compiled 321 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in a 33-31 win over the Seahawks in Week 5. This game will be in Los Angeles, and the Seahawks will have plenty on their plate again. The Rams have scored 29 or more points in eight of nine games and have only turned the ball over twice in the last four weeks. Although the Seahawks have become ballhawks of their own with the third-most forced turnovers (16), a…read more

The Seahawks allowed 17 or less points in four of the last five games. They play the Chargers in Week 9.

Analysis: Don't look now, but the Seahawks defense is looking like its old self. They've forced at least two turnovers in all but one game this season to bring their total up to 16, ranking third in the league. The Chargers will be the second high-powered offense the Seahawks face -- they allowed 33 points to the Rams in Week 5 -- so expectations should be scaled back a bit. The Chargers have scored 20 points in every game this year and have turned the ball over just six times, so the Seahawks D/ST's…read more

The Seahawks have held opposing quarterbacks to 200 or fewer passing yards in four of the last five games. They play the Lions in Week 8.

Analysis: The Seahawks are coming fresh off a bye and should be fully healthy. They'll look to keep their strong play against the pass rolling against the Lions, who average 258.2 passing yards per game with three capable wideouts -- Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay. The Seahawks have nine interceptions to rank sixth in the league in the category, but QB Matthew Stafford has just one interception in the last five games. What's most concerning is they rank 24th in the league against the run…read more

The Seahawks have held opposing quarterbacks to 200 or fewer passing yards in three of five games. They'll take on the Raiders in London in Week 6.

Analysis: The Raiders rank sixth in the league with 316 passing yards per game, but they've been held under 20 points in four of five games with one 45-point eruption lingering as an outlier. QB Derek Carr has thrown seven touchdowns against eight interceptions, so the Seahawks -- who rank second in the league with nine picks -- will look to take advantage of the signal-caller's mistakes. Even so, with S Earl Thomas (leg) on the shelf and K.J. Wright (knee) ruled out for Week 6, the Seahawks are still…read more

FS Earl Thomas is out for the season with a broken leg. The Seahawks face the Rams in Week 5.

Analysis: Thomas was his usual dominant self before suffering the injury in Week 4, recording three interceptions and breaking up five passes. He'll likely be replaced by the unproven Tedric Thompson in what amounts to a significant downgrade at the back end. The Seattle secondary is already young with rookie fifth-round pick Tre Flowers starting at one of the cornerback spots while second-year pro Shaquill Griffin mans the other. Rams QB Jared Goff is coming off a 465-yard, five-touchdown performance…read more

The Seahawks beat the Cowboys 24-13 in Week 3. They'll head to Arizona in Week 4.

Analysis: The Cardinals have been brutal offensively this season, scoring just three touchdowns in three games and turning the ball over four times. They've benched veteran QB Sam Bradford and turned to rookie QB Josh Rosen to steer the ship. It's not a good situation for Rosen, who will be behind the worst offensive line in the league according to Pro Football Focus. Despite the struggles in the passing game, Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has given RB David Johnson just 11.3 carries per game. It's a…read more

Seattle lost 24-17 to the Bears in Week 2. They'll play the Cowboys in Week 3.

Analysis: Seattle's defense was not the primary factor in Monday's loss, as QB Russell Wilson threw a pick-six, costing the team seven points. Seahawks CB Shaquill Griffin came up big with two interceptions, as the team now has four total. With their ball hawk tendencies, they have a solid ceiling, but Cowboys QB Dak Prescott rarely turns the ball over. The biggest question is how the team will handle Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott, especially if linebackers Bobby Wagner (groin) and K.J. Wright sit out…read more

FS Earl Thomas is nursing a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Analysis: Thomas has been a field demon the last three games, compiling 28 tackles against rugged running attacks. The Cardinals will be a change of pace, as they have the third-worst rushing game in the league and are coming off a 74-yard performance against the Giants. However, Seattle has had its fair share of struggles lately, allowing 72 combined points to the Jags and Rams in Weeks 14 and 15. The Cardinals do provide a nice ceiling for the Seahawks, though, as they've allowed four turnovers in the…read more

DE Frank Clark (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Analysis: Clark's injury is one of many on the Seahawks' defense, and injuries are a huge part of this squad getting torched by the Jags and Rams the last two weeks, allowing a combined 72 points. Dallas has had its fair share of problems on offense this season, but they now have RB Ezekiel Elliott returning from his six-game suspension and ready to rumble. In Elliott's first eight games, he averaged 124 yards from scrimmage per game and found the pay dirt nine times. The Seahawks just don't have enough…read more

LB Bobby Wagner (hamstring) likely won't know his availability for Sunday's game against the Rams until Saturday or Sunday.

Analysis: Wagner has played through this ailment for a good chunk of the season, but in Week 14 he suffered a setback when he had to leave the game and was unable to return. Wagner hasn't missed a game since the 2015 season, and having him against fiery Rams RB Todd Gurley would be key for the Seahawks' defensive front. The Rams can beat teams through the air too, which Wagner is also proficient in. Basing a defense's potential on one player is a slippery slope, but with a secondary that has had its fair…read more

LB Bobby Wagner continues to nurses a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Analysis: Despite his injury, Wagner was able to post 12 tackles (eight solo) against the Eagles in Week 13. He'll be called upon to stop rookie RB Leonard Fournette and play in coverage against QB Blake Bortles. Bortles has been playing well lately, but he hasn't played a defense of this caliber since Week 6 against the Rams, so it'll be a tough test. The Seahawks were able to stunt the Eagles at home last week to just 10 points, halving their previous season-low in scoring. The Seahawks are hot right…read more

LB Bobby Wagner is nursing a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Analysis: Wagner dealt with this injury during Week 12's game against the 49ers, and he was still able to post a team-high eight tackles and one pick. The Eagles boast the third-ranked offense in the league, though, and they've racked up over 30 points in each of their last five games. The Seahawks will likely struggle against QB Carson Wentz, who consistently uses a variety of receivers and complements them with a three-headed backfield of LaGarrette Blount, Jay Ajayi and Corey Clement. Seattle's…read more

Head coach Pete Carroll doesn't expect CB Shaquill Griffin (concussion) to play Sunday against the 49ers.

Analysis: With CB Richard Sherman (Achilles) already on injured reserve, the Seahawks will be without their top-two cornerbacks. Seattle allowed just 279 yards of total offense to the Falcons in Week 11 without Sherman, but it could falter more with extra depth problems in its secondary. However, it draws a favorable matchup with a 49ers program that has allowed nine turnovers in its last four games. The Seahawks may struggle with injuries in the secondary, but team's with their defense already on hand…read more

CB Richard Sherman suffered a ruptured Achilles and won't play Sunday against the Falcons.

Analysis: The Seahawks will be without their top cornerback to help lock down Falcons WR Julio Jones, which hurts their Week 11 value. They still have a strong secondary, but with safeties Earl Thomas (hamstring) and Kam Chancellor (neck) nursing injuries, Jones could be due for a few devastating deep balls. However, the Seahawks have forced five turnovers in the last three games, giving them plenty of upside to be deployed in Week 11. Take into account, though, that Seattle hasn't played a game without…read more

CB Richard Sherman is in danger of missing the first game of his career due to an Achilles injury, especially with the short week.

Analysis: Even though Sherman has just two interceptions and six pass breakups this season, he's long been one of the top lockdown corners in the league, and his absence could be compounded by the possible absence of Earl Thomas (hamstring) too. Regardless, the Cardinals' offense has severely struggled without their starting quarterback or running back, and it has been magnified over the past three games while they averaged under 20 points per game, and turned the ball over six times. The Seahawks, on…read more