The Seahawks drafted some strong rookies, two of which were included in The Athletic's All-Rookie team for the first half of the season. First-round pick Grey Zabel was named the best interior offensive lineman in the season's first nine weeks.

The Tennessee Titans filled their open roster spot by claiming safety Jerrick Reed II off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

Jordan Schultz sees the Seahawks as one of two teams who could be preparing to make a blockbuster deal ahead of the 1:00 p.m. deadline.

Darnold has arguably been the NFL's best downfield passer through the first nine weeks of the season. Per NFL Pro, he's second in passing yards (564), seventh in touchdowns (4), first in completion percentage (68.

The Seattle Seahawks just added an exciting and explosive playmaker in ex-New Orleans wide receiver Rashid Shaheed via trade, but as of now, he's only in town for half a season now with his contract expiring after 2025.

Going by one advanced stat, the 2025 Seahawks are one of the most impressive teams to come along in the last 50 years. According to Aaron Schatz, only three NFL teams since 1978 have had a better DVOA through eight games than Seattle has right now - and all three of them eventually made it to the Super Bowl.