Seattle Seahawks
In the reviewed games, Seattle had the higher yards per play against the Chargers, Cardinals and Patriots. Against Washington, 20 points on or after turnovers counterweighted a 437-258 yardage edge.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Per-play edge, different totals
StrongSeattle recorded more yards per play than the Chargers, Cardinals and Patriots, even though the Chargers gained more total yards and New England recorded more first downs.
Turnovers cut both ways
ModerateSeattle turned a muff recovery and an interception into 14 points against the Chargers; Washington scored 20 points on or after three Seattle turnovers.
Setbacks changed the distance to gain
ModerateSeattle converted third-and-16 before a touchdown against the Chargers; a receiving loss created third-and-18 against Arizona; an illegal shift erased a touchdown against New England.
Late defensive takeaways
ModerateA sack-forced fumble ended the Chargers' last possession; against New England, an interception followed a distance-lengthening sack and a partial recovery of that distance.
Strengths
Higher yards per play in three reviewed games
StrongSeattle had the higher recorded yards per play against the Chargers, Cardinals and Patriots, including a 5.7-to-3.2 edge against Arizona.
Points from selected recovery opportunities
ModerateSeattle scored touchdowns after a muff recovery and an interception against the Chargers. A post-interception possession against Arizona produced a field goal despite a 10-yard receiving loss.
Late takeaways ended opposing possessions
ModerateSeattle ended the Chargers' final possession with a sack-forced fumble and intercepted New England on its final offensive sequence.
Weaknesses
Turnovers counterweighted a yardage edge
ThinAgainst Washington, three Seattle turnovers produced or preceded 20 points despite Seattle's 437-258 advantage in total yards.
Penalties altered New England opportunities
ThinAgainst New England, penalties increased the distance Seattle faced before a punt and erased a touchdown on another possession, which ended in a field goal.
A missed chance at Washington's 2
ThinThree incompletions from Washington's 2 ended an immediate Seattle scoring opportunity on fourth down.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Capitalize on long-yardage situations after sacks or penalties, and turn takeaways into points.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Receiving EngineModerateSmith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards against Arizona and 10 for 128 against Washington, scoring three and two receiving touchdowns respectively.
Emanuel Wilson
Rushing EngineThinWilson's 21 carries produced 81 yards and a rushing touchdown against the Chargers; he also caught a touchdown.
Differences in reviewed games
ModerateContrasting yardage and results
Seattle outgained Washington but lost 33-31; it was outgained by the Chargers but won 30-23.
Reviewed games
Seattle's extra chances built a cushion its penalties tested
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Los Angeles Chargers · 30-23
Washington's takeaways built the edge its final runs protected
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · Washington Commanders · 33-31
Smith-Njigba's scores and Reed's sack defined the third-down gap
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Arizona Cardinals · 7-31
Seattle overcame costly penalties, then Hall pushed New England back
Sep 10, 2026 · NFL · New England Patriots · 13-10