Seattle Seahawks 2026 Season Preview: Betting and Fantasy Outlook

The Seattle Seahawks are no longer the undervalued alternative in the NFC.

They are the defending Super Bowl champions.

Seattle finished 14-3, produced the best point differential in franchise history, led the NFL in scoring defense and defeated New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. Jaxon Smith-Njigba won Offensive Player of the Year, while Mike Macdonald became the third-youngest head coach to win a championship.

The roster did not remain untouched.

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signed with Kansas City. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak became the Raiders’ head coach. Boye Mafe, Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen also departed, and Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL.

Seattle responded by promoting a Shanahan-system coach, selecting running back Jadarian Price in the first round and using four draft picks on defensive backs.

The betting market expects regression without collapse. The Seahawks have a 10.5-win total and sit behind the Rams in the NFC West odds despite winning 14 games and the championship.

This Seattle Seahawks 2026 season preview examines the title defense, coaching changes, schedule, betting odds, fantasy targets, win-total value and final prediction.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Seattle Seahawks 2026 Outlook at a Glance

Category	Seahawks outlook
2025 record	14-3
2025 finish	First in NFC West
Playoff result	Won Super Bowl LX
Head coach	Mike Macdonald
Offensive coordinator	Brian Fleury
Defensive coordinator	Aden Durde
Current win total	10.5 wins
Primary offensive strength	Smith-Njigba and an efficient vertical passing game
Primary defensive strength	Macdonald’s complete, versatile defense
Biggest offensive question	Replacing Walker and Kubiak
Biggest defensive question	Secondary depth after multiple departures
Early record projection	11-6
Projected division finish	First or second in NFC West
Preseason betting position	Slight Over lean; wait for plus money

Seattle can decline by three victories and still cash Over 10.5. The question is whether the departures and stronger schedule make that decline more likely than the roster’s continuity suggests.

What Happened to the Seahawks in 2025?

Seattle produced the best regular season in franchise history and finished it with the organization’s second Lombardi Trophy.

The Seahawks went 14-3, earned the NFC’s No. 1 seed and posted a +191 point differential. They scored a franchise-record 483 regular-season points, third most in the league.

Sam Darnold completed 67.7% of his passes for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. His 8.5 yards per attempt reflected one of the league’s most explosive passing offenses.

Smith-Njigba became an elite No. 1 receiver. He caught a franchise-record 119 passes for an NFL-leading 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning unanimous first-team All-Pro recognition and Offensive Player of the Year.

Walker rushed for 1,027 yards, while Charbonnet added 730 yards and a team-high 12 rushing touchdowns. Cooper Kupp contributed 593 receiving yards, and AJ Barner added 519.

The defense was the championship foundation.

Seattle allowed only 4.4 yards per play and a league-low 3.7 yards per carry. Opponents produced 4,860 total yards, and the Seahawks allowed 31 offensive touchdowns while scoring four times on defense.

Byron Murphy II, Uchenna Nwosu and Leonard Williams each recorded seven sacks. Ernest Jones IV intercepted five passes, Coby Bryant added four and Devon Witherspoon earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

Special teams added five touchdowns across the regular season and playoffs, including multiple scores from Rashid Shaheed.

Seattle did not commit a turnover in its final four games, becoming the first Super Bowl champion to complete an entire postseason without one.

The Seahawks defeated San Francisco 41-6 in the Divisional round, survived the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship Game and controlled New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.

The official Seahawks statistics show a champion built across all three phases rather than a team carried by one hot playoff month.

Major Seattle Seahawks Offseason Changes

President of football operations John Schneider attempted to preserve the championship structure while replacing several expensive contributors.

Important Additions

OC Brian Fleury
RB Jadarian Price
S Bud Clark
CB Julian Neal
G Beau Stephens
CB Terrion Arnold, reported signing
WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
NT Deven Eastern
Additional young secondary depth

Important Departures

RB Kenneth Walker III
OC Klint Kubiak
EDGE Boye Mafe
S Coby Bryant
CB Riq Woolen
WR Dareke Young
Several assistant coaches and special-teams contributors

Walker’s departure is the largest offensive loss. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards and became Super Bowl MVP after Seattle’s late-season commitment to the running game. The Seahawks chose not to use the franchise tag, and he signed with Kansas City.

Kubiak turned one successful season into a head-coaching opportunity with Las Vegas. Seattle hired Fleury from San Francisco to preserve the same broad Shanahan-tree foundation.

Mafe recorded 20 sacks in four Seattle seasons and provided rotational edge pressure. Bryant started at safety and produced seven interceptions across his final two seasons. Woolen’s length and speed remained valuable even when his consistency fluctuated.

Seattle’s reported August 14 agreement with former Detroit cornerback Terrion Arnold adds talent and uncertainty. Arnold is facing unresolved felony charges, and his representatives maintain his innocence. The legal process and a potential NFL roster designation make his 2026 availability impossible to project. He should be treated as optional depth, not a guaranteed starter.

Seattle Seahawks 2026 Draft Class

Seattle turned four initial picks into an eight-player class.

RB Jadarian Price, No. 32 overall
S Bud Clark, No. 64 overall
CB Julian Neal, No. 99 overall
G Beau Stephens, No. 148 overall
WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr., No. 199 overall
CB Andre Fuller, No. 236 overall
NT Deven Eastern, No. 242 overall
CB Michael Dansby, No. 255 overall

Price shared the Notre Dame backfield with No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2025, rushing for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns on only 113 attempts. He also scored twice as a receiver and twice as a kick returner.

The No. 32 selection placed an immediate expectation on Price after Walker left and Charbonnet tore his ACL. Seattle needs him to become more than a change-of-pace runner.

Clark recorded 15 interceptions over his final four TCU seasons and can play safety or nickel. Neal is a physical corner who fits Macdonald’s preference for versatile match defenders.

Stephens can compete for interior-line depth. Henderson produced 766 receiving yards and five touchdowns at Kansas while earning first-team All-Big 12 recognition as a returner.

Fuller, Eastern and Dansby add special-teams and defensive depth. Four defensive backs in one class reflect both the value of Macdonald’s coverage system and the need to replace Bryant and Woolen.

The full class is available through the official Seahawks draft tracker.

Mike Macdonald’s Coaching Style

Macdonald enters his third season after becoming the third-youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl.

His team identity includes:

Defensive multiplicity
Disguised pressure
Split-safety coverage
Positionless defensive backs
Interior defensive-line movement
Four-man pressure created through alignment
Aggressive fourth-down decisions when the matchup supports them
Complementary football across offense, defense and special teams
A physical rushing identity
Weekly plans built around opponent-specific solutions

Macdonald’s greatest success is not any one call. Seattle can present the same pre-snap structure and rotate into different coverages after the snap.

That uncertainty helped the Seahawks finish first in scoring defense, second in opponent yards per play and first in third-down success rate.

The championship also strengthened Macdonald’s authority over the entire operation. Fleury can evolve the offense without forcing Seattle to abandon the run-and-play-action balance Macdonald wants.

Brian Fleury’s Offensive System

Fleury spent seven seasons under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco and served as the 49ers’ run-game coordinator and tight ends coach in 2025.

He has said his goal is to maintain the foundation Kubiak installed while adding concepts developed in San Francisco.

The offense should continue using:

Outside zone
Duo and gap runs
Play action
Condensed formations
Pre-snap motion
Bootlegs and moving launch points
Fullback and multiple-tight-end personnel
Intermediate crossing routes
Shot plays created from run looks
Defined reads for Darnold

Fleury inherits a successful offense rather than a broken one. His challenge is replacing Walker’s explosiveness and Kubiak’s sequencing without becoming overly dependent on Smith-Njigba.

Run-game coordinator Justin Outten and offensive-line coach John Benton remained in Seattle, creating important continuity. Jake Peetz and Tyson Prince share quarterback-development responsibilities.

Sam Darnold’s 2026 Outlook

Darnold completed his transformation from reclamation project to Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

He finished 2025 with 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and a 99.1 passer rating. His 8.5 yards per attempt ranked among the league’s best.

The concern is that Seattle finished 28th in interception rate. Darnold reduced the mistakes during the championship run, but the regular-season volatility did not disappear.

Reasons for Optimism

Smith-Njigba is an elite No. 1 receiver
Kupp remains a dependable intermediate target
Barner is developing at tight end
Fleury will preserve the broad offensive structure
The line improved during the championship season
Seattle can create play-action throws
The defense produces favorable field position
Darnold has now started consecutive 14-win seasons

Reasons for Concern

Kubiak is no longer calling the plays
Walker’s explosive runs are gone
Charbonnet may miss the start of the season
Darnold threw 14 interceptions
Smith-Njigba accounted for 44% of team receiving yards
Opponents have a full offseason to study the system
The schedule contains multiple elite defenses
Seattle may play more close, pass-heavy games after historic defensive performance

Betting outlook: Darnold interception markets deserve attention against disguised-coverage defenses. His passing-yard Overs are more attractive when Seattle faces an opponent capable of forcing pace.

Fantasy outlook: Darnold is a high-end QB2. He can finish inside the top 12 through efficiency and Smith-Njigba’s production, but limited rushing prevents a dependable elite ceiling.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Smith-Njigba is no longer a breakout candidate. He is one of the best receivers in football.

His 119 receptions set a franchise record, his 1,793 yards led the NFL and his 10 touchdowns established a career high. He averaged 15.1 yards per reception despite receiving obvious defensive attention.

Fleury’s background should protect the diverse route tree. Smith-Njigba can win from the slot, motion across the formation, align outside and attack every level.

The question is not role. It is whether Seattle wants one player accounting for nearly half of its receiving yards again.

Fantasy position: Smith-Njigba belongs in the overall WR1 conversation and can be selected in the first round of PPR drafts.

Betting variable: Reception Overs offer a high floor, but bookmakers will price last season’s volume. Longest-reception markets may provide better opportunities against defenses that overplay underneath routes.

Primary risk: A coordinator transition that reduces passing volume rather than target share.

Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed and the Seahawks Receivers

Kupp produced 593 yards in his first Seattle season and added 157 during the playoffs.

He is no longer the 1,900-yard Offensive Player of the Year from 2021. He remains a precise route runner who understands leverage and gives Darnold a dependable answer on third down.

Shaheed changes field position. His speed creates vertical routes, but his greater value may come as a returner after multiple special-teams touchdowns in 2025.

Henderson enters as a developmental version of that speed-and-return profile. The rookie can earn game-day status through special teams before receiving regular offensive targets.

Safest secondary receiver: Kupp
Best best-ball target: Shaheed
Best deep-league rookie: Henderson
Most important usage question: Whether Seattle develops a consistent third receiver

Kupp is a WR3 or flex in PPR formats. Shaheed remains volatile enough for best ball and matchup starts rather than dependable weekly volume.

Jadarian Price, Zach Charbonnet and the Backfield

Seattle’s backfield changed more than any other position group.

Walker left after rushing for 1,027 yards and winning Super Bowl MVP. Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Divisional-round victory over San Francisco after producing 730 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Charbonnet opened training camp on PUP. He can be activated during camp, but the timing of the injury makes a normal Week 1 workload unlikely.

Price enters as the healthiest high-investment option. His Notre Dame production showed explosiveness, receiving ability and return value without proving he can handle 250 professional touches.

George Holani, Emanuel Wilson, Velus Jones Jr. and other reserves compete for complementary work. Fullback Robbie Ouzts has been placed on season-ending injured reserve, further changing the run-game personnel.

Fantasy position: Price is a volatile RB2 with early-season opportunity and uncertain passing-down volume.

Best injured-value stash: Charbonnet can become an important second-half contributor if his rehabilitation progresses.

Best deep sleeper: Holani has experience in the system and contributed during the Super Bowl run.

Betting variable: Price rushing Overs depend on goal-line usage and pass protection. Do not assume first-round status guarantees third-down snaps.

AJ Barner and the Seahawks Tight Ends

Barner produced 519 receiving yards and became an important part of Seattle’s balanced personnel structure.

His value comes from staying on the field. Barner can block well enough to preserve run-pass ambiguity and release into intermediate routes when linebackers attack the backfield.

Elijah Arroyo offers greater receiving athleticism, while Eric Saubert and the depth group support blocking roles.

Fleury’s tight-end background could expand the position without creating one clear fantasy star.

Fantasy position: Barner is a useful TE2 with matchup-based TE1 upside.

Betting variable: Barner reception Overs become attractive against opponents that devote safety attention to Smith-Njigba and play lighter personnel against the run.

Seattle Seahawks Offensive-Line Analysis

The line improved enough for Seattle to produce 2,096 rushing yards and allow only 27 sacks.

The expected foundation includes:

LT Charles Cross
LG Grey Zabel
C Olu Oluwatimi or Jalen Sundell
RG competition including Anthony Bradford and Beau Stephens
RT Abraham Lucas

Cross provides the premium blind-side protection, while Zabel’s development raised the interior ceiling. Lucas must remain healthy after multiple seasons affected by knee issues.

Stephens gives Seattle a physical developmental guard. The center and right-guard combinations must preserve communication after the coaching transition.

Fleury’s motion and play action can reduce obvious passing situations. The line still must create rushing efficiency after the offense finished only 25th in yards per rush despite its total production.

Betting variable: Downgrade Darnold more aggressively when Cross or Lucas is unavailable. The backfield already contains uncertainty and cannot absorb repeated penetration.

Seattle Seahawks Defensive Front

Seattle’s front produced pressure without one defender dominating the sack column.

Murphy, Nwosu and Williams each recorded seven sacks. DeMarcus Lawrence added six, while Derick Hall supplied rotation speed.

That distribution made the defense difficult to solve. Offenses could not slide every protection toward one edge.

Mafe’s departure reduces depth but does not remove the starting core. Murphy is the young interior defender most likely to make another jump, while Williams remains capable of wrecking single blocks.

Eastern adds early-down size after joining in the seventh round. The Seahawks do not need him to become a primary pass rusher.

Defensive strength: Seattle can create pressure from multiple alignments without sacrificing coverage numbers.

Primary risk: Age at the veteran spots and fewer rotational answers if Lawrence, Nwosu or Williams misses time.

Ernest Jones, Tyrice Knight and the Linebackers

Jones became one of the championship defense’s most important players.

He led Seattle with five interceptions, including an 85-yard touchdown, and recorded 11 tackles in the Super Bowl. His range and communication connect the front to Macdonald’s disguised secondary.

Knight developed into a physical run defender and pressure contributor. The Seahawks also added Zachary Orr as inside-linebackers coach, reuniting him with Macdonald from Baltimore.

Seattle’s league-low 3.7 yards allowed per carry begins with the front occupying blocks and the linebackers closing space without hesitation.

Betting variable: Jones’ availability affects opponent tight-end and running-back receiving projections as much as the rushing defense.

Devon Witherspoon and the Seahawks Secondary

Witherspoon earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection despite missing five games with a knee injury.

He can cover the slot, play outside, blitz and fit the run. Macdonald’s disguise depends on that versatility.

Nick Emmanwori emerged as another positionless defensive back. Julian Love provides veteran communication, while Ty Okada can replace Bryant’s traditional safety snaps.

Neal, Clark, Fuller and Dansby give the defense a deep rookie pipeline. Josh Jobe returns as a dependable outside option.

The reported Arnold signing adds a former first-round talent but cannot be treated as certain help because of the unresolved legal and league-status questions.

Witherspoon is also playing without a long-term extension, though Seattle exercised his fifth-year option through 2027. He has practiced and publicly emphasized that the contract will not affect his preparation.

Defensive ceiling: The league’s most versatile secondary.

Primary risk: Too many young corners are forced into major roles after the departures of Woolen and Bryant.

Seattle Seahawks 2026 Schedule

Seattle plays six prime-time games and 10 opponents that reached the 2025 playoffs.

Week	Opponent	Schedule note
1	New England Patriots	Wednesday; Super Bowl rematch
2	at Arizona Cardinals	Division road game
3	at Washington Commanders	Early Eastern kickoff
4	Los Angeles Chargers	Home
5	San Francisco 49ers	Home division game
6	at Denver Broncos	Thursday night; short turnaround
7	Kansas City Chiefs	Sunday night
8	Chicago Bears	Monday night
9	Arizona Cardinals	Home division game
10	at Las Vegas Raiders	Reunion with Kubiak
11	Bye	Well-timed recovery
12	at San Francisco 49ers	Division road game
13	Dallas Cowboys	Monday night
14	New York Giants	Home
15	at Philadelphia Eagles	Saturday road game
16	Los Angeles Rams	Friday on Christmas
17	at Carolina Panthers	Cross-country road game
18	at Los Angeles Rams	Division finale

The championship banner game occurs on Wednesday against the same New England team Seattle beat in the Super Bowl. That creates additional preparation time before the Week 2 trip to Arizona.

Weeks 5 through 8 are demanding: San Francisco, at Denver on short rest, Kansas City and Chicago. Three consecutive prime-time games increase public exposure and alter rest patterns.

The Week 11 bye separates the schedule cleanly. Seattle then closes with road games in Philadelphia, Carolina and Los Angeles, plus a Christmas game against the Rams.

The final Rams meetings can decide the division. Seattle hosts Los Angeles on Christmas before traveling to SoFi Stadium in Week 18.

The complete schedule is available through the official Seahawks schedule release.

Seattle Seahawks 2026 Betting Odds

Prices vary by sportsbook.

Market	Current general price
Regular-season win total	10.5 wins
Over 10.5	Approximately -115
Under 10.5	Approximately +105
Make playoffs	Approximately -225
Miss playoffs	Approximately +184
Win NFC West	Approximately +205
Win NFC	Approximately +600
Win Super Bowl LXI	Approximately +1100

Seattle is priced behind Los Angeles in the division and conference despite winning the Super Bowl. Current market movement can be reviewed through this Seahawks futures overview.

Seahawks Win-Total Analysis

Seattle is likely to regress from 14 wins without becoming an automatic Under.

Reasons to Consider Over 10.5

Macdonald has exceeded the preseason total in both seasons
Seattle led the NFL in scoring defense
The defense allowed only 4.4 yards per play
Smith-Njigba is entering his prime
Darnold averaged 8.5 yards per attempt
Fleury preserves offensive-system continuity
Cross and Zabel anchor an improving line
Price adds immediate backfield explosiveness
Jones, Witherspoon and Emmanwori remain
The pass rush is distributed across multiple defenders
The Week 11 bye is well placed
Seattle won 14 games with a 13.04 Pythagorean-win profile

Reasons to Consider Under 10.5

The Seahawks must win 11 games to cash the Over
Walker left after winning Super Bowl MVP
Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL
Kubiak became the Raiders’ head coach
Darnold threw 14 interceptions
Smith-Njigba accounted for nearly 44% of receiving yards
Mafe, Bryant and Woolen departed
The rookie-heavy secondary depth may be tested
Ten opponents reached the playoffs last season
The schedule includes Kansas City, Philadelphia and the Rams twice
Six prime-time games create multiple altered-rest situations
Championship teams attract every opponent’s strongest preparation

Pappy’s PlayBook Preseason Position

Slight Over lean, but wait for a plus price.

The projection is 11-6, placing Seattle only half a game above the total.

The defense is good enough to prevent a dramatic fall. Smith-Njigba and Darnold give the offense an established passing core. The backfield and coordinator transition still create too much uncertainty to lay -115 on the narrowest possible Over projection.

Price to consider Over 10.5: +100 or better
Price to consider Over 10: -120 or better
Price to consider Under 11.5: -115 or better
Automatic pass: Significant injury to Darnold, Smith-Njigba, Cross, Jones or Witherspoon

Seattle can be an excellent 11-win team. The current market provides almost no separation from that exact outcome.

NFC West, NFC and Super Bowl Outlook

The Seahawks are a legitimate repeat candidate.

Macdonald’s defense travels, Smith-Njigba can decide playoff games and Darnold has now completed a turnover-free championship postseason.

The +205 division price is more attractive than Los Angeles near even money, but the schedule and backfield transition prevent it from becoming an automatic wager.

The +1100 Super Bowl price is substantially shorter than last year’s +6000 opening number. Seattle now carries the tax of a proven champion.

Division price to monitor: +250 or better
Make-playoffs price to monitor: -175 or better
NFC price to monitor: +750 or better
Super Bowl price to monitor: +1400 or better
Current recommendation: Pass

Compare Seattle with the San Francisco 49ers 2026 season preview, Los Angeles Rams 2026 season preview and Arizona Cardinals 2026 season preview before choosing an NFC West future.

Weekly Seahawks Betting Angles to Monitor

Evaluate Fleury’s Early-Down Decisions

Track pass rate and success rate, not only total rushing attempts. Seattle needs balance without becoming predictably conservative.

Confirm Price’s Complete Role

First-round status does not guarantee pass protection, two-minute work or goal-line carries. Those snaps determine fantasy and prop value.

Follow Charbonnet’s Rehabilitation

Practice activation is only the first step. Track contact work, consecutive practice days and whether Seattle uses him near the goal line.

Monitor Darnold’s Turnover Risk

Seattle finished the postseason without a giveaway, but Darnold threw 14 regular-season interceptions. Disguised-coverage opponents remain dangerous.

Fleury may want to distribute the ball more evenly. A reduced share can still produce elite fantasy value if the total offense remains efficient.

Study Rookie Secondary Usage

Clark and Neal can strengthen the defense or become targets for opposing coordinators. Alignment and snap share matter more than draft reputation.

Adjust for the Prime-Time Clusters

Denver, Kansas City and Chicago arrive across 18 days. The late Philadelphia, Christmas Rams and Week 18 Rams sequence creates another unusual rest period.

Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Football Targets

Safest Target: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba has elite volume, efficiency and alignment versatility. He belongs among the first receivers selected.

Best Quarterback Value: Sam Darnold

Darnold offers 4,000-yard upside at a lower price than most quarterbacks attached to elite receivers.

Highest-Upside Running Back: Jadarian Price

Price can control the backfield while Charbonnet recovers. His pass-protection and goal-line roles must be confirmed.

Best PPR Value: Cooper Kupp

Kupp remains a dependable intermediate target and can outperform a WR3 price without returning to his former overall WR1 production.

Best Injured Stash: Zach Charbonnet

Charbonnet scored 12 rushing touchdowns before tearing his ACL. His value could rise sharply in the second half.

Best Deep Sleeper: George Holani

Holani has system experience and can receive early work if Seattle protects Price or Charbonnet remains unavailable.

Best Tight-End Value: AJ Barner

Barner’s playing time and balanced role provide a TE2 floor with touchdown-driven TE1 weeks.

Player to Draft Carefully: Jadarian Price

The rookie has a clear opportunity. His limited college workload makes a full professional projection less certain than the depth chart suggests.

Seahawks Defense and Kicker

Seattle should be one of the first fantasy defenses selected. The unit creates pressure, stops the run and generates scores without depending on unsustainable blitz rates.

Jason Myers remains a useful fantasy kicker after Seattle attempted 48 regular-season field goals. A strong defense and efficient offense create repeated scoring opportunities.

Best-Case Scenario

Fleury preserves Kubiak’s structure and improves the rushing efficiency. Price becomes an immediate three-down answer, while Charbonnet returns for the stretch run.

Darnold reduces his interception rate, Smith-Njigba again challenges for the receiving title and Kupp remains healthy.

The defense sustains top-three efficiency. Murphy breaks out, Witherspoon and Emmanwori control the secondary and the rookie defensive backs provide immediate depth.

In that scenario, Seattle can finish 13-4 and return to the Super Bowl.

Worst-Case Scenario

Walker’s absence removes explosive runs, Charbonnet’s recovery stalls and Price struggles in pass protection.

Fleury cannot reproduce Kubiak’s sequencing, forcing Darnold into predictable dropbacks and increasing turnovers.

The secondary departures become more damaging than expected, the veteran defensive front loses time and Seattle’s historic scoring-defense performance regresses sharply.

In that scenario, the Seahawks can finish 8-9 or 9-8 and fight for a Wild Card.

Final Seattle Seahawks 2026 Prediction

Seattle should remain one of the NFC’s best teams.

The defense was too complete to dismiss as a one-year spike. Macdonald retains the core of a unit that led the league in scoring, stopped the run and created pressure from multiple positions.

Smith-Njigba gives Darnold an elite target, and Fleury should preserve enough of the Shanahan-tree offense to avoid a full transition.

The losses matter. Walker was the Super Bowl MVP, Kubiak called the offense and Charbonnet may not be ready for early-season volume. A schedule containing 10 playoff opponents makes another 14-win season unlikely.

Projected record: 11-6

Projected finish: First or second in the NFC West

Playoff outlook: Strong division contender and legitimate repeat threat

Current futures recommendation: Pass

Early win-total lean: Over 10.5 only at +100 or better

Seattle can regress and still win 11 games. The current -115 price does not create enough separation to bet that outcome now.

Visit the Pappy’s PlayBook NFL picks page throughout the season for official selections, playable prices and pass conditions.

Seattle Seahawks 2026 FAQ

What is the Seahawks’ 2026 win total?

Seattle’s current regular-season win total is 10.5 games. The Over is generally near -115, while the Under is available around +105.

Did the Seahawks win the Super Bowl?

Yes. Seattle defeated New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX after finishing 14-3 and earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

Who replaces Kenneth Walker III?

First-round pick Jadarian Price enters as the healthiest leading option. Zach Charbonnet is recovering from ACL surgery, while George Holani supplies experienced depth.

Who is Seattle’s offensive coordinator?

Brian Fleury replaces Klint Kubiak. Fleury spent seven seasons with San Francisco and intends to preserve most of Seattle’s existing offensive foundation.

Is Zach Charbonnet healthy?

Charbonnet opened training camp on PUP while recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the playoffs. No guaranteed Week 1 return date has been announced.

Who is Seattle’s best fantasy player?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the safest and most valuable target after catching 119 passes for an NFL-leading 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Can the Seahawks repeat as Super Bowl champions?

Yes. Seattle retains an elite defense, Darnold and Smith-Njigba. Replacing Walker and Kubiak while navigating a more difficult schedule creates the largest obstacles.

Should bettors take Over 10.5 wins?

Only at a better price. The projection is 11-6, leaving little separation at -115. A price of +100 or better would be more attractive.