Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are 4-4, second in the NFC West. Next they host the Arizona Cardinals. Bye: Week 11.
Record
- Record
- 4-4
- Division
- NFC West
- Streak
- L1
- Last 5
- 2-3
Seahawks Week 9 outlook
Seattle is 4-8... actually 4-4 and coming off a one-game skid, having dropped a 14-17 decision at Denver after a lopsided 3-20 loss to Kansas City sandwiched around a 34-17 win over Chicago. The offense has scored 185 points against 159 allowed through eight games, a balance that points to a team capable of blowout wins but vulnerable to stretches like the Chiefs loss. Week 9 brings Arizona to Seattle, and the market gives the Seahawks an 83.2 percent win chance, reflecting a favorable matchup on paper.
Fantasy-wise, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear focal point at a 24.0-point projection against a Cardinals defense ranked 24th against the position, making him a strong play. Sam Darnold projects for 16.0 points facing the league's 31st-ranked pass defense, a soft matchup that should support both Darnold and Smith-Njigba. In the backfield, Emanuel Wilson (13.5 projected) and Zach Charbonnet (8.0) split work against a 17th-ranked run defense, a middling matchup that tempers enthusiasm for either back.
Injuries complicate the picture. Charles Cross is out at tackle with an ankle issue, and Rashid Shaheed remains out with a knee injury, removing a receiving option. Anthony Bradford, Brandon Pili, Drew Lock and Patrick O'Connell are questionable, worth tracking before kickoff for roster and lineup decisions.
By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI
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2026 season so far
Through 8 games: 4-4, 2nd in the NFC West. They have scored 185 points and allowed 159 across 8 games, 23.1 for and 19.9 against per game. They lost their last game. Sam Darnold leads in passing yards (1,676); Emanuel Wilson leads in rushing yards (447); Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads in receiving yards (1,069).
Next game
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks ·
Injuries
- Quenton NelsonOGOut
- Charles CrossOTOut
- Sam DarnoldQBOut
- Rashid ShaheedWROut
- Uchenna NwosuLBOut
- Connor O'TooleLBQuestionable
- Brandon PiliDTOut
- Leonard WilliamsDTOut
Seahawks fantasy players this week
- 1Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR22.5
- 2Sam DarnoldQB15.5
- 3Emanuel WilsonRB12.0
- 4Jason MyersK8.7
- 5Zach CharbonnetRB5.5
- 6Rashid ShaheedWR5.0
- 7Jadarian PriceRB4.5
- 8Cooper KuppWR4.5
- 9AJ BarnerTE4.0
- 10George HolaniRB3.0
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Seahawks news
Quenton Nelson is undergoing a knee procedure, coming just one week after Seattle acquired him in a trade from Indianapolis. The timing raises uncertainty about his availability as he transitions to the Seahawks' offensive line, though further details on recovery time have not been disclosed.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Quenton Nelson, newly traded from the Colts to the Seahawks, will undergo minor cartilage cleanup surgery and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. The procedure delays his debut in Seattle as the team adjusts its offensive line plans while he recovers.
Reported byYahoo Sports,Stampede BlueOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Seahawks waived running back Velus Jones Jr., opening a roster spot as the team deals with a lengthy injury list heading into Sunday's game against Arizona. With seven players sidelined, Seattle is expected to use the vacancy to add depth before Week 9.
Reported byField Gulls,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is fully healthy heading into Week 9, having practiced without limitations and not appearing on Seattle's injury report. He's cleared to play as the Seahawks' top receiving option this week, with no restrictions expected on his workload.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Seahawks waived running back Velus Jones Jr. after both Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price came back from injury. With the backfield now healthier, Seattle opted to trim depth at the position, ending Jones Jr.'s brief stint with the team.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,676
Passing yards
Sam Darnold - 447
Rushing yards
Emanuel Wilson - 1,069
Receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 86
Tackles
Ernest Jones IV - 17
Field goals
Jason Myers
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 3-2
- Road
- 2-2
- Points per game
- 22.0
- Allowed per game
- 18.0
- Biggest win: 31-7 at Arizona Cardinals
- Toughest loss: 17-34 vs Chicago Bears
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at San Francisco 49ersW 13-3
- Week 1vs New England PatriotsW 13-10
- Week 2at Arizona CardinalsW 31-7
- Week 3at Washington CommandersL 31-33
- Week 4vs Los Angeles ChargersW 30-23
- Week 5vs San Francisco 49ersL 29-32
- Week 6at Denver BroncosL 14-17
- Week 7vs Kansas City ChiefsW 20-3
- Week 8vs Chicago BearsL 17-34
- Week 9vs Arizona Cardinals
- Week 10at Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 12at San Francisco 49ers
- Week 13vs Dallas Cowboys
- Week 14vs New York Giants
- Week 15at Philadelphia Eagles
- Week 16vs Los Angeles Rams
- Week 17at Carolina Panthers
- Week 18at Los Angeles Rams
Data: News Hub Fantasy · Data: nflverse (CC-BY 4.0)