When it comes to drafting, the Seattle Seahawks have been one of the most consistent teams in the league in finding stars and solid role players. The Seahawks'

The Seahawks have had one of the NFL’s best defenses this season while looking quite a bit different than head coach Mike Macdonald was expecting heading into the year.

Mike Macdonald updates Julian Love's injury status for the Seahawks' NFL game at the Washington Commanders Nov. 2, 2025. The coach spoke Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

Despite boasting the NFL's No. 1 run defense, a Top 10 quarterback (Sam Darnold) and the league's leading receiver (Jaxon Smith-Njigba), the Seattle Seahawks are disrespected.

The Seahawks are 5-2 while fielding one of the league's highest-scoring offenses. It's safe to say John Schneider nailed the offseason and all of Seattle's risky moves are paying dividends. ESPN recently assessed all 32 offseasons around the league. With the gift of hindsight, they are obviously impressed by what Schneider achieved.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is listed as a full participant in practice meaning he is good to go after his chest injury.

The Seahawks return from the bye and get set to travel across the country for matchup vs. the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. The Seahawks will wear their throwback uniforms for the Week 9 primetime matchup.

There shouldn’t be many complaints with the Seattle Seahawks’ defense this season. The Seahawks have one of the most disruptive and aggressive defenses in the l