How the Seattle Seahawks are Flipping the Script in 2025

Aryan Srinivasan
Nov 5
2 min read

By: Aryan Srinivasan

The Seattle Seahawks are not just heading into the rest of the 2025 season with promise—they’re showing up with momentum and a roster built to back it up. With a current record of 6-2, they sit atop the NFC West and are proving that this new look team might be in full ascendancy. StatMuse+2ESPN.com+2

Why They’re Good Right Now

Offensively, quarterback Sam Darnold is pushing the ball efficiently (over 2,000 passing yards early in the season). ESPN.com
Running back Kenneth Walker III is providing balance in the backfield with nearly 470 rushing yards so far. StatMuse+1
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba has emerged as a major threat, leading the team in receiving yards so far with 948. StatMuse+1
On defense, the Seahawks are creating pressure, limiting opponents and stacking key stops—giving the offense the chance to shine. StatMuse+1

Key Players to Know

Sam Darnold (QB): A veteran presence who brings poise and leadership. His performance has given Seattle stability at the most important position.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR): Emerging into a top target, he offers big plays, strong hands, and the kind of dynamic that elevates an offense.
Kenneth Walker III (RB): The bruising back that adds a physical dimension and keeps defenses honest.
The Defensive Unit: Players like Leonard Williams and Ernest Jones IV (and others) have helped turn the defense into a credible, tough-to-move unit.

Why This Matters for Fans & Culture

This Seahawks roster feels less like a rebuild and more like a reset with attitude. For fans (and especially students writing for a school newspaper), three cultural takeaways stand out:

Renewal: The team has let go of long-standing stars and embraced fresh faces and new roles. This shift signals a commitment to future success rather than reliance on past glory.
Balance: You see it in their game plan—offense that can throw, run, and stretch the field; defense that can stop the run and generate turnovers. It’s a full-spectrum team.
Identity: The “12s” (Seahawks fans) know what it’s like when this team feels right. The energy in Lumen Field, the “big plays,” the Seattle weather backdrop—it all converges into something unique.

What to Watch

Playoff positioning: With a 6-2 start, Seattle is in the driver’s seat. But the tough part begins now—finishing strong matters.
Key match-ups: How they handle divisional games, and the tougher defenses down the stretch, will reveal whether this team is playoff-ready.
Sustaining momentum: Injuries, depth issues, and consistency will test whether the Seahawks are a flash in the pan or the real deal.

The Bottom Line

The Seattle Seahawks are good now—and the evidence is everywhere: strong record, emerging stars, balanced roster, energized fanbase. For a culture piece, the story isn’t just that they’re winning—it’s how they’re doing it: through smart building, gritty effort, and embracing a new era. If you’re covering them, focus not only on the scores, but on the faces—Darnold under center, Smith-Njigba making one-handed grabs, Walker powering through, and the defense rising up. That’s the story of a team not simply chasing past success, but forging its next chapter.