Seattle has surged to a 3-1 start on the strength of a tight-knit culture and leadership from the locker room. Leonard Williams points to the connection and shared mindset as the true foundation, while Mike Macdonald’s culture-building in his second year has the defense and offense feeding off one another in clutch moments.

The late-season growth from last year’s rough start suggests Seattle can navigate the NFC West with this chemistry. For fantasy managers, the story signals potential boosts for Sam Darnold’s efficiency, Williams’ impact on the front, and a defense that can win tight games as the season unfolds.

Leonard Williams drew a $23,186 fine in Week 3 for unnecessary roughness against Torricelli Simpkins III, marking his third discipline hit as a Seattle Seahawk after earlier face-mask penalties. Bryan Bresee was fined $18,581 for a headbutt on Grey Zabel that opened Seattle’s drive. No other fines surfaced, and Seattle now eyes a Week 4 showdown with Arizona.

Fantasy takeaway: Williams remains a sturdy fantasy anchor on the interior, and the sanctions don’t shrink his upside. Bresee’s sanction could nudge Saints’ front, while Seattle’s upcoming divisional tilt against Arizona shines for defensive and offensive matchups, with Williams and the Seahawks’ line likely to influence weekly projections.

Seattle’s 3-1 start hinges on Sam Darnold’s efficient play and a disruptive defense led by Uchenna Nwosu, Tariq Woolen, and Devon Witherspoon. A late walk-off win over Arizona showcases poise on late drives and a coaching staff unafraid to push on 4th down. Fantasy angles center on Darnold’s growing rapport with the offense and the Seahawks’ defensive upside as the schedule eases.

Expect Williams’ interior pressure to open lanes for the edge rush, while rookies Woolen and Witherspoon bolster the secondary in a league that emphasizes big plays allowed vs. big plays made. As Seattle leans into aggressiveness, watch which pass-catchers emerge behind Darnold and how the defense sustains its momentum in a tougher slate ahead.