Seattle rolled to a 44-13 win over New Orleans, punctuated by a stress-free first half and a dominant special teams showing. The attack thrived with Sam Darnold at the helm, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba asserted himself as the clear top target. Kenneth Walker III and the run game supplied late insurance, but Seattle’s depth—especially on defense—stole the spotlight as three key contributors sat out.

Measuring up to expectations, Seattle’s special teams carried 30 of the 44 points, and the defense shored up gaps with new contributors stepping in for injured stars. The Seahawks still have work to do up front, but the depth chart looks more versatile than in years past, a promising sign for fantasy owners chasing multi-week upside.

Sam Darnold steered Seattle’s offense to an 82.6 PFF grade, the week's top Seahawk mark, defying San Francisco’s surge. He took what the Niners gave and played cleanly until a late fumble sealed the loss. Cooper Kupp’s Seahawks debut was blunt with two catches and a drop, dragging Seattle’s overall grade down. On defense, Josh Jobe and Ernest Jones posted the top Seahawk grades, while Ty Okada and Riq Woolen struggled in coverage as Purdy lit Seattle up with two interceptions baited by Jobe and Jones. Ricky Pearsall's late-game impact and Kittle’s TD highlighted SF’s edge in key moments. Seattle’s Week 1 showed a surprising offense floor with high-leverage playmaking, but execution and turnovers still defined the result.

Seattle’s 20-7 preseason loss to Green Bay showcased a messy night but also several bright spots for the Seahawks’ depth chart. Patrick O’Connell led Seattle with seven tackles and flashed on special teams, while Ty Okada delivered a diving first-quarter interception that could bolster a roster push. UDFA standouts Cody White, Connor O’Toole, Jared Ivey, and JR Singleton impressed with flashes of edge and run-game disruption, hinting at possible 53-man or practice-squad spots. Milroe showed raw upside and costly miscues, underscoring the coaching staff’s pace to expand his playbook in 2026. On the flip side, the O-line reserves were overwhelmed, Jake Bobo’s concussion raised depth-chart questions, and the Seahawks could pursue veteran help or more waiver-wire options. Jacardia Wright’s big 61-yard run gave Seattle a glimmer of backfield potential, while Shaquill Griffin’s return highlighted a shaky corner depth. The final takeaway: roster cuts loom, UDFA shine will drive waiver conversations, and special-teams coaching will face scrutiny as Seattle pivots toward the real games.