Kickoff is nearly here. So what can we expect from the Seahawks this season?
We haven’t seen a lot of the new-look offense (under new coordinator Klint Kubiak) — especially with new quarterback Sam Darnold under center and receiver Cooper Kupp.
The defense must prove, in Mike Macdonald’s second year, that the second half of last season was no fluke.
While every other team in the NFC West faces just as many questions, each could also seemingly claim the divisional crown.
Below is our season-preview coverage, aka everything you need to know about the Seahawks entering the 2025 season.
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold poses for a portrait at the team’s practice facility on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Renton.
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Who is Sam Darnold, who will become the Seahawks’ 25th starting quarterback? Here’s what you need to know about the man who looms so large over the 2025 season.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs out in the smoke during pregame introductions Friday, August 15, 2025 in Seattle. 230762
How new scene with Seahawks fits for Cooper Kupp
For the first time since he was a rookie, everything is new for Cooper Kupp as he enters his ninth NFL season — with the exception of the state he’s playing in.
Seattle Seahawks running back Anthony Tyus III (35) runs with the ball during an NFL preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle.
How Seahawks can prove modest expectations are wrong and win NFC West
From sportsbooks to power rankings, the Seahawks have some modest expectations this season. But in a wide-open NFC West, the Seahawks can be a contender.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald pumps his fists after a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Glendale, AZ. 228592
If Seahawks contend in 2025, it will be because this happened in 2024
The Seahawks defense went from getting run over in the first half of 2024 to one of the best in the league in the second half. Carrying that over is the key in 2025.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold slaps hands with tackle Abraham Lucas and tight end Elijah Arroyo after a touchdown during the first quarter Friday, August 15, 2025 in Seattle. 230762
Seattle Times staff picks for Seahawks vs. 49ers in Week 1
Seahawks or 49ers? Here are score predictions for the Seahawks’ Week 11 game vs. the 49ers from Bob Condotta and other Seattle Times sports staff members.
Seattle Seahawks center Jalen Sundell, center, and guard Grey Zabel break into action as quarterback Sam Darnold receives the snap during the first quarter Friday, August 15, 2025 in Seattle. 230762
Five key questions the Seahawks face this season | Analysis
Which Sam Darnold did the Seahawks get? Did the offensive line improve? Is the hype for the defense real? Those are some of the questions facing the Seahawks in 2025.
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Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak watches warm-ups before the start of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Seattle. 230761
What Seahawks are planning on offense under coordinator Klint Kubiak
Klint Kubiak is bringing a new offensive scheme to the Seahawks this year that emphasizes a zone blocking scheme and a passing game that keeps the QB on the move.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald walks through the tunnel before the start of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, August 15, 2025 in Seattle. 230762
How the Seahawks defense plans to build on last season’s strong finish
The Seahawks had one of the best defenses in the NFL over the second half of last season. With most of the pieces back, the expectation is it will be even better.
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How Seahawks’ first 24 starting quarterbacks fared | Analysis
Sam Darnold will become the 25th starting quarterback in Seahawks history when he takes the first snap in the season opener. Here is how his predecessors fared.
The rain falls down on the huddle during the fourth quarter Friday, August 15, 2025 in Seattle. 230762
Breaking down Seahawks’ schedule game by game | Analysis
The Seahawks have big goals in Year 2 of the Mike Macdonald era. What route will the Seahawks need to take to achieve those goals? Let’s review the 2025 schedule.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams, left, and linebacker Derick Hall urge the crowd for noise during the first quarter Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Seattle. 228206
How the Seahawks plan to celebrate their 50th season
The Seahawks will celebrate 50 years of football all season, with the big moment coming during a game against expansion partner Buccaneers in October.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle spikes the ball after a 10-yard touchdown during the third quarter Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Seattle. 228206
What Seahawks will face in the NFC West this season
Can the Rams get Matthew Stafford healthy? Can the 49ers bounce back from a last-place finish? What about that Cardinals defense? That’s what the Seahawks face in the NFC West.
Seattle Times sports staff.