For the first time since 2010, Earl Thomas did not play for the Seahawks as he signed with the Baltimore Ravens via free agency during the offseason. Thomas was the last remaining original member of the Legion of Boom defensive secondary. This was also the first time since 2010 without wide receiver Doug Baldwin, as he was released from the team after a failed physical designation, along with strong safety Kam Chancellor. Baldwin announced his retirement three days later.
The Seahawks set a franchise record for most road wins in a season by going 7–1. Their previous best was 6–2 during the 2013 season. Meanwhile, the team had a relatively mediocre 4–4 record at home. The Seahawks also set the best record for one-score games at 10–2 until it was surpassed by the 2022 Minnesota Vikings who went 11–0 in one-score games. This was the Seahawks' last season with a playoff win, until the 2025 season.
Notable events
On September 1, 2019, the Seahawks traded Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded, Devin Asiasi) to the Houston Texans for star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Over his 13-game season, Clowney obtained 3 sacks, 1 interception, 13 quarterback hits, both an interception and fumble return touchdown, as well as a career-high 4 forced fumbles. Although Clowney accrued a lower sack total than his previous seasons, he provided some much needed quarterback pressure in a lackluster Seattle pass rush. The Seahawks then made a late-season trade in October, trading a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Detroit Lions for safety Quandre Diggs, in an effort to supplement the loss of Earl Thomas. Diggs indeed bolstered the Seattle secondary: producing 21 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and a return touchdown during his 5 games with the team.
After starting the season with a 10–2 record, they collapsed to a 1–3 finish in the final four games, due in part to injuries. With a Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Seahawks improved on their 10–6 record from the previous season. A loss by the Rams later that day clinched the Seahawks their seventh playoff appearance in the last eight seasons. In the playoffs, the Seahawks defeated the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles 17–9 in the Wild Card round, but lost 28–23 to the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round. While they finished the regular season with an 11–5 record, they had just a +7 point differential, their worst in the Russell Wilson era.
Rookie wide receiver DK Metcalf made an immediate impact. His 89 receiving yards in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals was the most ever by a Seahawks receiver in their rookie debut, passing Hall of Famer Steve Largent. He caught a total of 58 passes for 900 yards and 7 touchdowns, the second most catches and receiving yards by a rookie in franchise history. Metcalf also holds the NFL and franchise rookie record for most receiving yards in a playoff game, after a 160-yard performance against the Eagles during the Wild Card round.
Former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch returned due to a slew of injuries to other running backs. In 2019, all but four of the Seahawks' games were decided by one possession (8 or less points).
Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career
Notes
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (21st overall) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Green Bay's first- and two fourth-round selections (30th, 114th and 118th overall).
The Seahawks traded their first-round selection (30th overall) to the New York Giants in exchange for New York's second-, fourth- and fifth-round selections (37th, 132nd and 142nd overall).
The Seahawks traded their second-round selection (37th overall) to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for Carolina's second- and third-round selections (47th and 77th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fourth-round selections (77th and 118th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for New England's second-round selection (64th overall).
The Seahawks traded their third- and fifth-round selections (92nd and 159th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's third- and sixth-round selections (88th and 209th overall).
The Seahawks traded their fourth-round selection (114th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's fourth- and sixth-round selections (120th and 204th overall).
The Seahawks traded their sixth-round selection (194th overall) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for quarterbackBrett Hundley.
Front office Owner – Paul G. Allen Trust Executor/Chairwoman – Jody Allen President – Chuck Arnold Executive vice president/general manager – John Schneider Vice president of football administration – Matt Thomas Co-director of player personnel – Scott Fitterer Co-director of player personnel – Trent Kirchner Director of college scouting – Matt Berry Director of pro personnel – Nolan Teasley Head coaches Head coach/executive vice president of football operations – Pete Carroll Assistant head coach/defense line – Clint HurttOffensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Brian Schottenheimer Quarterbacks – Dave Canales Assistant quarterbacks – Steve Shimko Running backs – Chad Morton Wide receivers – Nate Carroll Assistant wide receivers – Brad Idzik Tight ends – Pat McPherson Offensive line – Mike Solari Assistant offensive line – Pat Ruel Assistant offensive line – Brennan Carroll Offensive assistant – Austin Davis
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Ken Norton Jr. Passing game coordinator – Andre Curtis Assistant defensive line – Jethro Franklin Linebackers – John Glenn Secondary – Nick Sorensen Defensive quality control – Tom DonatellSpecial teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Brian Schneider Assistant special teams – Larry IzzoStrength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Ivan Lewis Assistant strength and conditioning – Jamie Yanchar Strength and conditioning assistant – Thomas Garcia Strength and conditioning assistant – Mark Philipp Strength and conditioning assistant – Grant Steen
First quarter SEA – Jason Myers 33-yard field goal, 4:59. Seahawks 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:44. SEA – Jadeveon Clowney 27-yard interception return (Jason Myers kick), 4:15. Seahawks 10–0.Second quarter ARI – Zane Gonzalez 33-yard field goal, 13:49. Seahawks 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:26. SEA – Will Dissly 9-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 10:48. Seahawks 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01. SEA – Jason Myers 24-yard field goal, 0:17. Seahawks 20–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:53.Third quarterNo scoring plays.Fourth quarter ARI – Kyler Murray 9-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 10:21. Seahawks 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:11. SEA – C. J. Prosise 9-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 2:13. Seahawks 27–10. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:08.Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson – 22/28, 240 yards, TD ARI – Kyler Murray – 22/32, 241 yards, INT Top rushers SEA – Chris Carson – 22 rushes, 104 yards ARI – David Johnson – 11 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers SEA – Will Dissly – 7 receptions, 57 yards, TD ARI – David Johnson – 8 receptions, 99 yards
First quarter SEA – Jason Myers 33-yard field goal, 4:59. Seahawks 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:44. SEA – Jadeveon Clowney 27-yard interception return (Jason Myers kick), 4:15. Seahawks 10–0.Second quarter ARI – Zane Gonzalez 33-yard field goal, 13:49. Seahawks 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:26. SEA – Will Dissly 9-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 10:48. Seahawks 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01. SEA – Jason Myers 24-yard field goal, 0:17. Seahawks 20–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:53.Third quarterNo scoring plays.Fourth quarter ARI – Kyler Murray 9-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 10:21. Seahawks 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:11. SEA – C. J. Prosise 9-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 2:13. Seahawks 27–10. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:08.
Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson – 22/28, 240 yards, TD ARI – Kyler Murray – 22/32, 241 yards, INT Top rushers SEA – Chris Carson – 22 rushes, 104 yards ARI – David Johnson – 11 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers SEA – Will Dissly – 7 receptions, 57 yards, TD ARI – David Johnson – 8 receptions, 99 yards
The Seahawks started the season 3–1 for the first time since 2016.
First quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 25-yard field goal, 10:19. Ravens 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:41.Second quarter SEA – Tyler Lockett 8-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 14:46. Seahawks 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:00. BAL – Justin Tucker 28-yard field goal, 11:06. Seahawks 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:40. SEA – Jason Myers 34-yard field goal, 7:35. Seahawks 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:31. BAL – Marcus Peters 67-yard interception return (Justin Tucker kick) 5:00. Ravens 13–10. SEA – Jason Myers 31-yard field goal, 0:02. Tied 13–13. Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:58.Third quarter BAL – Lamar Jackson 8-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 1:20. Ravens 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:26.Fourth quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 22-yard field goal, 3:47. Ravens 23–13. Drive: 13 plays, 86 yards, 9:00. BAL – Marlon Humphrey 18-yard fumble return (Justin Tucker kick), 3:37. Ravens 30–13. SEA – Jason Myers 35-yard field goal, 1:49. Ravens 30–16. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 1:48.Top passers BAL – Lamar Jackson – 9/20, 143 yards SEA – Russell Wilson – 20/41, 241 yards, TD, INT Top rushers BAL – Lamar Jackson – 14 rushes, 116 yards, TD SEA – Chris Carson – 21 rushes, 65 yards Top receivers BAL – Miles Boykin – 2 receptions, 55 yards SEA – Tyler Lockett – 5 receptions, 61 yards, TD
First quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 25-yard field goal, 10:19. Ravens 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:41.Second quarter SEA – Tyler Lockett 8-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 14:46. Seahawks 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:00. BAL – Justin Tucker 28-yard field goal, 11:06. Seahawks 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:40. SEA – Jason Myers 34-yard field goal, 7:35. Seahawks 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:31. BAL – Marcus Peters 67-yard interception return (Justin Tucker kick) 5:00. Ravens 13–10. SEA – Jason Myers 31-yard field goal, 0:02. Tied 13–13. Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:58.Third quarter BAL – Lamar Jackson 8-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 1:20. Ravens 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:26.Fourth quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 22-yard field goal, 3:47. Ravens 23–13. Drive: 13 plays, 86 yards, 9:00. BAL – Marlon Humphrey 18-yard fumble return (Justin Tucker kick), 3:37. Ravens 30–13. SEA – Jason Myers 35-yard field goal, 1:49. Ravens 30–16. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 1:48.
Top passers BAL – Lamar Jackson – 9/20, 143 yards SEA – Russell Wilson – 20/41, 241 yards, TD, INT Top rushers BAL – Lamar Jackson – 14 rushes, 116 yards, TD SEA – Chris Carson – 21 rushes, 65 yards Top receivers BAL – Miles Boykin – 2 receptions, 55 yards SEA – Tyler Lockett – 5 receptions, 61 yards, TD
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert and Ronde Barber
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Game information
First quarter SEA – Chris Carson 16-yard run (kick failed, hit right upright), 10:26. Seahawks 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:34. SEA – DK Metcalf 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 5:22. Seahawks 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:20.Second quarter CAR – Christian McCaffrey 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 13:43. Seahawks 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:39. SEA – Tyler Lockett 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 10:09. Seahawks 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:34.Third quarter CAR – Joey Slye 52-yard field goal, 11:35. Seahawks 20–10. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 3:25. SEA – Jason Myers 30-yard field goal, 0:28. Seahawks 23–10. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:27.Fourth quarter SEA – Chris Carson 6-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 7:18. Seahawks 30–10. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 6:22. CAR – Christian McCaffrey 15-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 4:53. Seahawks 30–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:25. CAR – Curtis Samuel 5-yard pass from Kyle Allen (Joey Slye kick), 3:14. Seahawks 30–24. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 1:11.Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson – 20/26, 286 yards, 2 TD CAR – Kyle Allen – 25/41, 277 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers SEA – Chris Carson – 24 rushes, 133 yards, 2 TD CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 19 rushes, 87 yards, 2 TD Top receivers SEA – Tyler Lockett – 8 receptions, 120 yards, TD CAR – D. J. Moore – 8 receptions, 113 yards
First quarter SEA – Chris Carson 16-yard run (kick failed, hit right upright), 10:26. Seahawks 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:34. SEA – DK Metcalf 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 5:22. Seahawks 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:20.Second quarter CAR – Christian McCaffrey 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 13:43. Seahawks 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:39. SEA – Tyler Lockett 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 10:09. Seahawks 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:34.Third quarter CAR – Joey Slye 52-yard field goal, 11:35. Seahawks 20–10. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 3:25. SEA – Jason Myers 30-yard field goal, 0:28. Seahawks 23–10. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:27.Fourth quarter SEA – Chris Carson 6-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 7:18. Seahawks 30–10. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 6:22. CAR – Christian McCaffrey 15-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 4:53. Seahawks 30–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:25. CAR – Curtis Samuel 5-yard pass from Kyle Allen (Joey Slye kick), 3:14. Seahawks 30–24. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 1:11.
Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson – 20/26, 286 yards, 2 TD CAR – Kyle Allen – 25/41, 277 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers SEA – Chris Carson – 24 rushes, 133 yards, 2 TD CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 19 rushes, 87 yards, 2 TD Top receivers SEA – Tyler Lockett – 8 receptions, 120 yards, TD CAR – D. J. Moore – 8 receptions, 113 yards
Week 16: vs. Arizona Cardinals
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Cardinals
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10
3
7
27
Seahawks
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0
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6
13
at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
Date: December 22
Game time: 1:25 p.m. PST
Game weather: Cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)
Game attendance: 69,022
Referee: Brad Rogers
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
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Game information
First quarter SEA – Nick Bellore 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 8:50. Seahawks 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:37. ARI – Kenyan Drake 80-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 8:33. Tied 7–7. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:17.Second quarter ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 21-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Zane Gonzalez kick), 4:16. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:41. ARI – Zane Gonzalez 22-yard field goal, 0:22. Cardinals 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 2:04.Third quarter ARI – Zane Gonzalez 46-yard field goal, 11:36. Cardinals 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:25.Fourth quarter SEA – Jason Myers 30-yard field goal, 14:56. Cardinals 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:12. SEA – Jason Myers 51-yard field goal, 10:02. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:02. ARI – Kenyan Drake 3-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 4:18. Cardinals 27–13. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 5:44.Top passers ARI – Kyler Murray – 11/18, 118 yards, TD SEA – Russell Wilson – 16/31, 169 yards, TD Top rushers ARI – Kenyan Drake – 24 rushes, 166 yards, 2 TD SEA – Chris Carson – 8 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 4 receptions, 48 yards SEA – Travis Homer – 6 receptions, 26 yards
First quarter SEA – Nick Bellore 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 8:50. Seahawks 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:37. ARI – Kenyan Drake 80-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 8:33. Tied 7–7. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:17.Second quarter ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 21-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Zane Gonzalez kick), 4:16. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:41. ARI – Zane Gonzalez 22-yard field goal, 0:22. Cardinals 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 2:04.Third quarter ARI – Zane Gonzalez 46-yard field goal, 11:36. Cardinals 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:25.Fourth quarter SEA – Jason Myers 30-yard field goal, 14:56. Cardinals 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:12. SEA – Jason Myers 51-yard field goal, 10:02. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:02. ARI – Kenyan Drake 3-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 4:18. Cardinals 27–13. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 5:44.
Top passers ARI – Kyler Murray – 11/18, 118 yards, TD SEA – Russell Wilson – 16/31, 169 yards, TD Top rushers ARI – Kenyan Drake – 24 rushes, 166 yards, 2 TD SEA – Chris Carson – 8 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 4 receptions, 48 yards SEA – Travis Homer – 6 receptions, 26 yards