Seattle Seahawks 2025 Season Preview: Outlook, Schedule and Betting Odds

2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook

Seattle ended the 2024 campaign with a 10–7 record, tying with the Rams for the NFC West lead. Their exclusion from the playoffs came via the strength-of-victory tiebreaker, making them one of the rare 10-win teams to miss the postseason in the 17-game era. Their road form was outstanding at 7–1, but a 3–6 home record proved costly. With Mike Macdonald entering Year Two, the Seahawks aim to close those gaps and push back into contention.

Offseason Overhaul and Roster Changes

The Seahawks’ front office made sweeping changes this offseason. Geno Smith was traded to the Raiders, DK Metcalf was dealt to Pittsburgh, and longtime standout Tyler Lockett was released. In response, Seattle signed QB Sam Darnold to a three-year deal after his career-best season in Minnesota and brought in Cooper Kupp to pair with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Defensively, the team shored up its front while relying on continuity in the secondary, with Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen anchoring the back end.

Projected Lineup for 2025

Offence: Darnold leads the unit, supported by Kupp, Smith-Njigba, and rookie depth, with Kenneth Walker III returning healthy from an ankle issue. Zach Charbonnet provides a complementary rushing option.

Defence: Leonard Williams provides veteran stability on the line, while the secondary leans on Witherspoon and Woolen to generate turnovers and limit explosive plays.

2025 Seahawks Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 – vs San Francisco 49ers
Week 2 – at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 3 – vs New Orleans Saints
Week 4 – at Arizona Cardinals
Week 5 – vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 6 – at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 7 – vs Houston Texans
Week 8 – Bye
Week 9 – at Washington Commanders
Week 10 – vs Arizona Cardinals
Week 11 – at Los Angeles Rams
Week 12 – at Tennessee Titans
Week 13 – vs Minnesota Vikings
Week 14 – at Atlanta Falcons
Week 15 – vs Dallas Cowboys
Week 16 – at New England Patriots
Week 17 – at New Orleans Saints
Week 18 – vs New York Jets

How to Bet on the Seahawks in 2025

The NFL betting market clearly sees Seattle as a long shot, pricing them at the bottom of the NFC West and outside the NFC’s top tier. A postseason berth would likely require Darnold exceeding expectations immediately.

2025 Seahawks Team and Player Props 

Sam Darnold Passing Touchdowns (30+) +4000
The market is skeptical about Darnold repeating his Minnesota breakout, but with Kupp and Smith-Njigba as his top targets, there’s a plausible path. Still, turnovers and offensive-line consistency are major risks.

NFC West Futures

Seattle sits at +525 to win the NFC West, behind the 49ers (+160) and Rams (+180). That’s a long climb, and it reflects the gap in roster depth. For divisional bettors, the more realistic angle is a fade — Seahawks backers are betting on a big leap from Howell that so far has little market evidence.

NFC Championship & Super Bowl Futures
The Seahawks are +2800 to win the NFC and +6000 to win the Super Bowl. These are purely speculative tickets at this point. A deep playoff run would require not just Howell hitting but the offensive line keeping him upright against a brutal defensive schedule.

Defensive Playmakers
Turnover props for Devon Witherspoon and sack props for Leonard Williams or edge depth could offer situational value as Seattle tries to stay competitive through defence.

NFC Championship and Super Bowl Futures

The Seahawks are +2800 to win the NFC and +6000 to win the Super Bowl. These are purely speculative tickets at this point. A deep playoff run would require not just Howell hitting but the offensive line keeping him upright against a brutal defensive schedule.

Defensive Playmakers

Turnover props for Devon Witherspoon and sack props for Leonard Williams or edge depth could offer situational value as Seattle tries to stay competitive through defence.

Risks and Strategic Angles

Offensive chemistry remains the biggest unknown. Darnold is new to the system, Kupp is coming off injuries, and Smith-Njigba is stepping into his first WR1 role. The offensive line must hold together to give them a chance. Defensively, the secondary is strong, but a lack of pass-rush depth could expose them against elite NFC quarterbacks.

2025 Projection and Best Bets

Seattle projects closer to 8–9 than a playoff breakthrough. The Under on win total is the safest lean until proven otherwise. Bettors may find midseason value in division odds if rivals stumble, but the futures board reflects a realistic rebuild year. Selective overs on Walker’s rushing yards or Smith-Njigba’s receptions may be the most profitable angle.