We know it as a cliche, but as it pertains to the Seahawks, let’s trot this one out again - defense wins championships, and to double down, a good defense typically stops or limits a good offense. In the Super Bowl 12 years ago, the supposedly high-flying Broncos were grounded by the Seahawks in a 43-8 win.

Sam Darnold found AJ Barner for a 17-yard touchdown and now the Seahawks lead the Panthers 17-3 with 5:32 left in the third quarter. Back to back turnovers from DeMarcus Lawrence and Julian Love have fueled Seattle's sudden burst of momentum.

The Seahawks will face off against the division rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 for a chance to win the NFC West and earn the NFC's top seed. The team will wear their white jerseys and college navy pants for the regular season finale. Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports: The Reset: Seahawks will beat 49ers – these are the reasons.

A TNT analysis of the 2025 Seahawks 1 win from the NFC’s top playoff seed and the 2013 team that was a top seed--then Super Bowl champions.