The Seattle Seahawks are hitting their stride - and hitting hard. For the second straight week, they didn’t just win, they dominated.
Fresh off a 26-0 shutout of the Vikings, Seattle rolled into Atlanta and delivered another statement, dismantling the Falcons 37-9. It wasn’t quite another goose egg, but holding any NFL team to three field goals is a flex - especially when your own offense is putting up nearly 40.
Let’s start with the defense, because that’s where Seattle continues to separate itself. Against an Atlanta offense that looked sharper this week behind Sam Darnold, the Seahawks still imposed their will.
They bent a little, sure - Darnold had a bounce-back performance - but they didn’t break. This defense is playing with confidence, speed, and a sense of purpose that feels familiar if you’ve watched this franchise over the last decade.
And that’s exactly what caught the attention of one of Seattle’s most iconic voices: Richard Sherman.
Sherman Sees Something Special Brewing in Seattle
When Sherman talks about a “complete” team, it carries weight. He lived it during the Legion of Boom era - a time when Seattle’s defense was feared, the offense was efficient and dangerous, and the Seahawks were a perennial Super Bowl threat. Now, he sees echoes of that balance in this 2025 squad.
Sherman took to social media after Sunday’s win to crown Seattle as the most complete team in the NFC. And he’s not wrong to make the case.
Let’s break it down:
- Defense: Arguably the best in the NFC right now. They’re not just winning games - they’re dictating them.
Whether it’s shutting down the run, forcing turnovers, or keeping teams out of the end zone altogether, this group is doing it all.
- Offense: Sam Darnold has had his ups and downs this season, but in Atlanta, he looked more like the quarterback who started the year strong. He was efficient, composed, and made plays when needed.
That’s all Seattle needs from him if the defense keeps playing at this level.
- Special Teams: This unit doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it deserves it here. Rashid Shaheed, acquired midseason, made his presence felt in Atlanta with his most impactful game yet.
Seattle’s special teams are quietly becoming a real weapon - flipping field position, creating momentum, and capitalizing on opportunities.
Seattle vs. LA: The NFC West Heavyweight Fight
At 10-3, the Seahawks remain neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Rams atop the NFC West. The Rams also handled their business this week, and depending on what you value more - explosive offense or all-around balance - you could argue either team is the best in the conference.
The Rams might have the edge in offensive firepower, but Seattle’s defense and special teams give them a more complete identity. And when the playoffs roll around, that balance can be the difference between a deep run and a quick exit.
That’s what Sherman’s getting at. This Seahawks team doesn’t rely on one phase of the game to carry them.
If the offense stumbles, the defense steps up. If both sides are clicking, it’s lights out.
And if special teams can continue to contribute like they did in Atlanta, Seattle becomes a nightmare matchup for anyone.
The Showdown Ahead
We won’t have to wait long to get a clearer answer on who truly runs the NFC West. In two weeks, the Rams head to Lumen Field for a rematch that’s shaping up to be one of the most important games of the season.
The stakes? Division supremacy, playoff positioning - and maybe even a shot at the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
So, is Sherman right? Are the Seahawks the most complete team in the NFC?
They sure look like it. And if they keep playing like this, they won’t just be the most complete - they might be the most dangerous.