The Seattle Seahawks didn’t flinch on Christmas Eve - just like they haven’t flinched all season. With the NFC’s top seed still in play, there was no sign of holiday slowdown in Renton. Instead, what we saw was a team locked in, laser-focused, and treating December football exactly how it should be treated: like a business trip with everything on the line.
That mindset was on full display when offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak met with reporters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. While much of the league was easing into the holiday spirit, Kubiak was still grinding tape and dialing in details.
Asked about his Christmas night plans, Kubiak didn’t skip a beat. His answer?
“Red zone. Merry Christmas.”
That two-word mic drop wasn’t just a soundbite - it was a mission statement. It told you everything you need to know about how this Seahawks team is built.
No distractions. No let-up.
Just football.
At 12-3, Seattle has earned the right to be in the NFC’s top-tier conversation. And they didn’t get there by accident.
They’ve done it with ruthless efficiency and an unwavering commitment to weekly discipline. They rank second in the league in scoring, and a big reason why is what they’re doing inside the 20.
Their red zone offense has become a clinic in execution - and it’s no coincidence that it’s happening under Kubiak’s watch.
The first-year OC has brought his wide-zone roots to Seattle and molded them into something that fits this roster like a glove. And perhaps the most impressive part?
He’s turned Sam Darnold - yes, that Sam Darnold - into a legitimate MVP candidate. That’s not hyperbole.
That’s what happens when a quarterback is thriving in a system that maximizes play-action, uses spacing to stretch defenses horizontally, and leans into precision timing to keep opponents constantly guessing.
Kubiak’s rise hasn’t gone unnoticed around the league. He’s being talked about as a potential head coach - and for good reason.
But inside the Seahawks’ building, the focus remains on the task at hand. Two games left.
A shot at the No. 1 seed. And a locker room that’s bought in from top to bottom.
Seattle’s approach to the holiday week wasn’t just about optics. It was a tone-setter.
It sent a message to every player, every coach, and every contender watching from the outside: the Seahawks aren’t here for the festivities. They’re here to finish.
And if they keep playing with this kind of discipline and edge, they might just be the team nobody wants to see come January.