The Seahawks have not looked the same since losing star safety Earl Thomas to a season - ending injury .
That does n't change the fact that Seahawks still have one of the best defenses of the 12 teams in this year 's postseason .
The Seahawks have not looked the same since losing star safety Earl Thomas to a season - ending injury , but that does n't change the fact that they still have one of the best defenses of the 12 teams in this year 's postseason .