2023 Seattle Seahawks season
The 2023 season is the Seattle Seahawks' 48th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 14th under the head coach/general manager tandem of Pete Carroll and John Schneider. The Seahawks attempt to improve upon their 9–8 record from the previous year and make the playoffs in back to back seasons for the first time since 2019 and 2020. The Seahawks re-signed longtime linebacker Bobby Wagner, who was released by the team prior to the 2022 season and subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Rams, for a second stint with the team. Draft Staff Current roster Preseason Game summaries Week 1: vs. Minnesota Vikings Preseason Week 2: vs Dallas Cowboys Regular season Schedule Divisional matchups: the NFC West will play the NFC East and the AFC North. Notes Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 10–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17. Game summaries Week 1: vs. Los Angeles Rams The Seahawks were favored to win the matchup against the division rival Los Angeles Rams, as they were looking to return to competition following an injury-plagued season the year prior. Seattle had managed an improbable season in 2022 as quarterback Geno Smith managed to play a major factor in the team returning to the postseason, winning NFL Comeback Player of the Year in the process, in addition to sweeping the Rams. The Rams' roster had also shown notable signs of decline with such offseason departures of players including Jalen Ramsey and Taylor Rapp. Seattle started the first half strong as the Rams' offense found minor difficulties in converting on first downs despite managing a touchdown from rookie running back Kyren Williams to finish the first quarter leading at 7-3. Seattle quickly responded with a touchdown catch from DK Metcalf, and a field goal to lead the game 13-7 by the half. During the first quarter, Metcalf began trading insults with the Rams' sidelines, leading him to land an illegal hit on Los Angeles' cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon after the play, infuriating Sean McVay after no flag was thrown. The Rams' secondary responded strongly in the second half, shutting out the Seahawks for the remainder of the game. Rams' rookie receiver Puka Nacua managed an impressive performance for his rookie debut, making 10 catches for 119 yards. The Rams' running backs had also managed an impressive showing as Kyren Williams and Cam Akers combined for 81 yards and three touchdowns. The Rams' defense managed to lock Seattle's passing game as they failed to convert a first down within Rams' territory for the remainder of the game. Two fourth-quarter field goals from Rams' kicker Brett Maher would secure the victory 30-13 for the Rams, and the Seahawks fell to 0-1 on the season. Week 2: at Detroit Lions Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers Week 4: at New York Giants {{Americanfootballbox |titlestyle=;text-align:center; |state=autocollapse |title=Week 4: Seattle Seahawks at New