The Seahawks have held three straight teams below 95 rushing yards. They play the Chiefs in Week 16.

Analysis: The Seahawks showed vulnerability after allowing the 49ers to put up 26 points during an overtime loss in Week 15. No comparisons are fair between the 49ers and the Chiefs, who lead the league with 35.6 points per game and 427.3 YPG. There's a chance the Chiefs will be without RB Spencer Ware (hamstring) and WR Sammy Watkins (foot), which would be detrimental to the unit's overall explosiveness. However, QB Patrick Mahomes has led the team to at least 26 points in every game this season and…read more

The Seahawks rank ninth in the league for allowing opponents to score on 52.4 percent of red-zone trips. They play the 49ers in Week 15.

Analysis: The Seahawks played the 49ers just two weeks ago and handled them easily, allowing just 16 points and forcing three turnovers. They followed up that matchup by allowing just seven points, which essentially came in garbage time while the Seahawks were playing prevent defense. If 49ers RB Matt Breida (ankle) returns for this matchup, the Seahawks may have more on their plate, but there's no reason to bench this unit with the incredible upside it holds. However, consider latching onto another…read more

The Seahawks rank ninth in the league with 20 turnovers. They play the Vikings in Week 14.

Analysis: These two teams are competing with each other for a playoff spot. The Seahawks may have the Vikings in a vulnerable corner, as Minnesota has given up at least two turnovers in four of its last five games and accrued 24 or less points in each of those outings. The Seahawks have struggled against the pass lately, so they may be exploited by QB Kirk Cousins and his oodles of pass-catchers. Nevertheless, the Seahawks will have Mychal Kendricks back as well to help shut down the run and turnover…read more

The Seahawks have allowed at least 149 rushing yards in three of the last four games. They play the 49ers in Week 13.

Analysis: Although each opponent in that span has surpassed 24 points, there's nothing shameful about allowing running backs Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley and Christian McCaffrey have field days on the ground. It would be another thing to allow 49ers RB Matt Breida the same luxury, which simply won't happen. Each of the aforementioned backs had the support of strong passing games, which Breida doesn't have in QB Nick Mullens, which will allow the Seahawks' strong corps of linebackers to zone in on the…read more

The Seahawks haven't forced a turnover in three games. They play the Panthers in Week 12.

Analysis: After a hot start with 16 turnovers in the first seven games, the Seahawks have cooled down, partially due to turnover-averse competition. The Panthers don't offer much in that realm as QB Cam Newton has thrown just six picks in 10 contests. The Seahawks do have a solid floor, allowing over 25 points just twice in the last nine games, both against the high-powered Rams. The Panthers offense has been flaky week-to-week, scoring under 21 points in four of the last six games but racking up at…read more

The Seahawks have allowed just two passers to eclipse 300 yards in the last eight weeks. They play the Packers in Week 11.

Analysis: Both times Seattle allowed over 300 yards was against Rams QB Jared Goff, who helped Los Angeles post a combined 69 points between the two outings. QB Aaron Rodgers may not have the same weapons around him, but RB Aaron Jones had a breakout game in Week 10 and WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling is an effective deep threat to complement Davante Adams. The ceiling will remain low for the Seahawks because of the chance of a shootout and because Rodgers rarely tosses interceptions, but the Packers have…read more