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The Seattle Seahawks' offense continues to struggle after they have their worst offensive performance of the season in the 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
The Seahawks’ offense went 65 yards, on 9 plays that ended with a four-yard touchdown reception and successful two-point conversion.
The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will play a potentially fate-deciding contest on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The winner will take sole control of the NFC West division. They'll also possess the inside track on claiming the NFC's No. 1 seed, which comes with a first-round postseason bye and homefield advantage.
The Seattle Seahawks offense has been slipping in the last few weeks, but their run game has some serious problems.
"It's a little bit late in the year right now to be saying that," Mike Macdonald said, "so I think we've got to pick it up on all fronts."
After a four-turnover game against the Rams in Week 11, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense know they need to be better on Thursday night.
For most of the season, the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) have had one of the most dynamic offenses in the league. Since Week 11, the Seahawks have seen their offense
The Seahawks have won games with defense and field goals, but their offense has stalled heading into Week 16. The data shows where production has fallen off and how scoring drives keep breaking down.
Perhaps it's fitting that Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori is emerging as a keynote performer. Emmanwori was excellent in Sunday's Week 14 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The potential Defensive Rookie of the Year was credited with two pass breakups, one sack, three run stops at the line of scrimmage, and seven total tackles.
Which of the current playoff contenders will be the Seahawks' nightmare matchup in the first round of the 2026 NFL playoffs?
Seattle's QB has lost 3 times to the Rams the last 2 seasons. Thursday night is his next chance, in a game with massive playoff stakes.