Instant predictions for Seahawks’ 2026 slate

Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals – W (2-0)

Seattle is on a nine-game win streak against Arizona dating back to the 2021 season, and the Seahawks have not lost to the Cardinals in Glendale since 2020. Between the teams’ recent history and Arizona working with a first-time head coach in Mike LaFleur, it’s reasonable to imagine that this will be an uphill battle for the Cardinals. With the way things stand, Seattle looks poised to win another game against the Redbirds out in the desert this year.

Week 3 at Washington Commanders – W (3-0)

The Seahawks are facing the Commanders at Northwest Stadium for the second consecutive year, albeit earlier than last year. All signs are pointing towards Jayden Daniels being healthy in time for the start of the season, but we have seen what Seattle’s defense can do against Washington even with Daniels under center. Taking this into account, the Seahawks will probably get the better of their old friend Dan Quinn once again.

Week 4 vs. Los Angeles Chargers – W (4-0)

The Chargers have hovered around the middle of the pack since Jim Harbaugh’s hiring two years ago — good enough to reach the playoffs, but not quite capable of making any real noise once they get there. Los Angeles struggled to score more than 30 points in a game last year, finishing the year 20th in scoring and managing just a field goal in a wild-card loss to the Patriots. Seattle can take advantage of the Chargers’ recent scoring woes, making for a prime opportunity to earn another win at home.

Week 5 vs. San Francisco 49ers – W (5-0)

Last year’s Divisional Round may be a sign of a changing trend. That was the Seahawks’ first win against the 49ers at Lumen Field since 2021, and there is reason to believe that Seattle will be able to defend its home turf again this year. This is a crucial chance for the Seahawks to establish themselves in the division early on, and there is a good chance that Seattle’s recent momentum vs. San Francisco will carry over into this coming season.

Week 6 at Denver Broncos – W (6-0)

Even with a healthy Bo Nix, this *Thursday Night Football* matchup feels like a Seahawks win. With the amount of one-score victories the Broncos had last year, it does not feel controversial to say that Denver will not finish with 14 wins again in 2026. It could be close if Nix is healthy, but Seattle should be favored to beat the Broncos for the fifth time in six meetings.

Week 7 vs. Kansas City Chiefs – W (7-0)

Much like the Denver matchup, this *Sunday Night Football* contest will greatly depend on the health of Patrick Mahomes. If a healthy Mahomes can get the Chiefs back to the top of the AFC West, this could be a challenge for the Seahawks. That being said, Seattle is likely the favorite in this one, especially in front of the 12s.

Week 8 vs. Chicago Bears – L (7-1)

Previously rumored to be the Week 1 matchup, the Bears will not be coming to Seattle until Week 8. The Seahawks have not beaten Chicago at Lumen Field since 2015, and the teams’ last two contests before their 6-3 slugfest from 2024 were both one-score wins for the Bears. With this in mind, this game may be eerily similar to last year’s Week 5 shootout vs. the Buccaneers, which turned out to be Seattle’s only loss against a non-division opponent all season.

Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals – W (8-1)

This should be another win for reasons similar to what is listed above in the Week 2 section. LaFleur may be feeling more confident in his role as a head coach by this point, but this doesn’t mean that the Seahawks won’t be favored to extend their ongoing win streak against the Cardinals in this game. Seattle moves to 8-1 on the year, largely undeterred by the loss to the Bears the week prior.

Week 10 at Las Vegas Raiders – W (9-1)

Some fans may be disappointed that the Seahawks will not be seeing Pete Carroll on the opposing sideline, but they will get to see Klint Kubiak there in his stead. Even with Kubiak at the helm, though, it feels like the Raiders still have a long way to go before they can win while scoring more than 20 points in a game. On top of this, Mike Macdonald may very well have a few tricks up his sleeve against his old offensive coordinator that can power Seattle to victory.

Week 11 – BYE

Week 12 at San Francisco 49ers – L (9-2)

Division games between two similarly matched opponents can go in favor of either team, and this is no exception. Yes, the Seahawks went 2-0 at Levi’s Stadium last year, but division contests are among the toughest matchups to predict. Kyle Shanahan’s squad will likely be eager to avenge their recent losses against Seattle, especially as the Seahawks are coming out of their bye week.

Week 13 vs. Dallas Cowboys – W (10-2)

The DeMarcus Lawrence/Dante Fowler Jr. *MNF* revenge game will be one worth watching. This will be Seattle’s first time facing the Cowboys since Pete Carroll’s farewell season in 2023, so Dallas still has yet to face Mike Macdonald’s new and improved ‘Hawks squad. The Cowboys won’t be a pushover, but the Seahawks should be able to handle them at home and come away with a win over their old pal Brian Schottenheimer.

Week 14 vs. New York Giants – W (11-2)

If last year’s Dark Side defense was any indication of what the Seahawks are capable of on Aden Durde’s side of the ball, this should be a victory for the 12s. The Giants seem to be on track for a better year this year with a decent draft class and John Harbaugh at head coach, but these factors alone do not automatically translate to wins on the field. Seattle is 6-2 vs. New York since 2011, and will likely improve to 7-2 this year barring a collapse on defense and/or special teams.

Week 15 at Philadelphia Eagles – W (12-2)

This will be a skirmish between the last two Super Bowl champions, so this could easily go either way. Then again, the Seahawks have not lost to the Eagles since 2008 (and haven’t lost in Philly since 1989), so history leans pretty heavily in Seattle’s favor. It will likely be a close game, but the Seahawks have a good shot to leave Lincoln Financial Field in the W column.

Week 16 vs. Los Angeles Rams – W (13-2)

The momentum from the Seahawks’ last two home contests against the Rams can serve as great fuel for another win at Lumen Field on Christmas Day in what could very well be another close division race down the stretch. Mike Macdonald vs. Sean McVay shaped up to be one of the more intriguing coaching rivalries near the end of last season, and 2026 is sure to continue that trend. If Seattle can win at home against Los Angeles twice in one year last year, there’s no reason to believe that it can’t happen at least once this season.

Week 17 at Carolina Panthers – W (14-2)

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before — Seahawks at Panthers in Charlotte in the penultimate game of the regular season. If the time and place of last year’s Week 17 contest is any indication of what’s to come, then this will be another win for Seattle. It’s funny how history tends to repeat itself, isn’t it?

Week 18 at Los Angeles Rams – L (14-3)

As potent as the Seahawks are, the tricky nature of division matchups renders it unwise to suggest that Seattle can enter SoFi Stadium in Week 18 and pull off a regular season sweep of the Rams. These two foes have split their regular season meetings since Mike Macdonald’s hiring in 2024, and there is plenty of reason to believe that this trend will continue into 2026. A loss in Week 18 stings for sure, but it will likely be a very close game, a good tune-up for what will hopefully be another championship run. Share your early predictions in the comments section below! *Check out**FanDuel**, the official**sportsbook**partner of SB Nation*.