Where the Seahawks rank in terms of rest advantage in 2026 season

TL;DR

The Seattle Seahawks have a +8 net rest advantage for the 2026 NFL season, ranking 6th in the league. This rest differential could provide a crucial edge as they aim to defend their Super Bowl title.

Key points

Seattle Seahawks have a +8 net rest advantage
Ranked 6th highest rest differential in the NFL
Chicago Bears have the largest net rest differential at +15

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Have you ever had a dream so good that you just wanted to go back to sleep to keep the vibes going? What if it got even better? That’s how the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl wins have felt, as a fan and native son of Seattle. From a team (and city) that, at times, felt anonymous to the national spotlight growing up, it has been a thrilling ride. There have been twists and turns, but the last ~22 years of Seahawks football has been pretty incredible theater. Choosing between the Hawks’ first and second Super Bowl titles feels like picking a favorite in the original Star Wars trilogy: I go back and forth for different reasons. Winning a Lombardi Trophy should not be taken for granted— but it won’t stop us from dreaming and watching! Repeating as champs is historically difficult (8 teams have successfully defended their title), and the Seattle Seahawks will need any edge possible. With the release of the 2026 NFL schedule, it looks like there may be one advantage headed the defending champions’ way. This chart shows that, in relation to their given opponent each week, the Seahawks sit on the advantageous side of rest. They have a +8 net rest figure that lands tied for the 6th-highest rest differential in the league. What is rest differential? As an example: if the Hawks played the previous week on a Sunday, and the opponent is coming off of a Monday night game, then Seattle has a +1 day’s rest advantage for that week. The +8 is the total advantage they have over the course of the season. Notice that the have the largest net rest differential advantage, set for a +15. The Seahawks’ rivals were not so fortunate in this category: The Arizona Cardinals scored a +1, The are the only team that is dead even with a 0, and the were handed a -6 net rest difference (a certain disadvantage in some measure). The chart notes that these figures are not necessarily final, as the late season TBA games were considered a wash. Still, the numbers shouldn’t move all that much. Of course, Mike Macdonald’s team is 15-2 on the road over the last two seasons. This charted stat isn’t the reason they’ll get the job done again, but it should only help. Let’s hope that more rest means an easier job game-planning, recovering from injury and chasing a back-to-back Super Bowl.

Q&A

What is the Seattle Seahawks' rest advantage for the 2026 season?

The Seattle Seahawks have a +8 net rest advantage for the 2026 NFL season.

How does the Seahawks' rest differential compare to other NFL teams?

The Seahawks rank 6th in the league with a +8 rest differential, while the Chicago Bears have the highest at +15.

What does a positive rest differential mean for the Seahawks?

A positive rest differential indicates that the Seahawks have more rest compared to their opponents, which can aid in game planning and recovery.