Seattle’s offense was the epitome of efficiency in 2025, operating with the 30th ranked pass rate relative to expectation, but having one of the league’s most lethal passing offenses when they did decide to throw the ball. They were able to accomplish this despite entering the season with what most considered to be a below average offensive line, a new offensive scheme, and inconsistency in their receiving options. Rashid Shaheed was acquired in a midseason trade, Cooper Kupp battled nagging injuries, Tory Horton had a slow start and then a devastating injury, and Elijah Arroyo struggled to get going as he came back from an injury sustained in college.
While the loss of offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is a big deal, the team wisely chose a replacement with a similar background and this team won’t be having to make massive changes that sometimes accompany a coordinator change. The cornerstones of this offense are Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, whose roles and performance are rock solid. Tight end AJ Barner also returns after a breakout season and the Seahawks running game is built primarily on scheme, while their offensive line is in a much better place than it was entering the 2025 season. The selection of Jadarian Price in the first round of the draft was exactly what this team needed as he and Zach Charbonnet should combine for a dynamic running back duo once Charbonnet is back on the field. The scheme is the real star in Seattle’s offense and they have the pieces, continuity, and confidence to churn out another highly efficient season in 2026, while potentially being even more dynamic if their receiving corps stays healthy.
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