Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba laterals a pass from quarterback Geno Smith to running back Zach Charbonnet for a gain of 32 yards against the Rams in Week 18.

The NFC West will be difficult again in 2025. The division-winning Los Angeles Rams just upset the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs, and both the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals should improve. With all that in mind, we’ve identified three must-achieves if the Seahawks are to avoid falling short again.

Other than Williams, Julian Love was the Seahawks’ steadiest defensive player from start to finish while emerging as a strong locker-room leader. Coby Bryant was a revelation when thrust into the starting lineup at midseason, relegating veteran Rayshawn Jenkins to a rotational role. Love finished sixth among all safeties via PFF and Bryant 22nd.

Seahawks interviewed former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich for their vacant position after he spoke with the Patriots