The NFL officially unveiled its 2025 season schedule, and Seattle Seahawks supporters have much to be excited about. This season is the second for head coach Mike Macdonald, and Sam Darnold first as the Seahawks’ starting quarterback. From thrilling prime-time battles to divisional-straight games that can make or break their season, the Seahawks’ schedule is filled with intense games and traveling hurdles.
Bookending the Season With the 49ers
Seattle begins its 2025 schedule at home against division foe San Francisco 49ers on September 7. It will also finish the season on the road, again against the 49ers. The games could decide the divisional championship of the NFC West, one of the more competitive divisions in the league.
The season opener is also the first true test of Seattle’s revamped offense featuring Darnold at quarterback and a handful of new starters. It’s an early shot to regain home-field superiority at Lumen Field.
Full 2025 Seahawks Regular-Season Schedule
- Week 1 (Sept. 7): vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Week 2 (Sept. 14): at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 3 (Sept. 21): vs. New Orleans Saints
- Week 4 (Sept. 25): at Arizona Cardinals (TNF)
- Week 5 (Oct. 5): vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 6 (Oct. 12): at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 7 (Oct. 20): vs. Houston Texans (MNF)
- Week 9 (Nov. 2): at Washington Commanders (SNF)
- Week 10 (Nov. 9): vs. Arizona Cardinals
- Week 11 (Nov. 16): at Los Angeles Rams
- Week 12 (Nov. 23): at Tennessee Titans
- Week 13 (Nov. 30): vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Week 14 (Dec. 7): at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 15 (Dec. 14): vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Week 16 (Dec. 18): vs. Los Angeles Rams (TNF)
- Week 17 (TBD): at Carolina Panthers
- Week 18 (TBD): at San Francisco 49ers
Prime-Time Games and Travel Challenges
Seattle will host four prime-time games this year, including a Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders and a Thursday Night Football game against Arizona. The high-profile placements are a testament to Seattle’s ongoing national appeal, even with significant roster overhauls.
The Seahawks will also have one of the most extensive travel itineraries in the league, with third-ranked total miles traveled. They have six cross-country flights, which include destinations at Pittsburgh, Washington, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Atlanta, and Carolina.
Watch Out for Week 2: The Metcalf Revenge Game?
Perhaps no game is as intriguing as Week 2 against the Steelers. Wide receiver DK Metcalf, traded to Pittsburgh after requesting multiple trades, will play his original team for the first time. Though he might not bear a heavy grudge, it is a highly difficult 10 a.m. Pacific kickoff is even more emotionally charged.
Critical Late-Season Stretch
The Seahawks will play challenging division rivals late in the season, including the Rams and 49ers in Weeks 16 and 18. These games may determine if Seattle captures the division title, grabs a wild-card position, or doesn’t make the playoffs for a third consecutive year.
With the NFC West one of the closest divisions, every victory will count.
Bold Prediction: A Strong November Surge
The analysts foresee Seattle going 4-1 in November, a sequence that contains three away games and several games against 2024 playoff teams. The run starts immediately following their Week 8 bye, an area where Coach Macdonald has traditionally turned seasons around. Seattle’s defense last season surrendered only 13.8 points per contest over the four games following their bye.
Can the New Offense Get Rolling Early?
Seattle’s offense has been revamped with Klint Kubiak now the offensive coordinator and some new faces in key roles. The team will have challenging early tests against elite-level defenses in Pittsburgh and Houston. That may disrupt the rhythm of the offense in the early going, but the back half of the schedule provides opportunities to find their footing.
Final Thoughts
With a 12th-easiest schedule strength and an over/under win prediction of 8.5, the Seahawks stand at a turning point. If Darnold pans out and the defense stays solid, Seattle possesses the weaponry to regain its playoff mentality. But in a division as narrow as the NFC West, there’s no room for error. Each snap will be critical.
