Bears risk early season upset against Carolina

Seahawks performance

Seattle maintains an elite defensive standard and roster depth that allows for winning games despite high penalty counts and offensive struggles.

Defending Drake Maye

Difficulty facing Seattle's defense should not define the long-term outlook for a quarterback playing without preseason snaps or high-level receiver support.

Sam Darnold injury

Seattle faces a temporary setback as their quarterback navigates an injury, though the team's reliance on collective talent rather than a solo act provides stability.