Fast forward to December, and the Seahawks are 10-3, not only fighting for a playoff spot but also for the NFC West

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi as Seattle Seahawks defense is special, and DeMarcus Lawrence knows why. When the Seattle Seahawks first signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, the initial reviews were awful.

The Indianapolis Colts promoted 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers to the active roster Saturday, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game in Seattle.

Rookie Nick Emmanwori highlights the Seahawks’ rising swagger, praising Seattle’s defensive mentality after another dominant performance.

The Seahawks' success has come from a multitude of avenues, but quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have been two of the biggest reasons why. Both were listed as potential MVP candidates by ESPN contributor Bill Barnwell.

Through 14 games, the Seattle Seahawks are dominating almost every bad team that they play, and now lead the NFL in point differential.

The Seattle Seahawks shook off a sluggish first half to dominate the Atlanta Falcons 37-9 in Week 14 of the NFL season. Seattle scored 31 of their 37 points over the final two quarters to take control of a game they struggled in during the first half.

When Mike Macdonald wrapped up his first season as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks he wasted no time shaking up the offense, firing Ryan Grubb after one year

The Seattle Seahawks have exceeded all preseason expectations. Seattle’s 9-3 record is tied for the best in the NFC. The projected over/under win total was 8.5 before the regular season started, and it has ascended to 12.5 wins on BetMGM Sportsbook.