The Seahawks spent part of their mini bye weekend having conversations among coaches and players about where the team stands right now with a 3-3 record heading into Week 7.
Seattle's three defeats so far this season have been by a total of eight points, and the players know they're almost where they want to be. The coaches know they're close to playing the kind of complementary football they can be proud of. It's not that the Seahawks haven't played any good football this season, it's that they haven't done it consistently enough.
"It's like, man, we're close," safety Julian Love said Wednesday. "There are so many good things that we're showing. There are also just a few really bad things that we keep putting on display. And so it's nipping that in the bud. I think we understand that we are very capable and we're sitting at 3-3, but there's so much upside in what we could be doing. And so I think everyone kind of feels that energy. Even the wins, you feel like, we're still chasing kind of this clean football, complementary football for a full game. And so it's exciting. I think it's exciting that it's still in front of us and we know we're very capable of being that."
Because Seattle played last Thursday, the longer stretch of time between one game and the next gave the Seahawks some extra time to examine the specifics of how they can be better.
"I think this weekend was a very beneficial weekend and sets us up to be able to go out there and play some good football and hopefully some more efficient football," receiver Cooper Kupp said.
Seattle's offense has had challenges at times through six weeks. The Seahawks have turned the ball over 10 times in their three losses while quarterback Sam Darnold has been sacked 10 times in those games and the rushing attack has experienced inconsistencies.
"It's getting into those little things and doing a better job of playing 12 as One football and really having all those guys doing the job that's meant to be done," Kupp said. "And we haven't done that consistently, but we have done it a lot. And so that's the good part about what we've got is we look at the film and (were) like, man, there's examples of us playing really good football as a team, offense, defense, special teams, and there's just not enough of it showing up consistently. There's big negatives, things that set you back that really kill you and we can't do that."
On Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald said he and his staff reviewed the offense's scheme in a step toward finding a solution.
"Are we running bad plays? No, our plays are fine," Macdonald said. "It's how we get to the plays, it's how we run the plays, it's how we choose the plays and how we execute the plays."
Seattle doesn't think there are huge aspects of their game they need to change but just small details they need to focus in on.
"A lot of this stuff is very plain and simple, just playing better football, executing your job, being consistent, not committing penalties," Kupp said. "Know who you're going to, making the block, executing your assignment. It's like how do we make sure that we dial in those things better and having answers for that. So it's simple stuff, but it gives you a chance to get into the details of that and be able to make tweaks and adjustments where you can."
"... I think the more aligned teams figure out ways to collaborate better together. When you're seeing things, you're seeing things together, you understand the goal of what you're trying to accomplish. I think that's a big deal. And in football, you can get into the minutia. And I really believe that that's where good teams separate themselves. It's in those really fine details that you don't really see unless you're in the building. You don't hear about unless you're a part of a team and seeing what's really trying to be accomplished on each individual play."
Seahawks practiced on Wednesday, October 21 as they get ready for their upcoming Sunday Night Football matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Jackson Acker (42) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Deven Eastern (97) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Deven Eastern (97) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde with safety Nick Emmanwori (3) at practice on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Beau Stephens (70) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Nick Kallerup (89) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs (16) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (87) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas (72), guard Anthony Bradford (75) and center Jalen Sundell (61) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) at practice on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Josiah Deguara (82) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (23) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Irv Charles (85) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs (16) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. (33) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (23) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Jackson Acker (42) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) and running back Emanuel Wilson (23) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. (33) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Robert Henry Jr. (34) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Irv Charles (85) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) and safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Aidan Hubbard (93) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
