In the second year of the Mike MacDonald regime in Seattle, can the Seahawks take what looks to be a wide-open NFC West division? Or will they continue to rebuild under this new regime? With a new look offence helmed by a veteran free agent quarterback, Seattle will look to win their first NFC West division title since 2020.
Can the Seahawks dream even bigger than a division title? Things will need to fall into place, but there is a solid chance that Seattle can improve on last year’s surprising season. This Seattle Seahawks season preview will look back at last year’s campaign, what to expect this year, and the top betting markets at Canadian sportsbooks for the 2025 season.
Seattle Seahawks 2024 Season Review
Not many expected the success that Seattle had in their first year under new head coach Mike MacDonald. The team went 10-7 but failed to qualify for the NFL playoffs, partly due to the strength of other NFC divisions like the NFC North. The Los Angeles Rams won the division with an identical 10-7 record, but held the tiebreaker over the Seahawks.
It would be the final year of the Seattle offence that was built around wide receiver DK Metcalf. In the offseason, Metcalf would be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Geno Smith was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.
It was a tale of two seasons in Seattle last year. The team got off to a hot start, but proceeded to lose five of six games heading into their Week 10 bye. Following the bye, the Seahawks woke up, winning four consecutive games and six of their final eight games. Seattle will be looking to build on this season in 2025, with a new quarterback, a new top wide receiver, and another training camp under MacDonald’s system.
Seahawks to Win the NFC West Division
Seattle has as good a chance as any of the four teams in the NFC West division this year. After a 10-7 season last year, the Seahawks wrote a big cheque for former third overall draft pick Sam Darnold, trusting that what he did in Minnesota last season was no fluke. Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record and a playoff spot in the NFC Wildcard round. But with first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy returning from injury this season, Darnold was free to sign with any team he desired.
The new MacDonald regime is starting to make this team its own. They shed long-time Seattle wide receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and have handed the reins over to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks also signed Cooper Kupp away from the division-rival Rams to complement JSN in this quicker, fast-paced offence.
At BetVictor Canada, the NFC West Division winner odds are as follows:
- San Francisco 49ers +150
- Los Angeles Rams +200
- Arizona Cardinals +400
- Seattle Seahawks +500
The 49ers are favoured to rebound from a down year in 2024. The team has Christian McCaffrey back at full health, but is without Deebo Samuel (traded) and Brandon Aiyuk (injured). The Niners are also green on defence, with a total overhaul in the most recent draft. Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is back as defensive coordinator, hoping to replicate the success he had with the young core that reached Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
In Los Angeles, the Rams are coming off a 10-7 season with a loss in the Wildcard round against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams let Cooper Kupp walk to the Seahawks and signed former Raider and Jet, Davante Adams, to replace him. This allows Puka Nacua to take over as the unquestioned number one receiver in Matthew Stafford’s offence. Stafford is dealing with a back injury, but is expected to be ready to suit up in Week One.
Arizona brings back the same potent offence led by Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Trey McBride. After an 8-9 season last year, the Cardinals will be looking to make the playoffs for the first time in three years and win the NFC West Division for the first time in nine.
The Seahawks to Win Both Games Versus Each Division Rival
As you can see by the division odds on BetVictor Canada’s sportsbook, the Seahawks have the lowest chance to win the NFC West Division. But can they defeat their division rivals in the all-important divisional matchups this year?
Last season, the Seahawks went 4-2 in divisional games, including 3-0 in road divisional games. They split games with the 49ers and Rams, and swept both games against the Cardinals.
Here are the odds for the Seahawks to win both games against each divisional rival in 2025:
- Arizona Cardinals +260
- Los Angeles Rams +400
- San Francisco 49ers +425
Seattle begins and ends their season against the 49ers. They will host their rivals in Week One and visit them in Week 18. The Seahawks will play the Rams in Weeks 11 and 16 and the Cardinals in Weeks 4 and 10.
If you think the Seahawks have a shot at sweeping all six divisional games in 2025, BetVictor Canada offers that betting market with odds of +6000.
How Many Total Points Will the Seattle Seahawks Score This Season?
BetVictor’s Canadian online sportsbook has odds for the over/under of the total points scored by each team. Here is how the Seahawks have fared in recent seasons:
| NFL Season | Seattle Seahawks Total Points Scored |
| 2024 | 375 points |
| 2023 | 364 points |
| 2022 | 407 points |
| 2021 | 395 points |
| 2020 | 459 points |
| 2019 | 405 points |
| 2018 | 428 points |
| 2017 | 366 points |
| 2016 | 354 points |
| 2015 | 423 points |
The current posted total points over/under for the Seahawks in 2025 is 390.5 points on BetVictor Canada. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the change from Geno Smith to Sam Darnold, bookmakers are expecting the Seattle offence to remain fairly stable.
Here are the posted over/under total points for Seattle’s NFC West division rivals:
- San Francisco 49ers Over/Under 420.5 points
- Arizona Cardinals Over/Under 400.5 points
- Los Angeles Rams Over/Under 420.5 points
Seahawks to Win the NFC Championship
This market might be a long shot, considering Seattle has the lowest odds to win their own division, let alone the NFC Conference. But the Seahawks are known for pulling out surprising performances, so let’s not put it past them to make a strong run in 2025.
As of now, the Seahawks have odds of +2800 to win the NFC Conference, tied with their division rival Arizona Cardinals. The Rams have odds of +1000 and the 49ers are +800 on BetVictor Canada’s NFL Conference Outright betting.
Seattle Seahawks Futures Splits
There are some interesting season-long player prop markets open for Seattle Seahawks players. Here are some of the notable props on BetVictor Canada:
- Sam Darnold for Quarterback with the Most Passing Yards: +5000
- Sam Darnold for Quarterback with Most Passing Touchdowns: +4000
- Sam Darnold Over/Under Regular Season Passing Yards: 3425.5 yards
- Sam Darnold Over/Under Regular Season Passing Touchdowns: 19.5 touchdowns
- Sam Darnold NFL MVP Odds: +6600
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Most Receiving Yards: +3500
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba Over/Under Regular Season Receiving Yards: 975.5 yards
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Most Regular Season Receptions: +2200
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Most Regular Season Receiving Touchdowns: +3500
Seattle Seahawks Betting FAQs
The Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year deal in the offseason. He takes over from long-time Seattle quarterback Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Yes, the Seahawks can win the NFC West Division in 2025, although they currently have the lowest odds to do so. That being said, Seattle tied for the NFC West Division lead with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 but lost on the tiebreaker.
The Seattle Seahawks last made the NFL Playoffs in 2022. They would lose to their division rival San Francisco 49ers, in the NFC Wildcard round.
