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Seahawks’ first 2026 report card delivers some brutally honest grades

The Seattle Seahawks aren't exactly falling apart, but they are clearly struggling to regain their championship form early in 2026.

By Jonathan Eig · 12th Man Rising

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Jonathan Eig graded every Seattle Seahawks position unit following the team's 3-3 start to the 2026 NFL season.
The writer argues that Seattle's sputtering offense bears primary responsibility for the team trailing the San Francisco 49ers.
The tight end position received the lowest grade of D due to sharp declines in receiving production.

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12th Man Rising's Jonathan Eig evaluates the Seattle Seahawks through six weeks of the 2026 NFL season, delivering a midseason report card for the 3-3 team. The writer argues that while the defending Super Bowl champions remain competitive in losses, the underwhelming offense is primarily responsible for their modest start behind the division-leading San Francisco 49ers.

Eig awards the interior defensive line the highest mark with an A-, while giving tight ends the lowest grade at D. Quarterbacks, running backs, and the offensive line each received C- grades, with wide receivers earning a B- largely due to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's strong individual performances.

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