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2009 Seattle Seahawks season
Owner Paul Allen
Head Coach Jim Mora
General Manager Tim Ruskell
Home Field Qwest Field
Results
Record 5–11
Place 3rd NFC West
Playoff Finish did not qualify
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2008 2010

The 2009 Seattle Seahawks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Football League. The Seahawks improved in Jim Mora's first season as their head coach, after a disappointing 4–12 record and a 3rd place finish in what was Mike Holmgren's final season coaching the team. However, Mora was fired January 8, 2010.[1] Template:TOC limit

Offseason[]

Staff changes[]

File:Jim L Mora 2006-11-19.jpg

Jim Mora (shown here with the Atlanta Falcons) was announced as the new Seahawks head coach on January 13.

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At the beginning of the 2008 season, then-head coach Mike Holmgren stated that 2008 would be his final season before retiring. On December 30, 2008, two days after the season ended, Holmgren officially retired and stepped down as head coach. Jim Mora, the team's assistant head coach and defensive backs coach, was officially selected as his replacement on January 13, 2009. The retirement and Jim Mora's accession had been originally announced on January 22, 2008.[2]

Mora then began to replace most of the staff that Holmgren had last year. Defensive coordinator John Marshall and defensive line coach Dwaine Board were both fired on January 12, 2009. Subsequently, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach Casey Bradley was hired as the new defensive coordinator. Also, former New York Jets assistant Dan Quinn replaced Board as the defensive line coach and as the new assistant head coach.[3]

The offensive side was also revamped as well. Offensive coordinator Gil Haskell was dismissed after 8 years with the Seahawks. Former Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, who had previously worked with Mora when he was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, was hired as his replacement on January 14, 2009.[4] Mora also fired wide receivers coach Keith Gilbertson and was replaced with former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant receivers coach Robert Prince. Finally, tight ends coach Jim Lind and special teams assistant John Jamison both retired after the 2008 season. Mike DeBord, formerly the offensive line assistant coach, replaced Lind although no replacement has been named for Jamison.

Key departures[]

Running back Maurice Morris, who backed up starter Julius Jones last season, signed with the Detroit Lions.[5] The Seahawks also lost defensive tackle Rocky Bernard to the New York Giants.[6] Fan favorite Bobby Engram was released and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after the Seahawks signed wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. The Seahawks were also in talks with fullback Leonard Weaver about a new contract, but ultimately he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles instead. Also, the Seahawks traded away Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson to the Lions.[7] In all, the Seahawks lost a total of 14 players to free agency.

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Seahawks placed the franchise tag on Linebacker Leroy Hill, but released him to free agency before signing him to a long-term deal.

Linebacker Leroy Hill was placed under the franchise tag on February 19, 2009.[8] However, discussions for a long term deal between Hill and the Seahawks were slow, and they continued to stall up to the draft. In a effort to speed up negotiations. the Seahawks removed their franchise tag on Hill less than 24 hours within the first draft day, thereby releasing him to free agency and allowing him to sign with other teams. However, on April 30, 2009, Hill agreed to a 6-year, 38 million dollar deal with the Seahawks.[9]

Moments after signing Edgerrin James to a one-year deal, the Seahawks release running back T.J. Duckett to make room on their roster. Duckett previously led the team in rushing touchdowns last year.

Safety Brian Russell was also released on September 5, 2009.[10] Russell had started at safety for the Seahawks since coming in at the start of the 2007 season. Lawyer Milloy, signed after Russell's departure, is expected to fill his spot along with Jordan Babineaux.

Key additions[]

The Seahawks made big splashes during the offseason as well. On March 1, Seattle signed defensive tackle Colin Cole from the Green Bay Packers to a 5-year contract to address problems on their defensive line.[11] They also received defensive tackle Cory Redding and a fifth round pick in exchange for the Peterson trade mentioned above.

Perhaps the biggest move in free agency, however, was the signing of former Pro Bowl wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh from the Cincinnati Bengals to a 5-year, $40 million deal with $15 million guaranteed two days after signing Cole.[12] Houshmandzadeh was rated as one of the top free agents available.

After rescinding their franchise tag on Hill, the Seahawks signed former Carolina Panthers corner back Ken Lucas to a one year deal in order to bolster their pass coverage. They also signed fullback Justin Griffith from the Oakland Raiders to address the departure of Weaver.[13] It was known that releasing of Hill created some flexibility on the salary cap of where these two deals go into play.

On August 25, 2009, the Seahawks signed running back Edgerrin James to a 1-year, $2 million dollar deal.[14] James last played with division rival Arizona Cardinals for the past three seasaons and played a vital role in their playoff run last year. The Seahawks also signed veteran safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year deal, who is expected to make a big impact to the team.[15]

2009 NFL Draft[]

2009 Seattle Seahawks Draft Selections
Round Overall Player Position College
1 4th Aaron Curry LB Wake Forest
2 49th (from Chicago) Max Unger C Oregon
3 91st (from Philadelphia through New York) Deon Butler WR Penn State
6 178th Mike Teel QB Rutgers
7 245th Courtney Greene S Rutgers
7 247th Nick Reed DE Oregon
7 248th Cameron Morrah TE California

Seattle traded their 5th round draft pick to the Denver Broncos for wide receiver Keary Colbert, but received another 5th round draft pick from Detroit.

On draft day, the Seahawks traded away their 2nd round pick (37th overall) to the Denver Broncos for their 2010 1st round pick. They also traded for Chicago's 2nd round pick (49th overall) in return for both their 3rd and 4th round picks in the draft (68th and 105th respectively). Finally, the Seahawks traded for Philadelphia's 3rd round pick (91st overall) for their 2010 3rd round pick and their 5th and 7th round picks in the draft (137th and 213rd respectively).

Coaching staff[]

Seattle Seahawks 2009 staff
Front Office
  • Chairman – Paul Allen
  • CEO – Tod Leiweke
  • Vice President of Player Personnel/Interim General Manager – Ruston Webster
  • Vice President of Football Administration – John Idzik
  • Director of Pro Personnel – Will Lewis
  • Western Region Director of College Scouting – Scott Fitterer
  • Eastern Region Director of College Scouting – Mike Yowarsky

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator – Greg Knapp
  • Quarterbacks – Bill Lazor
  • Running Backs – Kasey Dunn
  • Wide Receivers – Robert Prince
  • Tight Ends – Mike DeBord
  • Offensive Line – Mike Solari
  • Offensive Assistant/Assistant Special Teams – Chris Beake
 

Defensive Coaches

  • Defensive Coordinator – Casey Bradley
  • Assistant Defensive Line – Mike Phair
  • Linebackers – Zerick Rollins
  • Defensive Backs – Tim Lewis
  • Assistant Defensive Backs – Larry Marmie
  • Defensive Quality Control – Tom Headlee

Special Teams Coaches

  • Special Teams – Bruce DeHaven

Strength and Conditioning

  • Head Strength and Conditioning – Mike Clark
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Darren Krein

Team captains[]

Final roster[]

Seattle Seahawks 2009 final roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

  • 83 Deion Branch
  • 81 Nate Burleson PR
  • 11 Deon Butler
  • 84 T. J. Houshmandzadeh
  • 87 Benjamin Obomanu

Tight Ends

  • 89 John Carlson
  • 88 Cameron Morrah
  • 86 John Owens
Offensive Linemen
  • 63 Trevor Canfield G
  • 64 Mike Gibson G
  • 75 Sean Locklear T
  • 77 Damion McIntosh T
  • 67 Rob Sims G
  • 65 Chris Spencer G/C
  • 60 Max Unger C/G
  • 69 Steve Vallos C/G
  • 74 Ray Willis T
  • 66 Mansfield Wrotto G

Defensive Linemen

  • 79 Red Bryant DT
  • 90 Colin Cole DT
  • 95 Lawrence Jackson DE
  • 97 Patrick Kerney DE
  • 92 Brandon Mebane DT
  • 94 Cory Redding DE
  • 98 Nick Reed DE
  • 55 Darryl Tapp DE
  • 93 Craig Terrill DT
Linebackers
  • 59 Aaron Curry OLB
  • 57 David Hawthorne ILB
  • 54 Will Herring OLB
  • 56 Leroy Hill OLB
  • 50 Lance Laury OLB
  • 52 D. D. Lewis ILB

Defensive Backs

  • 25 Jamar Adams SS
  • 27 Jordan Babineaux FS
  • 24 Deon Grant SS
  • 21 Kelly Jennings CB
  • 34 Roy Lewis CB
  • 31 Ken Lucas CB
  • 36 Lawyer Milloy FS
  • 23 Marcus Trufant CB
  • 26 Josh Wilson CB

Special Teams

  • 10 Olindo Mare K
  • 49 Jeff Robinson LS
  •  9 Jon Ryan P
Reserve Lists


Practice Squad

  • 16 Patrick Carter WR
  • 91 Marlon Favorite DT
  • 70 Na'Shan Goddard OT
  • 53 Anthony Heygood OLB
  • 19 Michael Jones WR
  • 39 Xavier Omon RB
  • 47 Jason Pociask TE
  • 78 Kyle Williams OT (Injured) File:Injury icon.svg
  • 41 DeAngelo Willingham S


Rookies in italics
53 Active, 7 Inactive, 9 PS

Schedule[]

Preseason[]

Date Opponent Results Game Site NFL Recap
Final score Team record
Saturday, Aug. 15 at San Diego W 20–14 1–0 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
Saturday, Aug. 22 Denver W 27–13 2–0 Qwest Field Recap
Saturday, Aug. 29 at Kansas City W 14–10 3–0 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
Thursday, Sept. 3 Oakland W 31–21 4–0 Qwest Field Recap

Regular season[]

Week Date Opponent Results Game Site NFL Recap
Score Record
1 September 13 St. Louis W 28–0 1–0 Qwest Field Recap
2 September 20 at San Francisco L 10–23 1–1 Candlestick Park Recap
3 September 27 Chicago L 19–25 1–2 Qwest Field Recap
4 October 4 at Indianapolis L 17–34 1–3 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
5 October 11 Jacksonville W 41–0 2–3 Qwest Field Recap
6 October 18 Arizona L 3–27 2–4 Qwest Field Recap
7 Bye week
8 November 1 at Dallas L 17–38 2–5 Cowboys Stadium Recap
9 November 8 Detroit W 32–20 3–5 Qwest Field Recap
10 November 15 at Arizona L 20–31 3–6 U of Phoenix Stadium Recap
11 November 22 at Minnesota L 9–35 3–7 Metrodome Recap
12 November 29 at St. Louis W 27–17 4–7 Edward Jones Dome Recap
13 December 6 San Francisco W 20–17 5–7 Qwest Field Recap
14 December 13 at Houston L 7–34 5–8 Reliant Stadium Recap
15 December 20 Tampa Bay L 7–24 5–9 Qwest Field Recap
16 December 27 at Green Bay L 10–48 5–10 Lambeau Field Recap
17 January 3 Tennessee L 13–17 5–11 Qwest Field Recap
NOTE: Division games are in bold text.

     The Seahawks wore their light green jerseys for this game.

Standings[]

Template:2009 NFC West standings

Regular season results[]

Week 1: vs. St. Louis Rams[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Rams 0 0 0 0 0
Seahawks 0 14 14 0 28

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Head Coach Jim Mora era began his coaching debut for the Seahawks with a game at home against division rival St. Louis Rams. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and the offense struggled early, turning over the ball three times (two interceptions and one fumble) on the first quarter alone. After Rams kicker Josh Brown missed a 37-yard field goal for the lead, Hasselbeck led the Seahawks to their first score of the game after he connected with tight end John Carlson for a touchdown. With the second quarter coming to a close, St. Louis returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown, only to have it overruled by a penalty. This gave another chance for the Seahawks to score, as Hasselbeck threw his second touchdown of the game to Nate Burleson to put the Seahawks up 14–0 by halftime.

When the third quarter started, the Seahawks looked to increase its lead to win the game. Hasselbeck would lead the Seahawks to a 99-yard drive, capping it off 33-yard touchdown pass to Carlson. Julius Jones would seal the win with a 62-yard touchdown (and rushing 119 in total) run to put Seattle up by 28. The Seahawks defense would shutout the Rams, as they totaled only 247 total yards on offense and forcing two fumbles and three sacks. Seattle moved to 1–0 to start off the season, and beat the Rams for the ninth straight time.

Time of Score Scoring Team Scoring Player Yards of Score PAT Score
Seattle St. Louis
Q2 5:45 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to John Carlson 1 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 7 0
0:12 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to Nate Burleson 12 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 14 0
Q3 5:02 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to John Carlson 33 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 21 0
3:42 Seattle Julius Jones 62 yard run Olindo Mare kick 28 0

Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 10 0 0 10
49ers 10 3 7 3 23



}} Coming off their shutout home win over the Rams, the Seahawks flew to Candlestick Park for a Week 2 NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle would trail early in the first quarter as 49ers kicker Joe Nedney got a 37-yard field goal, along with running back Frank Gore getting a 79-yard touchdown run. The Seahawks would respond in the second quarter as kicker Olindo Mare made a 36-yard field goal. San Francisco would reply with Nedney making a 42-yard field goal. As the Seahawks looked to bounced back from the deficit, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck received an injury as he was hit by 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Hasselbeck would leave the game with cracked ribs, yet Seattle closed out the half with backup Seneca Wallace completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to running back Julius Jones.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks deficit quickly increased as on the 49ers' first offensive play of the second half, Gore would explode for an 80-yard touchdown run. San Francisco would close the game out in the fourth quarter as Nedney nailed a 39-yard field goal.

With the loss, Seattle fell to 1–1.

Scoring Team Scoring Player Time of Score Yards of Score PAT Score
Seattle San Francisco
Q1 San Francisco Joe Nedney 5:38 1st Qtr. 37 Yard FG 0 3
San Francisco Frank Gore 2:36 1st Qtr. 79 Yard Rush Joe Nedney Kick 0 10
Q2 Seattle Olindo Mare 10:04 2nd Qtr. 36 Yard FG 3 10
San Francisco Joe Nedney 2:57 2nd Qtr. 42 yard FG 3 13
Seattle Seneca Wallace to Julius Jones 0:22 2nd Qtr. 1 yard pass Olindo Mare Kick 10 13
Q3 San Francisco Frank Gore 14:49 3rd Qtr. 80 yard rush Joe Nedney kick 10 20
Q4 San Francisco Joe Nedney 6:53 4th Qtr. 39 yard FG 10 23

Week 3: vs. Chicago Bears[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 7 10 8 25
Seahawks 10 3 0 6 19

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Hoping to rebound from their divisional road loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks went home, donned their alternate uniforms, and prepared for a Week 3 duel with the Chicago Bears. Due to quarterback Matt Hasselbeck's rib injury, Seneca Wallace got the start for the game.

Seattle would take flight in the first quarter with Wallace's 39-yard touchdown pass to running back Julius Jones and kicker Olindo Mare's 46-yard field goal. The Seahawks would tack on Mare's 37-yard field goal in the second quarter, yet the Bears would answer with quarterback Jay Cutler's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen.

Chicago would take in the lead in the third quarter with Cutler's 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Johnny Knox, followed by kicker Robbie Gould's 37-yard field goal. The Seahawks would regain the lead in the fourth quarter with Mare's 39-yard and 46-yard field goal. However, the Bears got the last laugh as Cutler hooked up with wide receiver Devin Hester on a 36-yard touchdown pass (with a successful 2-point conversion pass to wide receiver Earl Bennett). Seattle tried to rally, but Chicago's defense held on for the win.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–2.

Time Scoring Team Scoring Player Yards of Score PAT Score
SEA CHI
Q1 10:35 Seattle Seneca Wallace to Julius Jones 39 yard Pass Olindo Mare kick 7 0
0:45 Seattle Olindo Mare 46 yard FG 10 0
Q2 12:06 Seattle Olindo Mare 37 yard kick 13 0
2:00 Chicago Jay Cutler to Greg Olsen 1 yard pass 13 7
Q3 11:36 Chicago Jay Cutler to Johnny Knox 13 yard pass Robbie Gould kick 13 14
5:31 Chicago Robbie Gould 37 yard FG 13 17
Q4 14:48 Seattle Olindo Mare 39 yard FG 16 17
5:12 Seattle Olindo Mare 49 yard FG 19 17
1:52 Chicago Jay Cutler to Devin Hester 36 yard pass Jay Cutler to Earl Bennett 19 25

Week 4: at Indianapolis Colts[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 3 0 14 17
Colts 7 14 7 6 34

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Game time: 10:00 AM PDT
  • Game weather: 63°F (Partly Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 66,112
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Charles Davis, & Jaime Maggio

Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Lucas Oil Stadium for a Week 4 inter-conference duel with the Indianapolis Colts. Seattle would trail as Colts running back Donald Brown got a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, followed by quarterback Peyton Manning's 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Reggie Wayne. The Seahawks would get on the board with a 38-yard field goal from kicker Olindo Mare, but Indianapolis would close out the half with Manning's 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Austin Collie.

Following running back Joseph Addai's 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, the Colts would seal the win with kicker Adam Vinatieri's 37-yard and 19-yard field goals. Seattle would end the game with quarterback Seneca Wallace getting a 1-yard touchdown run and completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to fullback Owen Schmitt.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–3.

Week 5: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 0 0 0 0 0
Seahawks 3 17 14 7 41

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

After missing two weeks with cracked ribs, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck played for the first time since week two at San Francisco. Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, Hasselbeck started the offense off quickly, with Olindo Mare completing two field goals to put Seattle up by 6. The Seahawks defense also held its own, including a 4th-and-2 stop when the Jaguars threaten to score in the red zone. Later in the 2nd quarter, Hasselbeck would find wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh for his first touchdown of the year, putting Seattle up 13–0. On their next offensive drive, Hasselbeck would connect with Nate Burleson for another touchdown, extending their lead to 20–0, which they took into halftime.

Starting the third quarter on offense, David Garrard and the Jaguars tried to put some points on the board. However, all of their hopes were dashed when defensive end Cory Redding recovered a key fumble for 26 yards. Taking advantage of this, Hasselbeck again found Houshmandzadeh for his second touchdown to seal the game at 27–0. The Seahawks would later score again as Matt Hasselbeck threw his fourth touchdown again to Burleson, while defensive end Nick Reed scored from 79 yards out from a fumble recovery, putting the Seahawks up 41–0.

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 2–3 for the season.

Time Scoring Team Scoring Player Yards of Score PAT Score
SEA JAX
Q1 6:24 Seattle Olindo Mare 47 yard FG 3 0
Q2 8:03 Seattle Olindo Mare 27 yard FG 6 0
4:43 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to T. J. Houshmandzadeh 34 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 13 0
2:08 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to Nate Burleson 44 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 20 0
Q3 10:08 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to T. J. Houshmandzadeh 13 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 27 0
5:54 Seattle Matt Hasselbeck to Nate Burleson 5 yard pass Olindo Mare kick 34 0
Q4 14:01 Seattle Nick Reed 79 yard fumble ret. Olindo Mare kick 41 0

Week 6: vs. Arizona Cardinals[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinals 14 3 7 3 27
Seahawks 0 3 0 0 3

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Fresh off their dominating win over the Jaguars, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 6 NFC West duel with the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle would trail in the first quarter as Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, followed by running back Tim Hightower's 2-yard touchdown run. Arizona would increase its lead in the second quarter with a 29-yard field goal from kicker Neil Rackers. The Seahawks would then get on the board as kicker Olindo Mare nailed a 28-yard field goal. However, the Cardinals took control in the second half as Warner found wide receiver Steve Breaston on a 16-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, followed by Rackers' 31-yard field goal in the fourth.

With the loss, Seattle went into their bye week at 2–4.

Week 7: BYE[]

Week 8: at Dallas Cowboys[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 3 7 0 7 17
Cowboys 7 14 14 3 38

at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Cardinals, the Seahawks flew to Cowboys Stadium for a Week 8 showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. In the first quarter, Seattle struck first as kicker Olindo Mare got a 43-yard field goal. However, the Cowboys answered with quarterback Tony Romo's 36-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Sam Hurd. Dallas would increase their lead in the second quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run from running back Marion Barber. The Seahawks would reply with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck completing a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Deion Branch, but Dallas came right back with Romo finding wide receiver Roy Williams on a 7-yard touchdown pass.

The Cowboys took a huge lead with Romo's 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Miles Austin, followed by wide receiver Patrick Crayton returning a punt 82 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Dallas closed out its scoring with a 40-yard field goal from kicker Nick Folk. Seattle tried to rally, but could only muster up Hasslebeck's 4-yard touchdown pass to fullback Justin Griffith.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–5.

Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 17 0 0 3 20
Seahawks 0 13 9 10 32

at Qwest Field, Seattle Washington

Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Seahawks went home for a Week 9 duel with the Detroit Lions. Seattle would trail in the first quarter as Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brandon Pettigrew and a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Bryant Johnson, followed by kicker Jason Hanson getting a 41-yard field goal. Seattle would answer in the second quarter as running back Julius Jones got a 3-yard touchdown run, followed by kicker Olindo Mare nailing a pair of 37-yard field goals.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks took the lead as Mare got a 24-yard field goal, while quarterback Matt Hasselbeck hooked up with wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh on a 2-yard touchdown pass (with a failed two-point conversion). Seattle would increase their lead in the fourth quarter as Mare booted a 20-yard field goal. Detroit tried to rally as Hanson made a 50-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks would end the game with cornerback Josh Wilson returning an interception 61 yards for a touchdown.

With the win, Seattle improved to 3–5.

Week 10: at Arizona Cardinals[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 7 10 0 3 20
Cardinals 0 10 7 14 31

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Coming off their home win over the Lions, the Seahawks flew to the University of Phoenix Stadium for a Week 10 NFC West rematch with the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle took flight in the first quarter as running back Justin Forsett got an 11-yard touchdown run. The Seahawks would add onto their lead in the second quarter with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck completing a 31-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Carlson. The Cardinals would answer with quarterback Kurt Warner completing a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Breaston, yet Seattle came right back with a 32-yard field goal from kicker Olindo Mare. Arizona would close out the half with kicker Neil Rackers nailing a 27-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Cardinals would tie the game with running back Chris "Beanie" Wells getting a 10-yard touchdown run. The Seahawks would respond in the fourth quarter as Mare booted a 20-yard field goal, but Arizona got the last laugh as Wells picked up a 13-yard touchdown run and Warner hooked up with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on an 18-yard touchdown pass.

With the loss, Seattle fell to 3–6.

Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 0 3 6 9
Vikings 0 21 7 7 35

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Cardinals, the Seahawks flew to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome for a Inter conference Duel with the Minnesota Vikings.

Seattle trailed early in the second quarter when QB Brett Favre completed three touchdown passes: One to WR Percy Harvin for 23 yards, TE Visanthe Shiancoe for 8 yards and then to WR Bernard Berrian for 3 yards. Then in the third quarter the margin increased as Favre hooked up with WR Sidney Rice on a 7-yard touchdown pass. Then Seattle's kicker Olindo Mare got a 40-yard field goal to avoid a shutout loss. In the fourth quarter the margin increased even further as QB Tarvaris Jackson made a 34-yard touchdown pass to WR Sidney Rice, then Seattle has their first touchdown of this game when RB Justin Forsett made a 1-yard run (With a failed 2-point conversion attempt).

With the loss, Seattle fell to 3–7.

Week 12: at St. Louis Rams[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 7 7 3 10 27
Rams 0 10 0 7 17

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

Week 13: vs. San Francisco 49ers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
49ers 7 7 0 3 17
Seahawks 7 7 0 6 20

at Qwest Field, Seattle Washington

  • Game time: 1:15 PM PST
  • Game weather: 42°F (Mostly Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 67,761
  • Referee: Alberto Riveron
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ross Tucker & Jaime Maggio

Week 14: at Houston Texans[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 7 0 0 7
Texans 17 7 10 0 34

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Week 15: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 0 3 18 3 24
Seahawks 0 7 0 0 7

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Game time: 1:15 PM PST
  • Game weather: 50°F (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 67,011
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, John Lynch & Nischelle Turner

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 0 3 7 10
Packers 14 10 14 10 48

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Week 17: vs. Tennessee Titans[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Titans 7 0 3 7 17
Seahawks 0 7 3 3 13

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Chris Johnson became the sixth player in NFL history to break 2,000 rushing yards and also broke the record (held by Marshall Faulk) of total yards from scrimmage at 2,509. Johnson rushed 36 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns; a 64-yard rushing score was called back on a holding penalty. Matt Hasselback was 15–30 for 175 yards, one touchdown, and one pick.

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