Seahawks struggle with third-down conversions amid heavy blitzing defense

The Seattle Seahawks' third-down offense ranks 31st in the NFL at just 31.1% as they enter Week 5 of the 2026 season. Despite their struggles, opposing defenses are blitzing at an unprecedented rate, with nearly 60% of dropbacks facing pressure, exacerbating Seattle's difficulties. The Seahawks often find themselves in third-and-long situations due to early down play calling, where they rank 25th in rushing attempts but run the ball at the fifth-highest rate. With Sam Darnold at quarterback, the offense has failed to effectively punish the blitz on critical downs. No improvements are apparent as the team heads into their next game, maintaining their underwhelming offensive performance.

• 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — The relentless blitzing of the Seahawks offense will continue until morale improves