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Seattle Seahawks poised for strong 2026 season with top DVOA metric

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Seattle Seahawks poised for strong 2026 season with top DVOA metric

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL season with optimism, having finished the 2025 campaign with the best DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) in the league. This metric, developed by Aaron Schatz, indicates the potential for continued success as it historically correlates with high win totals in subsequent seasons. With 20 of 22 starters returning from their Super Bowl roster, the Seahawks are projected to secure at least 12 wins this season. However, competition remains strong, particularly from the Los Angeles Rams, who are viewed as a significant hurdle for Seattle's Super Bowl aspirations. Coach Mike Macdonald's elite defensive strategy may play a crucial role in maintaining their championship window.

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By the Numbers

•Seahawks finished 2025 with highest DVOA since 2007 Patriots
•20 of 22 starters return from Super Bowl-winning roster
•Projected to win at least 12 games in 2026
•Competition includes strong Rams team in the NFC
•Elite defense under Coach Mike Macdonald expected to perform well

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6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks Should Expect to Dominate Because of This Metric

What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks are set up to have another 2026 season, but one key metric indicates that they may dominant their schedule once again. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders was one of the key figures to invent DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average). It is a metric that compares every play to the league-average in that […] The post Seattle Seahawks Should Expect to Dominate Because of This Metric appeared first on HEAVY.
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