Seahawks Take a Small Slide in ESPN Week 4 Power Rankings

September 30, 2026 - 04:52

The Seattle Seahawks have moved down a bit in the latest ESPN power rankings following their Week 3 road loss to the Washington Commanders. The drop was not severe, though, as the team remains in a respectable position heading into Week 4.

Seattle's offense showed flashes but could not sustain enough drives against a Washington defense that made key stops late. The defense had its moments as well, generating pressure and forcing a couple of punts, but missed tackles and a few coverage breakdowns allowed the Commanders to keep the chains moving. The final score did not reflect how close the game felt for much of the afternoon.

Despite the loss, ESPN's panel did not punish the Seahawks heavily. The team stayed within striking distance of the top ten, which suggests the national audience still views Seattle as a legitimate playoff contender in the NFC. The ranking reflects a belief that the Week 3 result was more about a tough road environment and a few costly mistakes than a deeper problem with the roster.

Seattle now returns home for a critical stretch of games. Coaches have emphasized cleaning up penalties and finishing drives in the red zone. A win in Week 4 would likely stop the slide and could push the Seahawks back up the rankings. For now, the team sits in a familiar spot: good enough to compete, but still searching for consistency on both sides of the ball.