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The cracks in the Seahawks offense last season are now chasms under Brian Fleury

The Seattle Seahawks have fallen to a 3-3 record following a 17-14 overtime defeat by the Denver Broncos, a result that has effectively ended their chances of winning the NFC West unless the San Francisco 49ers suffer a significant collapse. While the team’s three losses came by a combined margin of only eight points, a turnover differential of minus seven in those contests has become a critical liability that threatens their playoff aspirations.

New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is facing intense scrutiny for the unit's sharp decline, though analysts suggest the underlying issues began during the previous campaign under Klint Kubiak. Quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance has deteriorated to the point where benching him is being discussed, particularly as his efficiency in pure dropback situations remains poor despite the team’s earlier success with play-action passing.

The running game is currently plagued by injuries and disorganization, leaving wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the primary offensive weapon holding the unit together.

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