Seattle slumped by losing five of its next six games but rebounded to close out the regular season with two wins. Quarterback Geno Smith and the Seahawks were the surprise team of the first half of the season, bolting to a 6-3 record.
The Seahawks, with an assist from the Detroit Lions (who eliminated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers), were the final team to wrap up a playoff berth.
