The Seattle Seahawks have made a significant leap in the national power rankings after their impressive 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos at home on Sunday. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News has bumped the Seahawks up to 17th in the league, a seven-spot jump from their pre-Week 1 ranking of 24th.
The Seahawks’ dominant performance was led by a strong defense, which held the Broncos to just 13 first-half points despite facing challenging field positions. The offense, meanwhile, found its rhythm in the second half, with quarterback Geno Smith and running back Kenneth Walker III leading the charge.
Iyer praised the Seahawks’ uptempo, balanced, and explosive offense, as well as their tightened pass defense. He noted that the team’s performance was a testament to the coaching of Ryan Grubb and Mike MacDonald, who have clearly made a positive impact on the team.
The Seahawks’ win was a convincing one, with the team showing significant improvement in the second half. After a shaky start, Smith scrambled for a 34-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and then the offense came alive after the break. Walker blew the Broncos defense away in the third quarter, and Zach Charbonnet finished things off with a strong performance.
The offensive line, which struggled in pass protection in the first half, recovered nicely in the second half with some solid run blocking. The defense, meanwhile, was dominant from start to finish, with Leonard Williams and Boye Mafe getting consistent pressure, Tyrel Dodson shutting everything down in the middle, and the entire secondary playing brilliant football.
With another convincing win over the New England Patriots next week, the Seahawks are poised to crack the top-10 territory in the power rankings. Their strong start to the season has exceeded expectations and has them looking like a formidable force in the league.
