The2007 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 32nd season in theNational Football League (NFL), sixth season inQwest Field and the ninth under head coachMike Holmgren. The team improved on their 9–7 record in2006 and secured its fourth consecutiveNFC West division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Also, the team set an NFL record for the fewest penalties since the NFL expanded to a 16-game season, with 59. In the playoffs, the Seahawks defeated theWashington Redskins in the wild card round, but fell to Holmgren's former team, theGreen Bay Packers, in the divisional round.

Pro Football Reference argued that the 2007 Seahawks gained the easiest schedule of any 21st century NFL team:^[1] they never opposed any team with a better record than 10–6 in any of their sixteen regular season encounters, and played only two opponents with that record. Divisional matchups had the NFC West playing theNFC South and theAFC North, whilst based on common positions from 2006 the Seahawks also opposed theChicago Bears and thePhiladelphia Eagles – both of whom fell to last in stronger divisions.

Punt returnerNate Burleson broke the Seahawks single season punt return yardage record this season with 658 yards.

The2007 NFL draft took place on April 28–29, with the Seahawks picking 55th overall (2nd round), selectingCornerbackJosh Wilson.

Head coachMike Holmgren entered his ninth year with the Seahawks. It is the second to last year on his existing contract.

The Seahawks hired formerAtlanta Falcons head coachJim L. Mora to be the new defensive backs coach and assistant coach toMike Holmgren. A former player at theUniversity of Washington, Mora is considered a hometown guy.

The newspecial teams coach wasBruce DeHaven. His previous position was as the special teams coach for theDallas Cowboys.

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For the 2007 season, the NFL has allowed permanent captains for each team to wear a "C" patch on their right shoulder. The patch is in team colors with four stars under the "C". A gold star is placed on a bar below the "C" signaling how many years (with a maximum of four years) that player has been captain. For the Seahawks, the team captains are:

• Matt Hasselbeck
• Lofa Tatupu
• Mack Strong
• Deon Grant
• Josh Brown
• Niko Koutouvides

• Defensive endGrant Wistrom instead of having his contract renegotiated following the2006 season decided to retire.^[5]
• Wide ReceiverDarrell Jackson was traded to theSan Francisco 49ers for the 120th pick in the 4th round of the2007 NFL draft.^[6]
• Tight endJerramy Stevens was released following a DUI arrest in Arizona, later he signed with theTampa Bay Buccaneers.^[7]
• Tight endItula Mili was released in January to make room for wide receiverBen Obomanu.^[8]
• CenterRobbie Tobeck retired the day after the loss in the 2006 NFC Divisional Playoff game against theChicago Bears.^[9]

• Defensive endPatrick Kerney signed with the Seahawks after being with theAtlanta Falcons.
• SafetiesDeon Grant andBrian Russell signed with Seahawks after being with theJacksonville Jaguars andCleveland Browns.

Bold indicates division opponents.

Source: 2007 NFL season results^[10]

The Seahawks began the 2007 campaign at home against its 1976 expansion mate, theTampa Bay Buccaneers. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Buccaneers kickerMatt Bryant kicked 38-yard and 32-yard field goals. In the second quarter, Seahawks kickerJosh Brown nailed a 28-yard field goal, then the Seahawks took the lead when running backShaun Alexander powered in for a 1-yard touchdown run. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory with Brown's 46-yard field goal and a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck to running backMaurice Morris.

With the win, the Seahawks began a season at 1–0 for the fourth time in the past five years.

Hoping to build off of their home win over the Buccaneers, the Seahawks flew to theUniversity of Phoenix Stadium for a Week 2 divisional duel with theArizona Cardinals. Running backShaun Alexander sported a cast on his left wrist, the result of a reported sprain suffered in the opening week. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as kickerNeil Rackers booted a 28-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to trail as Cardinals quarterbackMatt Leinart threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to tight endLeonard Pope, along with running backEdgerrin James getting a 17-yard touchdown run. Down 17–0, the Seahawks would respond just before halftime with quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Burleson. Arizona quickly moved into field goal range after the Seahawks touchdown, but Rackers hit the upright from 53 yards as time expired.

In the third quarter, Seattle would come all the way back to tie the game after running back Shaun Alexander finally broke loose for a 16-yard touchdown run and kickerJosh Brown booted a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with Brown kicking another 28-yard field goal. However, Arizona rallied to tie the game on a Rackers 52-yard field goal. The Seahawks appeared to be driving for the go-ahead score when, inside field goal range in the final 2 minutes, an exchange from Hasselbeck to Alexander was fumbled and recovered by the Cardinals. Arizona then drove to the Seahawks' 25-yard line, where Rackers kicked a game-winning 42-yard field goal with 11 seconds left.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–1 on the young season, and had lost four straight divisional games.

Things got off to a quick start for the Seahawks as rookieJosh Wilson returned the opening kickoff 72 yards to the Bengals 24-yard line. Three plays later,Matt Hasselbeck hit wide receiverBobby Engram for an 18-yard touchdown and a 7–0 Seahawks lead. The Bengals were quick to respond, as Bengals quarterbackCarson Palmer hit six of his first seven pass attempts for 90 yards, culminating with an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverT. J. Houshmandzadeh and evening the score at 7–7. After turnovers by each team, Cincinnati kickerShayne Graham converted a 43-yard field goal attempt to give the Bengals a 10–7 lead 80 seconds into the second quarter. With 3:06 left in the first half, Seahawks defensive linemanChartric Darby's heavy pressure on Palmer led to aDeon Grant interception at the Seattle 31-yard line. A few plays later, Hasselbeck hitDeion Branch with a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 14–10 Seahawks lead at halftime.

3:51 into the third quarter, Cincinnati linebackerLemar Marshall sacked Hasselbeck in the endzone for a safety, cutting the lead to 14–12. Neither team scored again until there was 9:57 left in the game when Graham booted a 24-yard field goal to give Cincinnati its first lead of the second half at 15–14. On the next possession, Hasselbeck moved the Seahawks to the opposition's 6-yard line. Wide receiverNate Burleson was unable to hold on to a pass in the endzone, and the Seahawks settled for a kickerJosh Brown field goal, reclaiming the lead at 17–15. Palmer then connected withChad Johnson on two big pass plays late in the fourth quarter, followed by two runs by back-up running backKenny Watson for a Bengals touchdown. Cincinnati opted to try a 2-point conversion, but cornerbackJordan Babineaux stopped Watson after a pitch from Palmer. The Bengals led 21–17 when the Seahawks got the ball with 2:42 left in the game. The Seahawks sputtered near mid-field, and faced 4th and 1. Running backShaun Alexander broke through for 22 yards, and Hasselbeck hit Nate Burleson with a 22-yard touchdown pass on the next play for a 24–21 lead with 1:00 left. Seahawks linebacker Lance Laury forced a fumble during the ensuing kickoff, with free safety Deon Grant recovering for Seattle. Two plays later Alexander ran for a first down (and 100 yards on the game), cementing the Seahawks victory and improving their record to 2–1.

Coming off their home win over the Bengals, the Seahawks flew toMonster Park for an NFC West duel with theSan Francisco 49ers. After a scoreless first quarter, the Seahawks took flight in the second quarter with kickerJosh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, along with quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBobby Engram. Seattle ended the half with Brown kicking a 31-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks went back to work with Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight endMarcus Pollard. The 49ers got their only score of the game with kickerJoe Nedney getting a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Seattle wrapped up the game with Brown nailing a 25-yard field goal.

With their first divisional win in five games, the Seahawks improved to 3–1. FullbackMack Strong played in his 200th game as a Seahawk, becoming only the second player to do so.

Coming off their easy divisional road win over the 49ers, the Seahawks flew toHeinz Field for a Week 5 interconference duel with thePittsburgh Steelers, in the rematch ofSuper Bowl XL. However, Seattle was mostly unable to get any offensive rhythm going. Meanwhile, the Steelers ran up and down the field with quarterbackBen Roethlisberger's 13-yard touchdown pass to tight endHeath Miller and running backNajeh Davenport's 1-yard and 5-yard touchdown run.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3–2. This would mark Seattle's first shut-out loss since Week 1 of the2000 season, when the Seahawks lost to theMiami Dolphins 23–0. Head coachMike Holmgren would suffer only his second career shutout loss.

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Steelers, the Seahawks went home forSunday Night Football, as they hosted the winlessNew Orleans Saints. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as a blocked punt would result in New Orleans running backPierre Thomas returning the loose ball 5 yards for a touchdown, along with the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to trail as Saints quarterbackDrew Brees completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight endEric Johnson, while wide receiverLance Moore got a 7-yard touchdown run. The Seahawks would respond with quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBen Obomanu. However, New Orleans went back to work with Brees completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverMarques Colston. Seattle would end the half with kickerJosh Brown getting a 52-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the Seahawks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but all they could get was Hasselbeck's 22-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Burleson.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3–3.

Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 7 divisional duel with the winlessSt. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early as quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight endWill Heller. The Rams replied with kickerJeff Wilkins getting a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with kickerJosh Brown getting a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks continued to pound away as wide receiverNate Burleson the half's opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, St. Louis got its final score of the game with Wilkins getting a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle took control with Brown kicking a 45-yard and a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks sealed their victory with Brown nailing a 43-yard field goal, while Hasselbeck and Heller hooked up with each other again on an 11-yard touchdown pass. Despite offensive problems, Seattle defense recovered two St. Louis fumbles, forced three interceptions and seven sacks (four by second-year playerDarryl Tapp).

With their 5th straight win over the Rams, the Seahawks entered its bye week at 4–3.

Coming off of their bye week, the Seahawks flew toCleveland Browns Stadium for a Week 9 interconference duel with theCleveland Browns. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBobby Engram for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Browns responded with running backJamal Lewis getting a 2-yard touchdown run (with a failed extra point). The Seahawks would reply with Hasselbeck completing a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverD. J. Hackett, along with wide receiver/punt returnerNate Burleson returning a punt 94 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland would end the half with kickerPhil Dawson getting a 19-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Browns began to fight back with Lewis getting a 1-yard touchdown run. Seattle's response came from kickerJosh Brown who managed to get a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Cleveland continued to fight hard as Lewis got another 2-yard touchdown run (followed by a failed 2-point conversion). The Seahawks would then increase its lead with Brown kicking a 26-yard field goal. However, the Browns finally took the lead as Lewis got another 1-yard touchdown run (followed by quarterbackDerek Anderson's 2-point conversion pass to former Seahawks wide receiverJoe Jurevicius). Afterwards, Seattle would force overtime as Brown kicked a 22-yard field goal. In overtime, the Seahawks got the ball to begin the period. However, the drive stalled when Seattle couldn't convert on a 4th and 1. Afterwards, Cleveland responded and ended the game with Dawson's game-winning 25-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 4–4.

Hoping to rebound from their overtime road loss to the Browns, the Seahawks went home for an NFC West rematch onMonday Night Football with theSan Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight endWill Heller, along with kickerJosh Brown nailing a 20-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with running backMaurice Morris getting a 6-yard touchdown run for the only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Seattle sealed the victory and the season-sweep in the fourth quarter with Hasselbeck completing a 10-yard touchdown pass. This would mark the third straight time that the Seahawks had shut out their opponent onMonday Night Football (5 overall).

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 5–4 and swept the 49ers.

Since 2001, Seattle has won 17 out of 21 contests at home against NFC West opponents.

Coming off their season-sweeping home win over the 49ers, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 11 duel against theChicago Bears, in the rematch of last year's NFC Divisional game (previously in Chicago).

In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bears running backCedric Benson got a 43-yard touchdown run, along with kickerRobbie Gould getting a 31-yard field goal. The Seahawks would get on the board with quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverD. J. Hackett. In the second quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with running backMaurice Morris getting a 19-yard touchdown run. However, Chicago regained the lead with running backAdrian Peterson getting a 5-yard touchdown run. Seattle would tie the game kickerJosh Brown getting a 40-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Seattle retook the lead as Hasselbeck completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Burleson for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Bears tried to retaliate as Gould kicked a 47-yard field goal. Afterwards, Seattle pulled away with Brown kicking a 23-yard and a 46-yard field goal. Chicago's final response would be Gould nailing a 48-yard field goal.

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 6–4.

Coming off their home win over the Bears, the Seahawks flew to theEdward Jones Dome for a Week 12 NFC West rematch with theSt. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed as running backMaurice Morris was tackled in his own endzone by Rams nose tackleAdam Carriker for a safety, while running backSteven Jackson got a 53-yard touchdown run. Afterwards, the Seahawks started to take flight as cornerbackJosh Wilson returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Later, St. Louis increased their lead with quarterbackGus Frerotte completing a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverIsaac Bruce. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with kickerJeff Wilkins getting a 23-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Seattle gathered steam as kickerJosh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal, while quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverDeion Branch. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead with running backLeonard Weaver getting a 5-yard touchdown run. Later in the game, St. Louis threatened to retake their lead. However, Seattle managed to the Rams out on four-straight downs from inside their own 5-yard line.

With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 7–4, but also won their 6th straight game against St. Louis. Seattle even took the lead in the all-time divisional series 10–9.

Coming off their road win over the Rams, the Seahawks flew toLincoln Financial Field for a Week 13 duel with thePhiladelphia Eagles. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight after linebackerLofa Tatupu intercepted Eagles quarterbackA. J. Feeley on the first play of the game, returning it to the 18-yard line. Running backShaun Alexander cashed in a few plays later with a 2-yard touchdown run. The Eagles responded with running backCorrell Buckhalter breaking free on a 30-yard touchdown run. Following another Tatupu interception of Feeley, quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBobby Engram. Philadelphia would end the period with kickerDavid Akers nailing a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Seattle drove to the Eagles' 22-yard line, but kickerJosh Brown missed the field goal attempt. After holding the Eagles to a 3 and out,Nate Burleson returned a punt 36 yards to the Eagles' 43-yard line. On the next play, Hasselbeck completing a short pass to Burleson, who took it 43 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. The Eagles would cut the lead to 4 on a Feeley 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverKevin Curtis, and then they drove to the Seahawks' 1-yard line just before the half. The Seahawks stopped the Eagles 4 times to keep the lead at the half.

In the third quarter, following a Bobby Engram fumble, Philadelphia took the lead as running backBrian Westbrook galloped away on a 29-yard touchdown run. Later, the Seahawks responded with running backMaurice Morris getting a 45-yard touchdown run and a 28–24 lead. The teams drove back and forth the rest the game, and the Eagles looked to be on the verge of victory after Westbrook returned a Seattle punt 64 yards to the Seahawks 14-yard line with 1:37 left in the game. However, linebackerLofa Tatupu cemented the victory a minute later with his third interception at the 4-yard line.

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 8–4 and held a two-game lead over Arizona in the NFC West.

Tatupu was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three interceptions.

Coming off their road win over the Eagles, the Seahawks went home for a Week 14 NFC West rematch with theArizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early with kickerJosh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal, while quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Burleson. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased their lead with Hasselbeck completing a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBobby Engram and a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverDeion Branch. The Cardinals would get on the board as quarterbackKurt Warner completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverBryant Johnson. Seattle would end the half with Brown kicking a 41-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Arizona was starting to make a comeback as Warner completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverJerheme Urban for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks pulled away as Hasselbeck completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight endMarcus Pollard, running backJosh Scobey tackled Cardinals punterMitch Berger in his endzone for a safety, and cornerbackMarcus Trufant returned an interception 84 yards for a touchdown (with a failed extra point). Arizona tried to mount a comeback as Warner completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverLarry Fitzgerald. Fortunately, Seattle's defense prevented any hopes of a Cardinals comeback from happening.

With the win, not only did the Seahawks improve to 9–4, but they also clinched their fourth straight NFC West title.

Coming off their division-clinching home win over the Cardinals, the Seahawks flew toBank of America Stadium for a Week 15 intraconference duel with theCarolina Panthers. The game was scoreless until the fourth quarter when Seattle trailed on the foot of Panthers kickerJohn Kasay's 53-yard field goal. The Seahawks would respond with kickerJosh Brown getting a 23-yard field goal. However, Carolina began to pull away as Kasay nailed a 37-yard field goal and running backDeAngelo Williams managed to get a 35-yard touchdown run. Seattle tried to rally as quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completed a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverDeion Branch. However, the Panthers' defense held on for the win.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 9–5.

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Panthers, the Seahawks went home for a Week 16 interconference duel with theBaltimore Ravens. After a scoreless first quarter, the Seahawks took flight in the second quarter with quarterbackMatt Hasselbeck completing a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverNate Burleson, along with linebackerLeroy Hill returning a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown, and Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to running backShaun Alexander.

In the third quarter, Seattle increased its lead with kickerJosh Brown nailing a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens would get their only score of the period as quarterbackTroy Smith completed a 79-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverDerrick Mason.

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 10–5.

Seattle entered the postseason as the #3 seed in the NFC.

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