Seattle Seahawks

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CFM Team Rating: 92

Offense: 89

Defense: 97

Offensive Scheme: Power Run

Defensive Scheme: Attacking 4-3

Strengths: QB, TE, HB, CB, FS, SS, MLB

Weaknesses: C, DT, RG, RT

2014 Team Rankings

1st NFC West (12-4-0)

Passing Offense: 27th

Rushing Offense: 1st

Passing Defense: 1st

Rushing Defense: 3rd

2014 team leaders

Passing: Russell Wilson: 3,475

Rushing: Marshawn Lynch: 1,306

Receiving: Doug Baldwin: 825

Tackles: K.J. Wright: 107

Sacks: Michael Bennett: 7

Ints: Richard Sherman: 4

Key Additions

TE Jimmy Graham

CB Cary Williams

C Lemuel Jeanpierre

Key Rookies

DE Frank Clark

WR Tyler Lockett

G Terry Poole

Owner: Paul Allen

Legacy Score: 1,725

Coach: Pete Carroll

Level: 25

Legacy Score: 2,150

Offensive Scheme: Balanced

Defensive Scheme: Attacking 4-3

Offensive Scouting Report

QB Russell Wilson has become an incredible talent during his first contract, make sure to save money for him in the off-season.
HB Marshawn Lynch still deserves all the carries, but choose one backup to develop when you get a lead or he needs a rest.
The Seattle receiving corps is built around solid talent, but the true superstar is the newly acquired TE Jimmy Graham.

Defensive Scouting Report

There are so many combinations to rush the passer for Seattle that it makes it nearly impossible for offensive teams to match up.
Make sure that Bobby Wagner is anchoring the defense on every snap, and Bruce Irvin should be in to rush anytime a pass is suspected.
The Seattle defense is the perfect blend of size and speed to shut down all the playmakers in the NFC.

Schedule

Key Players

Graham also has an elite Release rating, which means he can be split out wide and still beat the press.
Spend some XP on run blocking to turn Graham into an all-around player.

If an opponent is looking to utilize the high-point throw, quickly shut them down with the 6’3” Sherman.
Sherman is an amazing defender who can read plays quickly with his 99 Play Recognition.

Clark has solid hit power and could be a nice backup to Bruce Irvin while he develops.
Spend XP on upgrading Awareness and Play Recognition ratings for Clark, because he is a very raw talent.

Matthews had a huge game in Super Bowl, but some Madden NFL players already knew about his talent.
Take advantage of his big frame in the red zone, especially if your TE is attracting a double team.

OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
QB	Russell	Wilson	89
QB	Tarvaris	Jackson	73
QB	B.J.	Daniels	63
HB	Marshawn	Lynch	96
HB	Robert	Turbin	78
HB	Christine	Michael	76
HB	Thomas	Rawls	66
FB	Derrick	Coleman	80
FB	Will	Tukuafu	74
WR	Doug	Baldwin	84
WR	Jermaine	Kearse	81
WR	Ricardo	Lockette	74
WR	Chris	Matthews	74
WR	Tyler	Lockett	72
TE	Jimmy	Graham	95
TE	Luke	Willson	81
TE	Cooper	Helfet	74
TE	Anthony	McCoy	74
LT	Russell	Okung	85
LT	Terry	Poole	63
LG	Alvin	Bailey	80
LG	Mark	Glowinski	71
C	Lemuel	Jeanpierre	72
C	Patrick	Lewis	64
RG	J.R.	Sweezy	79
RG	Keavon	Milton	65
RT	Justin	Britt	76
RT	Garry	Gilliam	69

DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
LE	Michael	Bennett	95
LE	Demarcus	Dobbs	73
LE	Greg	Scruggs	67
DT	Brandon	Mebane	86
DT	Tony	McDaniel	79
DT	Ahtyba	Rubin	78
DT	Jordan	Hill	76
DT	Jesse	Williams	71
RE	Cliff	Avril	87
RE	Cassius	Marsh	66
RE	Frank	Clark	64
LOLB	Bruce	Irvin	84
LOLB	Mike	Morgan	73
MLB	Bobby	Wagner	92
MLB	Brock	Coyle	66
ROLB	K.J.	Wright	86
ROLB	Kevin	Pierre-Louis	70
CB	Richard	Sherman	97
CB	Cary	Williams	82
CB	Jeremy	Lane	79
CB	Marcus	Burley	76
CB	Tharold	Simon	73
FS	Earl	Thomas III	95
FS	DeShawn	Shead	71
SS	Kam	Chancellor	94
SS	Dion	Bailey	72

SPECIAL TEAMS

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
K	Steven	Hauschka	87
KR	Doug	Baldwin	84
KR	Tyler	Lockett	72
P	Jon	Ryan	90
PR	Doug	Baldwin	84

Best Offensive Plays

BEST RUN: I-Form H Pro — Inside Zone

Setup:

The Seahawks have some excellent shotgun runs, but this is a no-nonsense power running set.
While it can be fun to run with your QB, Lynch is the best option available — feed him.

Advanced Setup:

Sub a tackle in at TE.

Running Plays

1st Down	2nd and short	3rd and short	Goal Line	2nd and long	3rd and long
Singleback Deuce Wing—HB Stretch	Singleback Hawk Doubles—0 1 Trap	Gun Trips Y Iso— Inside Zone	Goal Line Normal— HB Sting	Gun Doubles Stack—Inside Zone	Pistol Ace—Read Option
Singleback Deuce Wing—Zone Weak	Singleback Deuce Wing—Inside Zone Split	Strong H TE Flip— HB Stretch	Goal Line Normal— QB Sneak	Pistol Strong Slot—Triple Option	Gun Wing Offset Wk—Read Option
I-Form H Slot— HB Stretch	I-Form H Slot—HB Iso	Singleback Ace Pair—HB Stretch	Singleback Deuce Wing—Split Belly	Gun Trio Offset— Speed Option	Gun Trips Y Iso— HB Draw

MAN COVERAGE ZONE COVERAGE MAN BLITZ ZONE BLITZ

BEST PASS: Gun Trey Y-Flex — PA Crossers

Setup/Reads:

Against zone coverage read the play from left to right, and look for the short crosser before looking deep.
Against man-to-man target TE Jimmy Graham when he cuts to the outside.
Make sure to run the ball from this set first to set up the fake and slow down blitzers.

Advanced Setup:

Put the HB on a flat to either side to cancel play action.

Passing Plays

1st Down	2nd and short	3rd and short	SHOT PLAYS	2nd and long	3rd and long
Gun Trey Y-Flex—Levels Sail	Gun Empty Hawk—Slants Stay	Pistol Strong Slot—Under	Singleback Bunch Ace—PA Fork Shot	Gun Trips Y Iso—Verticals	Gun Trips Y Iso— Hawks Y Stutter
Singleback Hawk Doubles—Z Spot	Singleback Deuce Wing—Quick Slant	Singleback Bunch Ace—TE Angle	Singleback Hawk Doubles—PA Zone Shot	Gun Spread Y-Slot— Slot Post	Gun Trips Y Iso— HB Slip Screen
Gun Split Hawk— Slot Cross	I-Form H Pro—Texas	Gun Doubles Wing Offset—HB Angle	Gun Trey Y-Flex— PA Crosser	Gun Trey Y-Flex— PA Crosser	Gun Tight Slots—Bench

MAN COVERAGE ZONE COVERAGE MAN BLITZ ZONE BLITZ

Best Defensive Plays

BEST RUN DEFENSE: 4-3 Over PLus — Mike Blitz 3

Setup:

If you need to get a stop on 3rd and short, consider calling “show blitz” before the snap.
Because of their hit power, Bobby Wagner and Kam Chancellor are the players you want making tackles.

Player to Control:

Left-of-screen LB on a hook zone

Run Defense

1st Down	2nd and short	3rd and short	Goal Line	2nd and long	3rd and long
46 Bear Under—Cover 1	4-3 Stack— Cover 1 Press	4-6 Bear Under—LB Dogs	Goal Line 5-3-3— GL Man	Nickel Normal— 2 QB Contain	Dollar 3-2-6— Cover2 Man
46 Bear Under—Cover 3	4-3 Stack— Wk Slant 3 Press	4-6 Bear Under— LB Dogs 3	Goal Line 5-3-3— Pinch Zone	Nickel Normal— Cover 4	Dollar 3-2-6— Cov 3 Sky Press

MAN COVERAGE ZONE COVERAGE MAN BLITZ ZONE BLITZ

BEST PASS DEFENSE: Best Pass D — Cover 1 Robber Press

Setup:

Try putting the blitzing LB on a QB spy to contain mobile QBs.
Safety Earl Thomas makes this entire play viable, because he can cover huge amounts of ground.
Use the matchup stick to look for a speed disadvantage at CB/WR; don’t get burned deep.

Player to Control:

Blitzing LB on left of screen

Pass Defense

1st Down	2nd and short	3rd and short	Goal Line	2nd and long	3rd and long
46 Bear Under—Cover 1	4-3 Over— Cov 1 Hole Press	4-3 Over Plus— Corner Dog 1	Goal Line 5-4-2— Jam Cover 1	Nickel Wide 9— Odd LB Dogs	Dollar 3-2-6—Spinner
46 Bear Under—Cover 3	4-3 Over—Will 3 Press	4-3 Over Plus— Mike Blitz 3	Goal Line 5-4-2— Flat Buzz	Nickel Wide 9— Odd Overload 3	Dollar 3-2-6— Overload 3 Seam

MAN COVERAGE ZONE COVERAGE MAN BLITZ ZONE BLITZ