Seattle Seahawks Achieve ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Feat in NFL History
The Seattle Seahawks have made headlines after their impressive victory over the Atlanta Falcons, winning 37-9. The Seahawks demonstrated extraordinary performance in the second half, contributing to their ongoing success this NFL season.
Seattle Seahawks’ Rare NFL Achievement
With this victory, the Seahawks have achieved an exceptional milestone. They now hold the record for the highest number of blowout wins in the NFL this season, with five victories by 20 or more points. This puts them well ahead of other competitive teams. The Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts follow with four blowout wins, while the Detroit Lions have three.
Impressive Point Differential
The Seahawks have not only dominated through wins but also excelled in point differential. With a current differential of plus-161, they boast the best point differential in the league. This sets them apart significantly, as the closest team, the Rams, stands at plus-152. Other teams fall well behind, with no team surpassing a point differential of plus-110 in the NFL.
Stat Highlights
- Five wins by a margin of 20-plus points this season.
- Best point differential in the league: +161.
- Seattle’s three losses combined only account for nine points.
- Second-best point differential in franchise history at this stage.
Historically, only the 2005 NFC champion Seahawks had a better record through 13 games, with a differential of plus-168. Other notable teams with a similar success include the 1984 team (plus-159), the 2013 Super Bowl champions (plus-152), and the 2015 team (plus-105).
Super Bowl Contenders
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard stated that these results firmly position the Seahawks as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. He emphasized that with 13 games into the season, the team has proven itself capable of competing at the highest level.
As the season progresses, attention turns toward the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams, which is expected to be pivotal for both teams.
Fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching to see how the Seahawks continue to solidify their status in the league. For ongoing updates and insights, stay tuned to El-Balad.
