Kevin Szafraniec explains how the arrival of Klint Kubiak could produce a sea change across the Seahawks offense and why Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet are set up to become the primary beneficiaries.
Following Seattle’s 14-year run under Pete Carroll, 2024 saw the Seahawks go in a new direction with first-time head coach Mike Macdonald. By nearly all accounts, Macdonald’s first season at the helm was a success, but that did not stop the team from making widespread changes across the organization this offseason.
Previous faces of the franchise Geno Smith, D.K. Metcalf, and Tyler Lockett now find themselves in new homes for the 2025 season. And the changes were not limited to the roster, as a new offensive coordinator has been brought in to alter the trajectory of the offense after Macdonald did not like the direction the unit was heading over the course of the 2024 season.
Now, with Klint Kubiak in charge of the offense, fans are likely to see Seattle get back to the run-heavy ways that were commonplace under the Carroll regime. With a duo of exciting running backs already in place, how high do the ceilings of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet reach? Additionally, who could emerge from an uncertain Seattle receiving corps that appears to be fertile soil for a young pass catcher to break out?
AFC North
- Baltimore Ravens: There Is No End in Sight for Lamar Jackson’s Fantasy Domination
- Cleveland Browns: There Are Gems to Be Found on Kevin Stefanski’s Offense If You Know Where to Look
- Cincinnati Bengals: Poor Real-Life Roster Construction Creates Elite Fantasy Pathways for the Bengals’ Stars
AFC South
- Houston Texans: Why New Weapons and a New Scheme Will Lead to a C.J. Stroud Bounceback
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 2025 Represents Trevor Lawrence’s Best Chance Yet to Reach His Ceiling
- Tennessee Titans: Will an Abundance of Garbage Time Result in Tennessee’s Late-Round Skill-Position Players Returning Big-Time Fantasy Value?
- Indianapolis Colts: Sitting in QB Purgatory May Limit the Offense in 2025, but 2026 Could Bring an Epic Rebound
AFC East
- Miami Dolphins: Whose Fantasy Arrows Are Pointing Up on a Miami Offense Heading in the Opposite Direction?
- New York Jets: A Shift in Offensive Philosophy Could Result in Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis Forming the Best Backfield in the AFC
- New England Patriots: Drake Maye Still Finds Himself Surrounded by Lackluster Weapons, But He May Thrive Anyway
AFC West
- Denver Broncos: Bo Nix Is About to Join the Ranks of the NFL’s Elite QBs
- Los Angeles Chargers: Has Justin Herbert Forced Greg Roman to Rethink His Offensive Approach?
- Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty Could Emerge to Become the Top Players at Their Positions
NFC North
- Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy Finds Himself in the Middle of the Perfect Storm for Fantasy Production
- Green Bay Packers: Why the NFL’s Most Complete Roster Is Finally About to Get the Attention It Deserves
- Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Discounted ADP Has Him Poised to Be 2025’s Most Undervalued Superstar
NFC South
- Atlanta Falcons: Which Players Are Primed to Help Take the Atlanta Offense to the Next Level?
- Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young Is Finally Ready to Deliver on His College Potential
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Despite Yet Another New Offensive Coordinator, Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving Are Still Set Up to Deliver in 2025
NFC East
- Philadelphia Eagles: Why Small Changes Could Lead to Even Bigger Fantasy Scoring in 2025
- Dallas Cowboys: A New Offensive Direction Is Exactly What Dak Prescott Needs to Get Back on Track
- Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels’ Fantasy Ceiling Is Only Limited by the Aging Roster Around Him
NFC West
- San Francisco 49ers: Make Sure You Are Rostering the Next Wave of Stars in Kyle Shanahan’s Offense
- Arizona Cardinals: Why Kyler Murray Will Overcome His Doubters and Return to His Elite Ways
- Los Angeles Rams: History Is Getting Ready to Repeat Itself in L.A. as Puka Nacua Eyes 2025’s Overall WR1 Spot
Steady Improvement Across the Board in Year 1
Macdonald’s first season saw the Seahawks improve slightly in every area over Carroll’s final season in Seattle. Unfortunately, a 10-7 record was not enough to make the playoffs, as the Seahawks found themselves as the first team on the outside looking in the NFC. However, the progress Seattle made should have Seahawks fans optimistic about the direction Macdonald is taking the team.
