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2008 Seattle Seahawks season
Head Coach Mike Holmgren
Home Field Qwest Field
Results
Record 4-12
Place 3rd NFC West
Playoff Finish did not qualify
Pro Bowlers 2
Timeline
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2007 2009

The 2008 Seattle Seahawks season was the 33rd season for the team in the National Football League. The Seahawks' streak of four consecutive NFC West divisional championships was broken, as they fell to a 4-12 record. As he had announced back in January, the 2008 season was the final season for Mike Holmgren as the team's head coach.

2008 NFL Draft selections[]

Round Pick Name Position College
1 28 Lawrence Jackson DE USC
2 38 John Carlson TE Notre Dame
4 121 Red Bryant DT Texas A&M
5 163 Owen Schmitt FB West Virginia
6 189 Tyler Schmitt LS San Diego State
7 233 Justin Forsett RB Cal
7 235 Brandon Coutu PK Georgia

Notable roster additions[]

Notable roster losses[]

Team captains[]

Pro Bowlers[]

  • T Walter Jones (Was placed on injured reserve prior to Pro Bowl)
  • LB Julian Peterson (Was chosen to replace Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks)

Schedule[]

Preseason[]

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Stadium NFL.com Recap TV
Final score Team record
1 August 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT at Minnesota Vikings 34-17 1-0 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Recap KONG
2 August 16, 2008 6:00 PM PDT Chicago Bears 29-26 2-0 Qwest Field Recap KONG
3 August 25, 2008 5:00 PM PDT at San Diego Chargers 17-18 2-1 Qualcomm Stadium Recap ESPN
4 August 29, 2008 7:00 PM PDT Oakland Raiders 23-16 3-1 Qwest Field Recap KING

NOTE: Due to NBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics, two pre-season telecasts were switched to KING's sibling station, KONG as both are owned by Belo.

Regular season[]

Week Date Kickoff PT Opponent Results Stadium NFL.com Recap TV
Final score Team record
1 2008-09-07 10:00 AM at Buffalo Bills L 34-10 0-1 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap Fox
2 2008-09-14 1:05 PM San Francisco 49ers L 33-30 0-2 Qwest Field Recap Fox
3 2008-09-21 1:05 PM St. Louis Rams W 37-13 1-2 Qwest Field Recap Fox
4 Bye week
5 2008-10-05 10:05 AM at New York Giants L 44-6 1-3 Giants Stadium Recap Fox
6 2008-10-12 1:15 PM Green Bay Packers L 27-17 1-4 Qwest Field Recap Fox
7 2008-10-19 5:15 PM at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 20-10 1-5 Raymond James Stadium Recap NBC
8 2008-10-26 1:15 PM at San Francisco 49ers W 34-13 2-5 Candlestick Park Recap Fox
9 2008-11-02 1:15 PM Philadelphia Eagles L 7-26 2-6 Qwest Field Recap Fox
10 2008-11-09 10:00 AM at Miami Dolphins L 19-21 2-7 Dolphin Stadium Recap Fox
11 2008-11-16 1:05 PM Arizona Cardinals L 20-26 2-8 Qwest Field Recap Fox
12 2008-11-23 1:15 PM Washington Redskins L 17-20 2-9 Qwest Field Recap Fox
13 2008-11-27 1:15 PM at Dallas Cowboys L 34-9 2-10 Texas Stadium Recap Fox
14 2008-12-07 1:05 PM New England Patriots L 24-21 2-11 Qwest Field Recap CBS
15 2008-12-14 10:00 AM at St. Louis Rams W 23-20 3-11 Edward Jones Dome Recap Fox
16 2008-12-21 1:05 PM New York Jets W 13-3 4-11 Qwest Field Recap CBS
17 2008-12-28 1:15 PM at Arizona Cardinals L 34-21 4-12 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap Fox

Standings[]

NFC West
view · talk · edit W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
y (4) Arizona Cardinals 9 7 0 .563 6–0 7–5 427 426 W1
San Francisco 49ers 7 9 0 .438 3–3 5–7 339 381 W2
Seattle Seahawks 4 12 0 .250 3–3 3–9 294 392 L1
St. Louis Rams 2 14 0 .125 0–6 2–10 232 465 L10

Game summaries[]

Week 1: at Buffalo Bills[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 7 3 0

10

Bills 7 13 14 0

34

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

The Seahawks began their 2008 campaign on the road against the Buffalo Bills. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Bills RB Marshawn Lynch got a 21-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to struggle as WR/PR Roscoe Parrish returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. Seattle would respond with QB Matt Hasselbeck completing a 20-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson. Buffalo would close out the half with kicker Rian Lindell getting a 35-yard and a 38-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Seahawks replied with kicker Olindo Mare nailing a 45-yard field goal. However, the Bills pulled a trick play on Seattle. Appearing to go for a 32-yard field goal, Buffalo's holder (punter Brian Moorman) instead throws a 19-yard TD pass to DE Ryan Denney. The Bills would pull away with QB Trent Edwards completing a 30-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal.

With the loss, the Seahawks began their season at 0-1.

Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
49ers 3 10 14 3

33

Seahawks 14 6 0 10

30

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Hoping to rebound from their disappointing road loss to the Bills, the Seahawks played their Week 2 home opener their NFC West foe, the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, the 'Hawks took flight with RB Julius Jones getting a 27-yard TD run, along with DT Craig Terrill returning a fumble 10 yards for a touchdown. The 49ers would reply with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 26-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Nedney gave San Francisco a 28-yard field goal. Seattle would responded with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 51-yard field goal. The 49ers would hack away at the lead as QB J.T. O'Sullivan completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Bryant Johnson, yet the Seahawks closed out the half with Mare's 38-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, San Francisco took the lead with LB Patrick Willis returning an interception 86 yards for a touchdown, along with RB Frank Gore's 2-yard TD run. Fortunately, Seattle regained the lead as RB T.J. Duckett got a 1-yard TD run, along with Mare kicking a 32-yard field goal. However, the 49ers tied the game with Nedney's 28-yard field goal. In overtime, San Francisco sealed Seattle's doom as Nedney nailed the game-winning 40-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 0-2.

Despite the loss, Julius Jones (26 carries for 127 yards and a touchdown) got his first 100-yard game since Week 14 of 2006.

Week 3: vs. St. Louis Rams[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Rams 0 6 7 0

13

Seahawks 17 10 0 10

37

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Trying to avoid an 0–3 start, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 3 NFC West duel with the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Seattle took flight early with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 28-yard field goal. The Seahawks continued its assault as QB Matt Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to rookie WR Michael Bumpus and RB Julius Jones getting a 29-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Rams got on the board with former Seahawks kicker Josh Brown getting a 43-yard field goal. Seattle would reply with RB T. J. Duckett getting a 4-yard TD run. St. Louis tried to rally as Brown kicked a 29-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks continued to increase their lead with Mare's 38-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Rams tried to come back as QB Marc Bulger completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Dane Looker. In the fourth quarter, Seattle flew away as Duckett got a 1-yard TD run and Mare nailed a 38-yard field goal.

With the win, the Seahawks entered their bye week at 1–2.

Week 5: at New York Giants[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 3 3 0 0

6

Giants 14 13 10 7

44

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Coming off their bye week, the Seahawks flew to Giants Stadium for a Week 5 duel with the defending Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as QB Eli Manning completed a 32-yard TD pass to WR Domenik Hixon. The Seahawks responded with kicker Olindo Mare completing a 30-yard field goal, yet New York answered with RB Brandon Jacobs getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Giants increased their lead with kicker John Carney getting a 29-yard field goal, Jacobs getting a 1-yard TD run, and Carney making a 33-yard field goal. Seattle closed out the half with Mare kicking a 29-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, New York pulled away as Manning completed a 23-yard TD pass to WR Sinorice Moss, along with Carney nailing a 35-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Giants sealed the win as QB David Carr completed a 5-yard TD pass to Moss.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–3.

Week 6: vs. Green Bay Packers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 7 7 10

27

Seahawks 0 10 0 7

17

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Hoping to rebound from their embarrassing road loss to the Giants, the Seahawks returned home for a Week 6 duel with the Green Bay Packers, as head coach Mike Holmgren faced his former team for the last time. Also, QB Matt Hasselbeck was unable to play due to a knee injury he suffered from last week. QB Charlie Frye was given the start.

In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Packers kicker Mason Crosby got a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks took the lead as kicker Olindo Mare got a 50-yard field goal, while Frye completed a 6-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson. Green Bay would tie the game as QB Aaron Rodgers got a 1-yard TD run.

In the third quarter, the Packers regained the lead as Rodgers completed a 45-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings. In the fourth quarter, Green Bay pulled away as Rodgers completed a 1-yard TD pass to FB John Kuhn, along with Crosby nailing a 51-yard field goal. Seattle tried to come back as Frye completed a 5-yard TD pass to WR Keary Colbert, but the Packers' defense was too much.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 1–4.

Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 0 3 7

10

Buccaneers 7 10 0 3

20

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 7 Sunday night duel with their 1976 expansion rival, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With QB Matt Hasselbeck recovering from an injured knee, back-up Seneca Wallace was given the start.

In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia completed a 47-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Bryant. In the second quarter, Tampa Bay increased their lead as RB Earnest Graham got a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Matt Bryant getting a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Seahawks got on the board as kicker Olindo Mare got a 26-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers sailed away as Bryant nailed a 27-yard field goal. Seattle ended the game's scoring as Wallace completed a 2-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson.

With the loss, not only did the Seahawks fall to 1–5, but they also suffered their first-ever loss at Tampa Bay.

Week 8: at San Francisco 49ers[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 6 14 7 7

34

49ers 0 3 3 7

13

at Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California

Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park for a Week 8 NFC West rematch with the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, the Seahawks took flight as kicker Olindo Mare got a 43-yard and a 42-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Seattle increased its lead with RB T. J. Duckett getting a 1-yard TD run. The 49ers responded with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 42-yard field goal. The Seahawks closed out the half as CB Josh Wilson returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown.

In the third quarter, San Francisco responded with Nedney making a 40-yard field goal, yet Seattle responded with QB Seneca Wallace completing a 43-yard TD pass to FB Leonard Weaver. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers tried to rally as QB Shaun Hill completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Jason Hill, yet the 'Hawks pulled away as Wallace hooked up with Weaver on a 62-yard TD pass.

With the win, the Seahawks improved to 2–5.

Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Eagles 0 14 6 6

26

Seahawks 7 0 0 0

7

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Coming off their divisional road win over the 49ers, the Seahawks went home for a Week 9 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles. In the first quarter, the 'Hawks immediately took flight as QB Seneca Wallace completed a franchise-long 90-yard TD pass to WR Koren Robinson. In the second quarter, the Eagles took the lead as QB Donovan McNabb completed a 22-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Brown and a 1-yard TD pass to Todd Herremans.

In the third quarter, Philadelphia continued its domination as kicker David Akers got a 39-yard and a 24-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles flew away as Akers nailed a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–6.

Week 10: at Miami Dolphins[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 7 6 6

19

Dolphins 7 7 0 7

21

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Eagles, the Seahawks flew to Dolphin Stadium for a Week 10 interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Dolphins QB Chad Pennington completed a 39-yard TD pass to WR Ted Ginn, Jr. In the second quarter, the Seahawks continued to trail as Miami unleashed another play from the infamous "Wildcat Offense", with RB Ronnie Brown handing the ball off to RB Ricky Williams, who would then take the ball 51 yards for a touchdown. Seattle responded as DB Jordan Babineaux returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks drew closer as former Dolphins kicker Olindo Mare nailed a 37-yard and a 27-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins answered with Brown getting a 16-yard TD run. Seattle tried to come back as QB Seneca Wallace completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Koren Robinson. However, Miami's defense prevented Wallace's 2-point conversion pass from working.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–7.

Week 11: vs. Arizona Cardinals[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinals 10 6 10 0

26

Seahawks 0 7 0 13

20

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Seahawks went home for a Week 11 NFC West duel with the Arizona Cardinals. For this game, QB Matt Hasselbeck finally recovered from his knee injury and was able to reclaim his starting role.

In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers made a 38-yard field goal, along with RB J. J. Arrington getting a 4-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Arizona increased their lead as Rackers got a 48-yard field goal. The Seahawks got on the board as Hasselbeck completed a 13-yard TD pass to RB Maurice Morris. The Cardinals closed out the half with Rackers making a 54-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Arizona increased its lead as Rackers nailed a 26-yard field goal, along with Warner completing a 6-yard TD pass to Arrington. Seattle tried to rally as RB T. J. Duckett got a 1-yard (with a failed 2-point conversion) and a 2-yard TD run. However, the Cardinals' defense prevented any possible comeback.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 2–8.

Week 12: vs. Washington Redskins[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 0 7 10 3

20

Seahawks 3 7 0 7

17

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, the Seahawks stayed at home for a Week 12 duel with the Washington Redskins, headed by former Seahawk QB/Assistant Coach Jim Zorn.

In the first quarter, Seattle took flight as kicker Olindo Mare got a 45-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead with RB Ladell Betts getting a 1-yard TD run. The Seahawks got the lead again prior to halftime as QB Matt Hasselbeck completed a 4-yard TD pass to RB Maurice Morris.

In the third quarter, Washington retook the lead as kicker Shaun Suisham made a 26-yard field goal, while QB Jason Campbell completed an 8-yard TD pass to WR Antwaan Randle El. In the fourth quarter, Seattle tried to come back as Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to rookie TE John Carlson. However, the Redskins retook with Suisham nailing a 22-yard field goal. The Seahawks tried to get one final rally, but a Shawn Springs interception ended any hope of a comeback.

With the loss, Seattle fell to 2–9.

Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 3 3 3 0

9

Cowboys 14 10 7 3

34

at Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas

Trying to snap a four-game losing streak, the Seahawks flew to Texas Stadium for a Week 13 Thanksgiving duel with the Dallas Cowboys. In the first quarter, Seattle trailed early as Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed a 16-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett, along with RB Marion Barber getting a 2-yard TD run. The Seahawks would respond with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 44-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Dallas answered with Romo completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten, while Folk got a 41-yard field goal. Seattle would close out the half with Mare making a 38-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Seahawks tried to rally as Mare made a 25-yard field goal. The Cowboys replied with Romo completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens. In the fourth quarter, Dallas closed out the game with Folk nailing a 42-yard field goal.

With the loss, Seattle fell to 2-10.

This would prove to be the final game in the career of Seahawks legend Walter Jones.

Week 14: vs. New England Patriots[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Patriots 3 7 3 11

24

Seahawks 7 7 7 0

21

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 68,077
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Dick Enberg (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (color commentator)

Week 15: at St. Louis Rams[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 7 0 6 10

23

Rams 7 10 0 3

20

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

The Rams played a solid 1st half but the Seahawks turned the tables with 10 points in the final 2:47 for a 23-20 victory Sunday. T.J. Duckett's 1-yard run tied it, the Rams fizzled while going three-and-out, and Olindo Mare's 27-yard field goal as time expired ended the Seahawks' six-game losing streak and extended the Rams' losing streak to 8.

Week 16: vs. New York Jets[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Jets 3 0 0 0

3

Seahawks 0 7 3 3

13

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Game time: 1:00 PM PST
  • Game weather: Snow; 31 °F; Humidity: 60%; Wind: SE 11 mph
  • Game attendance: 68,161
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker

After snapping a six-game losing streak the previous week, the Seahawks went home for a Week 16 interconference duel with the New York Jets, in what would be Mike Holmgren's last home game as the franchise's head coach.

Seattle would trail in the first quarter as Jets kicker Jay Feely got a 20-yard field goal. The Seahawks would respond with quarterback Seneca Wallace completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end John Carlson. In the second half, Seattle pulled away with kicker Olindo Mare's 31-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, while the defense would shut down New York's offense.

With the upset win, the Seahawks improved to 4-11. This was the only time during the season that the Seahawks won back-to-back games as well as their only win over a team with a winning record. This was also known as the "snow ball" game.

Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals[]

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 7 7 0 7

21

Cardinals 0 14 14 6

34

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Coming off their upset home win over the Jets, the Seahawks closed out the Mike Holmgren era at the University of Phoenix Stadium in a Week 17 NFC West rematch with the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle would get the first quarter lead as running back T. J. Duckett got a 1-yard touchdown run. The Cardinals would take the lead in the second quarter as quarterback Kurt Warner completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jerheme Urban and a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The Seahawks tied the game prior to halftime as quarterback Seneca Wallace completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Deion Branch.

In the third quarter, Arizona retook the lead as Warner completed a 38-yard touchdown pass to Fitzgerald and a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Breaston. Seattle tried to come back in the fourth quarter as Wallace hooked up with Branch again on a 2-yard touchdown pass, but the Cardinals closed out the game with kicker Neil Rackers nailing a 23-yard and a 32-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Seahawks' season ended at 4–12.

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