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2022 NFL Power Rankings: Seattle Seahawks

Throughout the 2022 NFL season, we will compile a consensus NFL Power Rankings that averages the rankings of all 32 NFL teams.

Below you will find a Week 12 roundup for the Seattle Seahawks in our consensus 2022 NFL Power Rankings.

ESPN -- Rank: 12

What/who is underachieving? WR Dee Eskridge

There aren't a lot of choices on the Seahawks because, as a team, they've overachieved based on outside expectations. But they haven't gotten much from Eskridge, their 2021 second-round pick. He produced sparingly during an injury-shortened rookie season, and he hasn't done much this year, either, with seven catches for 58 yards. Eskridge's explosiveness should make him a big play waiting to happen, but as Seattle's fourth receiver, his best chance might be on special teams now that he has taken over kickoff return duties.

NFL.com -- Rank: 12

The Seahawks come out of their bye in great shape. Geno Smith has been a revelation at QB, rookie Kenneth Walker III is a home-run hitter at running back, the offensive line has been solid and the defense has found its way after a rocky start. Well, the D had found its way until it ran into Tom Brady in Munich. The Bucs converted on 10 of 13 third downs in non kneel-down situations during the 21-16 loss for the 'Hawks, the unwelcome return of a team weakness. Seattle surrendered conversions at nearly a 50 percent rate in the first five weeks before knocking that down to 34.4 percent during the four-game winning streak. Let's see if Pete Carroll's defense can get off the field on Sunday against the Raiders.

CBS Sports -- Rank: 13

They come off their bye with a home game against the Raiders. This young team can really push for a playoff spot down the stretch.

USA Today -- Rank: 13

Back from Germany and refreshed by a week off, they hit stretch drive playing five of their final seven home at Lumen Field.

The Athletic -- Rank: 11

Thankful for: The Broncos' first-round pick

Of the five teams that traded away their 2023 first-round pick, only one — San Francisco, which gave up its pick in the trade-up for Trey Lance — is in the current playoff picture. The other four — Denver (owned by Seattle), the Rams (owned by Detroit), Cleveland (owned by Houston) and New Orleans (owned by Philadelphia) — would all be top-10 picks if the season ended today. Right now, the Broncos' would be the highest: No. 5 overall.

The Ringer -- Rank: 11

According to FiveThirtyEight's playoff predictions model, the Seahawks still have a 78 percent chance to make the postseason entering Week 12 despite the loss to Tampa Bay in Germany. The offense is top-10 in EPA per drive, and the defense has slowly climbed up from the depths of the league to 10th in success rate. Expect Geno Smith and the Seahawks to earn one of the wild-card spots in the NFC, especially if they secure a home win over the Raiders in Week 12 as a 3.5-point favorite coming off a bye.

Yahoo! -- Rank: 11

If the season ended today, the Seahawks would have the fifth overall pick of the 2023 draft according to Tankathon. Of course, that's the Broncos' pick acquired in the Russell Wilson trade. A lot of people thought the Seahawks might have a top-five pick, but not in this way.

PFT -- Rank: 11

They need to get back on the horse, quickly, or that great start could be wasted.

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