The Seattle Seahawks head to Atlanta aiming to solidify their grip on the NFC West and bolster their case for the conference’s top seed, while the Falcons fight to stay alive in the NFC South playoff race despite a brutal four-game skid. Seattle’s defense has been a revelation under Mike Macdonald, anchoring a balanced attack led by Sam Darnold’s resurgence. Atlanta, reeling from a heartbreaking OT loss to the Jets last week, turns to veteran Kirk Cousins to spark a desperate comeback. This matchup could hinge on Seattle’s road dominance against Atlanta’s home-field desperation, with injuries potentially forcing both sides into conservative schemes.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. The retractable-roof stadium holds 71,000 and features cutting-edge video boards, but the roof will likely stay closed for this early-December clash.
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: FOX: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams (field reporter)
Local radio on 950 KJR (SEA) and 92.9 The Game (ATL).
Injury Report
Injuries are mounting for both teams, but Seattle’s depth gives them an edge. Atlanta’s receiving corps remains decimated, putting extra pressure on Cousins without Drake London. Latest updates from Tuesday, December 2 practice reports:
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Est. Game Status |
| Seahawks | Sam Darnold | QB | Ankle | Limited (Mon/Tue) | Probable; played through it last week (295 yds, 3 TD), coach expects him to start. |
| Anthony Bradford | RG | Elbow | DNP (Mon); Limited (Tue) | Questionable; exited vs. MIN, O-line stability at risk if out. | |
| Josh Jobe | CB | Concussion | Full (Tue) | Probable; cleared protocol, bolsters secondary. | |
| George Holani | RB | Hamstring | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; depth RB, Walker III unaffected. | |
| Rylie Mills | DE | Knee | Limited | Out; pass-rush depth tested. | |
| Julian Love | S | Undisclosed | Full (Tue) | Probable; eligible off IR, major boost for run support. | |
| Ty Okada | S | Oblique | Limited | Questionable. | |
| Falcons | Drake London | WR | Knee (PCL) | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Questionable; day-to-day after two-game absence, “has a chance” per coach but limited snaps if active. |
| Josh Woods | ILB | Hamstring | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Questionable; key tackler, weakens run D. | |
| Chris Lindstrom | G | Foot | DNP (Mon); Limited (Tue) | Questionable; Pro Bowl guard, protects Cousins’ blindside. | |
| DeMarcco Hellams | S | Hamstring | Limited | Questionable; secondary depth hit. | |
| Jamal Agnew | WR | Groin | DNP | Out; return specialist sidelined. | |
| Jordan Fuller | S | Knee | DNP | Out; missed multiple weeks. | |
| Jack Nelson | OL | Calf | Limited | Out. |
Atlanta’s O-line and WR room are vulnerable, potentially leading to quick pressures on Cousins. Seattle could see Darnold tested early if Bradford sits.
Key Player Matchups
Seattle’s elite defense (No. 1 in points allowed over last five games) clashes with Atlanta’s middling offense. Expect a grind-it-out affair unless London returns.
Sam Darnold (SEA QB) vs. Falcons Secondary (minus Fuller)
Darnold is on fire (1,200+ yds, 10 TD last four starts, 105.2 rating), but Atlanta ranks 12th in pass defense (210 yds/g allowed). Without Fuller, slot target Jaxon Smith-Njigba (132 yds last week) could exploit A.J. Terrell in man coverage.
Kirk Cousins (ATL QB) vs. Seahawks Front Seven (Leonard Williams + Ernest Jones)
Cousins (68% comp., 2,100 yds) faces Seattle’s ferocious pass rush (No. 3 in sacks, 2.8/game last month). Williams has 6 sacks since joining; if Lindstrom’s out, expect hurried throws and INTs (Cousins’ 8-to-5 TD-INT ratio).
Kenneth Walker III (SEA RB) vs. Falcons Run D
Walker (4.4 ypc, 85 yds last week) vs. Atlanta’s No. 18 rush defense (120 yds/g). Falcons allow 4.2 ypc to RBs; Walker’s burst could hit 90+ yards if they sell out vs. pass.
Bijan Robinson (ATL RB) vs. Seahawks LB Corps
Robinson (5.6 ypc, 143 yds in win vs. MIN) meets Seattle’s top-5 run stop unit (89 yds/g allowed). Ernest Jones (team-high 78 tackles) will key the box; Atlanta leans run (38% plays) without London.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba/DK Metcalf (SEA WRs) vs. Falcons CBs
JSN (league-leading 1,000+ yds) thrives in zone (Atlanta’s 55% usage); Metcalf feasts on Terrell (55% completion vs. him). If London plays, he vs. Devon Witherspoon is must-watch.
Team Records and Standings Context
Seahawks: 9-3 (T-1st NFC West, .750 win%). 2nd in NFC playoff picture, chasing division and No. 1 seed. Offense: No. 9 passing (235.6/g), No. 18 rushing (116.9/g), T-3rd pts scored (29.2/g). Defense: No. 4 pts allowed (18.1/g).
Falcons: 4-8 (3rd NFC South, .333 win%). 5.5 games back of wild-card. Offense: No. 18 passing (209.7/g), No. 13 rushing (120/g), T-26th pts (19.9/g). Defense: No. 14 pts allowed (22.6/g).
Recent Team Forms
Seattle is rolling with defensive dominance; Atlanta’s skid exposes QB inconsistencies post-Penix injury.
Seahawks Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 30 | vs. MIN | W 26-0 | Shutout! Darnold: 128 yds, 2 TD; D holds Cousins to 1 FG. |
| Nov. 23 | @ TEN | W 30-24 | Walker III: 105 yds, TD; late INT seals it. |
| Nov. 16 | @ LAR | L 19-21 | Darnold: 250 yds, 1 TD; missed FG costs them. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. ARI | W 44-22 | JSN: 162 yds, 2 TD; blowout after early deficit. |
| Nov. 2 | @ WAS | W 38-14 | Darnold: 330 yds, 3 TD; run game grinds 155 yds. |
Falcons Last 5 Games (1-4):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 30 | vs. NYJ | L 24-27 (OT) | Cousins: 256 yds, 2 TD; OT fumble dooms. |
| Nov. 23 | @ NO | W 24-10 | Robinson: 143 yds; Cousins efficient in win. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. CAR | L 27-30 | Pitts: 82 yds; late collapse after leading by 10. |
| Nov. 9 | @ IND | L 25-31 | Cousins: 290 yds, 2 TD; turnovers (2 INT) kill. |
| Nov. 2 | @ NE | L 23-24 | Mooney: 110 yds; missed XP in 1-pt loss. |
Seahawks win by avg. 15 pts in victories; Falcons 0-4 when <100 rush yds.
Series History
Seattle dominates recent tilts, winning 4 of last 5. All-time: Seahawks lead 13-9 (including playoffs; Falcons 2-0 in postseason). Last 5 meetings:
Oct. 20, 2024: Seahawks 34, Falcons 14 (SEA).
Sep. 25, 2022: Falcons 27, Seahawks 23 (ATL).
Oct. 27, 2019: Seahawks 27, Falcons 20 (SEA).
Sep. 13, 2020: Seahawks 38, Falcons 25 (SEA).
Nov. 10, 2013: Seahawks 33, Falcons 10 (SEA).
H2H avg. 48.6 total pts; Seahawks 8-2 SU last 10.
Betting Trends
Spread: Seahawks 9-3 ATS (75%); Falcons 5-6-1 ATS (45%). SEA 5-1 ATS on road; ATL 2-3 ATS at home.
Total: Over in 7 of SEA’s 12 (58%); Under in 6 of ATL’s 12 (50%). Road unders hit 4/6 for Seahawks.
Key Trends: Seahawks 7-1 SU when holding opponents <20 pts; Falcons 0-5 when Cousins sacked 3+ times. SEA covers 80% as 7+ favorites.
Projected Score: Seattle Seahawks 27, Atlanta Falcons 17
SEAHAWKS NOTES:
QB SAM DARNOLD passed for 128 yards in Week 13. Has TD pass in 5 of his past 6 on road. Ranks tied-7th with 19 TD passes, 7th with 2,913 pass yards & 7th with 103.1 rating this season. Had 347 pass yards & career-high 5 TDs for 157.9 rating in his last game vs. Atl. (12/08/24 w/ Min.). • RB KENNETH WALKER had 74 scrimmage yards (56 rush, 18 rec.) in Week 13. Aims for 5th in row with 70+ scrimmage yards. Had 2 scrimmage TDs (1 rush, 1 rec.) in last meeting. • RB ZACH CHARBONNET had rush TD in Week 13 & has rush TD in 3 of his past 4. Ranks tied-6th in NFL with 8 rush TDs this season. • WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA aims for 5th in row on road with 100+ rec. yards. Leads NFL with 1,336 rec. yards & tied-5th with 7 rec. TD this season. Has 75+ rec. yards in 11 of his past 12 games. • WR COOPER KUPP is 1 of 6 since 2017 (Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill & DeAndre Hopkins) with 8,000+ rec. yards (8,214), 650+ receptions (668) & 55+ TD receptions (58). • LB ERNEST JONES led team with 12 tackles & 2 INTs, including 1 returned for TD in Week 13, 1 of 2 (Tremaine Edmunds) to so such in a single game this season. Had 12 tackles & TFL in his last game vs. Atl. (9/18/22 w/ LAR). • LB BOYE MAFE had 1st FF of season last week. • DE DEMARCUS LAWRENCE had 5th sack in 2025 & 1st FF this season in Week 13. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4. • DE LEONARD WILLIAMS had 7th sack of season last week & has sack in 4 of his past 5 games. • CB RIQ WOOLEN had 1st INT in 2025 last week. Has PD in 6 straight, longest active streak in NFL this season. • S COBY BRYANT had 3rd INT of season in Week 13, tied-8th most in NFL. Had INT in last meeting.
FALCONS NOTES:
• QB KIRK COUSINS passed for 234 yards & TD in Week 13. Ranks 5th in NFL with 291 TD passes & 6th with 43,662 pass yards since 2012. Aims for 3rd in row as starter with TD pass. Had 232 pass yards & TD in last meeting. • RB BIJAN ROBINSON had 193 scrimmage yards (142 rush, 51 rec.) & rush TD in Week 13. Has 3,427 rush yards, 1,512 rec. yards & 30 scrimmage TDs since 2023 & is the 2nd player ever with 3,000+ rush yards, 1,500+ rec. yards & 30+ scrimmage TDs in 1st 3 seasons. Aims for 6th in row with 85+ scrimmage yards. Ranks 2nd with 1,589 scrimmage yards this season. • RB TYLER ALLGEIER had rush TD last week & has rush TD in 3 of his past 4. • WR DAVID SILLS had TD catch in Week 13 & aims for 3rd in row with TD catch. • TE KYLE PITTS had team-high 82 rec. yards last week. Ranks 5th among TEs with 3,192 rec. yards since 2021. • EDGE JAMES PEARCE had sack in Week 13 & has 5 sacks this season, tied-most among rookies in 2025. Has sack in 4 consecutive games, longest-active streak among rookies this season. • DE LEONARD FLOYD had sack in Week 13. Had 1.5 sacks & TFL in his last game vs. Sea. (11/17/24 w/ SF). • LB DIVINE DEABLO led team with 8 tackles in Week 13. Aims for 3rd in row with 8+ tackles & TFL. • LB KADEN ELLISS had 8 tackles last week. Aims for 8th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row at home with TFL. • CB DEE ALFORD had 5 tackles & PD in Week 13. Aims for 5th in row with PD. Aims for 3rd in row at home with sack. • CB MIKE HUGHES aims for 7th in row with 5+ tackles & 5th in row at home with PD. Had PD in last meeting. • S XAVIER WATTS had PD in Week 13 & aims for 4th in row with PD. Ranks 1st in NFL among rookies with 3 INTs this season.
Game Odds
Seattle Seahawks – 7
Atlanta Falcons 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
