1996 Seattle Seahawks Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 4th in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Dennis Erickson (7-9)
Location: Seattle, Washington
1996 Seattle Seahawks Roster
The Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
The Seahawks racked up 317 points, but the defensive squad yielded 376. John Friesz threw for 1,629 yards, and Rick Mirer threw the ball, too. Joey Galloway snagged 57 passes for 987 yards. Brian Blades contributed to the receiving game as well.
Chris Warren ran for a team-best 855 yards for Seattle, and Lamar Smith also contributed to the rushing attack.
Darryl Williams intercepted 5 opponent throws. Michael McCrary topped pass rushers with 13.5 quarterback sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 48 sacks.
Dennis Erickson coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 317
Regular Season Points Against: 376
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 7 at San Diego Chargers 29 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1996 | Denver Broncos 30 at Seattle Seahawks 20 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 15, 1996 | Kansas City Chiefs 35 at Seattle Seahawks 17 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-3-0 | ||
| September 22, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 | W | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| September 29, 1996 | Green Bay Packers 31 at Seattle Seahawks 10 | L | 0-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 6, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 22 at Miami Dolphins 15 | W | 0-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 17, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 16 at Kansas City Chiefs 34 | L | 0-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| October 27, 1996 | San Diego Chargers 13 at Seattle Seahawks 32 | W | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 3, 1996 | Houston Oilers 16 at Seattle Seahawks 23 | W | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 10, 1996 | Minnesota Vikings 23 at Seattle Seahawks 42 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 17, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 16 at Detroit Lions 17 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 24, 1996 | Oakland Raiders 27 at Seattle Seahawks 21 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| December 1, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 7 at Denver Broncos 34 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| December 8, 1996 | Buffalo Bills 18 at Seattle Seahawks 26 | W | 4-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| December 15, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 13 at Jacksonville Jaguars 20 | L | 4-4-0 | 2-5-0 | 6-9-0 | ||
| December 22, 1996 | Seattle Seahawks 28 at Oakland Raiders 21 | W | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 |
