#SuperBowlXLVIIIParade

Seattle finishes their 16th season with a 7-9 record after defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 23-9, in the Kingdome. It was the first win by the Seahawks over the Rams in five regular season games. James Jones rushes for a pair of scores, while the defense keeps their third 1991 opponent out of the end zone.

Walter Jones’ number (71) is retired.

In a preseason matchup, the Seahawks defeated the Saints 34-15 in New Orleans just two weeks before Hurricane Katrina devastated the area.

Charlie Whitehurst started the season finale for an injured Matt Hasselbeck. Needing a win versus the Rams to win the division and advance to the postseason, Whitehurst led the team to a 16-6 victory. Seattle became the first team in NFL history to advance to the playoffs with a sub .500 record (7-9).