Ricardo Lockette

Defensive Coordinator Fritz Shurmur takes a leave of absence for health reasons.

Dave Krieg passes for two touchdowns and runs for a third and the defense holds the Chargers to 156 yards in a 34-3 victory at the Kingdome. The win proves to be vital in the strike-interrupted season, as the Seahawks advance to the playoffs with a 9-6 record and the Chargers finish 8-7.

Seahawks trade four draft choices to the New England Patriots, including two first-round choices, to move up and select University of Miami defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy with the third overall choice. Seahawks also receive a second-round choice from the Patriots which they use to select Syracuse University linebacker Terry Wooden.

Dave Krieg ignites a three-game winning streak with 298 yards passing and the game-winning touchdown pass in a 17-16 Monday night win over Buffalo.