John L. Williams

Seattle sewed up their fourth-consecutive NFC West title with a 42-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Mike Holmgren became the winningest coach in franchise history passing Chuck Knox (83-67). Marcus Trufant also recorded three interceptions in the game to tie a club record.

Seattle led the New York Giants 35-3 at halftime and won the game 42-30 behind Matt Hasselbeck’s club-record tying five touchdown passes.

Dave Krieg returns from missing six games on injured reserve to lead Seattle to a 27-7 win at Pittsburgh. Krieg throws for 266 yards, completing 25-of-31 passes, and two scores.

Wide Receiver Steve Largent becomes the first Seahawks player to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Largent was elected in his first year of eligibility. He played his entire NFL career with Seattle from 1976-89, and retired in possession of six NFL receiving marks, including most receptions (819), yards (13,089), touchdowns (100), and consecutive games with a reception (177). Largent’s presenter for induction is Seahawks’ Vice President Gary Wright.