They matched their 8–8 record from 1997, but a late-season loss to the New York Jets came due to a controversial call when Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde ran in a touchdown but was downed short of the goal line yet the play was ruled a touchdown; the loss helped knock Seattle to 6–7.
They won the next two games but a loss to the Denver Broncos in the final week saw them finish 8–8 and out of the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve [1] Divisional matchups have the AFC West playing the NFC East.
Vinny Testaverde's controversial touchdown on fourth down from the five-yard line with 20 seconds remaining gave the Jets the victory.
This play is widely attributed as being responsible for bringing back instant replay to the NFL in 1999.