The 2011 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 36th in the National Football League (NFL), their 10th playing home games at CenturyLink Field (formerly known as Qwest Field) and their second under head coach Pete Carroll.
It was the first season in over a decade in which the Seahawks came into the season with a new starting quarterback, as incumbent Matt Hasselbeck left for the Tennessee Titans in free agency.
The Seahawks equaled their 7–9 record in 2010, but failed to defend their NFC West division title and missed the playoffs.
This year was notable for the emergence of the Legion of Boom defensive group.
Head coaches Offensive coaches Defensive coaches Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve Divisional matchups: the NFC West played the NFC East and the AFC North.
at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California at CenturyLink Field, Seattle at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado at CenturyLink Field, Seattle at Candlestick Park, San Francisco First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers
With the loss, the Seahawks finished the season 7–9 and 3rd place in the NFC West.