Madden 19: Seattle Seahawks Player Ratings, Roster, Depth Chart, & Playbooks

By Toby DurantHead of Content

The Seattle Seahawks have been a dominant force in the NFL for the last six years. They crushed the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII and were a yard away from repeating as champions in Super Bowl XLIX. However, recent years have seen the core of the Seahawks reduced. 

The Legion Of Boom, the secondary that fuelled their early success, fell apart due to injury, contract demands, and disagreement with management. Marshawn Lynch’s abilities eroded and he even retired for a year before leaving Seattle. The offensive line turned into a trainwreck and while Russell Wilson did all he could at quarterback, the Seahawks went from perennial Super Bowl contender to scraping for a wildcard berth before eventually missing out on the playoffs completely in the 2017 season. 

In Madden 19 there is still plenty of talent on the Seahawks roster, but it is not the same Seahawks fans are so used to seeing.

*All stats correct at time of writing

Team Rating

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The Seattle Seahawks are rated in the middle of the pack. There are ten teams rated higher than them, along with another four 82 rated teams. This makes them firmly “average”, but they are really anything but. 

The offense is rated 81, a solid score, but they have a terrific quarterback meaning that a good player can elevate the offense immediately. Russell Wilson’s talents go beyond his arm too, as his speed on the ground adds an extra dimension to the offense. The strength of the roster however is the defense. Their 85 rating is the eighth best on the game, and they have talent enough in the secondary and linebackers to create a lot of turnovers.

Bobby Wagner, Middle Linebacker (OVR 99)

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Age: 28

Development Trait: Superstar

Contract: 2 years/$20.25 million

2018 Cap Hit: $8.25 million

Best Stats: Tackle (99), Play Recognition (99), Awareness (99), Pursuit (98), Hit Power (95), Zone Coverage (89), Speed (88)

Drafted in the second round by Seattle in 2012, Bobby Wagner has developed into one of the best middle linebackers of his generation. A three-time All-Pro, Wagner is a superb tackler and can read the game like few can. His coverage work is better than people assume and his only real competition for best linebacker in the game comes from Carolina’s Luke Kuechly.

Earl Thomas III, Free Safety (OVR 96)

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Age: 29

Development Trait: Star

Contract: 1 year/$11.9 million

2018 Cap Hit: $11.9 million

Best Stats: Play Recognition (98), Awareness (98), Zone Coverage (95), Acceleration (92), Speed (90)

The last remaining member of the great Legion Of Boom, Earl Thomas has proven to be the most vital piece of Seattle’s secondary. As a free safety his range and influence has been unrivaled ever since the Seahawks drafted him 14th overall in 2010. Through the 2017 season Thomas has snagged 25 interceptions and been the man that makes the entire coverage system possible. In Madden 19 he still has elite traits and the ability to take away the deep pass against anyone.

Russell Wilson, Quarterback (OVR 90)

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Age: 29

Development Trait: Superstar

Contract: 2 years/$42.6 million

2018 Cap Hit: $19.4 million

Best Stats: Throw On Run (97), Play Action (95), Throw Power (93), Break Sack (91), Short Accuracy (91)

Drafted in the third-round in 2012, Wilson wasn’t expected to be a superstar by any means, but he soon became the starter and developed into a well-rounded passer as well as a master scrambler. In his six years as a Seahawk Wilson has racked up over 22,000 yards and 161 touchdowns through the air as well as 3,275 yards and 16 scores on the ground. He comes into Madden 19 as one of the most productive “new generation” quarterbacks and still has a lot of years ahead of him in which to win more Super Bowls.

Doug Baldwin, Wide Receiver (OVR 87)

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Age: 29

Development Trait: Quick

Contract: 3years/$23.89 million

2018 Cap Hit: $7.05 million

Best Stats: Catching (94), Catching In Traffic (92), Spectacular Catch (92), Speed (90), Short Route (88)

Doug Baldwin entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and was signed by the Seahawks. He soon proved worthy of a draft pick though, making 51 catches in his rookie year alone. As Russell Wilson entered the team the pair developed into a deadly duo that could turn games on their head. Baldwin registered his first 1,000+ yard season in 2015 and also led the NFL in touchdowns catches (14) that season. He is Seattle’s deadliest threat on the outside and a nightmare for cornerbacks to handle.

Full Roster & Depth Chart

QB
OVR
Speed
Throw Power
Short Accuracy
Medium Accuracy
Deep Accuracy
Throw Under Pressure
Play Action
Russell Wilson
90
86
93
91
88
83
82
95
Brett Hundley
70
85
91
84
76
73
76
80
HB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Elusiveness
Carrying
Juke Move
Catching
Chris Carson
81
87
83
76
89
80
63
Mike Davis
77
89
86
73
87
81
70
JD McKissic
77
88
91
76
85
85
74
Rashaad Penny
76
90
91
81
90
86
65
CJ Prosise
71
90
86
76
75
82
72
FB
OVR
Speed
Strength
Carrying
Pass Block
Run Block
Lead Block
Impact Block
Tre Madden
69
84
74
75
64
61
77
60
WR
OVR
Speed
Agility
Catching
Short Route
Medium Route
Deep Route
Catch In Traffic
Spectacular Catch
Release
Jumping
Doug Baldwin
87
90
92
94
88
86
84
93
92
85
88
Tyler Lockett
85
93
96
89
83
84
87
84
82
75
85
David Moore
76
91
84
86
84
75
75
84
88
77
87
Jaron Brown
75
90
91
85
76
77
73
84
87
76
90
Malik Turner
64
88
86
80
67
69
66
76
81
69
84
TE
OVR
Speed
Agility
Catching
Short Route
Medium Route
Deep Route
Run Block
Ed Dickson
78
83
76
80
70
67
62
55
Nick Vannett
76
76
81
83
69
66
63
63
Will Dissly
74
77
79
77
67
62
58
68
Tyler Ott
47
78
73
71
48
43
38
49
OL
OVR
Speed
Strength
Pass Block
Run Block
Lead Block
Impact Block
Duane Brown
84
65
90
85
83
87
86
DJ Fluker
82
61
91
81
82
80
87
Justin Britt
78
66
87
79
75
80
82
JR Sweezy
76
76
84
79
73
86
83
Germain Ifedi
74
63
84
77
75
79
81
George Fant
70
78
85
73
74
77
76
Ethan Pocic
68
67
83
71
73
81
83
Joey Hunt
67
63
88
72
75
77
78
Jamarco Jones
66
56
80
76
74
77
75
Jordan Simmons
61
65
81
71
73
55
74
DE
OVR
Speed
Agility
Power Moves
Finesse Moves
Block Shedding
Frank Clark
85
84
76
88
83
70
Dion Jordan
79
84
84
71
81
80
Jacob Martin
70
86
83
56
71
69
Quinton Jefferson
70
74
75
65
79
70
Rasheem Green
70
81
73
79
66
71
Branden Jackson
69
77
78
76
55
71
DT
OVR
Speed
Strength
Power Moves
Finesse Moves
Block Shedding
Impact Block
Jarran Reed
79
65
90
70
81
75
84
Shamar Stephen
74
64
85
76
55
75
81
Nazair Jones
74
69
87
81
72
72
87
Poona Ford
72
68
83
65
70
77
81
Malik McDowell
71
77
85
78
74
76
82
OLB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Tackle
Hit Power
Play Recognition
Pursuit
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
KJ Wright
83
80
80
88
87
87
85
69
79
Mychal Kendricks
82
88
81
84
78
76
87
65
76
Barkevious Mingo
79
86
84
83
82
76
81
70
77
Shaquem Griffin
70
91
84
76
80
51
83
52
62
MLB
OVR
Speed
Agility
Tackle
Hit Power
Play Recognition
Pursuit
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Bobby Wagner
99
88
85
99
95
99
98
79
89
Austin Calitro
69
83
82
82
84
66
81
53
63
CB
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Agility
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Press
Shaquill Griffin
79
92
92
87
77
79
82
Justin Coleman
78
88
92
93
76
79
66
Tre Flowers
76
88
91
80
75
79
72
Kalan Reed
69
89
90
86
69
78
68
Neiko Thorpe
68
90
89
87
73
71
69
Akeem King
63
91
89
84
65
67
75
FS
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Agility
Play Recognition
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Earl Thomas III
96
90
92
93
98
84
95
Tedric Thompson
74
86
88
86
72
70
75
Delano Hill
69
86
89
82
65
61
68
SS
OVR
Speed
Acceleration
Tackle
Play Recognition
Man Coverage
Zone Coverage
Kam Chancellor
88
86
86
83
86
75
85
Bradley McDougald
82
87
87
76
86
75
81
Maurice Alexander
74
90
90
75
70
60
68
Shalom Luani
65
87
90
64
65
56
63
ST
OVR
Kick Power
Kick Accuracy
Michael Dickson (P)
81
96
89
Sebastian Janikowski (K)
77
95
83

The Seattle Seahawks roster may not look like the one that won Super Bowl XLVIII, but it is still very talented. Not only do you have Russell Wilson’s brilliance under centre (86 speed, 91 short accuracy) but a deep stable of running backs featuring Chris Carson (87 speed, 87 trucking) and rookie Rashaad Penny (90 speed, 86 juke move), and on the outside there is Doug Baldwin (90 speed, 94 catching) and deep threat Tyler Lockett (93 speed, 87 deep route). The offensive line is not as bad as it used to be thanks to veteran Duane Brown (85 pass block, 83 run block) and DJ Fluker (81 pass block, 82 run block).

The strength of this team is still the defense, however. Up front you have the monstrous Frank Clark (88 strength, 88 power moves) and youthful talent of Jarran Reed (90 strength, 87 tackle) while linebackers Bobby Wagner (99 tackle, 99 play recognition) and KJ Wright (88 tackle, 87 play recognition) to crush any ball carrier that gets through the defensive line.

The secondary is still strong thanks to Earl Thomas (98 play recognition, 95 zone coverage) and Shaquill Griffin (92 speed, 82 press). If you go into franchise mode, you do eventually get Kam Chancellor back (97 hit power, 85 zone coverage) too.

Seattle Seahawks Playbook - Offense

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I Form Pro

I Form H Slot Open

I Form H Tight

I Form H Wing

Strong I H Slot

Strong I H Wing

Strong I H Y-Off

Singleback Ace Pair

Singleback Bunch Ace

Singleback Deuce Close

Singleback Dice Slot

Singleback Wing Slot

Singleback Wing Tight Z

Pistol Ace

Pistol Strong Slot Open

Shotgun Ace Offset

Shotgun Ace Slot Offset 

Shotgun Bunch

Shotgun Bunch Open TE

Shotgun Bunch TE

Shotgun Double Stack

Shotgun Doubles Offset

Shotgun Doubles Y Off

Shotgun Empty Bunch

Shotgun Empty Cowboy

Shotgun Snugs Flip

Shotgun Spread Y-Slot

Shotgun Trey Y-Flex

Shotgun Trips TE Offset

Shotgun Trips Y Iso

Shotgun Wing Pair

Shotgun Wing Slot Offset

Shotgun Y Trio Offset Wk

Shotgun Y Trips Wk

The Seahawks offensive playbook is a hidden gem of Madden 19. It is our favorite rushing playbook thanks to its multiple I Form looks and some really unique sets. Shotgun Wing Pair puts three tight ends away from the halfback and features four different runs that can ruin a defensive gameplan. Along with that you get Singleback Deuce Close and several option runs to utilize Wilson’s speed. There are plenty of good passing sets too, along with two different empty formations.

Seattle Seahawks Playbook - Defense

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4-3 Normal

4-3 Over

4-3 Over Plus

4-3 Under

4-3 Wide 9

46 Bear Under

Nickel Normal

Nickel Double A Gap

Nickel Wide 9

Big Nickel Over G

Dime Normal

Quarter Normal

Quarter 3 Deep

Dollar 3-2-6

Goal Line Defense 5-3-3

Goal Line Defense 5-4-2

The Seahawks 4-3 defense is a very nice playbook. It bring five 4-3 formations and the usual sub packages with extra defensive backs, but it also holds the 46 Bear Under front. This formation is terrific to bring extra pressure and stop short-yardage runs. There are only six plays in it, with a cover three blitz and gap press being the best, but that bonus look can really throw a wrench in the works for an opponent.