Under Kubiak, Shaheed was nearly on pace for his first 1,000-yard season (projected for 988) before tearing his meniscus six games into the season. That sidelined him the rest of the campaign. Now, he will have a chance to be a big-play threat in Seattle alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the current NFL leader in receiving yards (948) through Week 9.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold locates tight end Elijah Arroyo down the sideline for a 27-yard gain ending in the red zone during Monday's Week 7 matchup with the Texans. Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during Monday's game against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field.

Highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 NFL season.

The Seattle Seahawks already had a great vertical passing game with quarterback Sam Darnold and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Now, with the trade for Rashid Shaheed, it's bombs away.

This is how you build culture- because as the great saying goes, “a team is only as strong as their weakest link.”

Seattle overcame three turnovers from Sam Darnold and somehow dominated in a the win over the Houston Texans in Week 7.

All four teams won last week in pretty decisive fashion, continuing their claim as the best division in football right now. Furthermore, the Seattle Seahawks have consecutive division rivalry games coming up.

After NFL Week 9, that title belongs to the NFC West, where just one game separates all four teams. The Arizona Cardinals are 5-4. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are both 4-4. The Seattle Seahawks are 4-5.