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1998 Seattle Seahawks season

NFL team season


NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSeattle Seahawks
year1998
record8–8
division_place3rd AFC West
coachDennis Erickson
ownerPaul Allen
stadiumKingdome
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersDE Michael Sinclair
DT Cortez Kennedy
LB Chad Brown
CB Shawn Springs
AP All-prosDE Michael Sinclair
*(2nd team)*
LB Chad Brown *(1st team)*
shortnavlinkSeahawks seasons

DT Cortez Kennedy LB Chad Brown CB Shawn Springs | AP All-pros = DE Michael Sinclair (2nd team) LB Chad Brown (1st team) The 1998 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 23rd playing their home games at the Kingdome, and the fourth and final under head coach head coach Dennis Erickson. 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.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1998 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Brian FinneranWide receiverVillanova
Vershan JacksonFullbackNebraska
Stanley JacksonWide receiverOhio State
Dirk JohnsonPunterNorthern Colorado
Paul SpicerDefensive endSaginaw Valley State
Jason SadlerOffensive TackleNevada

Personnel

Staff

  • Chairman – Paul Allen

  • President – Bob Whitsitt

  • Vice president of football operations – Randy Mueller

  • Assistant football operations director – Rick Thompson

  • College scouting director – Pat Mondock

  • Pro scouting director – Bill Quinter

  • Head coach – Dennis Erickson

  • Offensive coordinator – Bob Bratkowski

  • Quarterbacks – Rich Olson

  • Running backs – Tim Lappano

  • Wide receivers – Milt Jackson

  • Tight ends – Keith Gilbertson

  • Offensive line – Gregg Smith

  • Assistant offensive line – Bill Meyers

  • Offensive quality control – Eric Yarber

  • Defensive coordinator – Greg McMackin

  • Defensive line – Tommy Brasher

  • Linebackers – Jim Johnson

  • Defensive backs – Willy Robinson

  • Defensive – Dave Brown

  • Assistant head coach/special teams – Pete Rodriguez

  • Strength and conditioning – Dana LeDuc

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Darren Krein

Final roster

  • Starters in bold.
  • (*) Denotes players that were selected for the 1999 Pro Bowl.

Schedule

Preseason

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at [Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 20–191–0Texas Stadium
[Indianapolis Colts](1998-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 24–212–0Kingdome
[San Francisco 49ers](1998-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 21–242–1Canada BC Place (Vancouver)
at [Arizona Cardinals](1998-arizona-cardinals-season)**W** 31–243–1Sun Devil Stadium
[San Francisco 49ers](1998-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 21–204–1Kingdome

:Source: Seahawks Media Guides

Regular season

Divisional matchups have the AFC West playing the NFC East.

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September 6at [Philadelphia Eagles](1998-philadelphia-eagles-season)**W** 38–01–0Veterans Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010655/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_09_06_atPHI.PDF)
September 13[Arizona Cardinals](1998-arizona-cardinals-season)**W** 33–142–0Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010659/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_09_13_ARI.PDF)
September 20[Washington Redskins](1998-washington-redskins-season)**W** 24–143–0Kingdome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809200sea.htm)
September 27at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1998-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 10–133–1Three Rivers Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20130820033224/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_09_27_atPIT.PDF)
October 4at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1998-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 6–173–2Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010710/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_10_04_atKC.PDF)
October 11**[Denver Broncos](1998-denver-broncos-season)****L** 16–213–3Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010715/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_10_11_DEN.PDF)
*Bye*
October 25at **[San Diego Chargers](1998-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 27–204–3Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010720/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_10_25_atSD.PDF)
November 1**[Oakland Raiders](1998-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 18–314–4Kingdome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811150rai.htm)
November 8**[Kansas City Chiefs](1998-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 24–125–4Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010726/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_11_08_KC.PDF)
November 15at **[Oakland Raiders](1998-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 17–205–5Network Associates Coliseum[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010731/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_11_15_atOAK.PDF)
November 22at [Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 22–305–6Texas Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010736/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_11_22_atDAL.PDF)
November 29[Tennessee Oilers](1998-tennessee-oilers-season)**W** 20–186–6Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010741/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_11_29_TEN.PDF)
December 6at [New York Jets](1998-new-york-jets-season)**L** 31–326–7Giants Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010746/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_12_06_atNYJ.PDF)
December 13**[San Diego Chargers](1998-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 38–177–7Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010751/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_12_13_SD.PDF)
December 20[Indianapolis Colts](1998-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 27–238–7Kingdome[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010757/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_12_20_IND.PDF)
December 27at **[Denver Broncos](1998-denver-broncos-season)****L** 21–288–8Mile High Stadium[Recap](https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010802/http://seahawksmedia.com/PlayByPlays/1998/1998_12_27_atDEN.PDF)

:Bold indicates division opponents. :Source: 1998 NFL season results

Standings

Game summaries

Preseason

Week P1: at Dallas Cowboys

Week P2: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week P3: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week P4: at Arizona Cardinals

Week P5: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Regular season

Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • SEA – Shawn Springs 42-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 6:54 (SEA 7–0)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 25-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 5:58 (SEA 14–0) Second quarter
  • No scoring plays Third quarter
  • SEA – Mack Strong 11-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 10:43 (SEA 21–0)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 35-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 8:54 (SEA 28–0)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 42-yard field goal, 0:25 (SEA 31–0) Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Ahman Green 6-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 13:25 (SEA 38–0) Top passers
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 13/21, 204 yds, 3 TD
  • PHI – Bobby Hoying: 9/23, 60 yds, 1 INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Ahman Green: 6 car, 100 yds, 1 TD
  • PHI – Duce Staley: 20 car, 95 yds Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 6 rec, 142 yds, 2 TD
  • PHI – Jeff Graham: 3 rec, 30 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 218 – 188 – 406 – 0
  • PHI – 12 – 162 – 174 – 3

Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 51-yard field goal, 6:10 (SEA 3–0)
  • SEA – Willie Williams 28-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 5:50 (SEA 10–0) Second quarter
  • SEA – Mack Strong 4-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 10:03 (SEA 17–0)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal, 0:00 (SEA 20–0) Third quarter
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Joe Nedney kick), 8:34 (SEA 20–7) Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 9-yard pass from Warren Moon (PAT failed), 14:13 (SEA 26–7)
  • SEA – Shawn Springs 56-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 12:03 (SEA 33–7)
  • ARI – Chris Gedney 23-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick), 4:07 (SEA 33–14) Top passers
  • ARI – Jake Plummer: 22/36, 204 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 14/23, 146 yds, 2 TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell: 20 car, 79 yds, 1 TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 22 car, 105 yds Top receivers
  • ARI – Larry Centers: 7 rec, 54 yds
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 3 rec, 54 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • ARI – 163 – 111 – 274 – 4
  • SEA – 121 – 123 – 244 – 2

Week 3: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • SEA – Steve Broussard 90-yard kickoff return (Todd Peterson kick), 14:45 (SEA 7–0)
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook 36-yard pass from Trent Green (David Akers kick), 6:09 (Tied 7–7) Second quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 32-yard field goal, 1:11 (SEA 10–7) Third quarter
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 13-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 12:38 (SEA 17–7)
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard 35-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 8:12 (SEA 24–7) Fourth quarter
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook 26-yard pass from Trent Green (David Akers kick), 0:31 (SEA 24–14) Top passers
  • WAS – Trent Green: 27/54, 383 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 16/33, 141 yds, 1 TD Top rushers
  • WAS – Terry Allen: 20 car, 92 yds
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 24 car, 136 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook: 7 rec, 132 yds, 2 TD
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 3 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • WAS – 369 – 96 – 465 – 3
  • SEA – 136 – 163 – 299 – 0

Week 4: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • PIT – Norm Johnson 33-yard field goal, 0:32 (PIT 3–0) Second quarter
  • SEA – Christian Fauria 14-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 12:39 (SEA 7–3)
  • PIT – Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala 10-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 4:26 (PIT 10–7) Third quarter
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 25-yard field goal, 6:24 (PIT 13–7)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 47-yard field goal, 1:32 (PIT 13–10) Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays Top passers
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 14/27, 183 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart: 16/25, 108 yds Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 17 car, 47 yds
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis: 28 car, 138 yds Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 7 rec, 139 yds
  • PIT – Courtney Hawkins: 5 rec, 42 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 169 – 61 – 230 – 4
  • PIT – 100 – 185 – 285 – 0

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal, 12:05 (SEA 3–0)
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 22-yard field goal, 0:50 (Tied 3–3) Second quarter
  • KC – Rich Gannon 4-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:13 (KC 10–3) Third quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 28-yard field goal, 10:01 (KC 10–6)
  • KC – Andre Rison 80-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:24 (KC 17–6) Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays Top passers
  • SEA – John Friesz: 8/19, 52 yds, 1 INT
  • KC – Rich Gannon: 12/19, 142 yds, 1 TD Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 22 car, 59 yds
  • KC – Donnell Bennett: 17 car, 62 yds Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 5 rec, 50 yds
  • KC – Andre Rison: 4 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 94 – 73 – 167 – 4
  • KC – 120 – 131 – 251 – 5

Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Rod Smith 50-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 7:22 (DEN 7–0)
  • DEN – Shannon Sharpe 29-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 2:07 (DEN 14–0) Second quarter
  • SEA – Darrin Smith 23-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 14:08 (DEN 14–7) Third quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 23-yard field goal, 8:24 (DEN 14–10) Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 2-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 13:56 (DEN 21–10)
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard 50-yard pass from John Friesz (PAT failed), 10:34 (DEN 21–16) Top passers
  • DEN – John Elway: 13/27, 185 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 15/32, 154 yds Top rushers
  • DEN – Terrell Davis: 30 car, 208 yds, 1 TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 20 car, 76 yds Top receivers
  • DEN – Rod Smith: 8 rec, 136 yds, 1 TD
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 4 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • DEN – 171 – 202 – 373 – 2
  • SEA – 242 – 77 – 319 – 1

Week 8: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SEA – Joey Galloway 81-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 8:46 (SEA 7–0) Second quarter
  • SD – John Carney 21-yard field goal, 10:46 (SEA 7–3)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 40-yard field goal, 8:51 (SEA 10–3)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 74-yard punt return (Todd Peterson kick), 7:26 (SEA 17–3)
  • SD – Mikhael Ricks 5-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 0:33 (SEA 17–10) Third quarter
  • SD – Natrone Means 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 5:35 (Tied 17–17)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 23-yard field goal, 0:54 (SEA 20–17) Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 8:34 (SEA 27–17)
  • SD – John Carney 45-yard field goal, 4:16 (SEA 27–20) Top passers
  • SEA – John Friesz: 14/21, 234 yds, 1 TD
  • SD – Ryan Leaf: 25/52, 281 yds, 1 TD Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 18 car, 32 yds, 1 TD
  • SD – Natrone Means: 27 car, 92 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 4 rec, 130 yds, 1 TD
  • SD – Charlie Jones: 6 rec, 85 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 234 – 40 – 274 – 0
  • SD – 280 – 111 – 391 – 0

Week 9: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 38-yard field goal, 10:38 (SEA 3–0)
  • OAK – Tim Brown 28-yard pass from Donald Hollas (Greg Davis kick), 6:05 (OAK 7–3) Second quarter
  • SEA – Carlester Crumpler 1-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 1:13 (SEA 10–7) Third quarter
  • OAK – Rickey Dudley 27-yard pass from Donald Hollas (Greg Davis kick), 12:53 (OAK 14–10)
  • OAK – Albert Lewis 74-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick), 10:15 (OAK 21–10)
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (2-pt PAT: Mike Pritchard pass from Warren Moon), 4:35 (OAK 21–18) Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Greg Davis 30-yard field goal, 14:48 (OAK 24–18)
  • OAK – Darryl Ashmore 1-yard fumble return (Greg Davis kick), 10:56 (OAK 31–18) Top passers
  • OAK – Donald Hollas: 12/22, 237 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 29/39, 275 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Napoleon Kaufman: 22 car, 56 yds
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 18 car, 54 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • OAK – James Jett: 3 rec, 85 yds
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 9 rec, 68 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • OAK – 220 – 73 – 293 – 1
  • SEA – 253 – 80 – 333 – 5

Week 10: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 53-yard field goal, 10:53 (KC 3–0)
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 5:18 (SEA 7–3)
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 3:44 (SEA 14–3) Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 38-yard field goal, 11:50 (SEA 14–6)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 38-yard field goal, 2:00 (SEA 17–6)
  • SEA – Darrin Smith 26-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 1:49 (SEA 24–6) Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • KC – Rich Gannon 1-yard run (PAT failed), 0:03 (SEA 24–12) Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon: 20/32, 177 yds, 1 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 12/20, 108 yds, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Rich Gannon: 3 car, 29 yds, 1 TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 24 car, 105 yds, 2 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander: 7 rec, 91 yds
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 1 rec, 45 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • KC – 260 – 97 – 357 – 4
  • SEA – 94 – 108 – 202 – 2

Week 11: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SEA – Joey Galloway 56-yard punt return (Todd Peterson kick), 13:56 (SEA 7–0) Second quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal, 11:32 (SEA 10–0)
  • OAK – Desmond Howard 63-yard punt return (Greg Davis kick), 1:30 (SEA 10–7) Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Greg Davis 26-yard field goal, 8:17 (Tied 10–10)
  • OAK – Harvey Williams 25-yard run (Greg Davis kick), 3:50 (OAK 17–10)
  • SEA – Christian Fauria 12-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 1:01 (Tied 17–17)
  • OAK – Greg Davis 38-yard field goal, 0:21 (OAK 20–17) Top passers
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 17/33, 220 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT
  • OAK – Donald Hollas: 20/31, 266 yds, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 27 car, 85 yds
  • OAK – Harvey Williams: 12 car, 79 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 5 rec, 79 yds
  • OAK – Rickey Dudley: 5 rec, 96 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 192 – 101 – 293 – 3
  • OAK – 249 – 131 – 380 – 3

Week 12: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 47-yard field goal, 9:03 (DAL 3–0)
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 8-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick), 1:20 (DAL 10–0) Second quarter
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 44-yard field goal, 11:56 (DAL 13–0)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 44-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick), 6:28 (DAL 13–7)
  • SEA – Sam Adams 25-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 1:52 (SEA 14–13)
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 28-yard field goal, 0:00 (DAL 16–14) Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Billy Davis 18-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick), 13:41 (DAL 23–14)
  • DAL – Chris Warren 1-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick), 7:04 (DAL 30–14)
  • SEA – James McKnight 5-yard pass from Warren Moon (2-pt PAT: Ricky Watters run), 4:30 (DAL 30–22) Top passers
  • SEA – Warren Moon: 15/28, 201 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • DAL – Troy Aikman: 28/42, 296 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 16 car, 66 yds
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith: 17 car, 74 yds Top receivers
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 6 rec, 72 yds
  • DAL – Michael Irvin: 8 rec, 98 yds Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 183 – 66 – 249 – 2
  • DAL – 292 – 173 – 465 – 1

Week 13: vs. Tennessee Oilers

First quarter

  • TEN – Al Del Greco 26-yard field goal, 5:49 (TEN 3–0) Second quarter
  • TEN – Al Del Greco 30-yard field goal, 5:57 (TEN 6–0)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 50-yard field goal, 0:03 (TEN 6–3) Third quarter
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 7-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 6:02 (SEA 10–6) Fourth quarter
  • TEN – Al Del Greco 43-yard field goal, 11:54 (SEA 10–9)
  • SEA – James McKnight 55-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 11:04 (SEA 17–9)
  • TEN – Steve McNair 3-yard run (PAT failed), 4:59 (SEA 17–15)
  • TEN – Al Del Greco 42-yard field goal, 0:33 (TEN 18–17)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 48-yard field goal, 0:01 (SEA 20–18) Top passers
  • TEN – Steve McNair: 18/34, 199 yds
  • SEA – Jon Kitna: 24/39, 298 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
  • TEN – Eddie George: 19 car, 76 yds
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 14 car, 63 yds Top receivers
  • TEN – Eddie George: 5 rec, 64 yds
  • SEA – James McKnight: 5 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • TEN – 179 – 164 – 343 – 2
  • SEA – 296 – 82 – 378 – 3

Week 14: at New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – Keith Byars 3-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (John Hall kick), 7:13 (NYJ 7–0)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 70-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 5:38 (Tied 7–7)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 57-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 2:46 (SEA 14–7) Second quarter
  • NYJ – John Hall 20-yard field goal, 9:50 (SEA 14–10)
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 39-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 1:56 (SEA 21–10)
  • NYJ – John Hall 20-yard field goal, 0:00 (SEA 21–13) Third quarter
  • SEA – Anthony Simmons 36-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 13:34 (SEA 28–13)
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 1-yard run (2-pt PAT failed), 7:45 (SEA 28–19)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 50-yard field goal, 2:05 (SEA 31–19) Fourth quarter
  • NYJ – Keyshawn Johnson 3-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (John Hall kick), 12:22 (SEA 31–26)
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde 5-yard run (PAT failed), 0:20 (NYJ 32–31) Top passers
  • SEA – Jon Kitna: 17/24, 278 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde: 42/63, 418 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 18 car, 84 yds, 1 TD
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin: 17 car, 37 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 2 rec, 127 yds, 2 TD
  • NYJ – Keyshawn Johnson: 9 rec, 114 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 271 – 106 – 377 – 4
  • NYJ – 418 – 70 – 488 – 3 Vinny Testaverde's controversial touchdown on fourth down from the five-yard line with 20 seconds remaining gave the Jets the victory. Replays showed that Testaverde's helmet crossed the goal line, but not the ball. This play is widely attributed as being responsible for bringing back instant replay to the NFL in 1999.

Week 15: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SEA – Jon Kitna 2-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 12:31 (SEA 7–0)
  • SD – Jamal Williams 14-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 6:07 (Tied 7–7)
  • SEA – Terry McDaniel 43-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 2:22 (SEA 14–7) Second quarter
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 3:42 (SEA 21–7)
  • SD – Terrell Fletcher 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 0:19 (SEA 21–14) Third quarter
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 9-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 6:01 (SEA 28–14) Fourth quarter
  • SD – John Carney 21-yard field goal, 14:53 (SEA 28–17)
  • SEA – Cortez Kennedy 39-yard fumble return (Todd Peterson kick), 13:15 (SEA 35–17)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 29-yard field goal, 8:16 (SEA 38–17) Top passers
  • SD – Craig Whelihan: 8/28, 142 yds, 5 INT
  • SEA – Jon Kitna: 16/31, 140 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SD – Terrell Fletcher: 17 car, 42 yds, 1 TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 21 car, 69 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • SD – Charlie Jones: 5 rec, 78 yds
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 7 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SD – 211 – 66 – 277 – 8
  • SEA – 130 – 108 – 238 – 3

Week 16: vs. Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • IND – Lamont Warren 4-yard run (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 9:26 (IND 7–0)
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 3-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 2:56 (Tied 7–7) Second quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 42-yard field goal, 7:31 (SEA 10–7)
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 32-yard field goal, 0:00 (Tied 10–10) Third quarter
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 48-yard field goal, 11:48 (IND 13–10)
  • IND – Marcus Pollard 1-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 6:18 (IND 20–10) Fourth quarter
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 20-yard field goal, 12:17 (IND 23–10)
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 33-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 9:19 (IND 23–17)
  • SEA – Shawn Springs 14-yard fumble return (Todd Peterson kick), 7:36 (SEA 24–23)
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 30-yard field goal, 1:57 (SEA 27–23) Top passers
  • IND – Peyton Manning: 23/39, 335 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • SEA – Jon Kitna: 16/29, 177 yds, 1 TD Top rushers
  • IND – Marshall Faulk: 13 car, 19 yds
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 32 car, 178 yds, 1 TD Top receivers
  • IND – Torrance Small: 3 rec, 120 yds
  • SEA – Joey Galloway: 5 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • IND – 330 – 32 – 362 – 2
  • SEA – 150 – 226 – 376 – 0

Week 17 at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SEA – Ricky Watters 4-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 2:26 (SEA 7–0) Second quarter
  • DEN – Rod Smith 33-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 10:25 (Tied 7–7)
  • DEN – Shannon Sharpe 17-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 1:01 (DEN 14–7) Third quarter
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 2-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 8:26 (DEN 21–7) Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Shannon Sharpe 1-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 11:45 (DEN 28–7)
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard 7-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 5:59 (DEN 28–14)
  • SEA – Deems May 7-yard pass from Ricky Watters (Todd Peterson kick), 1:32 (DEN 28–21) Top passers
  • SEA – Jon Kitna: 22/37, 242 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • DEN – John Elway: 26/36, 338 yds, 4 TD Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters: 10 car, 13 yds, 1 TD
  • DEN – Terrell Davis: 29 car, 178 yds Top receivers
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard: 8 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD
  • DEN – Rod Smith: 9 rec, 158 yds, 1 TD Team – pass – rush – total – to
  • SEA – 217 – 24 – 241 – 1
  • DEN – 316 – 195 – 511 – 1

Awards and records

The 1998 Seahawks hold the record for most defensive touchdowns in a season, with 10 (as of the 2007 NFL Season). In 2012 the Chicago Bears tied the record.

Milestones

References

References

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  3. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140407021434/http://seahawksmedia.com/MediaGuideArchives/1999MG2.pdf 1999 Seahawks Media Guide], accessed February 14, 2015.
  4. [http://www.nfl.com/teams/schedule?team=SEA&season=1998&seasonType=REG 1998 NFL season results], NFL.com, accessed February 14, 2015.
  5. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/quarterback-sneak-vinny-testaverde-1998-opened-door-coaches-request-video-replays-article-1.178092 New York Daily News, June 3, 2010, accessed on March 15, 2015
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