impressive victories, including the complete dismantling of the Carolina Panthers 40–7. In week 15, they beat the Los Angeles Rams 24–3 to clinch their third NFC West title in the last four years. The Seahawks finished the season as the third seed in the NFC at 10-5-1. They went on to dominate the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card Round 26–6, but lost in the Divisional Round to the eventual NFC champion Atlanta Falcons 36–20. 2017: Missing the Playoffs The 2017 season was the final season of the original Legion of Boom playing together, as well as the 21st and last full season under the ownership of Paul Allen, who died during the 2018 season. The Seahawks were hoping to improve their 10–5–1 record from 2016. However, it didn't happen because of a lack of consistency in the running game, special teams, and the offensive line combined with numerous injuries. The Seahawks started the season well at 8–4. They had an impressive win when they held the eventual Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, to just 10 points in their 24–10 victory. However, they lost 3 of their next 4 games, including a 42–7 home loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. They finished the season 9–7, marking the first time since 2011 that the Seahawks failed to achieve double-digit wins. It was also the first time since that same year that they did not qualify for the playoffs. Russell Wilson finished as the league's leader in touchdown passes with 34, and finished as the team's leading rusher with 586 yards. 2018: Return to the Playoffs There were low expectations for the Seahawks in the 2018 season. Many key players left the team. Cornerback Richard Sherman, defensive lineman Cliff Avril, and punter Jon Ryan were all released. Tight ends Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson, wide receiver Paul Richardson, and running back Thomas Rawls all departed in free agency. Kam Chancellor announced his retirement on July 1, 2018, due to the neck injury he sustained in week 10 of the previous season. In week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals, free safety Earl Thomas broke a bone in his left leg and missed the remainder of the season. Some of the players that were picked in the 2018 NFL Draft include first rounder running back Rashaad Penny, standout tight end Will Dissly, eventual Pro Bowler punter Michael Dickson, and