The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl last season behind a steady Sam Darnold and a stellar defense. But they're not even favored to win their own division. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The Seahawks have a tough challenge trying to stay on top in the NFC West, let alone the entire NFL. They have to go through the stacked Los Angeles Rams, who just added Aaron Donald, and talented San Francisco 49ers.
Seattle raises its championship banner and kicks off the NFL season against New England in a Super Bowl rematch on Sept. 9. It'll be just the second time the league opens the season on a Wednesday.
The Rams and 49ers play the next day in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia. That'll be the first of an unprecedented nine international games in 2026.
The Seahawks lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Raiders and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to Kansas City. They still have Darnold and AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the offense and a sensational defense.
The Rams are prohibitive favorites by oddsmakers to win the Super Bowl after Donald rejoined the team Sunday following a two-year retirement. With the eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle, two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett along with cornerback Trent McDuffie, Los Angeles could have the best defense in the league. The Rams already have a prolific offense led by reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
The 49ers added star wide receiver Mike Evans and brought back Deebo Samuel to join Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. They need Nick Bosa to return to form after an injury and improve the pass rush.
Rookie coach Mike LaFleur has a tough task leading the Arizona Cardinals in a powerful division. Rookie running back...