If you’re building a list of legitimate Super Bowl contenders, make sure you’ve got the Seattle Seahawks on it - and not just as an afterthought. This team belongs in the same breath as the Rams, Bills, Chiefs, Packers, and yes, even the surging Patriots. The Seahawks have quietly - and now not so quietly - built one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and with four games left in the regular season, they’re positioned to make serious noise come January.
Seattle’s Super Bowl case is real - and the numbers back it up
According to Pro Football Focus, the Seahawks currently have the third-best odds to win the Super Bowl this season. Only the Bills, Packers, and Rams are ahead of them.
That’s not just a nod to potential - that’s a reflection of performance. Seattle’s been delivering on both sides of the ball, and when you dig into the numbers, it’s easy to see why they’re getting that kind of respect.
Let’s start with the offense. The Seahawks are averaging 29.8 points per game - second-best in the league - and they're doing it with balance.
They rank 9th in total offense (353.5 yards per game), 9th in passing (253.6 yards per game), and have punched in 42 total touchdowns. That’s not just efficient - that’s explosive.
Defensively, they’ve been just as impressive. Seattle ranks 6th in total defense, allowing only 288.4 yards per game.
They’re giving up just 17.4 points per contest - again, second-best in the league - and have surrendered only 25 touchdowns all season. The pass defense sits just outside the top 10 (11th), but it’s the run defense that’s been a game-changer, ranking 4th in the NFL.
That kind of physicality in the trenches travels well in December and January.
Sam Darnold’s redemption arc is turning heads
Now, let’s talk about the guy under center. When Seattle made the quarterback switch this past offseason, plenty of eyebrows were raised.
Sam Darnold’s career has been filled with more questions than answers, and it was fair to wonder if he could really steer a playoff-caliber roster. But give credit where it’s due: Darnold has been steady, smart, and - at times - sensational.
He’s not just managing the offense; he’s elevating it.
His presence has brought stability to a unit that saw some turnover in the wide receiver room and had to retool on the fly. But the chemistry is there now, and the confidence is growing. Darnold may not be in the MVP conversation, but he’s playing the best football of his career - and he’s doing it at the right time.
A complete team, built for the postseason
What makes this Seahawks team so dangerous is how well-rounded they are. There’s no glaring weakness.
They can win shootouts, grind out defensive slugfests, and dominate in the third phase of the game - special teams. This isn’t a team relying on one superstar to carry them.
It’s a roster that’s clicking across all three units.
That’s why they’ve blown past preseason expectations. Back in the summer, this was a team with question marks - a new quarterback, some uncertainty on defense, and a tough division slate ahead.
But Seattle didn’t just answer those questions - they rewrote the narrative. Now, they’re not just a playoff team.
They’re a legitimate threat to win it all.
One more test before the postseason gauntlet
Of course, there’s still one big hurdle in their path: the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams already took the first meeting earlier this season, and with one more clash looming in two weeks, that rematch could shape the NFC playoff picture. A win over LA wouldn’t just even the season series - it could vault Seattle into an even stronger postseason position.
And if they beat the Rams? Well, that’s the kind of win that proves this team can go toe-to-toe with anyone. That’s the kind of win that sends a message to the rest of the league: the Seahawks aren’t just in the mix - they’re a problem.
So yes, it’s time to talk about Seattle the way we talk about the Bills, Chiefs, and Rams. Not as a dark horse.
Not as a feel-good story. But as a real, complete, battle-tested Super Bowl contender.