Seattle Seahawks 2026 season preview guide: Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions

Playing in one of the most difficult divisions in the NFL prepared Seattle to win its second Super Bowl title last year. But this season, their division foes haven’t gotten any easier, and the rest of the league is out to test whether quarterback Sam Darnold can maintain last season’s star-worthy production.

Playing in one of the most difficult divisions in the NFL prepared Seattle to win its second Super Bowl title last year. But this season, their division foes haven’t gotten any easier, and the rest of the league is out to test whether quarterback Sam Darnold can maintain last season’s star-worthy production.

The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.

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