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Seattle's Biggest Obstacle to Repeating Starts in a Tough NFC West with the Stacked Rams
Oddsmakers still favor the Rams after Aaron Donald returned, while Seattle also lost key coaches and players in a division race with the 49ers.
The Seattle Seahawks face a difficult title defense in the NFC West after the Los Angeles Rams acquired Aaron Donald, who ended a two-year retirement on Sunday.
Oddsmakers now consider the Rams prohibitive favorites to win the Super Bowl, as the team boasts a prolific offense led by reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and a formidable defense.
Competition remains fierce as the San Francisco 49ers added star wide receiver Mike Evans to an offense featuring Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle.
Seattle kicks off its season against New England on Sept. 9, while the Rams and 49ers travel to Australia for the NFL's first regular-season game there the next day.
As the 2026 season begins, teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles aim to build on previous successes, while others seek to rebound from disappointing finishes.