Perhaps the only thing tougher than winning one Super Bowl is winning the next one. That's why Tom Brady always used to say that he didn't have a favorite ring, knowing that he would always want to pursue another one.
As history has shown, going back-to-back is extremely challenging. Only nine teams have been able to win consecutive trophies, and no one has ever done it three times in a row. Free agency, injuries, coaching departures, and tough schedules often get in the way.
Notably, the Seahawks shouldn't worry about most of that. While they lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and some key pieces, they kept most of their core. Also, the strength of schedule shouldn't be an issue, as they'll face the 13th-toughest schedule in the league in 2026, per the NFL.
The Seattle Seahawks have everything they need to win back-to-back Super Bowls
The Seahawks will square off vs. opponents with a combined win percentage of .514 in 2025. The Arizona Cardinals (.538) and Los Angeles Rams (.516) will both face tougher schedules, whereas the San Francisco 49ers (.497) will have it slightly better.
The league tries to impose competitive balance by giving better teams tougher schedules. Not only does that favor the show, as the best get to go against the best, but it also helps struggling teams get a taste of success and gradually build their way up.
Considering that, a divisional champion fresh off winning 14 regular-season games and the Super Bowl should have the most challenging schedule in the league, but that's fortunately not the case for the 2026 Seattle Seahawks.
As such, there's simply no room for excuses in Seattle. Even with the off-field distractions about the team's sale and with Kenneth Walker III no longer on the premises, this team should be in a much better position than the average Super Bowl champion to win back-to-back.
Of course, there's absolutely no buzz surrounding the head coach or the general manager whatsoever. Only a major and unprecedented catastrophe would make anyone think that Mike Macdonald or John Schneider's job wouldn't be safe, regardless of whatever happens next season.
That said, this team plays in one of the toughest divisions in pro football, and they must make the most of every edge they get over NFC West rivals, whether it's minor or major.
They have a strong and well-coached team and the second-easiest schedule in the division. They're healthy, and their roster is as good as it was last year, if not better, so there are plenty of reasons to feel excited about this team.
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