“We did not care,” Macdonald said of Seattle’s route to the Super Bowl during Fox’s trophy presentation. “It’s about us. It’s always been about us and what we do. And now we’re going to the Super Bowl.” The comment implied the Seahawks wouldn’t have cared who stood in their way, just as they focus on their own standards entering the title game.
Seattle’s defense has been among the league’s best, but the offense still needed to deliver in the late-season run, including the NFC Championship win over their divisional foes. After advancing, quarterback Sam Darnold addressed the old viral “seeing ghosts” remark from his Jets days, acknowledging there was plenty he didn’t know then and emphasizing continued growth.
“I almost forgot about it, so thanks,” Darnold told ESPN’s Brady Henderson, noting there’s a lot to learn and improve on. He added that there are “a lot of stuff that I can get better from today even,” and that the team is always looking to get better, highlighting the ongoing search for offensive consistency.
Macdonald, meanwhile, was briefly left “speechless” after the victory, praising the 12s, the city, and the organization for an atmosphere-filled moment. He called the achievement a team win and expressed pride in the group, the owner, and the fans who supported them through a milestone season.
As Super Bowl 60 approaches, Seattle sits as a 4.5-point favorite over the New England Patriots per FanDuel, setting up a clash between two of the NFL’s top defensive units. The Seahawks will face a New England squad that presents a stern test, with both teams chasing the Lombardi Trophy in a game that could define the season for both franchises.
