Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his team and the city after the win, calling it a humbling, special moment for the organization and the 12s. āIām incredibly proud of our team. Iām happy for the 12s, for our city,ā he said, highlighting the atmosphere and the fans as a key part of the Seahawksā climb.
Darnold described it as a total team victory, noting strong early offense and some eventual lulls before the group regained momentum. āGreat team win. We came out, did exactly what we wanted to do on offense ā¦ a total complete team win,ā he said, acknowledging the punch-and-counterpunch nature of the game and the resilience of Seattleās unit.
Late-breaking news from Seattle highlighted Darnoldās historic achievement: NFL researchers noted that he is the first starting quarterback from the 2018 class to reach the Super Bowl. The Seahawks later confirmed the development on social media, even as NFL discussions began to turn to Darnoldās schedule for the next two weeks, which will preclude Pro Bowl participation.
In addition to Darnoldās milestone, Seattle announced that Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions will take Darnoldās spot in the 2026 Pro Bowl. Darnold finished the 2025-26 season with 4,048 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, and a 67.7% completion rate, and he praised his teammates and coaching staff for supporting him as Seattle pursues its first Super Bowl title in this era.
