Seattle finished 14-3, won the NFC West, and earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time since 2013. The offense produced 483 total points (28.4 per game, third in the NFL) and 4,860 total yards, with a balanced attack of 1,563 rushing yards and 4,048 passing yards that kept defenses guessing and controlled the tempo.
On the field, Sam Darnold thrived under the new system, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, while wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as the centerpiece of the passing game with 1,793 receiving yards. The offense rarely stalled, reflecting a team-wide buy-in and a scheme that leveraged balance to sustain drives and time of possession.
Seattle enters the Super Bowl as 4.5-point favorites against the New England Patriots at FanDuel, with the moneyline set at -115. The line underscores the tangible impact of the offense’s transformation and the Seahawks’ overall consistency across the season.
Off the field, Mackdonald’s successor prospects for Kubiak have become a focal point. Adam Schefter has indicated Kubiak is “definitely getting one of those [head coaching] jobs” after virtual interviews with six teams, including the Raiders and Cardinals, during the bye week. He can now meet face-to-face only with teams he previously interviewed virtually; no official decision will be made until after the Super Bowl. Many around the league believe the Raiders could be the favored destination, particularly with the first pick and speculation about Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
At 38, Kubiak’s rapid ascent has positioned him as a hot name in coaching circles, and his choice next could shape Seattle’s future. For Macdonald, the immediate priority remains the Super Bowl run, but the looming decision on Kubiak’s next move adds a layer of uncertainty to the Seahawks’ long-term trajectory.
