Entering the opener, Seattle carried a 10-game winning streak dating back to the final seven regular-season games of 2025. The Seahawks also went undefeated through the postseason that year, capturing victories in three playoff games, including Super Bowl LX.
In 2025, Seattle finished the regular season 14-3, securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. The team advanced through the divisional round, won the NFC Championship Game, and claimed Super Bowl LX to conclude a dominant campaign.
Macdonald’s 13-10 victory over New England added a notable milestone to his résumé.
At 39 years old, Macdonald became the youngest head coach in the Super Bowl era to win 11 consecutive games, including playoff contests. He is also the first coach under 40 to reach that mark in the modern era. The streak began with Seattle’s late-season surge in 2025, when the Seahawks won their final seven regular-season games, followed by three postseason victories before the 2026 opener extended the streak to 11 games.
Since taking charge in 2024, Macdonald has overseen a rapid turnaround. Seattle went 10-7 in his first season and improved to 14-3 while winning the championship in his second year. The Seahawks also finished the 2025 season with the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense. As the defending Super Bowl champions under Macdonald, Seattle would look to extend its winning ways, with their next game set on the road against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 20.
