ESPN ranks Seattle Seahawks among top ten most watchable NFL teams

ESPN lists the Seattle Seahawks as the eighth most watchable team heading into the 2026 NFL season. Analyst Ben Solak cited the team's status as defending Super Bowl champions and the presence of Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba as primary reasons for the ranking. The roster retains key defensive contributors including DeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, Josh Jobe, and Tyrice Knight. Offensive personnel include deep-ball threat Jaxon Smith-Njigba, breakout candidate Rashid Shaheed, and rookie running back Jadarian Price. The Seahawks enter the season aiming to secure a second consecutive league championship. Every matchup involving the team is expected to draw significant attention as opponents challenge the reigning titleholders.

• 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN declares Seahawks one of the more "watchable" teams in 2026