Richard Sherman ranks defending champion Seahawks first in NFL power rankings

Former Seattle player Richard Sherman placed the Seahawks at the top of his Week 1 power rankings. Sherman identified the defending Super Bowl champions as the standard-setting team in the NFL as they enter the 2026 season. His assessment ranks Seattle ahead of other contenders including the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Rams, who added Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, and Trent McDuffie to their roster. Seattle faces immediate pressure to maintain its position as the league's top team following its recent championship success. The team opens its title defense on Wednesday night at home against the New England Patriots. This season marks the franchise's first year facing the full expectations associated with defending a league title.

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