Seahawks receive high preseason ranking in ESPN’s FPI for 2026 NFL season

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Seahawks receive high preseason ranking in ESPN’s FPI for 2026 NFL season
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The Seattle Seahawks have been ranked No. 4 out of all 32 NFL teams in ESPN's Football Power Index for the upcoming 2026 season. The Seahawks are given a seven percent chance to win the Super Bowl, buoyed by quarterback Sam Darnold, who has consistently thrown over 4,000 yards in recent seasons. The team's strength includes notable offensive players such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and rookie Jadarian Price. Their special teams ranked second in the league last season, and they boast a strong defense with All-Pro players like Leonard Williams and Devon Witherspoon. Seattle's success will depend on maintaining this team strength as the season approaches.

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  • •Seahawks ranked No. 4 in ESPN’s FPI preseason rankings.
  • •Team has a seven percent chance to win the Super Bowl.
  • •Sam Darnold leads Seattle's offense after two strong seasons.
  • •Key players include Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed.
  • •Seattle's defense features All-Pro talent across all lines.
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The Seahawks were ranked No. 4 out of all 32 teams in the league in ESPN’s FPI preseason predictive ratings for the 2026 season.

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