{
  "id": 4687225,
  "title": "Seattle’s biggest obstacle to repeating starts in a tough NFC West with the stacked Rams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/seattles-biggest-obstacle-to-repeating-starts-in-a-tough-nfc-west",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/nfl-preview-2026-6e9e5b4a055769e2582c1697b8d9fac9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks, who claimed the Super Bowl title last season, now face an uphill battle in trying to maintain their dominance in the NFC West. Despite having a strong starting quarterback in Sam Darnold and a formidable defense, the Seahawks find themselves trailing in the division standings. They will have to overcome two formidable opponents - the Los Angeles Rams, who have bolstered their roster with the return of star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and the San Francisco 49ers, brimming with talent. The Seahawks' upcoming season kicks off with a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots, marking just the second time the league's season begins on a Wednesday. The Rams and 49ers are set to clash in Australia on the following day, with a total of nine international matches scheduled for 2026. While the Seattle defense remains impressive, the Rams are favored to win the Super Bowl by oddsmakers, boasting a formidable defense led by the return of defensive star Myles Garrett and a potent offense spearheaded by Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their receiving corps with the addition of Mike Evans and the return of explosive player Deebo Samuel. The Seattle Seahawks face a daunting task in attempting to secure another division title, let alone a Super Bowl appearance, as they step onto the field for the 2026 NFL season.",
  "summary": "A steady Sam Darnold and a stellar defense helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl last season. Can they repeat? They’re not even favored to win their own division. The Seahawks have…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}