Seattle Seahawks' Historic Rise to Super Bowl Showdown

The Seattle Seahawks, founded in 1976, achieved remarkable success, notably winning their first Super Bowl in 2013. Under new head coach Mike Macdonald, the team posted a franchise-record 14-3 in 2025. Led by quarterback Sam Darnold, they now face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

The Seattle Seahawks, originally founded as an NFL expansion team in 1976, are poised for another historic Super Bowl appearance, facing off against the New England Patriots. Their storied past includes a stint under Chuck Knox, who led them to the 1983 AFC Championship Game, and a triumphant Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season under Pete Carroll.

In 2024, Mike Macdonald took over as head coach, transforming the Seahawks into a defensive powerhouse. By his second season, Macdonald had steered the team to a franchise best 14-3 regular season and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Quarterback Sam Darnold's exceptional performance further spurred their success.

Darnold, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in the regular season, played a pivotal role in the Seahawks' playoff run, including a decisive victory over the San Francisco 49ers and a hard-fought win against the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Championship, setting the stage for their Super Bowl contest.

(With inputs from agencies.)