Preseason is wrapped, and honestly, that 9-9 tie against the Chiefs? Kinda weird, but whatever, it’s done. Our Seattle Seahawks, the freaking Super Bowl champions, are about to defend their title. We stomped the Rams twice last season on our way to hoisting that trophy! But here’s the wild part: even as the reigning champs, FanDuel Sportsbook has us pegged as underdogs in the NFC West.
The Champs Are Underdogs? Seriously?
Yeah, you heard that right. FanDuel actually gives the Los Angeles Rams better odds to win the Super Bowl at +500, while our Hawks are sitting at +1100. And their over/under for wins? 11.5 for the Rams, only 10.5 for us. It’s like they forgot who ran the league last year! This early season disrespect is real, and it just fuels the fire for September 9 when we kick off the regular season against the New England Patriots.
Waiver Wire Nightmare After a Super Bowl Dream
Before we even get to Week 1, there’s a huge hurdle: getting the roster down to the final 53. And this is where being Super Bowl champs kinda bites us. The waiver order, which is crucial for picking up talent, is based on how teams finished the 2025 season. Guess who’s dead last? Yep, us. The Las Vegas Raiders get first dibs on any player hitting the wire. We literally have to wait for all 31 other teams to pass before we can claim anyone. And remember, if a player has three or fewer accrued seasons, they go on waivers. Four or more and they’re immediate free agents. So, for those younger guys we might want to snatch up, our chances are slim to none. Teams have until 6pm New York time Sunday to trim their rosters, with waiver claims due Monday by 1pm New York time. It’s a tough spot for Coach Macdonald and the crew.
So, yeah, we’re the champs, but the league and the oddsmakers aren’t making it easy. We’ve got to finalize this 53-man squad, staring down that waiver wire at the bottom, and then it’s go time against the Patriots. We’ve got a title to defend, and doing it as underdogs? That’s just how we like it, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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