Another NFL season is HERE, and for the Emerald City, that means one thing: our Seattle Seahawks are back on the field! After a hard-fought Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots earlier this year, the big question hanging over Lumen Field is clear: what do we *really* expect from this 2026 squad? We’re talking true fan expectations, and the latest Seahawks Reacts survey dives deep into just that, asking the questions that every 12 bleeds green and blue debating right now.
Are We Feeling Confident Right Now, 12s?
The initial buzz for every season always starts with confidence, right? That’s why the Seahawks Reacts survey is hitting us with the straight-up question: how confident are you in our boys *right now*? It’s crunch time. We’ve just kicked off, and with a Wednesday night game on the horizon, a tough loss could absolutely shift the vibe and pull those confidence numbers down by the time the poll closes. But this is where the 12s show what they’re truly made of. Back in February, seeing Byron Murphy II #91 and Brady Russell #38 celebrating during Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots, that felt electric. Does that energy still translate to where your confidence is for *this* 2026 squad, heading into the thick of it? Our collective pulse matters, and this survey is designed to capture it.
Playoffs, NFC Championship, Or Is It Super Bowl Or Bust?
But beyond just ‘feeling good’ about the team, the real question that hits different this year is about *expectations*. After making it all the way to Super Bowl LX and battling the New England Patriots just a few months ago, where do we *really* set the bar for 2026? The Seahawks Reacts poll lays out the options, and trust me, every corner of the Emerald City has a strong take on this one. Are you satisfied if the Hawks just *get back to the playoffs*? For some, after a Super Bowl appearance, that might feel like the bare minimum, a floor rather than a ceiling. Then there’s the next step: making it to the *NFC Divisional Round*. Is simply making it past the first round enough to call this season a success for *our* team? Or do we, the passionate Emerald City faithful, demand more?
Maybe you’re in the camp that says nothing less than a *return to the NFC Championship* will cut it. We know what that feels like, the tension, the glory, getting that close to the big dance again is a massive goal. The stakes are always higher after you’ve tasted that level of competition. But then there’s the ultimate question, the one that divides the most fervent of the 12s: are you a straight-up ‘Super Bowl or bust’ fan? After seeing our boys compete fiercely for the Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara in February, is anything short of *winning* it this season a disappointment? We’re talking about raising *another* Lombardi Trophy here, bringing it home, not just showing up. These aren’t just poll options, they’re the benchmarks for our collective ambition for the 2026 season, and they demand honest answers from every fan who bleeds green and blue.
The Verdict Is Coming, 12s!
The debate is real, and your voice matters. Make sure you sign up to participate in these weekly emailed surveys. It’s the best way to get your pulse on the collective mindset of the 12s. We’ll be checking back at the end of the week for the full results to see where our collective expectations truly land. Until then, keep that green and blue pride flying high!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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