Aaron Donald Is Back, But Your Defending Champion Seahawks Still Have That +1100 Super Bowl Fire

Aaron Donald came out of retirement and rejoined the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and *just like that*, the betting lines for the Super Bowl went wild. The Rams are now the prohibitive favorites, but get this, your defending champion Seattle Seahawks are right there breathing down their necks at a strong +1100, according to FanDuel. Yeah, even with Donald back on the field, the Emerald City’s finest are still poised to run it back!

The Rams’ Big Moves (But Don’t Forget Last Season)

So, Donald is back, pairing up with Myles Garrett to form what they’re calling a “frightening” defensive line. Add in Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and the Rams have had quite the offseason. They’re clearly trying to build something special, especially after reaching the NFC Championship Game last season. Remember that? It was a *thriller*, and guess who handed them that loss? That’s right, your Seattle Seahawks. We know what these guys are capable of, and we saw them fall short to us when it mattered most. The betting public might be all-in on L.A. right now, but we’ve got the hardware from last year, don’t we?

Where Our Hawks Stand in the Super Bowl Race

FanDuel has the Rams way out in front as the favorites. But look at the rest of the pack: the Buffalo Bills are at +1000, and then it’s *our* defending-champion Seattle Seahawks at +1100. Right behind us are the Baltimore Ravens at +1300, with four other teams, the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans, all sitting at +1700. Our Hawks are in elite company, and we’re just a hair behind the Bills. It shows the league knows what we bring to the table. Donald is going to be a popular pick for Comeback Player of the Year, no doubt, but after two seasons away, can he really hold up? That’s a huge question mark that L.A. fans will be sweating.

The regular season is kicking off, and it’s clear the league sees our Seahawks as serious contenders, even with all the noise from down south. We’re defending champions, and the target is on our back. Let’s see how our squad comes out swinging and defends that title. The stakes are as high as they get, and we’re ready for every snap!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.