Despite a gut-punch 32-29 loss to the 49ers in Week 5, Tom Brady still sees our Seattle Seahawks as the NFL’s defending champions. Yeah, you read that right. The GOAT himself, after watching the tough battle where our Hawks dropped one to the 49ers, still put that title on our squad. It’s five weeks into the 2026 season, and while some are ready to crown the Niners the undisputed top team, Brady’s got some real thoughts on what’s been a “grind” for Seattle, and what could change everything.
Turnovers and a Target: The Current Grind for the Emerald City
Look, we all saw it. KB and Brady witnessed it firsthand, and when you turn the ball over four times, you just aren’t going to have a good time. That 32-29 loss to the 49ers was brutal, and Brady highlighted those turnovers as a key issue. It’s clear our Hawks are feeling the target on their back, especially as the reigning champs. Brady acknowledged it’s been a bit of a grind so far this year. Our defense, bless their hearts, is doing all it can to win ball games. They’re out there battling every snap, trying to carry the load, but those turnovers are making it an uphill climb. It’s a tough spot for any team, let alone one with the weight of being the defending champions.
The Cavalry is Coming: Two Names That Can Lift the Burden
Here’s where Brady drops some serious hope for the 12s. While the grind is real, he pointed directly to the return of our running backs. Getting Zach Charbonnet back is huge for this run game, and then, in just a few weeks, we’ll see Jadarian Price back on the field too. Think about that: two key playmakers coming back to bolster the ground game. Brady made it clear that getting these guys back could significantly help the run game, and that relief, in turn, will take a ton of pressure off our defense. That’s the spark we need to turn this season around. A strong run game isn’t just about moving the chains, it’s about controlling the clock and keeping our defense fresh.
This week, our Hawks are heading on the road for a Thursday night showdown against the Denver Broncos. Brady ranked the Broncos at No. 9 in his power rankings, calling them the “biggest question mark” of the season so far. They’re coming off a 23-17 win over the Chargers, and Brady said their defense “does its job,” but quarterback Bo Nix and the offense need to find a way to push the ball down the field. This Thursday night game feels like a moment to start that shift, to show the league that the defending champs are ready to hit their stride with Charbonnet leading the charge. Let’s go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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