Macdonald's defense will attempt to put pressure on Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who's expected to enter his first season as a starter in 2025. The Seahawks already ranked No. 10 in the NFL with 45 sacks last season and signed four-time Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in free agency.

Unfortunately, Lumen has not been as friendly to the Seahawks in recent years, especially when it comes to the 49ers. Seattle has not prevailed at home against San Francisco since December of 2021. The Hawks have suffered three-consecutive home losses to the Niners, all in prime time.

The Seahawks end on the road again in the coming season. And their division games are more spread out than usual, starting week 1.

While there are plenty of exciting matchups for fans to look forward to, there are some that are extra exciting because of the revenge factor.

The Seahawks are 10-11 against the Steelers all time, and have lost the last two meetings - including the showdown in 2021, where they fell 23-20 in overtime. In his two career games in Pittsburgh (against the Steelers of course), Metcalf has nine receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown.

With their season opener five days away, the Storm set their roster for the 2025 season by waiving three players.

According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, Johnson is +700 to win NFL Coach of the Year. Johnson takes over a rejuvenated Bears team headlined by former No. 1 pick Caleb Williams. If Chicago becomes a playoff team under the offensive-minded former Lions OC, the narrative and media buzz could make him the clear frontrunner.

Seahawks’ GM John Schneider has been very busy the last few months. However, one NFL analyst hasn’t exactly been blown away by the team’s offseason work.