nfl preview 2026 How Seahawks’ Super Bowl run changed the QB formula for NFL teams: ‘Such a nuanced question’ By Ryan Dunleavy Published Sep. 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Is it easier to hit the bull’s-eye once on five throws or to get all five darts within the larger circle?
Is it easier to win the lottery’s big prize once on five tickets or to get a smaller payout every time?
Is it easier to find one franchise quarterback who makes his teammates better on five tries or to bat 1.000 on five other key acquisitions who can uplift an average quarterback?
By winning Super Bowl 60 after signing surprisingly limited-in-demand free agent quarterback Sam Darnold, the Seahawks — with the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense and the third-most rushing-reliant offense — raised that third question to the rest of the NFL. Specifically, is there a path to a championship other than finding your equal to offset three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes?
