Seattle Now The Seahawks are back in the Super Bowl, with revenge on their minds
Jan 27, 2026
Andy Hurst, Seattle Now senior producer and longtime Seahawks follower, breaks down Seattle’s stunning Super Bowl return. He walks through roster changes, Sam Darnold’s redemption arc, and the painful memory of the 2015 loss. Conversations touch on matchup dynamics with New England, betting lines, coaching impact, and the citywide excitement fueling a possible new era.
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Quarterback Redemption Drives Narrative
- Sam Darnold transformed a shaky career into a Super Bowl-leading season despite past setbacks.
- Andy Hurst calls this a clear redemption arc that energized the team and city.
2015 Loss Still Haunts Fans
- The 2014 Super Bowl loss still stings as one of Seattle's most crushing sports moments.
- Andy Hurst recounts the Malcolm Butler interception with 26 seconds left as a defining, painful memory.
Nation Likely Roots For Seattle
- Many neutral fans may root for Seattle because New England has long been seen as the NFL's 'evil empire.'
- Hurst argues nostalgia for Tom Brady's dynasty and Patriots' dominance fuels wider sympathy for the Seahawks.