Seahawks aiming for back-to-back wins but might fall short in 2026

The Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl, but the team is already facing tough predictions for 2026. One major NFL forecast suggests they’ll make it back to the championship game—only to lose a close game to the Houston Texans. This isn’t just any prediction. It’s the top call on an annual list of bold NFL predictions, meaning experts are betting on an upset. So how does Houston, a team that’s never made it past the second round of the playoffs, suddenly have a shot at the title? Their biggest advantage might be rest. Last season, they played one of the toughest schedules but still made it far. This year, their schedule could be easier, giving them more time to recover between games. Plus, their young quarterback C. J. Stroud is still improving, and their defense was strong even under pressure. Seattle, on the other hand, is dealing with big changes to their roster after winning it all.Seattle’s championship team is breaking up fast. Key players like running back Kenneth Walker III and edge rusher Boye Mafe left for new teams. Even the offensive coordinator and a quarterbacks coach took jobs elsewhere. The Seahawks tried to fill some gaps by drafting a new running back and signing an experienced edge rusher. They also kept a standout special teams player, Rashid Shaheed, showing they’re not rebuilding from scratch. But replacing talent isn’t easy, especially when a team wins a Super Bowl. The Seahawks’ path to repeating isn’t guaranteed. Houston could be the spoiler in a season where Seattle is expected to dominate the NFC West again. The Texans have never been this close to a Super Bowl before. Could they finally break through?