Ben Baldwin
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I am not trying to be greedy. But I just want to know, hypothetically speaking, how much the Seahawks would have won by if that early JSN pass would have connected
February 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I am not trying to be greedy. But I just want to know, hypothetically speaking, how much the Seahawks would have won by if that early JSN pass would have connected
Okay it's KIND OF funny that the Seahawks had a QB who fans constantly argued about who didn't win a playoff game during his three seasons as a starter, only for Seattle to then win the Super Bowl in the first season after replacing him, while his new team finished with the worst record in the NFL
February 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Okay it's KIND OF funny that the Seahawks had a QB who fans constantly argued about who didn't win a playoff game during his three seasons as a starter, only for Seattle to then win the Super Bowl in the first season after replacing him, while his new team finished with the worst record in the NFL
Best point differential (regular season + playoffs) for Super Bowl winning team, since conference realignment in 2002:
1. 2025 Seahawks (+246)
2. 2013 Seahawks (+235)
3. 2016 Patriots (+234)
4. 2024 Eagles (+228)
5. 2002 Bucs (+219)
1. 2025 Seahawks (+246)
2. 2013 Seahawks (+235)
3. 2016 Patriots (+234)
4. 2024 Eagles (+228)
5. 2002 Bucs (+219)
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Best point differential (regular season + playoffs) for Super Bowl winning team, since conference realignment in 2002:
1. 2025 Seahawks (+246)
2. 2013 Seahawks (+235)
3. 2016 Patriots (+234)
4. 2024 Eagles (+228)
5. 2002 Bucs (+219)
1. 2025 Seahawks (+246)
2. 2013 Seahawks (+235)
3. 2016 Patriots (+234)
4. 2024 Eagles (+228)
5. 2002 Bucs (+219)
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The top teams by DVOA since 1978, including playoffs.
1991 Washington: 53.9%
1985 Bears: 52.3%
2007 Patriots: 51.0%
2025 SEAHAWKS: 46.4%
1989 49ers: 45.1%
1996 Packers: 44.9%
(ESPN number may be slightly off, being fixed right now.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
1991 Washington: 53.9%
1985 Bears: 52.3%
2007 Patriots: 51.0%
2025 SEAHAWKS: 46.4%
1989 49ers: 45.1%
1996 Packers: 44.9%
(ESPN number may be slightly off, being fixed right now.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Ranking every Super Bowl champion team from 1-60
How good was the 2025 Seahawks team? We ranked the Super Bowl LX winner against the other 59 champions.
www.espn.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 AM
The top teams by DVOA since 1978, including playoffs.
1991 Washington: 53.9%
1985 Bears: 52.3%
2007 Patriots: 51.0%
2025 SEAHAWKS: 46.4%
1989 49ers: 45.1%
1996 Packers: 44.9%
(ESPN number may be slightly off, being fixed right now.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
1991 Washington: 53.9%
1985 Bears: 52.3%
2007 Patriots: 51.0%
2025 SEAHAWKS: 46.4%
1989 49ers: 45.1%
1996 Packers: 44.9%
(ESPN number may be slightly off, being fixed right now.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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The website has changed to RBs *do* matter. @rbsdm.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The website has changed to RBs *do* matter. @rbsdm.com
I would not change anything about how the season turned out. This is not a complaint. But this team was like 3 plays away from 20-0. Just insane
February 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I would not change anything about how the season turned out. This is not a complaint. But this team was like 3 plays away from 20-0. Just insane
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champions
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champions
They're really gonna do it
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
They're really gonna do it
Regret to acknowledge that I tried Claude Code and it is indeed good
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Regret to acknowledge that I tried Claude Code and it is indeed good
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Pats last 9 games:
1- Backup QB
2- Jaxson Dart (NYG 33rd pctile EPA/play)
3- Josh Allen (Bills 35 points, 93rd pctile EPA/play)
4- 1/2 game Lamar Jackson (93rd pctile EPA/play), 1/2 game Backup QB
5- Backup QB
6- Backup QB
7- Chargers (shut down Herbert)
8- Blizzard
9- Backup QB, partial blizzard
1- Backup QB
2- Jaxson Dart (NYG 33rd pctile EPA/play)
3- Josh Allen (Bills 35 points, 93rd pctile EPA/play)
4- 1/2 game Lamar Jackson (93rd pctile EPA/play), 1/2 game Backup QB
5- Backup QB
6- Backup QB
7- Chargers (shut down Herbert)
8- Blizzard
9- Backup QB, partial blizzard
February 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Pats last 9 games:
1- Backup QB
2- Jaxson Dart (NYG 33rd pctile EPA/play)
3- Josh Allen (Bills 35 points, 93rd pctile EPA/play)
4- 1/2 game Lamar Jackson (93rd pctile EPA/play), 1/2 game Backup QB
5- Backup QB
6- Backup QB
7- Chargers (shut down Herbert)
8- Blizzard
9- Backup QB, partial blizzard
1- Backup QB
2- Jaxson Dart (NYG 33rd pctile EPA/play)
3- Josh Allen (Bills 35 points, 93rd pctile EPA/play)
4- 1/2 game Lamar Jackson (93rd pctile EPA/play), 1/2 game Backup QB
5- Backup QB
6- Backup QB
7- Chargers (shut down Herbert)
8- Blizzard
9- Backup QB, partial blizzard
Sam Darnold on 3rd downs against the Rams:
Game 1: 12 plays, 5 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -9.5 EPA, -0.79 EPA/play
Game 2: 6 plays, 0 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -16.7 EPA, -2.79 EPA/play
Game 3: 10 plays, 6 first downs, 0 INTs, 1 TD, +8.1 EPA, +0.81 EPA/play
Game 1: 12 plays, 5 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -9.5 EPA, -0.79 EPA/play
Game 2: 6 plays, 0 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -16.7 EPA, -2.79 EPA/play
Game 3: 10 plays, 6 first downs, 0 INTs, 1 TD, +8.1 EPA, +0.81 EPA/play
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Sam Darnold on 3rd downs against the Rams:
Game 1: 12 plays, 5 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -9.5 EPA, -0.79 EPA/play
Game 2: 6 plays, 0 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -16.7 EPA, -2.79 EPA/play
Game 3: 10 plays, 6 first downs, 0 INTs, 1 TD, +8.1 EPA, +0.81 EPA/play
Game 1: 12 plays, 5 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -9.5 EPA, -0.79 EPA/play
Game 2: 6 plays, 0 first downs, 2 INTs, 0 TDs, -16.7 EPA, -2.79 EPA/play
Game 3: 10 plays, 6 first downs, 0 INTs, 1 TD, +8.1 EPA, +0.81 EPA/play
Enjoyed talking about the Seahawks in the Super Bowl (!). Link here @peltoncast.bsky.social sonicscentral.com/peltoncast/p...
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Enjoyed talking about the Seahawks in the Super Bowl (!). Link here @peltoncast.bsky.social sonicscentral.com/peltoncast/p...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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One of my biggest questions for this game is how Seahawks' defense does against mobile QBs. Only faced Murray & Daniels, and both were on horrible teams. Maye presents very different challenge than Purdy/Stafford etc
January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
One of my biggest questions for this game is how Seahawks' defense does against mobile QBs. Only faced Murray & Daniels, and both were on horrible teams. Maye presents very different challenge than Purdy/Stafford etc
Drake Maye season timeline. Weather caveat for the Texans playoff game
January 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Drake Maye season timeline. Weather caveat for the Texans playoff game
The No. 1 offense in the playoffs by EPA per play?
Your Seattle Seahawks
Your Seattle Seahawks
January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The No. 1 offense in the playoffs by EPA per play?
Your Seattle Seahawks
Your Seattle Seahawks
On the one hand, this Seahawks season has been great and no one has any right to be disappointed by a NFCCG appearance given expectations before the season, even if they lose.
On the other, they are playing at home, are (narrowly) favored, and opportunities like this are so rare. #GoHawks
On the other, they are playing at home, are (narrowly) favored, and opportunities like this are so rare. #GoHawks
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
On the one hand, this Seahawks season has been great and no one has any right to be disappointed by a NFCCG appearance given expectations before the season, even if they lose.
On the other, they are playing at home, are (narrowly) favored, and opportunities like this are so rare. #GoHawks
On the other, they are playing at home, are (narrowly) favored, and opportunities like this are so rare. #GoHawks
I have enjoyed this football game
January 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM
I have enjoyed this football game
NFL playoffs vibes report from skiing in middle of nowhere PA by number of jerseys spotted:
Seahawks 3
Commanders 2
Bills 1
Ravens 1
49ers 0
Broncos 0
Seahawks 3
Commanders 2
Bills 1
Ravens 1
49ers 0
Broncos 0
January 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
NFL playoffs vibes report from skiing in middle of nowhere PA by number of jerseys spotted:
Seahawks 3
Commanders 2
Bills 1
Ravens 1
49ers 0
Broncos 0
Seahawks 3
Commanders 2
Bills 1
Ravens 1
49ers 0
Broncos 0