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Seahawks Clinch NFC West, Darnold Joins Brady with 14 Wins

1/4/2026

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The Seattle Seahawks finished 14-3, clinching the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed after beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Sam Darnold became the second NFL quarterback to post 14 wins in back-to-back seasons, joining Tom Brady.
Darnold previously won 14 games with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
The Seahawks earn a first-round playoff bye, while the 49ers’ seed will be determined by another game.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks finished 14-3, clinching the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed after beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Sam Darnold became the second NFL quarterback to post 14 wins in back-to-back seasons, joining Tom Brady.
Darnold previously won 14 games with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
The Seahawks earn a first-round playoff bye, while the 49ers’ seed will be determined by another game.