Seahawks have lowest odds to win NFC West in 2025
Seahawks have lowest odds to win NFC West in 2025
The NFC West division was competitive throughout the 2024 season. The Seattle Seahawks finished 10-7, matching the Los Angeles Rams' record. The Rams won the division on the tiebreaker, and the Seahawks missed the postseason altogether.
The division promises to be incredibly unpredictable in 2025. The Rams hope to repeat as champions, and the Seahawks underwent sweeping offseason changes in hope of capturing improvement. The Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers also believe they're better-positioned to compete.
Pro Football Focus recently released their way-too-early odds for each division winner. Somewhat surprisingly, the 49ers own the best odds at +165. The Rams are a close second at +175. The Cardinals are +410, and the Seahawks rank dead last at +550.
"The NFC West projects as one of the closest divisional races in the NFL in 2025," Mason Cameron wrote. "The 49ers currently lead the pack, with expectations that a defense-heavy draft and Christian McCaffrey's return will right the ship after a six-win campaign last season. Going from worst to first seems a bit rich in this market, though. Even with their roster improvements, the 49ers have a lot riding on key playmakers returning to form in McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk, following tough injuries."
"The Cardinals and Seahawks are both promising squads heading into 2024," Cameron continued. "While Seattle still has questions to answer after a massive roster overhaul, Arizona profiles as a solid value here, given its aggressive additions on defense this offseason. Even still, will it be enough to overtake the Rams in the race for the division crown?"
The Seahawks are hoping a change in philosophical approach will lead to more consistent results in 2025. For now, analysts are in a holding pattern when projecting the Seahawks' upcoming season. They'll have to prove their standing as legit competitors in the NFC West.
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