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NFC West Breakdown: Seahawks Reign, Rams Rise, Cards Stumble
5 Jun
Summary
- Seahawks won the Super Bowl after a 14-3 season, shocking the NFL.
- Rams boast the NFL's top offense with an MVP quarterback and elite talent.
- Cardinals face the NFL's lowest win total and a challenging schedule.
The NFC West has made NFL history by producing three teams with 12 or more wins in the 2025 season, a feat unmatched previously. The Seattle Seahawks emerged as Super Bowl champions, finishing 14-3 and securing the conference's top seed. This dominant performance followed a season where everything aligned perfectly for Seattle.
The Los Angeles Rams also demonstrated significant strength, boasting the league's top-ranked offense powered by an MVP quarterback and exceptional supporting players. The San Francisco 49ers, despite facing numerous injuries and a considerable financial deficit in player acquisitions, also achieved a 12-5 record and advanced in the playoffs.
In stark contrast, the Arizona Cardinals concluded their season with a 3-14 record, marking the largest disparity within the division in NFL history. Their outlook for the upcoming season appears challenging, with the lowest win total projection (3.5) in the league and tied for the third-toughest schedule.
Predictions for the 2026 season suggest the Rams are favored to exceed their 11.5 win total, while the 49ers are expected to surpass their 9.5 win total. The Seahawks are also projected to go over their 10.5 win total, continuing their strong performance. The Cardinals, however, are widely expected to finish under their 3.5 win total.
