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Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026
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Defending Super Bowl LX champion; Seahawks ranked #1 in power rankings.

Darnold is the defending Super Bowl LX champion quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, having led them to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. The source ranks the Seahawks first in the 2026 NFL Power Rankings, citing that 'when the defending champions return most of their team, you gotta beat the man to be the man,' indicating confidence in Darnold's continued success.

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