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The Seahawks are ranked first; 'when the defending champions return most of their team, you gotta beat the man to be the man.'
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Defending Super Bowl champion QB leads top-ranked Seahawks into 2026 season.

Darnold is the starting quarterback for the defending Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks, who are ranked first in the 2026 NFL Power Rankings. The source notes that 'when the defending champions return most of their team, you gotta beat the man to be the man,' positioning Darnold as the leader of the top-ranked team heading into the season.

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