# Madden Underestimates Seahawks Defense | Seattle Seahawks News

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Podcast: [Seattle Seahawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-seahawks-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435343)
Published: 2026-07-30T20:34:31+00:00
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## Resource

The Seattle Seahawks’ dominant defense, crowned number one last season and led by coach Mike Macdonald’s team-first philosophy, is mysteriously ranked ninth in Madden NFL 27 — tied with the 49ers — despite their Super Bowl-winning performance. While flashy offseason moves by teams like the Rams and Eagles boosted their Madden ratings, Seattle quietly replaced key losses with solid contributors. The game’s algorithm seems to undervalue collective unit strength, favoring star power and hype over real-world impact. Other top defenses like Houston and Denver also get inflated ratings, revealing Madden’s bias toward reputation over results. For the Seahawks, the real validation will come on the field — not in a video game. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef1cfe53a553492b

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