SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Heading into the 2025 NFL season, there might not be any division as wide-open as the NFC West.

Who will be the Seahawks’ X-factor this season?

The San Francisco 49ers are regarded by many as the favorites despite a last-place finish in 2025, with hopes that better health and the easiest projected schedule can get the team back into contention after a disappointing six-win season in 2024.

With the Super Bowl being held on their home field on Feb. 8, the Niners are hoping a turnaround can lead to the championship that has eluded the franchise since winning a fifth title 31 years ago.

“I don’t look at it as being anything or bust, but obviously we want to be successful,” star left tackle Trent Williams. “We have the talent to be successful. There’s no greater

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