2025 NFC West Recap & 2026 Outlook
Team Performance
The NFC West was the NFL's dominant division in 2025, sending three teams to the playoffs, each securing at least one postseason victory.
The Seattle Seahawks finished the regular season with a dominant 14-3 record and went on to win Super Bowl LX. The Los Angeles Rams reached the Divisional round, while the San Francisco 49ers made it to the NFC Championship game.
Key Additions
- Los Angeles Rams: Fortified their secondary with cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, while adding a game-changing edge-rusher in Myles Garrett.
- Arizona Cardinals: Added running back Jeremiyah Love to the backfield.
- San Francisco 49ers: Brought in future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans.
Key Departures
- Seattle Seahawks: Suffered significant losses, including Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, and Boye Mafe.
- Arizona Cardinals: Parted ways with quarterback Kyler Murray.
Team Outlook
The Rams are considered early Super Bowl favorites. They return reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and the league's top-ranked offense from 2025.
The Cardinals will hold an open quarterback competition between Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, or rookie Carson Beck.
The 49ers dealt with multiple key injuries in 2025 but remained competitive, and with the addition of Evans, they look to reload for another run.