The Associated Press has Seattle at number two behind division rival San Francisco.

ESPN ranks Atlanta at number two, followed by San Francisco, Denver and Green Bay.

Here's what the rankings had to say about the Seahawks:

Russell Wilson and a dominant defense get headlines, but Marshawn Lynch and rookie Christine Michael will give the Seahawks balance. It's Super Bowl or bust in Seattle.

 

Get the complete rankings here.

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