Russell Wilson faced retirement questions in early January after a disappointing season with the New York Giants. Putting those aside, he is keeping himself active in the offseason by posting reactions to postseason games.
Russell Wilson Doesn’t Hide His Excitement About the Seattle Seahawks
The former Seattle Seahawks player celebrated the team’s resounding win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round with a social media post. Building on the Seahawks’ favored status, Wilson and even the most optimistic fans were stunned by the final score: 41-6 at Lumen Field.
This post sparked nostalgia among Seahawks fans, while Giants fans remain hopeful about the QB’s future. Those hopes were reinforced recently, as Wilson posted a video on Instagram with positive messages, maintaining the same motivational style seen in Seattle.
Last Night’s game… shows how LEGIT this @Seahawks Team is… and I Love Sam Darnold’s comeback story! 🙌🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 18, 2026
Meanwhile, the latest update from CBS Sports indicates that Wilson is not concerned about retirement rumors. He intends to continue playing in the NFL in 2026, even though he finished the season as the Giants’ QB2 and later QB3.
Looking ahead, Wilson may be waiting for the free agency period (starting March 11) to decide his future in New York. Until then, the QB has decided to follow the Seahawks’ path to the Super Bowl closely.
Seahawks’ Outstanding Performance Against the 49ers
The Seahawks had one of their best performances in recent years and turned a decisive game into a simple regular-season matchup. This display demonstrated their dominance over opponents and further solidified their place in the discussion of a Super Bowl run.
Seattle, which won nine games by double digits in the regular season, has one of the most complete teams in the NFL today. Their special teams have made a noticeable impact since the midseason trade for Rashid Shaheed, who, during the playoff game, returned a kickoff for 95 yards early on, setting up Seattle’s momentum against the 49ers.
Sam Darnold, ranked No. 13 in the PFSN QB Impact metric with a C+ grade, completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown before leaving the game with over nine minutes remaining. Kenneth Walker III also excelled with 116 rushing yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns in the Divisional round.
This strong performance sent the Seahawks to the NFC Championship for the first time in 11 years, a stretch that included notable appearances from Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. Their next opponent will be decided in the game between the Rams and the Bears.
