Seahawks face challenges to repeat as Super Bowl champions

By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer

SAN FRANCISCO — Less than 24 hours removed from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was aware of his team’s new standing across the league.

After beating the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Sunday to win the team’s second Super Bowl, the Seahawks will now have to avoid becoming complacent if they are to join other NFL franchises that have won back-to-back championships.

“We use the term chasing edges here in Seattle.