January 25, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks could keep this conspiracy alive in Super Bowl

In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI was elected. Later that year, the Seahawks would go on to lose to the Steelers in Super Bowl XL.

Then, in 2013, Pope Francis was elected. This time, the Seahawks would go on to win that Super Bowl over the Denver Broncos.

The last 2 times a new Pope has been elected, the Seahawks have clinched the 1 seed and made it to the Super Bowl pic.twitter.com/fdA0WNQIc5
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) January 4, 2026

Well now, Pope Leo XIV was elected in 2025. Since then, the Seahawks went 14-3 and snagged the No. 1 seed. Now, they’re competing in Super Bowl LX.

2005: a new Pope is elected, the Seahawks win 13 games and advance to the Super Bowl

2013: a new Pope is elected, the Seahawks win 13 games and advance to the Super Bowl (and win)

2025: a new Pope is elected, the Seahawks win 13 games, and…? 👀
— Kole Musgrove (@KoleMusgrove23) December 28, 2025

The Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

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