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Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald Fires Back Strongly at Rams Head Coach Sean McVay’s “There’s Only One True King” Message Ahead of Sunday’s Showdown – And Behind It Lies a Never-Before-Revealed Backstory.

Seattle, Washington. 11/15/2025

The entire NFC West is holding its breath. With both the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams entering Week 11 at 7–2, Sunday’s matchup has become a true battle for the division’s lone throne. But the fire fully ignited when Rams head coach Sean McVay confidently stated that “in the end, there is only one true king and everyone knows who that is.” What sounded like casual confidence quickly turned into a direct challenge that Seattle could not ignore.

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During Saturday’s press conference, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald appeared calm as usual, but his eyes told a different story. He didn’t dodge the topic. He didn’t soften the tone. Instead, he delivered a response that made the entire room fall silent.

“A king is not built by words. A king is forged from blood, sweat and every collision on the field. If someone truly believes they are the ‘only king,’ Sunday will be the moment the truth comes out. When the whistle blows, there are no words, no spotlight, only sixty minutes that decide who has the backbone to sit on the throne. And if they want that crown, they’ll have to take it from our hands.”

Macdonald’s message wasn’t just directed at McVay. It carried a deeper meaning tied to a part of his past he has rarely spoken about. Sources close to him say that early in his coaching career, he was often overlooked, dismissed for being “too young” or “not experienced enough” to lead a major defense. Years of being underestimated shaped the steel-edged philosophy he carries today: “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”

And now, with both teams standing at 7–2, that philosophy is once again driving him.

Inside the Seahawks locker room, the response was immediate. Bobby Wagner and Seattle’s defensive captains wrote the phrase “Only One Throne – Come Take It” across the strategy board. A declaration, direct and unmistakable. According to NFL Network, many Seahawks players viewed McVay’s earlier comment as “the perfect spark.”

Meanwhile, McVay and the Rams arrive with confidence of their own, fueled by Matthew Stafford’s sharp form and McVay’s trademark offensive creativity. They believe their discipline and experience will re-establish their claim atop the NFC West. But Seattle counters with what McVay cannot overlook. One of the most disciplined, explosive and well-coached defenses in the league, guided by one of the brightest defensive minds in football today.

Macdonald ended his press conference with a single line that sent a ripple across the NFL.

“This Sunday, we are not searching for a king. We are searching for the truth.”

Week 11 is no longer just a game. It is a confrontation with the past, a clash of philosophies, and a battle to determine the one true ruler of the NFC West.

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