It’s almost Game Day: This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at 3:30 p.m. PST at Levi’s Stadium in California.
Let’s take a look back at some of Tacoma News Tribune visual journalist Brian Hayes’ best photos of the season. Do you remember these moments? Share which is your favorite of the season in the comments at the bottom of this page.
And next up: The Super Bowl! We’ll have full coverage Sunday right here at thenewstribune.com.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) clocks it after scoring a touchdown on a 95-yard punt return during the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) runs back a 95-yard touchdown for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) reacts to a tackle on San Francisco 49ers tight end Luke Farrell (89) during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) reacts to a stop against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) evades the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) during the first quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) picks up yards against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) during the second quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) makes a first down catch during the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) gets airborne over Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) as he scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) reacts to stuffing the run from Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) reacts to his second interception thrown by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) walks out before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald smiles after the Seattle Seahawks 38-37 overtime victory at Lumen Field, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) leaps through the back of the end zone after scoring his third touchdown during the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) holds up the George Halas Trophy after winning the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) yells from the stage while accepting the George Halas Trophy after winning the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) hugs after a 4th down stop against Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com
This story was originally published February 6, 2026 at 8:53 AM.
Brian Hayes is a visual journalist at The News Tribune since 2023. He formerly worked as a photojournalist in Oregon, Michigan and Kansas. A Kansas native, he is a graduate of Wichita State University. Support my work with a digital subscription
