This Russell Wilson news will land with Seahawks fans: Broncos quarterback Bo Nix tied the NFL record Wilson set in Seattle, 24 wins across his first two seasons as a starter, according to Pro Football Talk.
But the comparison comes with built-in debate fuel. Wilson’s 24 wins came in two 16-game seasons, while Nix reached it in the 17-game era, and Wilson’s early postseason run (four playoff wins in his first two seasons) is the part Seahawks fans will point to as the real separator.
It’s a reminder of how absurd Wilson’s first act with the Seahawks really was, and it’s landing in the same window Wilson is making headlines again for off-field/administrative reasons with the Giants.
Key details (fast facts):
- Wilson’s Seahawks teams won 24 regular-season games in 2012–2013.
- Nix reached 24 in the 17-game era; Wilson did it in two 16-game seasons.
- Wilson won four playoff games across his first two postseason runs.
- The news also lands at a time when Wilson has made headlines recently for his new career development, serving as a mentor to Jaxson Dart in New York.
How Russell Wilson’s Seahawks Start Set an NFL Standard
Wilson’s rookie season in Seattle didn’t just produce wins; it produced moments Seahawks fans still replay.
He famously grabbed his first career playoff win in the 2012 season, a highlight the NFL itself has revisited in its throwback coverage.
Then came the second-year leap: the 2013 Seahawks turned into a championship machine, culminating in a Super Bowl win over Denver that still sits as one of the defining nights of the franchise era.
Why Bo Nix Matching It Is a Big Deal and Why It’s Not the Same
Pro Football Talk basically laid out the two arguments fans are going to make:
- Nix matched the number (24), and that’s rare. Nix has the Broncos in position as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and poised to make a big playoff run this season.
- Wilson did it in fewer regular-season games and paired it with four playoff wins across his first two postseasons. Wilson, of course, won a Super Bowl in his second season — as part of that history.
That second part is the separator for Seahawks fans protecting the legacy: Wilson’s early career wasn’t just efficient; it was postseason validated.
What This Record Says About Wilson’s Place in Seahawks History
The “Russell Wilson news” cycle isn’t only about nostalgia, either. It’s hitting at a critical juncture in Wilson’s career.
Reuters reported Wilson said he played through a grade two hamstring tear early in the 2025 season that wasn’t disclosed on the Giants’ injury reports, with the report noting the NFL is expected to look into the situation.
So while Denver celebrates a quarterback hitting one of Wilson’s early-career milestones, Wilson himself is still sitting at the center of a very modern NFL storyline, the kind that keeps his name searchable no matter what team he’s on.
Stats, Schedule & Context
- Wilson record: 24 wins (2012-13 Seahawks)
- Nix: 24 wins first two seasons as starter
- Postseason note: Wilson 4 playoff wins first two seasons; Nix can’t reach 4 this year.
Russell Wilson News: Seahawks-Era Record Tied by Broncos QB Bo Nix