The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a massive Week 7 clash against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, but before that showdown, every single one of us, the 12s, needs to pay close attention to Thursday Night Football. The Chicago Bears are heading to Foxborough to face the New England Patriots, and what happens in that game could significantly impact our Seahawks.
Williams vs. Maye: A Rookie Quarterback Duel with Emerald City Stakes
This Thursday Night Football game isn’t just a regular season slugfest, it is the first time we will see Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, the first two quarterbacks taken in the 2024 draft, go head-to-head in the NFL. Williams has that Bears offense absolutely humming, pushing them to a strong 4-2 record. On the other side, the Patriots, after a shaky 1-2 start, have found their footing, winning three in a row, including a big divisional win over the Buffalo Bills. They just got A.J. Brown back from injury, but they are also dealing with Romeo Doubs on IR and a ton of offensive line injuries. Talk about a rollercoaster!
Why a Bears Loss Is a Seahawks Win For the Playoff Chase
So, why does this game, involving two non-Seattle teams, matter so much to us? Here is the deal: right after our battle with the Chiefs, our Seahawks are hosting these very same Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. The Bears are 4-2, their offense is clicking with Williams back, and for playoff chase reasons, it is absolutely better for the Bears to take a loss this Thursday night. A Patriots victory would soften up a future opponent and give us a little breathing room as we head into that MNF matchup.
Let us get loud for our Hawks against the Chiefs on Sunday! But before that, let us also hope for a little help from the Patriots to keep that playoff chase clear for the Emerald City.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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