The NFL is OFFICIALLY BACK this Wednesday, 12s, and our Seattle Seahawks are kicking off the season right here at Lumen Field. Guess who’s rolling into town? None other than the New England Patriots, setting up a full-blown Super Bowl rematch to get Week 1 started. This isn’t just any game; it’s our first chance to see Sam Darnold and the squad bring that championship swagger back to the Emerald City for real.
Our Lombardi Trophy Rematch and a New-Look Running Back Room
You remember it like it was yesterday, don’t you? Our Hawks dominated the Patriots 29-13 to snatch that Lombardi Trophy. Now, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks are stepping onto that familiar turf with some pretty new rings, a constant reminder of what we’re capable of. The receiving corps is still strong, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the charge and tight end AJ Barner ready to make plays. Things will look a little different in the backfield, though. Kenneth Walker III is now with Kansas City, and Zach Charbonnet is sidelined with an injury. This opens the door wide open for rookie Jadarian Price to show what he’s got. But let’s be real, the true X-factor is the pure, overwhelming atmosphere of the Seattle crowd, celebrating that championship. Lumen Field is going to be rocking, and it sets the stage perfectly.
That Elite Defense and What the Numbers Say
Speaking of championship football, our elite Seattle defense is still fully intact. This is the same defense that held the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter in the Super Bowl. Think about that for a second! They’re still here, still hungry, and ready to put the clamps on again. And the pros agree, with the SportsLine Projection Model simulating this game 10,000 times and having Seattle covering a 3-point spread at an insane 65% rate. That’s serious confidence in our boys! As for the total points, the Super Bowl actually came in just under the 44.5-point line with 42 total points. However, the Patriots have improved their offense, bringing in A.J. Brown to replace Stefon Diggs and signing Romeo Doubs as a second option. With Drake Maye, it’s tough to see them being held off the board for three quarters again, so the model has the Over hitting at a 53% rate this time around.
So get ready, Seattle! Wednesday night, 8:20 p.m. ET, our Hawks are back at Lumen Field. This isn’t just an opener; it’s a statement game. Let’s show the entire league what championship football looks like when it’s played here. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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