Forget about anyone going undefeated this NFL season. Seriously, stop it. But for the New England Patriots, an early prediction just dropped, and it says their shot at perfection ends right here in the Emerald City, Week 1, thanks to *our* Seattle Seahawks.
The 12s Are About To Get Loud
When the Patriots roll into Lumen Field for the season opener, it’s not just another game. This isn’t some neutral site clash. Remember how the Patriots got absolutely wrecked in the Super Bowl back in February? Yeah, this early prediction says our home-field advantage with the 12s roaring could turn this Week 1 opener into an “even bigger blowout” for them. That’s right, even bigger than their Super Bowl defeat. With Coach Mike Macdonald leading the charge and our guys like Sam Darnold under center, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp ready on offense, you know the boys are hungry. The atmosphere at Lumen Field is unmatched, and it’s clear this predictor thinks that energy is going to be too much for New England to handle right out of the gate.
Perfection Is A Myth In The 17-Game Era
Look, 17-0 is basically a pipe dream in today’s NFL. No one is going undefeated. Since they bumped the schedule to 17 games in 2021, no team has even sniffed 16-1. Think about that. The best we’ve seen are two teams, the 2024 Lions and 2024 Chiefs, who finished 15-2. It’s just too tough. The parity in this league means every single game is a battle. Last year, it was wild, every single team had at least one loss by Week 5! That only happened one other time in the last 15 years. So, while the idea of a perfect season is fun to talk about in August, the reality is most teams are going to take their first L much sooner than you think. And for the Patriots, that L is coming right here.
So yeah, while the rest of the league scrambles for perfection, our Seahawks are already being tabbed as the team that will shut down one contender’s hopes right out of the gate. Week 1 at Lumen Field against the Patriots isn’t just a season opener, it’s a statement. Get loud, 12s, because we’re starting this season with a bang and a crucial W. Let’s send the Patriots home with zero wins and a fresh dose of that Seattle atmosphere.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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