These 3 Primetime Matchups Could Define the Seahawks' Defending Champ Season
The Seattle Seahawks are about to own prime-time television. As the defending Super Bowl champions, they're one of the league's biggest draws, which means the NFL is going to be looking for every excuse to put them on the biggest stages. Here are three matchups that could absolutely happen in prime-time this season, and honestly, each one has serious juice.
Thursday Night Football: Seahawks vs. 49ers
Thursday Night Football loves divisional drama, and the NFL might finally want to give us Seahawks against 49ers in that slot. Look, the Seahawks faced the Cardinals on the road last Thursday Night Football, and then squared off against the Rams in Week 16 in what's being called an instant classic. But a Seahawks-Niners matchup? That's something else entirely.
Here's the thing: these two teams literally just played a playoff game a year ago. Whether it's in Seattle or Santa Clara, that history creates storylines the prime-time audience is going to eat up. The league knows it, and don't be shocked if this gets the Thursday night treatment.
Sunday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Rams
The Seahawks and Rams produce fireworks every single time they step on the field together. They were a prime-time matchup last season, and the stakes got even higher when they faced off in the NFC Championship. These two teams just can't seem to stop playing each other, and that's perfect for Sunday Night Football.
The only reason they might not open the season against each other is because the Rams are starting their season in Melbourne. But somewhere in the middle of the year? This game has all the ingredients for a Sunday night classic. Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense against that Rams defense is appointment television.
Monday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Broncos
The Seahawks and Broncos don't always line up, but this year is different. Both teams came off seasons where they were the number one seed in their respective conferences. That's the kind of storyline Monday Night Football was made for.
Sure, the last time these teams played on Monday Night Football it was about Russell Wilson facing his former team. That won't be the case this time around, but the intrigue is still there. Two top seeds going head to head needs to be seen by as many people as possible, and that screams Monday night football.
The defending champs are about to be everywhere. Get ready.
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