Seahawks vs Patriots: Battered but not Broken

The Seahawks and Patriots are two of the most storied franchises in the NFL, with a combined 11 Super Bowl appearances and six championships between them. But both teams are coming off disappointing seasons in which they failed to make the playoffs.
The Seahawks finished 5-11 last season, their worst record since 2009. The Patriots finished 8-9, their first losing season since 2000.
Both teams have made significant changes in the offseason in an attempt to rebound. The Seahawks have a new head coach in Shane Waldron, who comes to Seattle after spending the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots have a new quarterback in Mac Jones, who was the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks and Patriots will meet in Week 2 of the regular season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It will be the first time the two teams have played since 2019, when the Patriots won 35-30.
The Seahawks are a slight favorite in the game, but the Patriots are always a tough opponent, especially at home. The game is likely to be decided by which team can make the most plays in the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks
The Seahawks have a lot of talent on their roster, but they also have a lot of question marks. Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but he is coming off a season in which he threw for career lows in yards (2,541) and touchdowns (24). The Seahawks also have a young and inexperienced receiving corps, led by DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
The Seahawks' defense was one of the worst in the NFL last season, allowing an average of 27.3 points per game. The Seahawks have made some changes to their defense in the offseason, but it remains to be seen if those changes will be enough to improve their performance.
The Patriots
The Patriots are in a rebuilding mode after the departure of Tom Brady. Jones is a talented quarterback, but he is still inexperienced. The Patriots also have a number of new players on their roster, including wide receiver Nelson Agholor and tight end Hunter Henry.
The Patriots' defense is still one of the best in the NFL, led by cornerback J.C. Jackson and linebacker Dont'a Hightower. The Patriots also have a strong pass rush, led by Matt Judon and Deatrich Wise Jr.
The Matchup
The Seahawks and Patriots are two of the most evenly matched teams in the NFL. Both teams have a lot of talent, but both teams also have some question marks. The game is likely to be decided by which team can make the most plays in the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks are a slight favorite in the game, but the Patriots are always a tough opponent, especially at home. The game is likely to be a close one, and it could go either way.
Prediction
The Seahawks will win a close game, 27-24. Russell Wilson will have a big game, and the Seahawks' defense will make a key play in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.