Seattle Seahawks schedule 2020: 3 Toughest, 3 easiest games
By Samuel Teets
Toughest Game No. 2: Los Angeles Rams, Week 16
The Rams aren’t a particularly formidable team this season. With the release of Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews this offseason, Los Angeles said goodbye to two of its most productive veterans. Other departures included Dante Fowler and Cory Littleton, who both signed with new teams in free agency, and Eric Weddle, who retired after 13 seasons.
After parting ways with three of their top five leaders in sacks, two leading tacklers, and leading rusher, the Rams could slide to fourth in the NFC West. However, that doesn’t mean Sean McVay’s team isn’t dangerous. In an ultra-competitive division like the NFC West, even teams on the downside can cause problems.
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The Rams are 8-4 against the Seahawks dating back to 2014. Since McVay took over in 2017, the Rams lead the series 4-2. Last season, Seattle defeated Los Angeles 30-29 in Week 5 but lost 12-28 in Week 14. The previous year, Los Angeles swept the series, but Seattle kept both losses two within one score.
The Rams are a tough matchup for Seattle because they’ve had Pete Carroll’s team’s number these past several seasons.
Easiest Game No. 2: Miami Dolphins, Week 4
While the Dolphins did use the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Tua Tagovailoa, Ryan Fitzpatrick might start Miami’s first few games. The pandemic created issues when it comes to meeting with players, conducting medical evaluations, and adequately preparing rookies for starting roles. If the Dolphins feel like Tagovailoa needs a little more time to learn the playbook or physically recover, Fitzpatrick will suit up Week 1.
By Week 4, Tagovailoa should be ready to see his first NFL action as a starter. However, regardless of whether the rookie plays or not, Seattle should easily put down the Dolphins. Behind Carson’s powerful running and Russell Wilson‘s precision passing, Seattle’s offense should dice apart Miami’s defense.
On the other side of the ball, unless Fitzpatrick or Tagovailoa put on a Pro Bowl-caliber display, the Dolphins can’t keep pace with Seattle. The Seahawks still need to fill some defensive holes, but the team possesses enough quality defenders to keep Miami’s offense at bay.