The wait is nearly over, 12s. We'll soon see how the Seattle Seahawks' 2025 schedule unfolds. So this is the last chance to send our wishes to the scheduling gods. Who knows, maybe we'll luck out and have a couple of these granted.
We know we can't have our way in everything. If we could, we'd all be driving hovercars that ran on water with cheeseburger dispensers on the dash. Or maybe that's just me. Yeah, probably me. But I still want Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin to come back as coaches/mentors/whatever the Seahawks need. For now, let's talk schedule.
We know who the opponents will be, but when and where the Seahawks play them can determine their record. In 2023, Seattle faced a nasty five-game slate that ended Pete Carroll's time as Seattle's coach. So, please, no more of those. Now, let's move on to what I would like to see this year.
Three dream scenarios for the 2025 Seahawks schedule
Get the Raiders for a regular season game
Now, if we could get everything we wanted in this year's schedule, the NFL would have somehow flexed the Raiders to the regular season. Come on, tell me there isn't a single member of the 12s who wouldn't want to see Pete Carroll back at Lumen Field. Getting a preseason game would be great, but in the regular season? Yes, please!
Swap the Houston Texans out, as that's a home game for the Seahawks. Easy peasy. And just to be fair, since that changes Seattle's schedule strength, swap the Jacksonville road game for a visit to either Kansas City or Los Angeles. That would be to play the Chargers, naturally. Now, how hard was that, Roger? Yes, I know it cannot happen, but give yourself some flexibility in the future, guys.
Catch the top rookies early
Yes, I'll admit it. I'd rather see the Seahawks play Cam Ward early in the season than late. We know Seattle will face Tennessee in Nashville, so the number one pick in the draft will benefit from playing at home. It will be the season home opener for him, with any luck, so he'll be even more amped up. He just might be more likely to take one risk too many.
It wouldn't be the worst thing to see the Jaguars early, either. Jacksonville will feature Travis Hunter, the most versatile athlete in the entire draft. The only question for now is, how much time will he see on the field on offense? I'd rather Seattle play him before he and the coaching staff have settled into a routine. And before he picks up the nuances of playing in the NFL, too. This will be a home game for the Seahawks, so that's even better.
Finish with two home games
And while we're at it, can we make both of those against division opponents? Would every team like to close out with a pair of home games? Sure, they would. Hey, the title is "Big Wishes," not "Ooo, maybe if you don't mind, could we get an extra sugar with that if it's not too much trouble?"
Last year, Seattle closed its schedule with two road games. Yes, it worked out with a pair of wins, but one was against the hapless Bears, a game the Seahawks barely—no pun intended—won. The final game versus the Rams didn't matter, as Los Angeles had already locked up the division.
Hopefully, this year, the Seahawks will still have something to play for in Weeks 17 and 18. And best of all, celebrate an NFC West division title at home. Who knows, maybe by then the division will be locked up and we can even see Jalen Milroe under center all the way,