In a decisive match, the Baltimore Ravens emerged victorious against the Cleveland Browns, securing yet another AFC North title. This outcome may have significant repercussions for the Seattle Seahawks’ schedule in the upcoming 2025 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have firmly established themselves in second place within the division, ensuring that they will face the Seahawks next year. As part of the scheduling rotation, all teams from the NFC West will play away games against the AFC North teams, meaning the Seahawks are set to travel to Pittsburgh for the first time since 2021—unless this matchup becomes part of the International Series.
A key subplot will be the Seahawks’ opportunity to compete against former quarterback Russell Wilson for the second time since his 2022 trade. In their first encounter, Seattle narrowly edged out Wilson’s Denver Broncos with a score of 17-16. The circumstances of Wilson’s career have changed significantly since then; while his time in Denver was tumultuous, he appears to be thriving with the Steelers. Presently, Wilson holds a record of 6-4 as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback, having thrown 15 touchdowns in just ten games—surpassing the total touchdowns by all Steelers quarterbacks from the past two seasons.
Despite the Steelers’ recent losing streak that prevented them from clinching the division, there’s strong speculation that they aim to retain Wilson for the upcoming season, although it is likely he would earn a salary higher than the league minimum.
Moreover, the Seahawks are slated for a road game against the Washington Commanders, which was confirmed just last week. The final opponent for Seattle in 2025 will be determined on Sunday night when the Minnesota Vikings face off against the Detroit Lions for the NFC North title and the coveted No. 1 seed. The losing team of that game is expected to visit Lumen Field next season, while a rare tie would also see the Vikings return to Seattle in 2025.
This upcoming match between the Seahawks and the Steelers could rekindle the excitement surrounding Wilson’s return to Seattle and provide fans with a thrilling reunion. As the Seahawks look to strengthen their roster and improve their performance, they have plenty of opportunities to build momentum heading into the season.