Throughout the NFL offseason, fans and analysts have predicted the upcoming year.
Several teams are expected to contend in the AFC, leaving an unclear path to success.
As a whole, it seems like a three-team race, as most analysts discuss the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys as the top teams.
However, in a recent segment of ‘Speak’ on FS1, insider Jordan Schultz added another team to the mix.
Schultz predicted the Seattle Seahawks to have 11 wins, which would “push San Francisco, and push Philadelphia.”
.@Schultz_Report believes the Seahawks are among the NFC's elite. pic.twitter.com/tck4r0kzwD
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) August 9, 2023
The Seahawks surprised many across the league in 2022 by making the playoffs.
They finished the year with a 9-8 record, sneaking into the Wild Card round in Geno Smith’s first year as the starter.
Smith finished the year with the eighth-most passing yards in the league in 2022, and the fourth-most touchdown passes.
If he can replicate that success in 2023, the Seahawks will be well on their way to another playoff berth.
Schultz discussed several aspects of the Seahawks’ game that are improved, and he likes their chances of being an NFC contender.
He named Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a potential homerun in his first season.
In the past several years, nearly every Ohio State receiver drafted has found instant NFL success.
Can Smith-Njigba do the same?
Schultz also expressed his belief in the Seahawks’ defense to hold up their opponents and win games.
They’ll have real tests along the way, playing the 49ers twice, and the Los Angeles Rams twice during the regular season.
Will the Seahawks establish themselves as a top NFC team?
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