The Seahawks (6-5) can maintain and possibly extend their NFC West lead with a win over the struggling Jets (3-8).
The Seattle Seahawks (6-5) went from last to first in the NFC West in the span of two weeks, knocking off the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals in the process. To start their December schedule, the Seahawks go on the road for a matchup against the New York Jets (3-8).
While the Seahawks have salvaged their season (for now) following their bye week, the Jets are coming off their bye week with virtually zero chance to make the postseason. Aaron Rodgers’ big move to ‘The Big Apple’ has been a big bust, while the Jets find themselves searching for a new head coach and general manager for 2025 and beyond. Still, this is a road game and the Jets have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, particularly on the defensive line with Quinnen Williams anchoring. This is the last AFC opponent the Seahawks will face in the regular season… but they’re hoping it’s not the last time they face an AFC team this season, if you catch my drift.
Last meeting
Two seasons ago, the Seahawks kept their playoff hopes alive and officially eliminated the Jets from contention in a 23-6 home win at Lumen Field. Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to Colby Parkinson and Tyler Mabry, while the Seahawks defense forced three turnovers off of Jets quarterback Mike White.
Seattle’s only prior trip to MetLife Stadium to play the Jets was in 2016, with the Seahawks winning 27-17.
What’s at stake for the Seahawks?
If the Seahawks win, they will improve to 7-5 and maintain their NFC West lead. They could increase their lead if the Arizona Cardinals lose to the Minnesota Vikings, while the Los Angeles Rams fall to the New Orleans Saints.
A loss would obviously put them in jeopardy of losing their division lead and dropping out of a playoff spot.
Odds
The Seahawks are a 1.5-point road favorites on FanDuel Sportsbook, with an over/under of 42.5 points.
Game Coverage
Seahawks vs. Jets airs live on FOX at 10 AM PT on Sunday, Dec. 1. The commentary team will be Adam Amin and Mark Sanchez, with Kristina Pink as the sideline reporter. This is the stream to follow for all of your Seahawks-Jets game coverage.