Seahawks Look to Solidify Playoff Hopes Against Struggling Jets
Week 13 brings a crucial matchup for the Seattle Seahawks as they travel to the Meadowlands to face the New York Jets. With contrasting seasons, the meeting highlights a tale of two teams on opposite trajectories. While the Seahawks cling to playoff hopes, the Jets find themselves looking ahead to the off-season after a disappointing campaign.
Boosted by Recent Success
For the visiting Seahawks, this game carries immense significance. Currently holding the seventh seed in the NFC playoff race, Seattle has a real opportunity to further solidify their postseason aspirations. Two recent victories, both against divisional opponents, San Francisco and Arizona, have propelled the team back into contention, pushing their divisional record to 2-2.
This success can be largely attributed to an invigorated defense allowing a mere 23 points in their last two outings. This impressive performance includes a string of four out of their last five games where they’ve conceded no more than 20 points.
Finding the Balance
Offensively, the Seahawks have shown a balanced attack, effectively strategizing to put points on the board. However, there have been signs of inconsistency in their running game, an area they’ll be eager to improve upon.
Exploiting a Weak Point
The New York Jets defense presents a potentially exploitable weakness for Seattle’s ground game. Averaging 130.1 rushing yards relinquished per game throughout the season, that number has climbed to a concerning 142.3 yards in their last three appearances. This trend suggests a decisive advantage for the Seahawks, especially with running back Kenneth Walker III in their arsenal.
Prediction: Seahawks Capitalize on Opportunity
Considering the drastic difference in momentum and the Seahawks’ demonstrably stronger roster, it’s highly unlikely they’ll stumble against the struggling Jets. This crucial matchup presents a golden platform for Seattle to further their playoff push and continue their recent winning streak.
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## Seahawks Look to Extend MetLife Domination Over Struggling Jets
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Alex Reed, sports analyst for [Alex Reed Affiliation]. The Seattle Seahawks are traveling to New York this week to face the Jets in a game with major playoff implications for Seattle. Alex Reed, what are some of the key storylines heading into this matchup?
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me. This game is truly a tale of two seasons. The Seahawks are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt, while the Jets are looking towards next year after a disappointing season.
But what’s particularly interesting is Seattle’s history at MetLife Stadium. [[1](https://www.seahawks.com/news/what-to-watch-in-the-seahawks-week-13-game-at-the-new-york-jets)] They’re undefeated there, boasting a perfect 6-0 record since the stadium opened. That includes wins against the Giants, Jets, and even a Super Bowl victory over the Broncos.
**Host:** That’s an impressive record. Do you think that history will play a factor in this game?
**Alex Reed:** It certainly adds an intriguing element. The Seahawks seem to find success at MetLife, but this Jets team, while struggling, is still dangerous. They have nothing to lose, which can make them unpredictable.
**Host:** The Seahawks will need to bring their A-game if they want to secure a win and keep their playoff hopes alive. What are you looking forward to seeing in this matchup?
**Alex Reed:** I’m curious to see if the Seahawks can exploit their historical dominance at MetLife Stadium. Will that confidence translate into another victory? And for the Jets, can they upset the odds and put a damper on Seattle’s playoff aspirations? This Week 13 matchup has the potential to be a thrilling one.
**Host:** Thanks for your insights, Alex Reed. We’ll be watching closely to see how this game unfolds.
