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Clash at Nissan Stadium: Seattle Seahawks Set to Face Tennessee Titans

As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to take on the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium, fans are eager for insights into how their team might perform. Based on recent performances, there's a compelling case that the Seahawks could be walking into Nashville with an edge.


Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

The Seahawks' last game on December 19 against the Philadelphia Eagles showcased a team that can hold its own in crunch time. With a narrow victory of 20-17 over the Eagles, they demonstrated resilience and an ability to close out games—a critical skill for any successful NFL team. The defense was particularly noteworthy, forcing three three-and-outs and snagging two interceptions without giving up a single sack.


Seattle's punting game was also impressive, averaging 56 yards across five attempts which is indicative of their ability to control field position. On offense, they maintained balance with over 200 passing yards and exactly 100 rushing yards. Their red zone efficiency wasn't stellar—failing to convert on both attempts—but this could be an area of focus in practice leading up to the Titans game.


Comparing this performance with their December 10 loss against the San Francisco 49ers (28-16), it's clear that improvements have been made. Despite being outscored by San Francisco, Seattle managed more total yards (324) and had fewer turnovers than in their previous matchup against Dallas Cowboys where they scored high but conceded even higher (35-41).


The upcoming match against Tennessee presents an opportunity for SEA to capitalize on these improvements while addressing areas like red zone efficiency and penalty minimization—the latter having cost them significant yardage in past games.


Tennessee Titans will not make it easy though; as hosts at Nissan Stadium, they'll look to leverage home-field advantage. It’s crucial for SEA’s defense—which has shown varying degrees of success—to step up once again and contain TEN’s offensive threats.


Fans should mark their calendars for December 24th when these two teams face off at Nissan Stadium in Nashville at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The game will be broadcasted live on CBS—providing fans everywhere with a chance to witness what promises to be an enthralling encounter between two determined NFL franchises.

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