The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to face several of the league’s top teams in 2020, and with those teams come a number of players that could prove a serious hassle for the Seahawks to overcome in their matchups. To that end, I put together a list of one player from each of the Seahawks’ opponents that should make a difference in Seattle’s approach to each game.
I chose not to select any quarterbacks, running backs, or wide receivers for this list, as the success of those positions is obviously paramount to a team’s chances of winning.
With that said, here is one player from each of the Seahawks’ 2020 opponents that could make a huge impact on Seattle’s game plan:
Week 1 (Sept. 13): Atlanta Falcons
Impact player: DB Ricardo Allen
The veteran safety trio of Keanu Neal, Damontae Kazee, and Ricardo Allen should scare Seahawks fans, considering how often Russell Wilson likes to throw deep; in particular, Allen should see plenty of action due to his versatility. After missing 13 games in 2018 due to injury, Allen posted a fantastic 2019 campaign with 85 tackles, eight batted passes, and two interceptions. The Falcons are considering switching Allen to the nickel position, which would allow him, Neal, and Kazee to patrol the backfield and force the Seahawks to keep to the ground.