Seattle Seahawks: The Five Games That Could Make or Break the Seahawks' Season

Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks.

This game could set an early tone on the 2009 season. This will be a different Chicago team than the last one who came to Qwest Field. 

Last time the Bears came to Seattle, they looked to extend their winning streak to three over the Seahawks. However they ran headfirst into Patrick Kerney and the Seahawks defense which registered five sacks and two fumbles.   

Matt Hasselbeck threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns and Maurice Morris ran for 87 yards and a score. Rex Grossman threw for 266 yards and had a costly fumble with 5:00 left down 27-20. The final was 30-23 Seahawks.

Replacing Rex Grossman will be newcomer Jay Cutler, who looks to shake off a rough off season and have a hot start to this season.   

Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts

The following week the Seahawks visit the Indianapolis Colts. This will be the first 10:00 AM start time for the Seahawks in the 2009 campaign.  

Last meeting saw the Seahawks beat a Manning-less Colts team in Seattle 28-13 to wrap up home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. Shaun Alexander scored three times to tie Priest Holmes' touchdown record at 27.

This will be the Seahawks first trip to Lucas Oil Stadium. Awaiting them will be Peyton Manning and a Colts team who fell short in San Diego during the playoffs. Last season the Colts finished the season 12-4 and 6-2 at home.

Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys

Another 10:00 AM start time greets the Seahawks in this Week Eight match up as they look to avenge an ugly Thanksgiving Day loss last season.

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys offense looked flawless against the Seahawks defense, throwing for 331 yards and three touchdowns. Dallas cruised to an easy 34-9 victory.

Dallas’ defensive shredded the Seahawks offense, registering seven sacks on Matt Hasselbeck. This was Matt Hasselbeck’s final game of the 2008 season.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

This is another huge road test for the Seahawks as they travel for a date with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ. The Seahawks have never won in Arizona’s new stadium since it opened in 2006, losing the first game 27-21.

The following year in Week Two, the Seahawks fumbled away their chance to steal a victory over Arizona.  Neil Rackers connected on the game-winning 42-yard field goal to win it for the Cardinals.

In the season finale of last season, the Cardinals demolished the Seahawks 34-21. The Seahawks look to finally win their first game in Arizona’s new stadium.

Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers

This is the Seahawks final road game of the 2009 season.  This is also the fifth straight season the Seahawks and Packers will meet in the regular season.

The Seahawks last came to Lambeau Field in 2007 in the NFC Divisional round.  Seattle pounced on the second seed Packers early, capitalizing on two Ryan Grant fumbles to stake an early 14-0 lead. However, Brett Favre and the Packers rallied to win 42-20. 

Ryan Grant came back with a vengeance, running all over the Seahawks defense for 201 yards and three touchdowns.  Favre added three touchdowns of his own.

Seattle looks to finish on a high note with a December win in Green Bay. 

These five games could be the difference if the Seahawks look to earn a postseason berth in 2009.