Super Bowl champions are on an 18-2 SU run in their season opener the following year as the Seattle Seahawks begin the defense of their title at home against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.
The Green Bay Packers didn't need a quarterback in the 2005 NFL Draft. Brett Favre was four years into a historic 10-year, $100 million contract. He was aging but not old, and had led the team to four-straight 10-win seasons.
With increased activity around CenturyLink Field, Seahawks fans should plan to arrive 60 minutes earlier than usual for Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.
As Super Bowl champions, the Seahawks will host the NFL regular-season opener at CenturyLink Field on Thursday night. And their opponent in the nationally televised game will be the Green Bay Packers.