PFT Live with Mike Florio Most intriguing Week 1 opponents for Seahawks + Raiders hire Klint Kubiak as HC (2/10 Hour 2)
Feb 10, 2026
They debate the most intriguing Week 1 opponents for the Seahawks and which matchups would draw big ratings. Conversations cover potential marquee openers like the Chiefs, Cowboys, Bears, and Giants. They react to the Raiders hiring Klint Kubiak and the unsettled Maxx Crosby situation. They also touch on early Super Bowl LXI odds and when the NFL might add an 18th regular season game.
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Melbourne Game As Labor Day Trial
- Mike Florio predicts the Rams-49ers Melbourne game will likely be played Labor Day weekend as a trial for Labor Day football.
- He believes that scheduling early gives those teams a fair recovery window and tests starting the season sooner.
Seahawks Have Numerous High-Profile Week 1 Options
- Mike Florio and Chris Simms list compelling potential Week 1 home opponents for the Seahawks, noting many high-profile matchups.
- They argue almost every listed matchup (except Arizona) would draw huge viewership and make strong season openers.
Mud-Splattered Memory From A Thursday Game
- Mike Florio recalls getting sprayed with mud by a friend while biking, triggered by remembering Cardinals-Seahawks Thursday game.
- The small memory illustrates how vivid game-day recollections can be tied to unrelated moments.