Colts to Host Seahawks in Week 1

The next step in the NFL offseason is upon us.

The 2021 regular season schedule is being unveiled Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm ET on NFL Network, but the Week 1 matchups have already been released as of Wednesday morning.

For the Indianapolis Colts, they will host the Seattle Seahawks at home in Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.

It will be their first Week 1 home opener since 2018.

Week 1 will be the first opportunity for Colts fans to get their eyes on newcomers like quarterback Carson Wentz, first-round pick defensive end Kwity Paye, and rookie tight end Kylen Granson during the regular season.

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Likewise, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will bring along some familiar faces like former Colts defensive tackle Al Woods (2017-18) and cornerback Pierre Desir (2017-19).

In their history, the Colts and Seahawks have faced off 12 times, with the Colts holding a 7-5 advantage.

The last regular-season matchup was Week 4 of 2017 when the Seahawks pulled ahead late at Lumen Field in Seattle and clobbered the Colts, 46-18.

The Colts were 6-2 at home last season at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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