The Denver Broncos recently acquired quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks via trade. This was a significant move by a franchise that is a part of the toughest division in football, the AFC West. On the other hand, this trade sent the Seahawks into a mini rebuild mode, as they are a part of a very tough division.
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The NFC West contains the likes of the Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers, and Wilson’s former team, the Seahawks. Russell Wilson was able to leave that division behind him as he joined a team in the AFC. However, the best team in the NFC West, the Rams, will cross Wilson’s path once again.
NFL announced the early fixture for Christmas Day, and the Los Angeles Rams will be facing the Denver Broncos. Russell Wilson will once again lock horns with his arch-nemesis. Even after changing the division, Wilson can’t escape the Rams, and it will be a fascinating contest.
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The NFL fans were quick to react to the Broncos lining up to face the Rams on Christmas Day. According to the majority of the fans, they think Russell Wilson tried to duck this fixture by changing the division, and now he’ll be facing them again. He’ll be up against the defending champions, and the likes of Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald will be up for it.
Merry Christmas, Russell Wilson. For Christmas he'll be chased all over the field by Aaron Donald and the #Rams. That'll be a nice present; Rams vs. #Broncos on Christmas Day.
— David Tukesbrey🎙 (@DavidTukesbrey) May 10, 2022
When Russell Wilson wakes up to his Christmas Day itinerary. Go #Rams!! #ramshouse pic.twitter.com/MmMxAk4ICQ
— Patrick H (@GoneGator66) May 10, 2022
Russell Wilson when he found out that the NFL was making him play Aaron Donald & the Rams on Christmas after he left the NFC West to get away from Donald pic.twitter.com/FX3q6HHk3v
— Skyler Carlin (@skyler_carlin) May 10, 2022
*Rams will play against the Broncos on Christmas Day*
Russell Wilson: pic.twitter.com/EAkuDtvCxc
— Cesar 🥱 (@ClappedCesar) May 10, 2022
Nathaniel Hackett claims they can win it all with Russell Wilson
The Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett has a firm belief in his new quarterback to take them all the way this season. He said, “What Russ does, compared to other people, I mean he’s spectacular, It’s about him establishing himself as one of the best in the league, which he already is, and just continually doing that over and over.”
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Seeing Russell Wilson in the @Broncos colors is still crazy 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xy18QK3ivr
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) May 10, 2022
Nathaniel Hackett is ready to embrace the tough challenge possessed in the AFC West. He said, “No, it’s exciting, [are] you kidding me? We all get into this game because you want to be playing against the best people all the time.”
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Even though coach Hackett firmly believes in his quarterback coming out of the division, it won’t be an easy task. Along with the Broncos, the AFC West contains the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Las Vegas Raiders. All these teams are Super Bowl contenders, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out at the top.
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