Russell Wilson missed a preseason game for the first time in his career when Seattle defeated Denver last week in its preseason opener. The newly minted $140-million quarterback is hungry to get on the field.
While Wilson, who signed a new four-year extension this offseason, will get at least a series when the Seahawks travel to Minnesota, the more interesting quarterback play may come from his backups competing for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Paxton Lynch thrilled fans in Week 1, going 11-for-15 for 109 yards and a touchdown as he outdueled fellow backup Geno Smith. Smith, who will miss at least this game with a knee cyst, will be replaced by former Ohio State quarterback J.T Barrett who was signed earlier this week.
The Seahawks will also look for the continued progress of their two rookie wide receivers in the wake of Doug Baldwin's retirement. Second-round pick D.K. Metcalf caught just one ball last week while fourth-round pick Gary Jennings was targeted twice but failed to reel either pass in.
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On a Vikings front, Kirk Cousins is again expected to at least take one series. Minnesota will continue to find depth in its running back department, knowing that starter Dalvin Cook has a bad history with injuries, and the offensive line was a sieve at several points last season. Minnesota rushed for 213 yards last week against New Orleans, led by second-year back Mike Boone and former Detroit back Ameer Abdullah.
Below is all the info you need to watch Seahawks vs. Vikings on Sunday afternoon.
What channel is Seahawks vs. Vikings on today?
- TV channel (National): Fox
- Live stream: fuboTV
The Seahawks vs. Vikings game will be the first national broadcast of the 2019 preseason for Fox. Kevin Burkhardt will take play-by-play responsibilities with Charles Davis serving as the color analyst.
As for a live-stream presentation, Seahawks vs. Vikings can be seen on fuboTV. New fubo TV users can sign up with a seven-day free trial. All nationally televised NFL preseason games will be available on fuboTV.
Seahawks vs. Vikings: What time is kickoff?
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 18
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET
Seahawks vs. Vikings is the second of two preseason games being played on Sunday.
Seahawks preseason schedule 2019
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| Aug. 8 | vs. Broncos | W 22-14 |
| Aug. 18 | at Vikings | 8 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 24 | at Chargers | 10 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 29 | vs. Raiders | 10 p.m. ET |
Vikings preseason schedule 2019
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| Aug. 9 | at Saints | W 34-25 |
| Aug. 18 | vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 24 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 29 | at Bills | 7 p.m. ET |