NFL schedule released as Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks start season against Green Bay Packers

With the MLB season well under way, and the NBA playoffs heating up, many were beginning to forget the NFL. Last night's schedule release has certainly changed that, as has the upcoming 2014 NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks shocked the world and beat the Denver Broncos to become the Super Bowl champions, but as many are wondering, can they do it again?

The schedule release had everyone quickly checking the opening game, and they weren't to be disappointed, as the Seattle Seahawks will welcome the Green Bay Packers for a home clash on Thursday, Sept. 4, which will see the beginning of an overwhelming week of NFL action. Many of you are probably thinking, well it should get easier, right? Not so. The Seahawks will have a Super Bowl rematch against the Denver Broncos in week 3, in Seattle. Can Denver get their revenge?

Another key game that catches the eye for the opening weekend is the Indianapolis Colts visiting the Denver Broncos. The exciting clash that everyone was hoping for was the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos, but they will have to wait until week 9 to see the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning clash.

The only games fans were aware of before the schedule release was the highly anticipated London games, which will feature the Miami Dolphins against the Oakland Raiders at 1 p.m. ET in Week 4, the Detroit Lions taking on the Atlanta Falcons at 9:30 a.m. ET in Week 8 and the Cowboys playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1 p.m. ET in Week 10.

Who will win the Super Bowl this season, and can the Seahawks dominate once again despite their difficult schedule?