Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots Odds, Expert Picks, How to Watch: Both Teams Look for Second Win
Expert Picks
The Patriots opened as a 2-point favorite over the Seahawks when oddsmakers first released their lines. As the week progressed, New England’s lead increased to 4.5 points, but some books have it at 5.The Patriots lead the all-time series with the Seahawks, 15-8, including a 35-30 win in last year’s regular season. Seattle won the previous meeting in 2020, 35-30, however.
How to Watch
The game will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.Team News
The Patriots are coming off a 20-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Quarterback Mac Jones completed 22 of his 35 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.The Seahawks are coming off a 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos last week. Quarterback Geno Smith completed 23 of his 34 passes for 195 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Wide receiver Tyler Lockett caught eight passes for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Key Matchups
- Patriots’ passing attack vs. Seahawks’ secondary: The Patriots have one of the best passing attacks in the NFL, led by Jones and a talented group of receivers. The Seahawks’ secondary has been a weakness in recent years, so they will need to improve their play in order to slow down the Patriots.
- Seahawks’ running game vs. Patriots’ front seven: The Seahawks have a strong running game, led by Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Walker III. The Patriots’ front seven is one of the best in the NFL, so they will need to be able to stop the run in order to win.
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