Our prediction for Seahawks vs Falcons is Atlanta -3 (-105) to cover the spread at home. Seattle has cooled off after winning their first three games, slumping to 3-3 following a three-game losing streak. They remain tied for first place in the NFC West.
Atlanta was seconds away from starting the season at 0-2 until they staged a borderline miraculous comeback to beat the Eagles. Subsequently, they won three of the next four (with the lone loss coming at the hands of the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs) and are tied for first place in the NFC South with Tampa Bay.
Offshore Odds: Atlanta Is Favored by a Field Goal at Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | +3 (-115) | +131 | O 51 (-113) |
| Falcons | -3 (-105) | -151 | U 51 (-107) |
Seahawks Hit the Skids After Fast Start
The Seahawks were one of the NFL‘s surprise teams early in the season as they won their first three games. Still, that needs to be put in its proper context as they beat three struggling teams: Denver, New England, and Miami. Since then, they have proceeded to lose three in a row to Detroit, the Giants, and the 49ers.
QB Geno Smith is leading the NFL in completions, passing attempts, and passing yards. Part of that is due to their ineffectual running game, but they have a deep corps of receivers helping Smith accrue his numbers. Defensively, the Seahawks are in the bottom half of the league. They’ll aim for a complete result this week against Atlanta.
Atlanta’s Offense Is Firing on All Cylinders
The Falcons were smothered by the Steelers’ defense in the first game of the season. In Week 2, they staged a miraculous comeback against the Eagles. Atlanta managed to avoid an 0-2 start and has been rising ever since.
Since Week 2, they have won three of four and lit up the scoreboard. They have a relatively weak upcoming schedule that should further their hopes of claiming a playoff berth or perhaps a surprising division title. They have an emerging star at wide receiver in Drake London and their two-headed backfield of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier is tough to stop.
Seahawks vs Falcons Prediction: Seattle Will Struggle in Atlanta
The Seahawks are middle of the pack defensively, but they are extremely vulnerable to the running game. The Falcons’ running game will feast and open up lanes for Cousins to pick Seattle apart through the air. Considering these factors, our Seahawks vs Falcons prediction is for Atlanta to easily cover the 3-point spread at home.
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