Seahawks

Our betting experts answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding Monday night's matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle's defense will definitely miss [Bobby Wagner](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14979/bobby-wagner) (now with the [Los Angeles Rams](/nfl/team/_/name/lar/los-angeles-rams)), [Carlos Dunlap](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13274/carlos-dunlap) (now with the [Kansas City Chiefs](/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs)) and [Rasheem Green](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3912562/rasheem-green) (now with the [Houston Texans](/nfl/team/_/name/hou/houston-texans)). [Tariq Woolen](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4245185/tariq-woolen) and [Coby Bryant](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4239094/coby-bryant) to a unit that (along with [Sidney Jones IV](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3127299/sidney-jones-iv)) allowed a 62% completion percentage last season. [Drew Lock](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3924327/drew-lock) were starting. [Jerry Jeudy](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241463/jerry-jeudy) has to step up to become the receiver I thought he would be when he was drafted, first time head coach Nathaniel Hackett and his incredibly young staff have to seamlessly transition into an elite staff, and the rest of the AFC West has to have things go wrong for the Broncos to win this division, not to mention a Super Bowl. That defense could be better this year -- certainly there's a good amount of talent and [Randy Gregory](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3040479/randy-gregory) is a nice add, but overall I think the Broncos are a bit overrated because their defense is overrated. As for the division, I could see the argument that all four teams have a similar chance to win, so the Broncos having the third-longest odds could provide some value. The Broncos have the talent to contend, but I think there are too many hurdles for them to have the eighth-shortest odds to win the Super Bowl. Last season, the Seahawks ranked either last or 31st in the NFL in passing yards allowed (280.4 per game), passing attempts allowed (38.7 per game), and passing completions allowed (26.1 per game). [Matthew Stafford](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12483/matthew-stafford) (2021) and [Tom Brady](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady) (2020). There is no question that the Broncos are a better team top to bottom, so anything short of a Broncos win would be a huge surprise given the expectations surrounding Russ and the Broncos, overall. How do you see Wilson's approach to this game and who do you like in the game? [Seattle Seahawks](/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks) hosting the [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) at Lumen Field in Seattle.

All that's left is action. The Broncos can exorcise the demons of the past six seasons, and quarterback Russell Wilson will be afforded the same opportunity.

I expect the Broncos to eventually manage it, but this defense hasn't been tested quite yet, and its conditioning, after resting for the duration of the preseason, is in question. Do so with even a modicum of consistency, and he will give the ball away. Against a Seahawks' secondary that is suspect and lackluster, Wilson needs to go for the jugular early and often. At the same time, this isn't going to be Carroll's preferred brand of offensive football: pound the rock, control the clock, and don't give the ball away. Much like Seahawks fans wanted their team to do for years and years, the Broncos are going to #LetRussCook. However it shakes out, the memo to Coach Hackett is #LetRussCook. The emotions, and the insults, could have the opposite effect, and cause Wilson to press and not play his usual brand of focused, 'neutral' football. The Broncos can exorcise the demons of the past six seasons, and quarterback Russell Wilson will be afforded the same opportunity. Based on all of Hackett's offseason remarks, he understands the magnitude of talent he has under center. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett has to walk that razor's edge of finding ways to use the shade as motivation, without letting it become a distraction or albatross around his team's neck. [Denver Broncos](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/denver-broncos) are tired of all the talk. Wilson can get this particular monkey off his back out of the gates.

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes he has his faster roster yet heading into the 2022 NFL regular season.

The DBs can run, the corners can run. “When you have offensive tackles that run a 4.9 (seconds), that gives you the chance to really pick up your speed,” Carroll continued. I care about how fast they are and how well they can move.”

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- Broncos vs. Smith is also armed with a quality running game behind [Rashaad Penny](/nfl/players/2144893/rashaad-penny/) and the potential for rookie [Kenneth Walker](/nfl/players/2820052/kenneth-walker/). [Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Seahawks vs. No team committed fewer turnovers than the Seahawks last season with only 13 giveaways, and Seattle also threw the fewest interceptions in the league with seven. 28 in the NFL in total defense last season. Wilson faces his old team and is the only quarterback to lead the Seahawks to a Seahawks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/), and just locked in its Monday Night Football picks and predictions. Now, here are several [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds) and betting lines for Seahawks vs. Though he is making his debut for Denver, Wilson is the all-time Seattle franchise record-holder for passing yards and passing touchdowns, and the veteran quarterback has the NFL record for most wins, including playoffs, in the first 10 years of a career. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/broncos-vs-seahawks-line-picks-advanced-computer-nfl-model-releases-selections-for-monday-night-matchup/#ttag=09112022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_broncosseahawksmnfmodel). The model enters the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 138-97 run on top-rated [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) that dates back to the 2017 season. In addition, the Broncos acquired star quarterback and former Seattle standout [Russell Wilson](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/), who will make his debut against his former team.

A game with the Denver Broncos marked the high point of the Russell Wilson-Seahawks relationship, that glorious February 2014 night in New Jersey, ...

Carroll, to show — at least for a night — that he can succeed in the post-Wilson era and that the team made the right call in trading him? This will be our first chance to see what that looks like in action — and one question worth wondering is if the Seahawks could use Adams as a de facto spy on Wilson and sending him to chase after Wilson regularly. Dallas, entering his third year, tied for the NFL lead in the preseason in rushing with 163 yards, averaging 5.8 per carry, and figures to get the early-down work if/when Penny gets a series or two off. Yes, for now they are, and much of Seattle’s hopes that this is a retooling season and not a rebuilding one rests on him being able to play the way coach Pete Carroll wants — limiting turnovers, taking what the defense gives him and converting big plays when they are there. Jones didn’t play in the preseason due to a concussion, and Woolen was one of the team’s best players. But the starting cornerbacks are more in question — it could be veteran Sidney Jones IV on the left side and rookie Tariq Woolen on the right.

The Denver Broncos will travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks for a Week 1 showdown. It's Monday Night Football! Are you ready?

The Broncos will cover the spread if they can move the chains and protect Wilson. It will be the ultimate revenge game, and Wilson is a man on a mission. Thus, the defense must do everything possible to confuse and rattle him. The defense must find ways to get to Wilson. Thus, Metcalf and Lockett must do their best to help their quarterback and get open on their routes. How they improve will determine how efficiently the Broncos can move the ball. The Denver Broncos will travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks for a Week 1 showdown. Now, Wilson returns to the stadium he called home for the last decade. The offensive line must improve. The Seahawks are in complete rebuild mode and will attempt to put the pieces back together brick-by-brick. Moreover, he looks to build a new part of his career with a Broncos team that believes they will contend for a Super Bowl. When the Broncos start their season in Seattle, there will be some extra spice.

Following an offseason of turnover and change for the Seattle Seahawks, Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season finally arrived, and for the performances of the NFC ...

What that means is that for the first time since Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season the Seahawks are all alone atop the division. That was followed by the [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.arrowheadpride.com) absolutely thumping the [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/) 44-21 in the late afternoon game. 2T: Arizona Cardinals (0-1)

With no more Russel Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are prepared to turn to Geno Smith and Drew Lock to lead the Seahawks to the playoffs.

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The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will face off at 8:15 p.m. ET Sept. 12 at Lumen Field to kick off their 2022 seasons. Denver struggled last year, ...

[NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nfl_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Regional restrictions may apply.) [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nfl_htw/). Denver has the odds in their favor, so they'll need to guard against complacency. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Broncos were the best in rushing touchdowns allowed, finishing the 2021 season giving up only nine. The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will face off at 8:15 p.m.

"Led by a sneaky-deep group of pass rushers, the Seattle defense has a chance to hurry Russell Wilson into mistakes. The Broncos' run defense doesn't match up ...

[NBC Sports Writer Matt Weyrich is expecting the Hawks to win as he will find it uncomfortable for Russell Wilson to settle into his first game with his new team against his former coach, and fans that will bring even more energy considering the circumstances.](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/commanders/nfl-week-1-picks-bills-vs-rams-broncos-vs-seahawks-highlight-slate) "Russell Wilson is getting little-to-no time with his new teammates before having to return to Seattle, the team that shipped him to Denver after 10 seasons and eight playoff berths together. Pete Carroll is one of the top coaches in the league for a reason and if he can find holes in the Broncos to exploit, an upset win is within the realm of possibility." " [FanDuel's Devon Platana gives his top 3 reasons why the Seahawks will defeat the Broncos in week 1 of the NFL Season.](https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/posts/reasons-seahawks-will-upset-broncos-week-1-01gccf43q3zg) "The Seahawks are a tight-knit unit that's more than capable of pulling off a shocker or two. [CBS NFL's Will Brinson is choosing the Seahawks to defeat the Broncos in a 21-17 win as he feels Coach Pete Carroll is out to prove himself without Russell Wilson especially against him this Monday Night.](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-week-1-picks-against-the-spread-baker-mayfields-panthers-knock-off-browns-cowboys-upset-tom-brady/) "I think it's a bigger motivational matchup for Pete Carroll, who just sent Russ packing in a trade to the Broncos and who would LOVE to let people know Seattle can still win without Russ in town. With little faith in Geno Smith to lead an upset, all of our panelists chose the Broncos with great confidence." [Bleacher Report's entire football staff made their week one picks and all of them chose Denver to win heavily over Seattle 38-17.](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10047957-bleacher-reports-expert-week-1-nfl-picks) "Wilson will head back to Seattle with a strong supporting cast that includes wideouts Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler, plus two running backs who can catch out of the backfield in Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III.

Wilson is 29-11-1 in primetime games. He relishes Monday Night Football. How will the game shake out? In a time-honored tradition, let's go around the table to ...

[@ErickTrickel](https://twitter.com/ErickTrickel)): Being without Jewell will hurt the defense, but the Broncos can still overwhelm the quarterback. Denver will jump out to an early lead, silencing the 12th man and crushing their spirit, handing them the first L of the season. Wilson throws for 300 yards and three touchdowns, adds another score via his legs, and the Broncos blow out the Seahawks. If Denver can stop the run, the Broncos should win this game and cover. Expect it to be close early, but as the Broncos find their groove, they'll break it open in the second half. It may take a couple of series for the offense to get going, but the Broncos will pull away big in the second half. [@BrennanGrose1](https://twitter.com/BrennanGrose01)): The Broncos start a little slow, but Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett quickly find their feet as they pick apart one of the worst secondaries in football last year. Look for the Broncos to get into a groove after halftime. Expect Wilson to play like a maniac — one with a neutral mindset, of course — and hang some serious points on his former team. The Broncos come out firing with some creativity, leading to an early lead that they never surrender. [@KeithC_NFL](https://twitter.com/KeithC_NFL)): Seattle may boo Wilson. But so will the Broncos.

The Seattle Seahawks took to Twitter to troll the 49ers and the rest of the NFC West after three of the four teams in the division lost on Sunday in Week 1.

[49ers' 19-10 loss to the Bears](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-observations-trey-lance-struggles-2022-season-opening-loss-bears) on Sunday, San Francisco will look to turn things around against, you guessed it ... [Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) The team's Twitter account wasted no time taking a victory lap.

Three are draft picks — left tackle Charles Cross, linebacker Boye Mafe and receiver Dareke Young. (Seattle also got linebacker Tyreke Smith with one of the ...

“Make sure that after this game maybe they look out and are like, ‘Damn, maybe we traded the wrong person.’” “But once it comes down to it full speed in the game, I’m not going to be thinking about any of that. “You got to go out there and play your game and do what you’ve been doing. We got to handle business and come out of there 1-0.” Harris is listed as a starter at one defensive end spot in the team’s 3-4 front. “When I was playing with the Broncos, I got drafted by the Raiders, so playing the Raiders the first time, I’ve learned from my mistakes of you can’t put too much emotion into it, otherwise it will sometimes get you off of your gameplan and you got to just play football,” Harris said.

Watch: The game will be broadcast locally on Fox Q13 Seattle as well as nationally on ESPN. The Manningcast will also be available on ESPN2. Why: There's no ...

The Manningcast will also be available on ESPN2. Wilson is the best quarterback in franchise history and is still a top-10 talent, providing an excellent test for Seattle’s new-look defense. Here’s all the info you need to know.

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