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Seahawks Aim to Rebound vs. Struggling Broncos Offense
16 Oct
Summary
- Seahawks' ground game falters, averaging 3.5 yards per carry.
- Sam Darnold has struggled recently, throwing three interceptions.
- Denver's offense averages only 3.9 yards per play.
The Denver Broncos are set to host the Seattle Seahawks for Thursday Night Football. Denver enters the game following a close victory, though their offense has averaged a mere 3.9 yards per play under Sean Payton's play-calling. Quarterback Bo Nix has struggled to push the ball downfield, and the team's running game is also ineffective.
Seattle, conversely, is looking to recover from a recent defeat. Their rushing attack has been particularly weak, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Sam Darnold has also experienced difficulties, evidenced by recent interceptions and a decrease in yards per attempt. Despite defensive injuries, the Seahawks' pass defense remains strong, limiting opponents.
The Broncos' pass defense has generally performed well, ranking fifth in EPA per dropback. However, injuries at cornerback, including the potential absence of Patrick Surtain II, pose a significant challenge against Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who leads the league in receiving yards and touchdowns.
Despite offensive struggles on both sides, Seattle is favored. Denver's defense will need to contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while their own offense must find a way to generate points against a stout Seahawks defense. The prediction favors Seattle with a score of 24-16.
