The Denver Broncos kick off the 2018-2019 NFL Season with a new quarterback, Case Keenum, and Round 1 DE pick in Bradley Chubb. Can Denver start the season off with a victory, or will the Seattle Seahawks continue the Broncos’ 2017 misery? The Seahawks are favorites in the NFL odds for Week 1.
Denver improved its offense by signing quarterback Case Keenum and drafting running back Royce Freeman. The key, like Seattle’s, is the offensive line. If the offensive line, specifically LT Garrett Bolles, can handle Seattle’s weakside pressure, the Broncos should move the football.
The Broncos’ defense hasn’t looked special in two NFL Preseason games. It’s only preseason, though. Any team with defensive players like Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, and cornerback Chris Harris should perform.
Seahawks vs Broncos 2018 NFL Week 1 Lines & Prediction
When: Sunday, Sep. 1 at 4:25 pm ET Where: Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO TV: FOX Radio: Seattle / Denver Live Stream: NFL Live ATS Odds: Seattle Seahawks +3 (-110) Over/Under Total Odds: 42 (-110)Competition is 🔛 #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/XcdpHxsVEe
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 22, 2018
Why Seattle is a good bet at +3?
The Seahawks upgraded their offensive line last season by trading for Houston starting left tackle Duane Brown. Brown got a huge contract during the offseason. He’s healthy and should provide Russell Wilson the protection he’s lacked the past few years. When Russell can sit longer in the pocket, good things happen. The real key for Brown is to open the edge for running backs Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson. Both should get plenty of carries in this game. If Brown can hold Von Miller by himself, Seattle can help with Chubb on the other side. That could spring Penny and Carson for long gains while allowing Wilson the time he needs to find downfield receivers.Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 22.88
- Total Yards: 334.81
- Pass Yards: 233
- Rush Yards: 101.81
- Average Score Against: 20.75
- Total Yards: 323.31
- Pass Yards: 209.25
- Rush Yards: 114.06
Why Denver is a good bet at -3?
Denver improved its offense by signing quarterback Case Keenum and drafting running back Royce Freeman. The key, like Seattle’s, is the offensive line. If the offensive line, specifically LT Garrett Bolles, can handle Seattle’s weakside pressure, the Broncos should move the football.
The Broncos’ defense hasn’t looked special in two NFL Preseason games. It’s only preseason, though. Any team with defensive players like Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, and cornerback Chris Harris should perform.
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 18.06
- Total Yards: 324.25
- Pass Yards: 208.19
- Rush Yards: 116.06
- Average Score Against: 23.88
- Total Yards: 290
- Pass Yards: 200.62
- Rush Yards: 89.38
