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Seattle is riding high -- and deservedly so -- after that big home win over Philadelphia, but anyone who watched that game knows the Eagles shot themselves in the foot constantly in that game. The Seahawks also had one of the best crowds in the country at their back. Sunday sees this Seattle team fly across the country -- for only the second time this season -- to take on one of the NFL's best defenses. Russell Wilson is going to be running for his life all day, and the Jags will take advantage of the Seahawks’ underwhelming front. Jacksonville might beat Seattle by a touchdown. (I can’t believe I just wrote that.)
The Seahawks must remind themselves ad infinitum that these are not your granddaddy’s Jaguars. This is a tough spot for them, a 3,000-mile commute in between much weightier home games against the Eagles and Rams. For Jacksonville and its modest history, a home date does not get any bigger than this. The Jags yield a league-low 4.5 yards per snap, and Seattle’s shaky offensive line will be under the gun. A bonus is the spread shrinking from 3.5 for the most significant one-point move possible for a line.
The Seahawks are traveling cross-country following a monumental home win. Jackonsville has allowed 11.3 points per game in its last three home dates, winning all three, and will control this one. Lay the small number.
The Seahawks won at San Francisco, 24-13, and then last week at home took down the Eagles, 24-10. Better team, same result. Seattle and Under cashed both times. Now they get a chance to go head to head with the best statistical defense in the league. Moving this game to 1:25 pm PT instead of 10 am PT benefits Seattle because the Seahawks are playing at their normal time. Look for both defenses to shine. I've taken the points with Seattle.
The injury-ravaged Seahawks travel all the way to Jacksonville for a Sunday matchup. After an emotional Sunday night victory, are the Seahawks being undervalued heading into Sunday? The Jaguars have been able to win without Blake Bortles being depended upon. Look for that to change Sunday and for the Seahawks to cover ATS.
This feels like it should be an Under game, with the Jags figuring to dominate Seattle's offensive line and do the best they can limiting Russell Wilson with their elite pass defense. Seattle's defense is dealing with injuries in the secondary, but this Jaguars passing attack isn't exactly the most dangerous in the league. Both teams will likely try and win a defensive-minded, mistake-free game, and the Seahawks could be a bit sluggish considering the long travel in his game. I think we're maxing out at 20-17 here.
The Seahawks have to continue to win to make the playoffs. Jacksonville has a stronger position for the postseason. Like I always say in matchups where the defenses are even: which QB do you trust? Let me help you out, it’s Russell Wilson.