Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots Odds & Preview for Week 2

• Game: Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots
• Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
• TV: Fox
• Odds/Point Spread: Patriots (+3.5)
• Total/Over-Under: 38

The New England Patriots (1-0) are set to face the Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The Patriots open as 3.5-point underdogs according to the latest odds at BetOnline, with the total set at 38 points.

Seattle Seahawks Analysis

The Seattle Seahawks enter this matchup with a 1-0 record, coming off a 26-20 win against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Quarterback Geno Smith completed 18 of 25 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, finishing with a passer rating of 87.2. Wide receiver Tyler Lockett led the receiving corps with 77 yards on six receptions, averaging 12.8 yards per catch. Running back Kenneth Walker III contributed significantly to the ground game, rushing 20 times for 103 yards, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.

The Seahawks ran 58 plays for a total of 304 yards, including 146 rushing yards on 33 attempts (4.4 yards per carry). Defensively, Seattle allowed 99 rushing yards on 25 attempts (4.0 yards per run) and gave up 132 passing yards on 26 completions from 42 attempts, allowing a completion rate of 61.9%.

Team Statistics

• Points Per Game: 26.0 (9th in the NFL)
• Rushing Yards Per Game: 146.0 (9th in the NFL)
• Total Yards: 304
• First Downs: 11
• Turnovers: 2
• Defensive Ranking: 15th in the NFL (20.0 points allowed per game)
• Passing Yards Allowed: 132 (4th in the NFL)
• Total Yards Allowed: 231 (6th in the NFL)

New England Patriots Analysis

The New England Patriots also come into this game with a 1-0 record, having defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in Week 1.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson led the ground attack with 25 carries for 120 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt. Tight end Austin Hooper contributed in the passing game with 31 yards on two catches, averaging 15.5 yards per reception.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 24 passes for 121 yards, with no interceptions and an average of 5.0 yards per pass attempt, achieving a quarterback rating of 75.2.

Defensively, the Patriots allowed 70 rushing yards on 16 attempts (4.4 yards per rush) and 154 passing yards, with a completion rate of 72.4%. The team recorded 290 total yards on 63 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play, including 170 rushing yards on 39 attempts (4.4 yards per carry).

Team Statistics

• Total Yards Per Game: 290.0 (19th in the NFL)
• Rushing Yards Per Game: 170.0 (5th in the NFL)
• Penalties: 40 yards on 5 infractions (26th in the NFL)
• Passing Yards: 120 (30th in the NFL)
• Points Per Game: 16.0 (27th in the NFL)
• Points Allowed Per Game: 10.0 (3rd in the NFL)
• Passing Yards Allowed: 154.0 (12th in the NFL)
• Rushing Yards Allowed: 70.0 (7th in the NFL)
• Defensive Plays: 48 (2nd in the NFL)
• Takeaways: 2

Picks

The Seahawks are favored by 3.5 points on the road, and Josh Schonwald recommends taking Seattle to cover the spread.

With a balanced offense led by Geno Smith and a solid defense that performed well in Week 1, the Seahawks are in a good position to secure a win against the Patriots, who have shown some offensive limitations, particularly in their passing game.

The Seahawks and Patriots both enter Week 2 with 1-0 records, but Seattle’s balanced offensive attack and stout defensive performance in their opener suggest they have the edge.

Backing the Seahawks at -3.5 seems a wise choice, considering their recent form and the Patriots’ current challenges in generating offensive production.