Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos Predictions

Seattle faces a depleted Denver secondary

Seattle has scored at least 29 points in four straight games, and Denver will be without cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga. The Denver Broncos also list starting cornerback Riley Moss as questionable with a rib injury after he missed Week 5. Those absences help explain why Seattle is a 2.5-point road favorite.

The Seattle Seahawks report that wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is available after an ankle injury. Denver has still allowed only 20.0 points per game over its past four games and ranks sixth in opposing quarterback passer rating, so Seattle’s favorable matchup in the secondary doesn’t guarantee another high-scoring performance.

Turnovers give Denver a path

Seattle has committed eight turnovers in its past three games, including five Sam Darnold interceptions. Denver has forced seven turnovers through five games and scored 13 points off takeaways in Week 5. Another mistake-heavy game could erase Seattle’s advantage against Denver’s injured secondary.

Seattle’s defense has forced seven takeaways over its past two games and ranks first in total defense, according to the Denver Broncos. That gives the Seahawks the stronger case to win, even with starting linebacker Drake Thomas out.

Prediction

Seattle is the likely winner, but the betting prices leave little margin for its recent turnover problems. Laying 2.5 points on the road is difficult to justify, and the -142 moneyline asks bettors to pay a premium in a matchup between two 3-2 teams. Pass.