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Seahawks vs. Falcons Betting Overview

The Atlanta Falcons will head to Seattle on Sunday to battle with the Seahawks. Both teams come into the game with a 1-2 record on the season. The Falcons lost their season opener at Chicago, before coming back home and downing the Philadelphia Eagles in week two. Last week, Atlanta went to Tampa Bay, and was unable to down the Buccaneers. Atlanta is the defending NFC South champions. Seattle, on the other hand lost their first two games, before downing divisional rival Arizona last week. The Seahawks are a game behind San Francisco for first place in the NFC West.

Seattle Seahawks News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 02, 2011

Seattle has been an awful offensive team in the first three games of the season. The Seahawks are picking up just 142 passing yards and 72 rushing yards per game. Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch has rushed for 117 yards on the season, but has yet to get into the end zone. The Seahawks are playing their second game of the season at Qwest Field. Last week, Seattle won their home opener, downing the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle is tied with Arizona, in second place in the NFC West, trailing the San Francisco 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 02, 2011

The Atlanta Falcons are disappointed with their 1-2 start. After winning the division last season, the Falcons find themselves a game behind both the Saints and the Buccaneers. Atlanta wants to find themselves improving their run game; as they are picking up just 92.7 yards per game. Michael Turner has run the football 42 times, for 234 yards, but has just one touchdown on the season. Roddy White, the Falcons top receiver has caught 20 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. Atlanta is looking for their first road win of the 2011 season.

Our Falcons vs. Seahawks Pick and Predictions

This is a pretty tough game to pick. The Falcons have had a tough time winning on the road, while Seattle is one of the toughest places to play at home. Seattle, under Pete Carroll would love to pick up their second straight win, and move up a game on the weak NFC West. The Seahawks will look to get going on the offensive side, especially using the run game. Atlanta’s talented trio of Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and Roddy White expect to really get themselves going in this game. The Falcons are -4.5 in this game. We are going to bet Atlanta, the road team, to beat the Seattle Seahawks. Bet Atlanta -4.5 over Seattle.

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