Prediction: Seahawks 27, Broncos 24
by Mike Krueger | Follow @FF_Today
Player Rankings and Projections
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| Denver Broncos |
| Rank |
Player |
Projections |
| QB 7 |
Peyton Manning |
Pass: 275, 2 TD Rush: 0, 0 |
| RB 9 |
Montee Ball |
Rush: 65, 1 TD Rec: 3-20, 0 |
| RB 65 |
C.J. Anderson |
Rush: 15, 0 TD Rec: 0-5, 0 |
| WR 5 |
Demaryius Thomas |
Rec: 5-75, 1 TD |
| WR 31 |
Emmanuel Sanders |
Rec: 4-60, 0 TD |
| WR 38 |
Wes Welker    |
Rec: 4-45, 0 TD |
| TE 2 |
Julius Thomas |
Rec: 6-65, 1 TD |
| K 17 |
Brandon McManus |
FG: 1/1 XP: 3/3 |
| DEF 14 |
Defense / ST |
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| Seattle Seahawks |
| Rank |
Player |
Projections |
| QB 12 |
Russell Wilson |
Pass: 220, 2 TD Rush: 25, 0 |
| RB 5 |
Marshawn Lynch |
Rush: 85, 1 TD Rec: 2-15, 0 |
| RB 52 |
Robert Turbin |
Rush: 20, 0 TD Rec: 1-10, 0 |
| WR 15 |
Percy Harvin |
Rec: 7-65, 1 TD |
| WR 57 |
Doug Baldwin |
Rec: 3-40, 0 TD |
| WR 80 |
Jermaine Kearse |
Rec: 2-30, 0 TD |
| TE 25 |
Zach Miller |
Rec: 3-30, 0 TD |
| K 3 |
Steve Hauschka |
FG: 2/2 XP: 3/3 |
| DEF 9 |
Defense / ST |
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Game Notes
 Broncos QB Peyton Manning aims for 4th reg.-sea. game in row with 100+ rating vs. Sea. Manning' teams are 94-10 (.904) when he has 100+ rating. Needs 3 TD passes to reach 500 career... In 2 career starts, RB Montee Ball averages 86 scrimmage yards per game (172 total, 127 rush, 45 rec.) & has rush TD... In past 10 vs. NFC, WR Demaryius Thomas has 69 rec. for 941 yards (13.6 avg.) & 10 TDs. Since 2012, is tied for 1st in AFC with 25 rec. TDs (ERIC DECKER). TE Julius Thomas has 4 TD rec., most in AFC & tied for most through 1st 2 games to begin season by TE since 1970 (BEN COATES, 1994). Since 2013, leads AFC with 16 rec. TDs... In 8 games vs. NFC, LB Von Miller has 7 sacks, 3 FF & INT-TD. Since entering NFL in 2011, ranks 3rd in AFC in sacks (36). DE DeMarcus Ware has 4 sacks in past 4 vs. Sea. LB Brandon Marshall leads team with 17 tackles & had 1st career sack last week.
 Seahawks Have won 18 of past 19 at home (incl. playoffs), outscoring opp. 558-253... In SB, QB Russell Wilson had 123.1 rating. In career vs. AFC (incl. SB), has 18 TDs, 3 INTs & 109.4 rating. In career (incl. playoffs), team is 19-3 (.864) when Wilson has 100+ rating... RB Marshawn Lynch has rush TD in all 3 meetings vs. Den. (incl. SB). Has TD in 6 consecutive games (incl. playoffs) & has 8 total TDs in those 6 (7 rush, 1 rec.). RB Robert Turbin had rec. TD last week... WR-KR Percy Harvin had 87-yard KR-TD in SB. In other game vs. Den. (12/4/11 with Min.), had 8 catches for 156 yards (19.5 avg.) & 2 TDs. Had 51-yard TD run last week. In career, has 20 rec. TDs, 5 rush TDs & 5 KR-TDs. WRs Doug Baldwin & Jermaine Kearse each had TD catch in SB... CB Richard Sherman has 9 INTs (1 TD) in past 13 at home. Since entering NFL in 2011, leads NFL with 20 INTs. S Earl Thomas has INT in 3 of past 6 vs. AFC, incl. 57-yard TD. In past 5 (incl. playoffs), DE Michael Bennett has 4.5 sacks, 3 FFs & 2 FRs. LB Malcolm Smith had 69-yard INT-TD in SB & was named MVP.
Results and Schedule
| Denver Broncos |
| Week |
Date |
Opp |
H/A |
Score |
Dif |
| 1 |
2014-09-07 |
IND |
H |
W 31-24 |
+7 |
| 2 |
2014-09-14 |
KC |
H |
W 24-17 |
+7 |
| 3 |
2014-09-21 |
SEA |
A |
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| 4 |
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Bye |
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| 5 |
2014-10-05 |
ARI |
H |
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| 6 |
2014-10-12 |
NYJ |
A |
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| 7 |
2014-10-19 |
SF |
H |
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| 8 |
2014-10-23 |
SD |
H |
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| 9 |
2014-11-02 |
NE |
A |
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| 10 |
2014-11-09 |
OAK |
A |
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| 11 |
2014-11-16 |
STL |
A |
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| 12 |
2014-11-23 |
MIA |
H |
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| 13 |
2014-11-30 |
KC |
A |
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| 14 |
2014-12-07 |
BUF |
H |
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| 15 |
2014-12-14 |
SD |
A |
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| 16 |
2014-12-22 |
CIN |
A |
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| 17 |
2014-12-28 |
OAK |
H |
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| Seattle Seahawks |
| Week |
Date |
Opp |
H/A |
Score |
Dif |
| 1 |
2014-09-04 |
GB |
H |
W 36-16 |
+20 |
| 2 |
2014-09-14 |
SD |
A |
L 21-30 |
-9 |
| 3 |
2014-09-21 |
DEN |
H |
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| 4 |
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Bye |
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| 5 |
2014-10-06 |
WAS |
A |
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| 6 |
2014-10-12 |
DAL |
H |
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| 7 |
2014-10-19 |
STL |
A |
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| 8 |
2014-10-26 |
CAR |
A |
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| 9 |
2014-11-02 |
OAK |
H |
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| 10 |
2014-11-09 |
NYG |
H |
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| 11 |
2014-11-16 |
KC |
A |
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| 12 |
2014-11-23 |
ARI |
H |
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| 13 |
2014-11-27 |
SF |
A |
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| 14 |
2014-12-07 |
PHI |
A |
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| 15 |
2014-12-14 |
SF |
H |
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| 16 |
2014-12-21 |
ARI |
A |
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| 17 |
2014-12-28 |
STL |
H |
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Offense Stats Comparison
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DEN
Offense |
SEA
Offense |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Points for |
27.5 |
28.5 |
21.8 |
SEA |
| Rushing yards |
95.0 |
157.5 |
116.3 |
SEA |
| Rushing yards per attempt |
3.73 |
6.30 |
4.31 |
SEA |
| Completion % |
69.4% |
67.9% |
63.5% |
DEN |
| Passing yards |
248.0 |
185.5 |
228.5 |
DEN |
| Passing yards per completion |
11.53 |
10.31 |
10.27 |
DEN |
| Passing yards per attempt |
8.00 |
7.00 |
6.52 |
DEN |
| Interceptions |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.8 |
- |
| Fumbles lost |
0.0 |
1.0 |
0.6 |
DEN |
| Sacks allowed |
1.0 |
1.5 |
2.2 |
DEN |
| 3rd down conversions |
45.5% |
36.8% |
40.9% |
DEN |
| 4th down conversions |
100.0% |
50.0% |
50.9% |
DEN |
| Time of possession |
28:05 |
25:33 |
30:07 |
DEN |
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Defense Stats Comparison
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DEN
Defense |
SEA
Defense |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Points against |
20.5 |
23.0 |
21.8 |
DEN |
| Rushing yards |
93.5 |
90.5 |
116.3 |
SEA |
| Rushing yards per attempt |
4.16 |
3.12 |
4.31 |
SEA |
| Completion % |
64.2% |
72.9% |
63.5% |
DEN |
| Passing yards |
300.5 |
225.5 |
228.5 |
SEA |
| Passing yards per completion |
9.85 |
8.84 |
10.27 |
SEA |
| Passing yards per attempt |
6.33 |
6.44 |
6.52 |
DEN |
| INT return |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
DEN |
| Fumble recoveries |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.6 |
- |
| Sacks |
2.5 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
DEN |
| 3rd down conversions |
51.7% |
55.2% |
40.9% |
DEN |
| 4th down conversions |
40.0% |
0.0% |
50.9% |
SEA |
| Time of possession |
31:55 |
34:28 |
30:07 |
DEN |
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Special Teams Stats Comparison
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DEN |
SEA |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Yards per punt return |
1.3 |
1.5 |
8.5 |
SEA |
| Yards per kick return |
54.0 |
17.1 |
22.5 |
DEN |
| Yards allowed per punt return |
3.7 |
6.0 |
8.5 |
DEN |
| Yards allowed per kick return |
37.0 |
17.8 |
22.5 |
SEA |
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Misc Stats Comparison
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DEN |
SEA |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Penalties |
9.0 |
6.0 |
6.9 |
SEA |
| Penalty yards |
70.5 |
61.0 |
59.8 |
SEA |
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Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game
through Weeks 1 to 2 of the 2014 season with no adjustment. Once
more weeks are played, these stats will tabulate the last 6 weeks results and deduct the
best and worst value from the data set.
Weather
Team vs. Team History
| Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| Season |
Week |
Date |
Vis |
Home |
Score |
Winner |
| 2000 |
13 |
2000-11-26 |
DEN |
SEA |
38-31 |
DEN |
| 2000 |
15 |
2000-12-10 |
SEA |
DEN |
24-31 |
DEN |
| 2001 |
5 |
2001-10-14 |
DEN |
SEA |
21-34 |
SEA |
| 2001 |
13 |
2001-12-09 |
SEA |
DEN |
7-20 |
DEN |
| 2002 |
11 |
2002-11-17 |
DEN |
SEA |
31-9 |
DEN |
| 2006 |
13 |
2006-12-03 |
SEA |
DEN |
23-20 |
SEA |
| 2010 |
2 |
2010-09-19 |
SEA |
DEN |
14-31 |
DEN |
| 2013 |
SB |
2014-02-02 |
SEA |
DEN |
43-8 |
SEA |
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Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 to 2010 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database. SB = Super Bowl
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