San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Week 2 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/17/2017

Sunday, September 17, 2017

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The San Francisco 49ers head to CenturyLink Field to play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 17, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Seattle as 13 point favorites. The total has been set at 43.5. The 49ers are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-1-0. The Seahawks are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0.

Valuable San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends

The San Francisco 49ers are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The San Francisco 49ers are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends

The Seattle Seahawks are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Seattle Seahawks are 0-1-0 against the spread

Key San Francisco 49ers Injuries

09/11/17 LB Reuben Foster Ankle expected to miss Sunday vs. Seattle
09/10/17 LB Aaron Lynch Back "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
09/10/17 DB Jimmie Ward Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
09/05/17 RB Joe Williams Ankle IR
09/05/17 LB Malcolm Smith Pectoral IR
09/05/17 DL Ronald Blair III Thumb IR
09/02/17 G Joshua Garnett Knee IR

Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries

09/10/17 RB Thomas Rawls Ankle "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
09/10/17 LB Michael Wilhoite Calf "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
09/05/17 DE Dion Jordan Knee PUP
08/19/17 T George Fant ACL IR
07/30/17 DB Deshawn Shead Knee PUP

Useful Offensive Statistics

The San Francisco 49ers are 29th in the National Football League in points scored with 3. They have run 54 plays this year for 217 yards, which ranks them 28th in the NFL in total offense. The 49ers average 4 yards per play, which is 26th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 13 1st downs this season, ranking them 27th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground San Francisco has run for 51 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in the league. They've run 15 times, averaging 3.4 yards per rush as a unit. The 49ers have been penalized on offense 10 times for 74 yards so far this year, which has them 6th in the NFL in penalties. Brian Hoyer has passed for 193 yards this year. He's completed 24 throws while attempting 35 passes for a completion percentage of 68.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 70.3. He averages 8 yards per completion and 5.5 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

San Francisco is 23rd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 23. They have given up a total of 287 yards on D, which is 15th in the league. The 49ers are 14th in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Their pass defense has allowed 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 23rd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 14 throws on 25 attempts against the San Francisco 49ers defense this season, ranking them 7th and 6th in the league. The San Francisco pass defense has also surrendered a total of 171 yards in the air, which is 10th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 38 attempts for 116 yards this season, putting them in 23rd place in the NFL against the run. The 49ers have had 5 penalties for 40 yards on defense this year. That places them 7th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

San Francisco is 30th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 253. The San Francisco 49ers have tried 1 field goal this season and made it, which is 24th in the league. Their punters have accumulated 163 yards on 4 punts, averaging 40.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 24th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Seattle Seahawks have run for 90 yards as a team, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They've run 18 times, averaging 5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 8 times for 50 yards so far this season, which has them 12th in the league in penalties. They are 26th in the NFL in points scored with 9. They have run 48 plays this season for 225 yards, which ranks them 26th in the league in total offense. The Seahawks average 4.7 yards per play, which is 18th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 12 1st downs this year, placing them 28th overall as an offensive unit. Russell Wilson averages 5.9 yards per pass attempt and 11.3 yards per completion. He has completed 14 passes on 27 attempts for a completion percentage of 51.9%. His quarterback rating is 69.7. He has thrown for 158 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Seahawks rush defense has allowed 28 attempts for 84 yards this year, putting them in 18th place in the league against the run. Seattle has committed 8 penalties for 70 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL. They are 13th in the league in points allowed on defense with 17. They have surrendered a total of 370 yards on D, which is 25th in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks are ranked 20th in yards per play allowed with 5. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 19th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 28 passes on 42 attempts against the Seattle defense this season, placing them 30th and 31st in the National Football League. The Seahawks pass defense has also given up a total of 286 yards through the air, which is 27th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Seattle Seahawks have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 10th in the National Football League. Their punters have totaled 275 yards on 6 punts, averaging 45.8 yards per punt. That places them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Seattle has returned 3 kicks for 91 yards on special teams, ranking 2nd in kick return yardage. The Seahawks average 30.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 43 yards this year. They are 18th in the league in all-purpose yards with 346.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Seahawks NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Seahawks -13

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