Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans Week 3 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/24/2017

Sunday, September 24, 2017

LP Field

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LP Field is the venue for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Seattle as 2.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 44. The Titans are 1-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-1-0. The Seahawks are 0-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 0-2-0.

Valuable Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends

The Seattle Seahawks are 0-2-0 against the over/under

The Seattle Seahawks are 0-2-0 against the spread

Important Tennessee Titans Betting Trends

The Tennessee Titans are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The Tennessee Titans are 1-1-0 against the spread

Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries

09/18/17 TE Jimmy Graham Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee
09/17/17 CB Neiko Thorpe Ankle left game "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee
09/17/17 LB Terence Garvin Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee
09/05/17 DE Dion Jordan Knee PUP
08/19/17 T George Fant ACL IR
07/30/17 DB Deshawn Shead Knee PUP

Key Tennessee Titans Injuries

09/18/17 WR Corey Davis Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
09/18/17 RB DeMarco Murray Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
09/17/17 CB Tye Smith Hand "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
09/13/17 S Johnathan Cyprien Hamstring expected to miss 2-3 weeks
09/05/17 WR Tajae' Sharpe Foot IR
09/04/17 WR Harry Douglas Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Seattle Seahawks have run for 221 yards as a unit, which ranks 11th in the league. They've run 55 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 17 times for 121 yards so far this year, which has them 7th in the NFL in penalties. They are 27th in the National Football League in points scored with 21. They have run 127 plays this year for 537 yards, which ranks them 24th in the NFL in total offense. The Seahawks average 4.2 yards per play, which is 30th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 33 1st downs this season, ranking them 23rd overall as an offensive unit. Russell Wilson has completed 37 throws while attempting 66 passes for a completion percentage of 56.1%. He has passed for 356 yards this year. He averages 9.6 yards per completion and 5.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 76.3.

Defensive Statistics

The Seahawks rush defense has given up 47 attempts for 243 yards this season, putting them in 23rd place in the NFL against the run. They have had 14 penalties for 136 yards on defense this year. That places them 24th in the league. They've allowed a score on 28.6% of possessions on defense, which is 11th in the NFL. Seattle is 6th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 26. They have given up a total of 618 yards on D, which is 17th in the league. The Seahawks are 18th in yards per play allowed with 5.1. Their pass defense has allowed 5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 8th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 43 throws on 69 attempts against the Seattle Seahawks defense this season, ranking them 21st and 20th in the league. The Seattle pass defense has also surrendered a total of 375 yards in the air, which is 12th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Seattle Seahawks have tried 5 field goals this season and made 5, which is 9th in the league. Their punters have accumulated 583 yards on 13 punts, averaging 44.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 18th in the NFL in punting average. Seattle is 16th in the NFL in punt returns with 4. They've totaled 7 punt return yards and are averaging 1.8 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 7 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 137 yards on special teams, placing them 4th in kick return yardage. The Seahawks average 27.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 43 yards this season. They are 20th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 721.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tennessee Titans are 8th in the NFL in points scored with 53. They have run 127 plays this season for 740 yards, which ranks them 6th in the league in total offense. The Titans average 5.8 yards per play, which is 7th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 42 1st downs this year, placing them 6th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Tennessee has run for 274 yards as a team, which ranks 6th in the NFL. They've run 57 times, averaging 4.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Titans have been penalized on offense 12 times for 119 yards so far this season, which has them 19th in the league in penalties. Marcus Mariota has thrown for 471 yards this season. He has completed 40 passes on 68 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.8%. His quarterback rating this season is 78.7. He averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 11.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Tennessee is 16th in the league in points allowed on defense with 42. They have surrendered a total of 669 yards on D, which is 24th in the NFL. The Titans are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 24th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 42 passes on 66 attempts against the Tennessee defense this season, placing them 18th and 15th in the National Football League. The Titans pass defense has also given up a total of 461 yards through the air, which is 22nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 54 attempts for 208 yards this year, putting them in 17th place in the league against the run. The Tennessee Titans have committed 15 penalties for 148 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 26th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 42.9% of possessions on defense, which is 28th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Tennessee is ranked 19th in the league in punt returns with 3. They've accumulated 60 punt return yards and average 20 yards per return, which is 2nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 46 yards. They have returned 3 kicks for 57 yards on special teams, ranking 20th in kick return yardage. The Titans average 19 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 9th in the league in all-purpose yards with 862. The Tennessee Titans have attempted 7 field goals this season and made 6, which is 1st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 85.7%. Tennessee kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 5 for 5 this year. Their punters have totaled 313 yards on 7 punts, averaging 44.7 yards per punt. That places them 19th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Titans +2.5

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