Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks Prediction, 9/22/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 3

Game: Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024

Location: Lumen Field in Seattle, WA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Seahawks (-5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) will compete against the Miami Dolphins (1-1) at Lumen Field on Sunday. Miami opens this game as 5.0-point underdogs. The total is 41.

The Miami Dolphins head into this game 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Dolphins played the Buffalo Bills and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-10. De'Von Achane was the best rusher for the Dolphins with 22 totes for 96 yds (4.4 yds per carry). De'Von Achane held an average of 9.9 yds per catch by totaling 69 yards on 7 catches. Tua Tagovailoa went 17/25 with 145 yards passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 56.7 and ended the contest with 3 picks. In the running game, the Dolphins gave up 108 yards on 26 tries, which is 4.2 yards per run allowed. Miami conceded 13 pass completions on 19 attempts for 139 yards, and a completion percentage of 68.4%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 73 plays which converted into 351 yds. The Miami Dolphins ran the ball a total of 34 different times and recorded 139 yards, which is an average of 4.1 yards per carry.

The Dolphins have earned 751 total yards for the season. Miami has accounted for 23 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 16 infractions for 153 yards. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Miami has totaled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the ball over 3 different times (3 interceptions). As a team they average 110.0 yards on the ground which is 20th in the NFL. When it comes to scoring points, the Miami Dolphins are sitting at 15.0 PPG.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Dolphins have surrendered 278 yards which has them ranked 5th in the league. They are giving up 139.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.5%. They have allowed 2 touchdowns by air and 3 touchdowns via the ground game. In total, they are allowing 257.0 yards/game ranking them 4th in football. They are allowing 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 118.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. The Dolphins are ranked 23rd in the National Football League in relation to team defense, conceding 24.0 points per contest. For the year, they have allowed 236 rushing yards through 2 games.

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The Seahawks come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Seahawks went home victorious with a score of 23-20 against the New England Patriots. Zach Charbonnet ran the football 14 times for 38 yards, walking away from the game with 2.7 yards per attempt for Seattle. D.K. Metcalf was featured in the passing game for the Seahawks, grabbing 10 passes for 129 yds (12.9 yards per reception). Geno Smith (1 TD) ended the contest with 327 yards on 33/44 through the air while his QB rating was 103.1. He didn't toss any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.4 yards. Seattle gave up 36 rushing attempts for 185 yards (5.1 yards per carry). The Seahawks passing defense gave up a completion rate of 55.6%, surrendering 125 yards on 15 for 27 passing. The Seahawks finished the contest with a total of 358 yds on 63 plays (5.7 yards per play). Seattle ran the ball for 2.4 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 46 yds on 19 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Seahawks are sitting 10th in the league averaging 24.5 PPG. For the year so far, the Seahawks have thrown for a total of 470 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 235.0 passing yards per outing, putting them at 6th in football. They maintain an average of 96.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 192 yards for this season. The Seattle Seahawks are averaging 331.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 13th out of all teams in the league. The Seattle offense has totaled 91 yards of penalties on 12 violations, which is good for 18th in the league in terms of helping out the other team.

They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 128.5 yards/game, ranking them 2nd in the NFL. Seattle has given up a total of 284 yards on the ground (142.0 yards per game) as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have 3 takeaways (1 fumble recovery and 2 picks) so far this year. The Seahawks defense has been on the field for 135 plays, which ranks 29th in the league. The Seahawks are relinquishing 20.0 PPG, which has them sitting 14th of all teams in the league.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Seahawks -5.0

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