Falcons Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks’ Week 3 opposition comes in the form of the Atlanta Falcons, with both teams looking to adjust quickly to life without their long-time franchise quarterbacks. So, how will this week play out? The Falcons find themselves on the road again after one of their more difficult trips in the NFL Week 2, but they will surely feel more confident of a positive outcome this time around.

Winning 4 of the last 6 encounters, although with more road wins in this fixture than at Lumen Field, the NFL betting odds here might seem to favor a home victory were it not for the uncertainty in the saga surrounding Russell Wilson’s replacement. Veteran backup Geno Smith will go head-to-head with former Bronco Drew Lock for the starting post this year. Both offer different qualities, but neither of them is on the same level as the 2012 third-round pick.

Falcons vs Seahawks sees a visiting team that has replaced the pocket passing of Matt Ryan with a more mobile option in Marcus Mariota, with no 74 pick Desmond Ridder competing for snaps this year. Both teams have versatility across the rest of their offense, with powerful weapons in the backfield and downfield alike, but the first few weeks of the season are likely to dictate how those looking to bet on NFL games might act in this one. It’s a tough call, so how should you back this matchup?

The Falcons will be looking to reignite the fires of the 2016 season, while it looks as though the Seahawks might end up struggling to compete in an NFC West that has proven to be one of the most competitive divisions in the league of late. We say look to this week’s visitors for the most favorable NFL betting odds.

Follow us on Twitter