Seattle Seahawks Aim to Break Losing Streak Against Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 Showdown

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

This Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, Seattle with a record of 3-3 will compete against Atlanta, standing at 4-2, on Fox.

Atlanta is favored by 3 points in the matchup. While Seattle leads the overall series 12-7, Atlanta has come out on top in their last two meetings.

Atlanta's offense ranks 8th overall, right behind Seattle's, which holds the 7th spot. The Falcons boast a strong running game, whereas the Seahawks excel in passing.

In terms of defense, Seattle ranks 19th overall, just behind Atlanta at 17th. Atlanta's pass defense is top-10, while Seattle's rush defense is also within the top-10.

A significant player to observe for Seattle will be Geno Smith, who aims to recover from a challenging performance against the 49ers.

For Atlanta, all eyes will be on Kyle Pitts as he continues to develop into a leading playmaker.

The critical matchup to watch is Atlanta's running game facing Seattle's defensive line. Atlanta features a formidable duo with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, while Seattle has recently struggled to defend the run.

Seattle faces several key injuries on defense, including cornerback Artie Burns, safety Rayshawn Jenkins, and outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. Atlanta is also dealing with injuries, notably to outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter and safety Justin Simmons.

Despite Seattle's lead in the series, Atlanta has claimed victory in seven of the last 11 matchups, including the most recent two playoff encounters.

Seattle had an undefeated start with three wins but has since lost three straight games. In contrast, Atlanta is enjoying a three-game winning streak.

The Falcons are having their best six-game start since 2016, matching a 4-2

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