The Seattle Seahawks host the red hot Atlanta Falcons, Sunday Dec 19, where a win here puts the Seahawks in prime position to win the NFC West. The Falcons won their last meeting 44-41, at home, back in 2007. NFL oddsmakers have the Falcons as -7 point road favorites over the Seahawks while the game's total has been posted at 45.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 15 Picks on the Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks Betting Odds.
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he Falcons (11-2) (5-2 V) won in Carolina 31-10, in Week 14, and sit atop the NFC South, one game ahead of New Orleans. QB Matt Ryan made 20 of 34 passes for 227 yards with one TD and one interception. RB Michael Turner had 28 carries for 112 yards with three TD’s, while WR Roddy White made eight catches for 79 yards. TE Tony Gonzalez made four catches for 28 yards with a TD. Their defense managed five sacks and one interception. The Falcons are not nearly as crisp on the road, and this environment will be another nice little learning experience for Matt Ryan. Qwest Field used to be considered one of the league's most difficult venues, two of the past three opponents to play there have scored more than 40 points against the Seahawks. This game should provide a heavy workload for Michael Turner. Seattle has been pretty resilient after getting drubbed this season. If the Falcons do slip up, their meeting with the Saints in Week 16 could take on even greater importance. The Falcons are ranked ninth on offense (355ypg) with a 13th ranked pass game (231ypg) and the eighth best ranked running game (124ypg). RB Michael Turner leads their offense with 11 TD’s. The Falcons score the fifth most points per-game (25.8ppg). The Falcons face the Seahawks 31st ranked defense (385ypg), their 30th ranked pass rush (266ypg) and their 20th ranked rush defense (119ypg). The Seahawk allow the 24th most amount of points per-game (25.3ppg). Earl Thomas leads the Seahawks with five interceptions.
The Seahawks (6-7) (4-2 H) lost in San Francisco 21-40, in Week 14, and sit tied for first in the NFC West, half game behind St.Louis. QB Matt Hasselbeck completed 27 of 42 passes for 285 yards with two TD’s and four interceptions. RB Michael Robinson had three carries for 33 yards, and WR Ruvell Martin made four catches for 73 yards with a TD and WR Deon Butler chipped in a TD. Their defense had two sacks and no interceptions. Hasselbeck is going to have a shortened leash this week after he committed five turnovers that led to 20 San Francisco points in last week's 19-point loss to the 49ers. An injury-depleted receiving corps has led Hasselbeck to take chances in much the same way he did a year ago when he was intercepted 10 times in the final three games of 2009. Hasselbeck isn't good enough to throw Seattle to victories on his own and the Seahawks aren't good enough to weather his mistakes. Matt Hasselbeck is 3-1 against the Falcons and Leon Washington leads the NFL with three kickoff return touchdowns. The Seahawks have a 27th ranked offense (309ypg) with a 16th ranked pass game (224ypg) and the NFL’s second worst ranked running game (84ypg). They score the 21st least amount of points per-game (20.1ppg). Marshawn Lynch has five interceptions for the Seahawks. The Seahawks battle the Falcons 17th ranked defense (340ypg), their 24th ranked pass rush (233ypg) and their 13th ranked rush defense (107ypg). The Falcons defense allows the seventh least amount of points per-game (18.7ppg). Brent Grimes has four interceptions for the Falcons.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
- Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 15.
- Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- Falcons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Falcons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Falcons are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks
When: Sun, Dec 19, 4:05 PM ET
Pick: Falcons -7
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