Who's Playing
Seattle (home) vs. New Orleans (away)
Current Records: Seattle 2-0-0; New Orleans 1-1-0
What to Know
Seattle will square off against New Orleans at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday at CenturyLink Field. Coming off of a win even when the odds were against them, Seattle has to be feeling especially confident now that the spread is in their favor.
It was a close one, but last week the Seahawks sidestepped Pittsburgh for a 28-26 win. QB Russell Wilson did work as he passed for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Wilson ended up with a passer rating of 131.
Meanwhile, the oddsmakers expected fireworks between New Orleans and the Rams, but the 52.5-point over/under wound up being a bit inflated. New Orleans lost to the Rams by a decisive 27-9 margin. New Orleans might not have won anyway, but their 100 penalty yards sure didn't help matters.
Seattle's victory lifted them to 2-0 while New Orleans' loss dropped them down to 1-1. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Seahawks come into the matchup boasting the fourth fewest rushing yards allowed per game in the league at 57.50. As for the Saints, they enter the game with 9 sacks, good for second best in the NFL. We'll find out if either of these strengths ends up making the difference in the contest.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where: CenturyLink Field -- Seattle, Washington
- TV: CBS
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $117.50
Odds
The Seahawks are a solid 4.5-point favorite against the Saints.
Vegas was right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: 44
Series History
New Orleans won the only game these two teams have played in the last five years.
- Oct 30, 2016 - New Orleans 25 vs. Seattle 20
Top Projected Fantasy Players
- Chris Carson: 13.4 points
- Alvin Kamara: 13.2 points
- Michael Thomas: 9.61 points
Weather
The current forecast: light rain, with a temperature of 63 degrees.
