Seattle matches up well because Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson read-option. Yes, Seattle has the best defense in the league, but Denver is better than most think ranking 10th in points per play on defense.

Denver has done over 11-7, but under five straight. It is both because as good as the Broncos are on offense, there is no way they were going to maintain that pace, and their defense has adjusted to injuries. Keep in mind, the San Diego Chargers went under all three times to Denver this year, meaning they went over 11-4 when not playing San Diego.

But Seattle can do what the Chargers do better: keep the Denver offense off the field! With Marshawn Lynch, a true smash mouth, three, four, five yards at a time running back, and the read option legs of Russell Wilson, Seattle will control the pace even better than San Diego did. Seattle need to adjust their game plan to do that.

Prop bets

Demaryius Thomas UNDER 5.5 receptions

Demaryius Thomas UNDER 75.5 yards receiving

Jacob Tamme reception OVER 1.5 receptions

Manning completions OVER 27.5 completions

West Welker OVER 5.5 receptions

MANNING -1 (-109) more TDs thrown than Russell Wilson

Will roughing the passer be called? YES +136

Which region will have the higher local TV Rating? SEATTLE +110

Player to score the first Denver TD in the game? Eric Decker 11/2

Will Eric Decker (DEN) score a TD in the game? YES +135

Total Rushing Yards Knowshon Moreno (DEN) UNDER 62.5 (-105)

Team to Record the First 6 1st Downs SEATTLE (even)

Will Seattle score a first half rushing TD? Yes +135

Highest scoring quarter 4th +175