Three reasons for hope when Seahawks play Colts week one
The Seahawks are currently favored to beat the Colts in week one of the 2021 season but the game will not be easy. There are strong reasons for hope though. Not even mentioned below but still true is that Seattle might be the healthier team of the two as well.
Here are three reasons that 12s should have hope that Sunday will be a great day.
Number 1: The Colts like to run the ball and the Seahawks have a great run defense
The Seahawks run defense was strong last year. According to ESPN Stats, the Seahawks allowed just 95.6 yards rushing a game, which was the fifth-best run defense in the NFL. The Colts still have questions at QB with Wentz coming off an injury and potential for a backup starter, they will likely look to run the ball more with RBs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. This is an advantage for the Seahawks given their strong run defense and the Colts desire to run the football.
Why the Seahawks should defeat the Colts in week one
Number 2: The Colts new QB has dealt with injuries and has struggled against the Seahawks
The Colts enter the season with their top off-season acquisition QB Carson Wentz recovering from foot surgery and just recently coming off the COVID-19 list. Carson Wentz has had little time to prepare for the Seahawks, and his record against them is not good.
He has an 0-5 record against Seattle in his career. He is also adjusting to a new team and has not had much time to practice given his foot injury held him out for most of training camp and preseason.
Number 3: The Colts are good against the run but struggle against the pass
According to ESPN Stats, the Colts ranked 20th in passing yards allowed per game giving up 241.6 yards a game through the air in 2020. This is a great opportunity for Russell Wilson to figure out Shane Waldron’s new offense as the Colts do not have a great pass defense.
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If Pete Carroll does not insist on “running the ball more”, Seattle should be just fine on offense against the Colts defense. Last season according to ESPN Stats, the Colts had the second-best rushing defense in the NFL allowing just 90.5 yards a game.