NFL fans are in for a treat on Thursday night. The Seattle Seahawks visit the Denver Broncos in a game that could’ve been last year’s Super Bowl. If quarterback Bo Nix doesn’t get hurt, there’s a good chance the Broncos win the AFC Championship game and represent the conference in the Super Bowl.
Entering Thursday Night Football, the Seahawks and Broncos will be eager to end the game victoriously and keep pace with their respective division’s leaders. This matchup has the makings of one of the best Thursday night games of the season. Gearing up for the Seattle/Denver meeting, here are four bold predictions.
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Denver’s Alex Singleton has another game with double-digit tackles
Entering Week 6, Singleton is second in tackles to Miami rookie Jacob Rodriguez. He has been one of Denver’s best defensive players, flying to the ball in five games. The linebacker will have his work cut out for him, and Seattle gives Denver a heavy dose of running and passing plays. This will be another game where Singleton covers a lot of ground.
Prediction: Alex Singleton will again fly across the field. He will finish Thursday Night Football with his third game with double-digit tackles.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba will end the game with 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns
Following suit with last season, Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had a terrific start to the season. Entering Week 6, Smith-Njigba ranks first in receiving yards (583). On Thursday night, Seattle will target a Denver secondary that has allowed a high number of yards.
Prediction: The Seahawks put an emphasis on getting the ball to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Seattle’s best playmaker finishes the night with 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sean Payton’s playcalling makes the difference in the game
Last week, Payton wasted no time taking over playcalling responsibilities from offensive coordinator Davis Mills. In a highly contested Thursday night affair, Payton will again provide orders for the team’s offense. Sean Payton’s ability to target Seattle’s defense makes a big difference, keeping the game close throughout the night.
Prediction: Denver head coach Sean Payton continues calling offensive plays for the team. The Broncos’ offense keeps the game close, never trailing the Seahawks by more than 10 points throughout Thursday night’s game.
Seattle seals the Thursday Night Football win, 24-20
Thursday night’s game will not see either team gain a big lead. The Seahawks and Broncos will trade early touchdowns, going into halftime tied 14-14. However, the third quarter will end 21-17. Thursday Night Football will conclude with a 24-20 final.
Prediction: The game is close throughout the night, with neither team gaining a big lead. The difference comes in the fourth quarter as the Seahawks’ possession of the football keeps the Broncos’ offense on the sideline. Seattle ends the game victoriously, winning Thursday night’s battle 24-20.
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