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Seahawks at Falcons1 p.m. ET | FOX
Matchup rating: 61.7 | Spread: SEA -2 (49) What to watch for: Todd Gurley is expected to play a significant role as the Falcons' new top back. The team monitored his reps during training camp to make sure his left knee and body are fresh for the regular season. Although Gurley won't be asked to carry the full load, he could bring a much-needed run-game threat to what has been a pass-happy offense. -- Vaughn McClure Bold prediction: Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair will make a game-changing play. He had the best game of his rookie season against the Falcons in Atlanta, with a team-high 11 tackles and a key forced fumble. Blair was one of Seattle's standouts of training camp as he transitioned from safety to nickelback, and he should see action in that role Sunday against the Falcons' three-receiver-heavy offense. -- Brady Henderson Stat to know: Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson leads the NFL with 100 passing touchdowns over the last three seasons, but Atlanta's Matt Ryan is 3-2 in his career versus Wilson, including playoffs, and has won the previous two matchups. Injuries: Seahawks | Falcons What to know for fantasy: Ryan has been a top-five fantasy quarterback through the first six weeks in each of the past two seasons and faces a Seahawks defense that allowed the sixth-most passing yards last season (4,223). See Week 1 rankings. Betting nugget: Ryan is 12-5 ATS in his career as a home underdog. Read more. Henderson's pick: Seahawks 26, Falcons 23
McClure's pick: Falcons 28, Seahawks 24
FPI prediction: SEA, 52.1% (by an average of 0.8 points) Matchup must-reads: Wilson wants to 'cook'; will the Seahawks let him? ... Falcons aiming to get Jones in the end zone more often ... Exploring Adams' contract status with Seahawks entering 2020 season ... Falcons 2020 season preview: Gurley could be ultimate wild card
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