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Buffalo Bills vs. Seattle Seahawks odds, expert tips, how to watch: The Seahawks welcome a Josh Allen in top form


Buffalo Bills vs. Seattle Seahawks odds, expert tips, how to watch: The Seahawks welcome a Josh Allen in top form

It's no wonder this matchup has the highest over/under of the week, as the Seahawks love to play fast and the Bills have Josh Allen playing at the peak of his formidable powers. The Bills are the away favorites after beating the Titans at home, but the Seahawks earned their most complete win of the season against Atlanta.

Seattle will likely be without lead receiver Metcalf, who is now dealing with an MCL sprain every week. That throws a spanner in the works for the Seahawks' offensive game plan, as they have the lowest call-run rate in the league and switch three times more often than the NFL average.

With Metcalf out, Kenneth Walker III will likely get more work, and Seattle's early-down formations will be something to keep an eye on. The Seahawks lead the league in empty formations on first and second down, but as the need on the ground has increased, their preferred offensive style could be on hold. Geno Smith is the NFL's all-time leader in pass attempts and yards, but his numbers could inevitably take a hit.

Speaking of numbers: how about zero? That's Allen's total number of interceptions in 189 pass attempts this season. The 28-year-old trails only Daniels in EPA per dropback and has the best passer rating of his career. With Cooper now on the roster, his flying numbers should only improve.

Allen's legs remain disastrous for the defense. He has the second-best rushing EPA in the league, ahead of Henry and only behind Daniels. James Cook pairs perfectly with Allen in the backfield, and Seattle's soft run defense should be particularly exploitable for the duo.

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Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks odds

How to watch Bills vs. Seahawks

  • Venue: Lumen Field-Seattle
  • Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Streaming: Fubo (try for free)

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