Seahawks vs. Titans Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Geno Smith, Seahawks Dominate in Return Against Titans?
The Seattle Seahawks will face off with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon, and they should have Geno Smith back in the lineup. Can Smith and the Seahawks pick up a critical road victory and keep their playoff hopes alive? Jason Radowitz provides his prediction and pick for Seahawks vs. Titans.
Jason Radowitz - December 20, 2023, 11:58 AM EST
5 minSeahawks vs. Titans Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Geno Smith, Seahawks Dominate in Return Against Titans?
Coming off a massive victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Seattle Seahawks will look to grow their playoff probability with a road game against the Tennessee Titans.
Seattle began the season strong. However, the Seahawks dropped four straight games and fell below .500 before Monday night's matchup against the Eagles.
Without Geno Smith, Drew Lock and the Seahawks escaped with a win thanks to a perfect throw on the right side of the field that led Jaxon Smith-Njigba right into the endzone for the game-winner.
Meanwhile, the Titans lost a heartbreaker to the Houston Texans last week in overtime, 19-16. Will Levis is currently dealing with a high-ankle sprain, and it's unclear if he can take the field for this Week 16 matchup.
With the Titans sitting at 5-9, it's probably best not to risk it heading into the offseason.
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans.
Seahawks vs. Titans Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 24, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Odds
- Spread: Seahawks -2.5 (-110), Titans +2.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 41.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Seahawks (-150), Titans (+125)
Seahawks vs. Titans Injury Report
Seahawks
Questionable: CB Devon Witherspoon (Hip), S Jamal Adams (Knee), WR Dee Eskridge (Ribs)
Out: DE Levi Bell (Undisclosed), LB Drake Thomas (Knee), S Jerrick Reed II (Knee)
Titans
Questionable: TE Josh Whyle (Knee), DT Jeffery Simmons (Knee), WR Kyle Phillips (Hamstring), QB Will Levis (Leg), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Hip)
Out: DT Kyle Peko (Calf), LB Joe Jones (Finger), CB Kristian Fulton (Hamstring)
Seahawks vs. Titans Prediction
The Seahawks finally earned some momentum with their comeback win against the Eagles on Monday.
Seattle earned a 20-17 win over the Eagles to put them back into the playoff race with a 7-7 record.
However, Seattle has still scored 17 or fewer points in four of their last five games. The only major performance over the previous month was the 35-point outburst against the Cowboys. But those 35 points still weren't enough after the Cowboys added 41 points.
Seattle and Tennessee both have offensive and defensive differentials of around -3. Neither team has played incredibly consistently this season. However, the Seahawks probably have more talent on both sides of the field. The veterans have led the way in getting the Seahawks back to being competitive.
If anything, Smith should have a big day against the Titans. Tennessee's secondary has underperformed this season, allowing over 225 yards per game in the air. Meanwhile, the run defense has allowed 112.86 yards per game.
With Kenneth Walker fully healthy, Seattle should be more balanced moving forward. Walker earned 86 rushing yards on 19 carries, averaging 4.5 yards a carry against the Eagles in the win. He also scored a touchdown and grabbed three receptions for another 26 yards to earn over 100 total yards on the day.
Meanwhile, despite what the stats say, the Seahawks have done much better against the pass. Seattle will earn more sacks and more turnovers as a unit, which is more beneficial than a couple of more yards here and there.
With Tennessee averaging under 190 yards passing, it's unlikely that the Titans will dominate in the passing game against the Seahawks.
Seattle is much more ineffective against the run. However, Derrick Henry rushed 16 times for just nine yards against Houston last week. Henry's downfall is starting to show.
Therefore, I'll rock with the Seahawks. They've got something to play for right now.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans Pick
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