Check out which side the national media is predicting to win Sunday's regular-season opener between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos:
Michael David-Smith, **ProFootballTalk.com**: Broncos 28, Seahawks 27
MDS: The Seahawks' new-look defense is going to be better than a lot of people think. New Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is also going to be better than a lot of people think. This is one of my favorite matchups of Week One. I'll take the Broncos in a close one.
Mike Florio, **ProFootballTalk.com**: Seahawks 30, Broncos 20
Florio: A Super Bowl XLVIII (rematch) could end up being as lopsided.
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com: Broncos 27, Seahawks 21
Prisco: The new-look Seahawks face a big challenge to open the season at a tough venue against a good defense.
Elliot Harrison, **NFL.com**: Broncos 28, Seahawks 14
Harrison: Case Keenum should bolster the home team's chances this year after the poor quarterback play Denver produced, and received, last season. Too often the defense was asked to mitigate the negative impacts of a thoroughly compromised offense. Funny, whenever I think of Case Keenum, I think of those Case Logic CD binders for all my Faith No More LPs back in the '90s. Logic dictates Russell Wilson might have to pull a rabbit out of a hat, unless Chris Carson jump-cuts and squirts his way through the front seven.
Brady Henderson, **ESPN.com**: Broncos 21, Seahawks 20
Henderson: The Broncos are 17-1 in their past 18 home openers, but there's more than history working against the Seahawks in this one. Dion Jordan might not be ready to help a pass rush that is already a major question mark, and it's not certain if All-Pro Earl Thomas will play after returning from his holdout this week.
Jeff Legwold, ESPN.com: Broncos 23, Seahawks 20
Legwold: The Broncos hope to unveil their improvements on offense -- featuring new starting QB Case Keenum -- and hope their rookie class, with 10 on the current roster, fuels a rebound from 2017's 5-11 finish.
More Picks From Around The Web
- Two of eight experts at CBSSports.com pick Seattle to win.
- Three of 10 analysts at ESPN.com take the Seahawks this Sunday.
- Three of the four NFL staffers at BleacherReport.com like the Seahawks.
The Seahawks and Broncos face off for the season opener on Sunday, September 8th at Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 1:05p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Broncos.
Jim Kiick (33) of the Denver Broncos is brought down by Terry Beeson (58) and Dave Brown (22) of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 3, 1977. Denver won 24-13. (AP Photo)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (80) between Denver Broncos linebackers Bob Swenson, Joe Rizzo and Randy Gradishar during first half action in Denver, Oct. 1, 1978. (AP Photo)
Seattle Seahawk running back Curt Warner leaps over a pile of players as he gains yardage against the Denver Broncos in the Kingdome at Seattle, 1983. Warner gained 99 yards on 23 carries as the Seahawks beat the Broncos 31-7. (AP Photo/Jeff Larson)
Denver's Sammy Winder (23) eludes Seattle defenders Michael Jackson (55) and Kenny Easley (45) as Winder picks up first down yardage during their game in Seattle, Dec. 15, 1984. Denver won 31-14. (AP Photo/Dave Ekren)
Denver Broncos defensive end Rulon Jones (75) tries to beat a block by Seattle Seahawks tackle Ron Essink (64) during an NFL game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo., Oct. 20, 1985. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 13-10 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
The Denver Broncos defense tries to block a field goal attempt by the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL game in Denver, Colo., Oct. 26, 1986. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 20-13. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terry Taylor (20) defends a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Sam Graddy (83) during an NFL game, Dec. 13, 1987. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 28-21 in the Kingdome. (AP Photo/Erik Lars Bakke)
Quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos in unable to hold the ball as he is tackled by Rufus Porter of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of their NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 1988, Seattle, Wash. Porter also recovered the fumble on the play. Seattle beat Denver 42-14. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle's Louis Clark (84) brings in a pass for a seven yard gain in the fourth quarter of Sunday, Oct. 23, 1989 game against Denver in Seattle. Defending for the Broncos is Steve Atwater. Denver won in overtime 24-21. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Derrick Fenner (44) of the Seattle Seahawks is pulled down after a short gain by Steve Atwater (27) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 23, 1990. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 15, 1991. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 16-10 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Kicker John Kasay (4) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammate and holder Rick Tuten (14) after Kasay's overtime game-winning field goal in Seattle, Dec. 1, 1992. The Seahaeks won against the Denver Broncos 16-13. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Seattle Seahawks running back Jon Vaughn (22) returns a kick during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 31, 1993. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 28-17 at Mile High Stadium. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos Shannon Sharpe (84) comes down with a John Elway pass after being hit by Seattle Seahawks' Carlton Gray (26) in the first quarter of the game in Seattle on Oct. 1, 1995. The pass was complete for a seven-yard gain. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis, right, is pulled down from the side by Seattle Seahawks Darryl Williams in the second quarter of the Broncos' 34-7 victory in Denver's Mile High Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996. (AP Photo/Bryan Kelsen)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Derrick Mayes (87) pulls in a pass in front of Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson (56) in the first quarter in Denver's Mile High Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jay Bellamy (20) during the first quarter at Mile High Stadium in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000. (AP Photo/Kevin Higley)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander (37) heads past Denver Broncos' Lee Woodall for a second-quarter touchdown run Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Denver Broncos' Mike Anderson escapes Seattle Seahawks' Ken Lucas to score the first touchdown of the game during the third quarter in Seattle Sunday Nov. 17, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander, right, is chased down after a short gain by Denver Broncos defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ben Obomanu (87) eyes the end zone after pulling in a 12-yard pass on a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, in Denver. Denver's Champ Bailey (24) and Mario Haggan defend on the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) reacts as he returns an interception for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy in celebration as head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider look on following Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. (AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
Seattle Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette (83) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone as Denver Broncos' Aqib Talib defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
