The Seattle Seahawks (0-0) take on the Denver Broncos (0-0) for Week 1 at Lumen Field. Take a look at what local and national media are predicting for Sunday's game. Click here to learn how to watch, listen, and stream the action.
Lorenzo Reyes, USA Today: Seahawks 24, Broncos 17
"I would tend to avoid this game, given the variables on both sides. Seattle has a rookie head coach in Mike Macdonald, the Broncos have a rookie quarterback in Bo Nix. But if I had to pick, I trust Seattle more with its experience on the roster and playing at home."
Tyler Dragon, USA Today: Seahawks 21, Broncos 16
"Bo Nix's first NFL start is in a rowdy environment at Lumen Field, one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. The Seahawks are entering the season under the radar. But they have a playoff-caliber roster and new defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald should improve Seattle's defense."
Safid Deen, USA Today: Seahawks 23, Broncos 16
"It's life well after Russell Wilson for both of these teams. The Seahawks even have a new coach, too. And Mike Macdonald's defense will give Broncos coach Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix fits in Seattle during their opener."
Richard Morin, USA Today: Seahawks 21, Broncos 23
"Don't go against Bo!"
Jordan Mendoza, USA Today: Seahawks 24, Broncos 16
"Bo Nix has been nothing but impressive since he's arrived in Denver, but going into a raucous Seattle home crowd will be a tough task for a first regular season game. The Broncos couldn't stop the run last season, and that's something Kenneth Walker has to be looking forward to exposing. Seattle limits Denver in a convincing win."
Bill Bender, Sporting News: Seahawks 21, Broncos 17
"Nix will make his debut on the road against Seattle and first-year coach Mike Macdonald. The Broncos had a +4 turnover margin last season, and if Nix can be efficient a road upset is possible here. Geno Smith is more familiar with his supporting cast, however, and DK Metcalf and Kenneth Walker III each will score TDs in a new chapter of Seahawks' football.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Seahawks 30, Broncos 17
"Bo Nix makes his first start at quarterback for the Broncos in arguably the toughest place to play. It will be loud. This will be the debut for new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald, who throws a ton of looks at quarterbacks from the defensive side. That could be an issue for Nix. Look for Seattle to win it big."
More Picks From Around The Web
Seth Walder, ESPN: Seahawks 31, Broncos 14
Eric Moody, ESPN: Seahawks 23, Broncos 20
Kalyn Kahler ESPN :Seahawks 24, Broncos 14
Mike Florio, NBC Sports: Seahawks 27, Broncos 24
Chris Simms, NBC Sports: Seahawks 23, Broncos 20
Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com: Seahawks 24, Broncos 20
Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com: Seahawks 27, Broncos 23
Dan Parr, NFL.com: Seahawks 23, Broncos 15
Gennaro Filice, NFL.com: Seahawks 24, Broncos 17
Tom Blair, NFL.com: Seahawks 24, Broncos 14
Five things to know about the Denver Broncos, who come to Lumen Field on Sunday for the NFL season opener.
DK Metcalf needs one touchdown reception of at least 50 yards to tie Darrell Jackson and Steve Largent for second-place in franchise history with six.
Tyler Lockett needs six yards on Sunday to become the second player, behind Steve Largent, in franchise history and 113th player in NFL history with 8,000 receiving yards.
The Seahawks begin their 49th season opening at home for the third-consecutive season, their longest streak of opening the season at home since a five-year streak from 1976-80.
If Seattle wins on Sunday, it would mark the 19th win in its last 22 home openers since 2003, with losses coming in 2008, 2021 and 2023.
Since 2005, rookie quarterbacks are 4-12 at Lumen Field, formerly Century Link Field/Qwest Field.
