The Miami Dolphins will play a crucial Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday, with both teams striving to improve their standings in the league.
Despite a tough 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins, currently 1-1, are looking things to turn around as they head into Week 3. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s injury, a concussion from a collision with a Bills defensive back in the third quarter, has placed him on the injured reserve for at least four games. However, the Dolphins have not let this setback deter them. They have added quarterback Skylar Thompson to the roster and has been named the starter for Week 3.
The Seahawks are currently riding high on their recent 23-20 victory over the New England Patriots. The game was a thrilling nail-biter, with Jason Myers sealing Seattle’s win in Week 2 with a 31-yard field goal in overtime. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith‘s impressive performance, completing 33-of-44 attempts for 327 yards.
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NFL Week 3: Dolphins vs. Seahawks odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Seahawks (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Seahawks (-215), Dolphins (+180)
- Over/under: 41.5 points
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NFL Week 1: Dolphins vs. Seahawks odds, predictions and picks
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Fox Sports: Seahawks 24, Dolphins 18
Staff writes: “Thus far this season Seattle is winless versus the spread. The Seahawks have been favored by 4.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread. Seattle games in 2024 have hit the over on all two set point totals.”
Sports Illustrated: Seahawks 21, Dolphins 20
Iain MacMillan writes: “The Seahawks offense, albeit playing against inferior competition, has been strong through the first two weeks of the season, keeping their opponents to just 4.0 yards per play, the second best mark in the NFL. The Dolphins’ defense has also been better than people expected. They faced a couple of strong offensive teams in the first two weeks but still rank around middle of the NFL in most defensive metrics. I think the Seahawks ultimately win the game, but it’ll be a low-scoring affair and the Dolphins will do enough to cover the spread.”
Winners and Whiners: Seattle Seahawks
Adam Rauzino writes: “The Miami Dolphins are 1-1 after two games and are dealing with key injuries. They are playing without QB Tagovailoa in this one while running back Raheem Mostert is questionable. The Seattle Seahawks are clicking early this season, sporting a 2-0 record including a road win against the Patriots. Furthermore, Dolphins QB Skylar Thomspon can’t be expected to shine in his first start of the season in one of the most intimidating stadiums in the NFL. He has only converted on 57% of his 119 career pass attempts with a 1:3 TD to INT ratio The Seahawks pass defense has been sharp, ranking second in the NFL. Miami will rely on the running game but has a daunting challenge against a Seahawks defense that ranks sixth in fewest yards conceded per game.”
Pickswise: Seattle Seahawks
Andrew Ortenberg writes: “Even with Tua at the helm, the Dolphins have still produced just 30 total points through 2 games. Miami’s defense on the other hand has been pretty solid, and the 31 points the Bills scored last week is very misleading. They actually held Buffalo to just 247 yards of total offense, the week after they held the Jaguars to 267. Seattle’s defense looks improved from last year under new defensive mind Mike Macdonald, and I think they’ll be a bit conservative on offense knowing that they’re going up against a backup quarterback and just need to have a low variance game-plan. I’m going with the Under as my Dolphins vs Seahawks best bet.”