Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans
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The Seahawks host the Houston Texans on Monday night in a prime-time showdown that features two of the league's top defenses. The Seahawks sit at 4-2 after a road win in Jacksonville in Week 6, while the Texans are 2-3, having won two straight after an 0-3 start leading into their bye.
"Despite the fact that Walker has been better than Zach Charbonnet on a per-touch basis, Walker remains mired in a full-blown committee backfield. The Texans defense has quietly surrendered just 90.6 rushing yards per game, making him no more than an uninspiring flex play."
Friday's practice provided more positive signs the Seahawks could have their regular secondary intact for Monday night’s game against Houston.
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers connects on a 24-yard field goal during Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu combine for a 10-yard sack of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Sunday's Week 6 matchup.
Just like the Seahawks and their offense may have their hands full, so will the Texans defense, set to be tasked with the assignment of limiting a red-hot Seattle offense led by Darnold and his favorite target, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who currently leads the entire NFL in receiving yards (696) through six weeks.
The Seahawks are 3-1 after the last-second field goal win against the Cardinals in the week 4 game. There were many tough moments during the game. But the league surveillance team found two of Mike Macdonald‘s players who crossed the line and fined them the same amount.
Jonathan Taylor leads the NFL in rushing yards. Our expert Week 7 NFL predictions expect Taylor to run roughshod over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Houston vs. Seattle picks for 'Monday Night Football' in NFL Week 7