NFL Predictions & Preview: Denver Broncos Face Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl Rematch [Poll]
The 2014 National Football League season is already entering the third week of play.
One of the most anticipated games on this weekend's schedule is a rematch of last season's Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos will take on the Seattle Seahawks.
Everyone remembers what happened in Super Bowl 48, when the Seahawks dominated the Broncos 43-8 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. There's a good chance we will see these teams face off again in the Super Bowl.
Latin Post previews the game and lets you vote on who will win this must-see matchup.
Denver Broncos (2-0)
The Broncos have the best quarterback in the NFL, Peyton Manning. Manning is off to a perfect start this season with six touchdowns, zero interceptions and 126.5 quarterback rating. Despite being 37 years old, Manning shows no signs of slowing down.
The running game is still questionable, however. Last year's leading rusher Knowshon Moreno is now with the Miami Dolphins, and Montee Ball is running the show. To beat the Seahawks, the Broncos and head coach John Fox are going to need a balanced attack.
Wes Welker, Demaryius Thomas, Julius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders provide great targets, but they will be in for a huge test against the Seahawks secondary.
The Broncos defense is another story. New additions such as DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib and T.J Ward are going to have to step up. If the Broncos can't contain the average Seahawks offense, this may get ugly.
Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
The Seahawks are coming off a road loss to quarterback Phil Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. Although a disappointing loss, the Seahawks will be returning home to Century Link Field to the NFL's loudest stadium.
Richard Sherman and Byron Maxwell make up the league's best corner tandem, and Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor make up the best safety duo. The Seahawks go as their defense goes. Crowd noise will always be a factor because opposing quarterbacks can't set their plays properly at the line of scrimmage.
The x-factor play in this game is definitely Percy Harvin. Harvin is injury prone, but he can beat you in so many ways; rushing, special teams and receiving.
If Russell Wilson and the Seahawks offense has a great day, then the Broncos have no chance. Wilson isn't an elite quarterback, but he does protect the ball by rarely throwing interceptions. Running back Marshawn Lynch is still the most important play on this offense. If Lynch can stay hot all game long, the Broncos offense will stay off the field.
Where and When to watch
The Broncos will face the Seahawks at Century Link Field on Sunday, Sep. 21, at 4:25 p.m. EST. The game will be shown on CBS.
Predictions
This game should be closer than the Super Bowl, so expect the Broncos to score more than just one touchdown. Manning should be more prepared, but the Seahawks just don't lose at home very often. Wilson, Harvin and Lynch should have a great day. As usual, the 12th man will play a factor.
Seahawks win 31-24
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