The Buffalo Bills will face off against the Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 27th. This matchup is being played at Lumen Field in Seattle.
On Sunday, October 27th, the 4:05 ET slot on FOX will feature a week eight non-conference matchup between the Bills and Seahawks. The game is being played at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks are the underdog at +140 on the money line, with the Bills favored by -3 on the road. The Bills’ money line odds are -167, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.
- Date: Sunday, October 27th
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
- TV: FOX
Bills vs Seahawks
With two straight wins, the Bills now sit at 5-2, giving them a 94.1% chance of winning the AFC East and a 97.5% chance of making the playoffs. Buffalo ranks 4th in our NFL power rankings and holds the top spot in the division. They are 2-0 in divisional games and 4-2 in conference play. The Bills are 3-0 at home and 2-2 on the road.
Buffalo has a +9 scoring margin and is 4-3 against the spread this season. They’ve covered in two straight games, including a 24-point win over the Titans in week 7. The O/U line for that game was 41, and the teams combined for 44 points. The over has hit in each of the Bills’ last two games.
Seattle snapped a three-game losing streak with a 34-14 win over the Falcons in week 7, bringing their record to 4-3. The Seahawks were 3-point underdogs but came away with a 20-point road win. They are now 2-1 on the road this season, while they are 2-2 at home. Despite the win, Seattle is 20th in our NFL power rankings, and we give them a 30.3% chance of making the playoffs.
Seattle has an average scoring margin of +2.3 points per game and is 2-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-2, with their games averaging 49.1 points this season. The O/U line for their week 7 matchup with the Falcons was 51.5, and the teams combined for 48 points.
Bills Injury Report
- Travis Clayton – Shoulder (Out)
- Tylan Grable – Groin (Out)
- Dorian Williams – Knee (Questionable)
- Terrel Bernard – Ankle (Questionable)
- Shane Buechele – Neck (Out)
- Darrynton Evans – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Tommy Doyle – Undisclosed (Out)
- Mike Edwards – Illness (Questionable)
- Curtis Samuel – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Matt Milano – Bicep (Out)
- Von Miller – Suspension (Out)
Seahawks Injury Report
- Abraham Lucas – Knee (Out)
- Riq Woolen – Ankle (Questionable)
- Joshua Onujiogu – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jerrick Reed II – Undisclosed (Questionable)
- DK Metcalf – Knee (Questionable)
- Uchenna Nwosu – Thigh (Out)
- Rayshawn Jenkins – Hand (Out)
- George Fant – Knee (Out)
- Artie Burns – Toe (Out)
- Tre Brown – Ankle (Questionable)
- Stone Forsythe – Hand (Questionable)
- George Holani – Ankle (Out)
- Marcus Simms – Undisclosed (Out)
Bills Offense Breakdown
Josh Allen has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 116 in week 7, following his 127 rating in week 6. Against the Titans, he threw for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Keon Coleman led the team with 4 catches for 125 yards, while Ray Davis had 41 rushing yards on 5 carries. Buffalo’s offense came alive in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 points.
Heading into week 8, the Bills rank 4th in our offensive power rankings. They are also 4th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28.4. However, they are 18th in passing yards per game and 25th in 3rd-down conversion rate.
Seahawks Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 8, the Seahawks are 15th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing attempts per game (40) and passing yards per game (270.9). Geno Smith threw for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 7, with a passer rating of 110. Before that, he had a 312-yard game in week 6 and 284 yards in week 5. DK Metcalf, who is questionable with a knee injury, had 99 receiving yards in week 7.
Seattle ranks 7th in the NFL, scoring 25.7 points per game. They are 18th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 38.4%, and 7th in red zone conversion percentage at 56.2%. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 69 yards on 14 carries in week 7, and Tyler Lockett had led the team in receiving in weeks 5 and 6 before Metcalf’s week 7 performance.
Bills Team Defense
In their 34-10 win over the Titans, the Bills’ defense allowed just 200 passing yards on 25 completions. Tennessee managed only 89 rushing yards on 24 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per attempt. Buffalo picked off one pass, held the Titans to a 37.5% conversion rate on third down, and recorded three sacks.
Buffalo’s defense also limited Tennessee to 10 points while winning the quarterback hit battle by a margin of +7. The Bills defended the run well, not allowing the Titans to establish the ground game, and held them to 62.5% completions on their passes.
Seahawks Team Defense
In their most recent game, the Seahawks’ defense picked off two passes and came away with three sacks. Despite giving up 155 rushing yards on 32 attempts, they allowed just 14 points in a 34-14 win over the Falcons. Seattle’s defense gave up 214 passing yards on 25 completions, with a 69.4% completion rate allowed. They also forced Atlanta to a 53.3% on third down and allowed just one passing touchdown.
Bills vs Seahawks Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Buffalo has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 17 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Seattle has an ATS record of 1-2-2 while averaging 25 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- The Bills have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Bills vs Seahawks Prediction
With the point spread currently sitting at -3 in favor of the Seahawks, we like them to not only win this week eight matchup against the Bills, but also to cover the spread. Our projected final score is 27-20 in favor of Seattle.
For this game, we are also leaning towards taking the under, as our projections have this game finishing with 47 combined points, which is right in line with the current O/U line.
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Last updated:October 23, 2024 Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks