Dolphins vs Seahawks Picks and Prediction – 9/22/2024

In a Week 3 NFL showdown, the Miami Dolphins travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the early stages of the season and will be eager to secure a pivotal win. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between Miami’s potent offense and Seattle’s home-field advantage. Be ready for the complete NFL season with our free NFL Picks.

The Miami Dolphins (1-1) enter Week 3 looking to build on a strong offensive start to the season. The main story of this game will be QB Tua Tagovailoa missing time with a head injury. Skylar Thompson came into the game once Tua left last week and was completely ineffective. Miami signed Tyler Huntley this week, but it will be unlikely that he has enough time to be prepped for the game. Miami will rely on wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle providing big-play threats. Hill has already racked up 154 receiving yards in two games, and Waddle isn’t far behind with 150 yards.

The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) have been off to a hot start, buoyed by their home-field dominance and the steady play of quarterback Geno Smith. Smith, continuing his strong play from last season, has thrown for 500 yards and two touchdowns in the first two games, with wide receivers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerging as his top targets. Seattle should be in a good position to claim a home victory.

Without Tua, Miami will struggle mightily on offense, just as they did last week. Seattle has not been spectacular, but they have secured wins both weeks this season. In the extremely hostile environment in Seattle, Miami will likely not be able to score, giving us the room for a Seahawk cover. Prediction Seattle wins 19-7.