Saints at Seahawks 9/22/19 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/18/2019 at 5:31 PM ET

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints visit CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington to play the Seattle Seahawks. The Saints fell to 1-1 on the season following a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints also lost their star quarterback Drew Brees to an injury to his right thumb. Terry Bridgewater threw for 165 yards as Brees’ replacement, but Alvin Kamara rushed for only 45 yards.

Seattle improved to 2-0 on the season following its 28-26 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson passed for three touchdowns that included one to DK Metcalf during the fourth quarter that turned out to be the margin of victory. The win was Pete Carrol’s 100th as the Seahawks head coach. Russell Wilson has now thrown 201 touchdown passes for his career in 114 games.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has 408 yards passing, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher for New Orleans is Alvin Kamara with 142yards. Michael Thomas leads all Saints receivers with 20 receptions for 212 yards. The leading tackler for the Saints is Vonn Bell with 12.

Russell Wilson has thrown for 495 yards and five touchdowns. The leading rusher for the Seahawks is Chris Carson with 106 yards and one touchdown. DK Metcalf leads Seattle in receiving with 150 yards and one touchdown, while Tyler Lockett has 123 yards and one touchdown. The leading tackler for Seattle is Bobby Wagner with 15

A big question mark hangs over this game as Drew Brees awaits word on his thumb. If Brees cannot play, Teddy Bridgewater showed against a tough Rams defense that he is a capable backup. Seattle is off to a strong start and will be at home and the Saints are coming off a beating by the Rams and an injury to their future Hall of Fame quarterback. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Seahawks win and cover ATS 31-17.

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