Our Seahawks are already pegged as 3.5-point favorites for Week 1 against the Patriots! SportsLine’s proven computer model, which runs 10,000 simulations for every single game, just dropped its exact projections for the start of the 2026 NFL season, and the Emerald City is absolutely buzzing.
The Numbers Are In For Our Hawks
That’s right, the computer model has our Hawks kicking off the 2026 campaign with a 3.5-point advantage over the Patriots. The total for that game is set at 44.5 points, giving us some early insight into what kind of defensive battle or offensive shootout we might see. This isn’t just a random guess; this model is seriously legit. It’s on an insane 53-37 run on top-rated NFL picks dating back to 2024, and anyone who’s been following its calls has seen well over $7,000 in returns for $100 players on betting sites. Plus, it ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years and even beat over 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times in that span. When this model speaks, you listen.
Other Big Week 1 Shakes and What They Mean
While our focus is squarely on the green and blue, the model also highlighted some other massive matchups around the league. The Los Angeles Rams, after seriously upgrading their defense with Myles Garrett and getting Aaron Donald back, are 3.5-point favorites over the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. Garrett, who spent nine seasons with the Browns, was even named 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year after breaking the single-season sack record with 23. That’s a serious defensive punch! Elsewhere, the Bills are +1.5 against the Texans, and the Cowboys are +2.5 facing the Giants. But the model isn’t just spitting out spreads; it’s giving exact scores, too. For instance, it’s backing the Philadelphia Eagles (-5.5) to beat the Washington Commanders 27-18 at home, projecting Jalen Hurts to throw for 213 yards and 1.79 touchdowns, with Saquon Barkley rushing for nearly 100 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles have owned that series lately, winning seven of the last 10 meetings, and Washington has dropped eight of their last 10 games overall.
It’s Week 1, and the excitement for the 2026 season is absolutely cranked. Getting a strong start against the Patriots at home would set a huge tone for our Hawks. Let’s get it, 12s!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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