Okay, 12s, you gotta see this: over the last nine regular season matchups between our Seahawks and the Commanders, one team has scored *exactly 17 points* a mind-blowing six times. I’m talking a staggering six times out of nine games! You read that right. It’s not just a fluke, it’s a full-blown pattern, and it has us wondering what the heck is going on whenever these two squads face off.
Seriously, What Is Up With 17 Points?
I mean, come on, 17 points? That’s just wild. It’s not like it’s a common score, but for some reason, when the Hawks and the Commanders get together, it’s like a magnet for that specific number. If you’re looking at the betting lines for Week 3, the Hawks are favored by 7 points, with the over/under sitting at 40. But honestly, with a trend like this, it makes you want to throw all the usual stats out the window and just figure out which team is destined for 17 on Sunday. How do you even prepare for something like that? Our guys in green and blue gotta be ready for anything, especially whatever weird energy happens when Washington rolls into town.
This Expert’s Got Our Backs (and Our Wallets)
So, who’s got the inside scoop on this craziness? SportsLine expert Eric Cohen is diving deep into the entire Week 3 NFL schedule, and he’s not messing around. This dude finished the 2025-26 season with an insane 188-96-1 straight-up record, hitting 66% of his picks. And guess what? He’s keeping that same heat in 2026, already sitting at 21-11 (66%) on his NFL picks. Anyone who’s been following Cohen has seen some serious returns, and now he’s got his exact score predictions out there for all 16 games, including our Hawks vs. Commanders showdown.
Beyond our game, Cohen is also backing the Panthers (-2.5, 42.5) to beat Cleveland on the road. The Panthers are quietly rocking the No. 2 scoring offense in the league, putting up 35.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s offense is struggling, sitting bottom five in total offense, third down offense, and redzone scoring. Eric Cohen isn’t mincing words either, saying, “I’m not buying the Deshaun Watson renaissance.” Watson hasn’t won a game in Cleveland since 2023, with three touchdown passes, four turnovers, and under 200 passing yards in each of his last three home games. Cleveland has averaged just 15.3 points in those starts, while Carolina’s averaged 22 points in its last two games against the Browns. Sounds like Cohen knows his stuff, doesn’t it?
This Sunday, the Emerald City needs to be loud. Our Hawks are heading into Week 3, and while we’re hyped for the win, everyone is definitely keeping an eye on whether that bizarre 17-point trend will strike again. Let’s get that W and break this wild streak!
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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