Week 8 of the NFL season was an absolute rollercoaster, capped by the Arizona Cardinals pulling off a shocker against the Dallas Cowboys, coming back from a 24-10 fourth-quarter deficit to win 33-30 in overtime. Now, the Emerald City’s own Seattle Seahawks are set to host those very same Cardinals in Week 9, and BetMGM has the Seahawks as massive 11-point favorites, with an over/under of 44.5. That’s a huge line, and it tells you everything about the expectations for our squad at Lumen Field.
Don’t Sleep On These Cardinals, 12s!
An 11-point spread in the NFL is no joke, especially when you’re facing a team that just pulled off a wild upset. The Cardinals proved last week they can hang tough and claw their way back, even when everyone counts them out. Dallas thought they had that game in the bag, and Arizona snatched it right out of their hands in overtime. That kind of grit can’t be underestimated. This is why the 12s need to be louder than ever this Sunday, to make sure our Hawks are focused and ready for a team that has found a way to win. We can’t afford to overlook anyone, especially after seeing the chaos that unfolded last Sunday.
The League Keeps Rolling, Seattle Stays Focused
While the focus here in Seattle is squarely on the Cardinals game, Week 9 is packed with more action across the league, proving that the NFL season truly never stops. We saw just how wild Week 8 was, and the stakes only get higher as the season rolls on. From the Jaguars heading to Baltimore to face the Ravens (-8.5) on Thursday night, to the Bengals (-3.5) visiting Atlanta, and the Cowboys (-6) trying to bounce back against the Colts, there’s no shortage of big matchups. Even the Chiefs (-10) are laying a double-digit spread against the Jets. It’s clear that oddsmakers have high expectations for the league’s top teams, and our Seahawks are right there among them with that big (-11) line.
This Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field is a massive opportunity for the Seahawks to continue building momentum and show the league we’re a force to be reckoned with. After seeing the Cardinals’ Week 8 heroics, our team can’t afford a single lapse. Let’s get loud, Seattle! We’re expecting a dominant performance and a statement win against a team that just proved it has fight. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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