Seattle Seahawks NFL Betting Odds

2010 Season

The Seattle Seahawks may not have had the greatest record last season (7-9), but not only did they finish first in the NFC West division, but they caused a big upset by sending the highly-touted New Orleans Saints packing in the first round of the playoffs. However, their luck ran out in the second round when they were defeated 35-24 by the Chicago Bears. Still, the Seahawks should be commended for showing some serious pluck last season.

2011 Off Season

By hook or by crook the Seattle Seahawks earned a coveted playoff spot last season, so it will be interesting if they can earn another one this season considering the many changes the team underwent in the off season. For instance, while the team was willing to keep QB Matt Hasselbeck on (who played very well last season went he wasn't injured), a new deal could not be reached and so he left to join the Tennessee Titans. Other departees included S Jordan Babineaux, TE Chris Baker, LBs Will Herring and Lofa Tatupu, OT Sean Locklear, C Chris Spencer, G Stacy Andrews and K Olindo Mare. New sign ups included QB Tarvaris Jackson, TE Zach Miller, WR Sidney Rice, G Robert Gallery,  DT Alan Branch, DE Jimmy Wilkerson and K Jeff Reed. Using the 2011 NFL Draft, the Seahawks signed OT James Carpenter, G John Moffitt, LB K.J. Wright, WR Kris Durham, CB Richard Sherman and S Mark LeGree.

2011 Preview

In the space of two seasons, the Seattle Seahawks went from third in the NFC West to first, and even made it into the playoffs. The question many NFL betting fans have is whether that was more down to luck than skill, and whether Seattle can make it to the post season two years running? Offensively, the Seahawks will miss the services of Hasselbeck, and it's unclear how much former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson can add to the mix considered how much he struggled last season with Minnesota. The alternative is QB Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to make his presence felt in the team. On the plus side, Seattle boasts two talented pass catchers in the form of TE Zach Miller and former Vikings WR Sidney Rice, while RBs Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett, and Leon Washington can each run when they need to. Defensively, up front Seattle boasts talented S Earl Thomas and enough bulk to blockade the running lanes. However, the secondary could be on shaky ground as they struggled to generate a decent pass rush last season, and will likey struggle with the same thing this season.

2011 Prediction

Despite spending some time on the injured list last season, QB Mike Hasselbeck was the 'glue' that held Seattle Seahawks together, and with him no longer on the team (who he was with since 2001), and questions marks hanging over the abilities of QBs Jackson and Whitehurst, the future of the Seahawks may not be too rosy. That's not to say they won't win games this season, but it is doubtful they'll pack the same punch and exhibit the same kind of exuberance they did last season.

**Our Pick

The Seattle Seahawks look to be a different team this season. And based solely on their quarterback woes, I believe they'll struggle to finish first in the NFC West this season, despite it being the weakest division in the league. That said, if resilient head coach Pete Carroll has anything to say about it, the Seahawks will push through to playoffs again this season. But I don't buy it, which is why I see them finishing third in their division on 6-10.