NFL-- Seahawks vs. Broncos NFL 'Monday Night Football' odds, forecast, and betting advice

The focus will be on Russell Wilson when he returns to face his former team as a starting quarterback for the first time.

The old AFC West rivals no longer regularly compete against one another.

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Wilson, however, is anticipated to make Denver a serious AFC playoff contender.

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With Geno Smith taking his place, Seattle is anticipated to be among the NFC's weakest teams.

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The Broncos are in up 35-21. The Seahawks have not been faced by them since 2018.

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Although the Seahawks had won the previous two and three of the previous five meetings, the Broncos won that one.

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Most notably, Wilson led the Seahawks to a 43-8 victory over Peyton Manning's Broncos in Super Bowl 48.

The Broncos have the ability to completely control this game through Wilson's throwing, Williams and Gordon's running, and their own defence.

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Wilson's prior exposure to a hostile Seattle environment will aid in calming his teammates for a straightforward victory. 28 Broncos to 10 Seahawks

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