The Seattle Seahawks are considered heavy favorites in Thursday evening’s Week 17 matchup versus the lackluster Chicago Bears. Seattle’s offense scored 24 points in Sunday’s defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. On a short week, we’ve compiled three bold predictions for Ryan Grubb’s offense against a hurting Bears defense.
Geno Smith plays a turnover-free game
Starting quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions in the Vikings defeat, including a game-clinching back-breaker with 55 seconds remaining. Smith has now thrown 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this season. Ball security will be a focal point throughout a short week of practice leading up to Thursday’s showdown with the Bears.
DK Metcalf scores a TD
DK Metcalf ended an uncharacteristic five-game scoring drought via a 25-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the Vikings defeat. Metcalf was effective, averaging an explosive 19 yards per reception while catching three balls for 57 total yards. Seattle’s big-play boundary threat will attempt to keep momentum going by scoring a TD for a second consecutive outing.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the offense in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (95) for an eighth consecutive contest against the Vikings on Sunday. JSN has become Smith’s go-to target in the passing attack. There’s no tangible reason to believe that’ll change versus a playing-for-nothing Bears defense on a short week. Smith-Njigba could surpass 100 receiving yards.
