After losing the first three games of the season, the Texans (2-3) are on the verge of winning their third straight. They have a tough road as they head to Lumen Field in Seattle to take on the Seahawks (4-2) on Monday Night Football tonight.
In what profiles as a defensive forward matchup, this game sets up to be competitive, with the Texans desperately needing a road win.
We’ll break down our Texans vs. Seahawks prediction and Monday Night Football picks on PrizePicks tonight, with the matchup set to kick off at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN, following the early game between the Bucs vs. Lions in a MNF doubleheader.
Texans vs. Seahawks Prediction, Monday Night Football Preview
There was a major overhaul in Seattle with the team trading away QB Geno Smith to the Raiders, WR DK Metcalf to the Steelers, and not re-signing WR Tyler Lockett.
With former Vikings QB Sam Darnold behind center and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the leading receiver, they have started the season off well at 4-2 and match the Rams in the loss column.
The Texans looked lost in the first three games of the season, especially on offense. The offense has surged over the last two games, scoring 70 total points. Those games were against the Ravens and Titans, who are a combined 2-11 and bottom five in points allowed, so we’ll see how they play against better competition.
Seattle Seahawks Preview vs. Texans
- The Seahawks have the second most efficient passing offense in the NFL, with 0.30 expected points added per dropback
- The Seahawks average depth of target is highest in the NLF at 9.73 yards.
- WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba came into Week 7 leading the league with 696 receiving yards.
- The last time a Seahawk led the NFL in that category was in 1985 with Steve Largent.
- In 2024, Seattle had an excellent scoring defense, finishing 13th in points allowed per game (21.6); they’re even better this year at sixth in that category (19.5).
- The Seahawks secondary will finally be healthy for this matchup, as CB Devon Witherspoon and FS Julian Live, plus nickel corner Riq Woolen are all expected to play.
Houston Texans Preview vs. Seahawks
- While the Texans offense had a slow start, the defense has been stellar, and is allowing the fewest points per game (12.2).
- However, the Texans offense has shown signs of life; after not scoring 20 points. in the first three weeks, they scored 26 and 44 vs. the Titans and Ravens before their Week 7 bye.
- The Texans have not established a featured running back in the absence of Joe Mixon.
- Over the last two games, RBs Nick Chubb and Woody Marks have each led the position in snaps once. Both have 1 TD each on the season.
Texans vs. Seahawks Picks for Monday Night Football
Here are the top Texans vs. Seahawks picks for Monday Night football tonight on PrizePicks real-money NFL game, including QB CJ Stroud and WR Nico Collins in what looks to be a grind-it-out kind of game.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud Projection: 225.5 Passing Yards
- C.J. Stroud has more than 225 passing yards in back-to-back games.
- Seattle is 24th in passing yards allowed per game (235.5).
- Since Week 5, Stroud is sixth with 9.0 yards per attempt.
- The Seahawks are allowing the second-highest yards per attempt at home (7.7).
- Since Week 4, the former Ohio State quarterback has led the league with a 139.2 passer rating (minimum 60 drop-backs).
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III vs. Texans Projection: 49.5 Rushing Yards
- Kenneth Walker III has more than 48 rushing yards in two of his three games.
- The Seahawks are leading the league with a 49.7% rushing play percentage.
- Houston is 12th in opponents’ rushing play percentage.
- The former Michigan State RB ranks fifth among running backs with 33 evaded tackles.
- The Texans rank 21st with 41 missed tackles.
- The Texans' 19.5 rush stuff rate ranks 16th in the NFL.
Texans WR Nico Collins vs. Seahawks Projection: 74.5 Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins has more than 74 receiving yards in two of his last three games.
- Seattle’s defense plays zone on 81.1% of its defensive plays.
- Collins is fourth in yards per reception when the opposing defense is playing zone.
- Collins is 13th among wide receivers with a 116.9 QB rating per target.
- The Seahawks are 12th in opponents' QB rating (90.9).
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The Texans will try to secure their third consecutive win after losing their first three games of the season. However, this will be a tough road test as the Texans head to Seattle to face the Seahawks, and with a win, they would tie for first place in the NFC West.
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