Seahawks can take flight when they host freescoring Chiefs

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Seattle is always a daunting place to go and Kansas City could struggle against a Seahawks side looking to retain their wildcard position.

Pete Carroll’s men had won four straight games before succumbing to an overtime loss in San Francisco last week, but there is plenty to like about Seattle with an offence that boasts plenty of potential.

The running back tandem of Chris Carson and Mike Davis has worked wonders and established the Seahawks as the top rushing offence in the NFL. That will concern their opponents, who have given up 17 rushing touchdowns this season - the third-most in the league.

Kansas City are under heaps of pressure from the Chargers to keep hold of the top seed in the AFC, knowing defeat could potentially see them lose home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the driving force behind the Chiefs' offence but they have found themselves embroiled in a number of close games recently, and the intimidation of the Seattle crowd could be a decisive factor.

Another tight affair is expected, but this could be the game that makes Seattle a team to watch heading into the post-season.

Recommendation
Seattle
2pts 5-4 general

The lowdown
Venue CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
Surface Artificial
Weather Rainy, 9C
Vegas handicap Seattle +2.5
Vegas points line 54.5

Team news
Kansas City
Guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif remains sidelined with a leg injury. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins is out with a foot injury while running back Spencer Ware is doubtful with a hamstring problem.

Seattle
Safety Bradley McDougald is struggling with a knee problem while guard Jordan Simmons is out with a similar issue. Safety Tedric Thompson is out with a chest injury.

Key stat
Kansas City have won the last three meetings between these two.

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