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Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks: Week One Preview

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 24: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos hands-off to running back Royce Freeman #37 against the Washington Redskins in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Prediction

For the first game of the 2018 season, this one is truly a toss up. For the Denver Broncos, this game will come down to the defense. It is the same song and dance. But given the circumstances, it is going to be needed.

It might take Case Keenum and the Broncos offense some time to really gel before they can produce at the potential that they have. Until then, the defense will need to do some heavy lifting for at least the first couple games.

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That should not be a problem. The defense is meaner and hungry to prove that last season is in the past. Number wise, they were solid. Having a short field to work with because of the offense played a huge factor in the points per game to balloon up to what it normally looks like.

The Broncos will win this game if they keep an eye on Russell Wilson and the running game performs well. If Royce Freeman can execute those running lanes, it will be a solid game for him.

Look for this to be a low scoring game. Based on home field and having the defensive tools, Denver takes this game.

Broncos 17 Seahawks 13

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