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Bleacher Report

Remember that legendary defense that helped the Seattle Seahawks get to back-to-back Super Bowls earlier this decade? It's dead. Gutted. Swimming with the fishes. But all three of our experts are still on board with the Seahawks in their opener against the favored Denver Broncos on the road.

With Case Keenum starting at quarterback alongside rookie running back Royce Freeman on one side of the ball and Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite Bradley Chubb debuting on the other side of the ball, new-look Denver is giving Seattle three points.

That's at least three too many in Gagnon's eyes.

"I like the Broncos with Keenum, Freeman and Chubb joining Von Miller and Co.," Gagnon said, "but I think they'll have a lot to iron out. And although the Seahawks could be a mess on defense, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has the ability to be a difference-maker in a game like this."

And while nobody expects a blowout here, it helps that these picks were made before superstar Seahawks safety Earl Thomas ended his summer-long holdout on Wednesday afternoon.

Predictions
Davenport: Seattle (+3)
Gagnon: Seattle (+3)
Sobleski: Seattle (+3)
Consensus: Seattle (+3)

Score Prediction: Seattle 26, Denver 23