The Seahawks were getting stale under Pete Carroll. Mike Macdonald is a defensive whiz and a promising first-year head coach. I just don't trust his Seahawks laying more than a field goal in this spot. Seattle was fortunate to draw the Broncos and Patriots in its first two games. If it wasn't for a fourth quarter field goal miss by New England, the Seahawks probably would not have beaten the Patriots.

Yeah Tua Tagovailoa is out. I trust offensive guru Mike McDaniel to coach up Skylar Thompson. The Dolphins have had extra preparation time having played last Thursday, Thompson has been in Miami's system for the past three seasons and he has major weapons with De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Raheem Mostert could be back this week, too, adding to the skill position speed.

Thompson isn't close to Tagovailoa's accuracy, but he's mobile and doesn't have to throw pin-point passes with the speedy stars he has around him.

Seattle is dealing with a major injury, too. Kenneth Walker III missed last week due to an oblique injury. That's likely to cause him to miss this game, too, forcing another top-heavy passing attack from Seattle. The Seahawks are much better off when they are balanced. Miami ranks fifth in pass defense.