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2016 NFL Picks Week 1: How Will Los Angeles Rams Perform Against San Francisco 49ers?

By Dan Parzych

Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) huddles with his team prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) huddles with his team prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks corner back Richard Sherman (25) prepares for play during the first quarter in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks corner back Richard Sherman (25) prepares for play during the first quarter in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Seahawks Over Dolphins

The good news for the Miami Dolphins is Adam Gase is an offensive genius, and should make an impact right away as the new head coach. The bad news for Gase and the Dolphins is they’re considered one of the biggest underdogs in Week 1 as they face a very tough road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Opponents tend to struggle when playing in Seattle when considering the passionate fans always find a way to create a hostile environment, and there’s a good chance the Dolphins will struggle putting up points against one of the league’s top defenses led by Richard Sherman.

As much as the Seahawks have been known for their dominant defense over the years, Russell Wilson proved in 2015 how this team can be just as dangerous on offense. The fifth-year quarterback is coming off his best year from a statistical standpoint, and will be relied on even more now that Marshawn Lynch (retirement) is out of the picture.

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