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Game Thread: Seattle Seahawks @ Indianapolis Colts

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Positives:

Big plays. Seattle has given up the fewest plays of 20 yards or more (10).

Marshawn Lynch. Indianapolis is 22nd in yards per run, so if given the opportunities, Lynch should have a big game. This should also help keep Wilson protected.

Clemens & Company. The Seahawks will field their full complement of pass rushers for the first time this week (I think Bennett is going) and it could be a very fun game to watch. They will need to get pressure on Luck whenever he drops back and give the LOB a chance to make a play.

Negatives:

Run Defense. The Seahawks run D can stuff the run, there are times that they look as great as they did a few years ago, then they give up some 10 yard runs, so despite giving up the fewest big plays in the league hasn't kept them from being 21st in yards per attempt. Colts are 4th running the ball, while Seattle is 18th stopping it.

Offensive Line. There are still too many injuries on the line, and I fear that for the second week in a row the Seahawks will have fewer than half of their starting line up. Only RG will have the starting man in the position he starts in. The Colt line isn't the Texans, but the Seahawks will still have an uphill challenge to provide holes for Lynch and protect Wilson.

Slow start. Seattle has been much better in the second half this year. 10 am starts are even more prone to the slow starts. The offense especially needs to start early and help the D a little more than they did last week.

Matchups:

Robert Mathis vs. Paul McQUistan & Michael Bowie. Mathis leads the league in sacks and going against back up tackles would be a huge opportunity to get some more. The Hawks need to beat him with solid protection and scheme. Whichever tackle is facing him on any given down, they need to win those matchups and give Wilson some time.

OL vs. DL. The Seahawks need to control the line of scrimmage. Take away the run and make Luck throw the ball. Pass defense is by far the Hawks strength on D, and making Luck throw the ball against this D could force him into mistakes.

WR vs. LOB. When the Colts pass, the LOB needs to make them pay. Reggie Wayne is the only one to worry about, and they need to not let any of the receivers have a big day. A couple picks would be helpful, but shutting down the passing game will make it very difficult for Indy.

Overview:

This team has changed from last year. They've achieved balance on offense. which has made them more dangerous. Making them one dimensional like they were last year would make this game much more winnable. The defense is the key in this game. They cannot give up the yardage that they gave up to Houston, especially if the offense has another slow start. Also, turnovers will be very important, the Hawks have to create turnovers while protecting the ball themselves. I know it sounds just like any other game in that respect, but the Seahawks have depended on turnovers to win a couple of their games, and they will make it a lot easier if they continue to get the ball.
 

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Unger and Miller are officially out. So once again 3 missing lineman, and down a TE. Willson is gonna have to step it up, if he does he could have a big day.
 

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I think Miller is a big loss. The Seahawks keep him in to block a lot and he is one of the better blocking TEs in the league. Willson looks to have a lot of potential receiving but it looks as if he has some work to do with his blocking.
 

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To me the best area that will determine whether we win today or loss is the offense line. Will they get the push for the beast? Will they give Wilson three or four secs to find a guy or will Wilson be running for hes life? Also will we see Wilson start to run earlier today to keep us from falling behind or will they wait again to the second half? I have totally confidence in our D but will the team be awake for the first half? To me the O line scares me to death.

GO HAWKS!!
 

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Man, gonna be tough to have a make shift line two weeks in a row and with Miller out to help block, another very tough game ahead of us. If we win this, definitely our year. :yahoo:
 

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I agree about the statements about the offensive line but I'm just thankful we don't have to go up against the Texans front 7 again.
 

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Was anyone else watching that ESPN video about Steve Gleason? The guy is really inspirational. I cannot imagine what it would be like going from being an NFL player to suffering from ASL in just a matter of 5 years.
 

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Yeah, that Gleason video was very touching. ESPN does do a good job at highlight these types of stories. Go Cougs!!
 

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Go Cougs!!

I like you so I'll ignore this post.

Wouldn't it be kind of cool if Luck got injured and Matt came in? I don't wish anyone to get injured but I think it would be fun to see Matt go up against us.
 

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Words cannot describe how much I hate the discount double check Aaron Rodgers commercials.
 

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Words cannot describe how much I hate the discount double check Aaron Rodgers commercials.

Like most ad campaigns, I thought the first one was funny, but they've killed it to the point I cringe any time on comes on.
 

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Like most ad campaigns, I thought the first one was funny, but they've killed it to the point I cringe any time on comes on.

This. They play it wayyyy too much. I don't really watch T.V. much (just download my shows) yet I see it replayed all the time.

Moderation is key.
 

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Ok D. Let's get this started
 

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Nice play Irvin. If he's actually learned to play the run that could be huge
 

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Great play by Bruce Irvin. His biggest problem was run defense but made a real nice play there.
 

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Welcome back Irvin!
 

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Nice pressure.
 

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Nice 3 and out, let's see if the offense comes out fast this time.
 
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