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Hey, everyone! Sorry, for my absence the last 3 weeks. I can't say that my internet access will become more frequent after this week, but for at least today the world is right. So here's my pregame write up!
Positives:
Marshawn Lynch - Beast Mode leads the NFL's second ranked rushing attack against the Giants' #22 ranked run defense. Since the start of 2012, the Seahawks are averaging almost 150 yards per game on the ground, and this year is no different (148.5). Seattle is 18-3 when running for 150 in that time. Establish the run, and everything else will fall into place.
Run D - Seattle is ranked #4 against the run, but #1 in ypc on D (3.2). The Giants like to pound the rock (#7 in attempts), but are only ranked 24th in ypc.
Turnovers - Despite a surprisingly clean year from Eli Manning, the Giants have 14 turnovers this season, including 9 lost fumbles. expect to see Seattle rip for the ball, as the Giants fumble nearly twice per game.
Negatives:
Injuries- Seattle has 28 players on the injury report this season, including 11 IR and 3 out. Last years Super Bowl run was marked with an amazing ability to keep players healthy (for the most part), but the team isn't experiencing that same success this year.
Eli Manning - I have always been one critical of Manning, but this season he has kept the interceptions to a minimum. In fact, he's significantly better this season than last in nearly every category. Seattle will need to pressure him and force him into the mistakes he's prone to make, which has been easier said than done this year.
3 - The team lead in sack right now is 3 (Bennett & Irvin), which wouldn't be as big a concern if the team was getting pressure more consistently. Too often, opposing QB's have been able to have a clean pocket. This holds especially true from the middle of the line. It's that time to start putting things together.
Matchups:
Doug Baldwin vs. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - Baldwin has 18 catches for 222 yards since the Harvin trade. He's gonna have to find ways to get open and allow Wilson to get him the ball if the Hawks want the passing game to work (I would also like to see some vertical plays to Lockette, especially since the G men are down their #1 & #3, and possibly #4 corners).
K.J. Wright vs. Andre Williams - Seattle is notorious for allowing no name runners have huge games (especially when Wagner is out, see last year). Wright leads the team in tackles in Wagner's absence, and will need to continue to pick up the slack.
Overview:
This game should be an easy win the for Hawks, even had it happened in New York (which it doesn't). After struggling the last few weeks, though, it's up in the air. The Hawks need to come out with some energy and put the game into a comfortable lead early, AND MAINTAIN IT!
Positives:
Marshawn Lynch - Beast Mode leads the NFL's second ranked rushing attack against the Giants' #22 ranked run defense. Since the start of 2012, the Seahawks are averaging almost 150 yards per game on the ground, and this year is no different (148.5). Seattle is 18-3 when running for 150 in that time. Establish the run, and everything else will fall into place.
Run D - Seattle is ranked #4 against the run, but #1 in ypc on D (3.2). The Giants like to pound the rock (#7 in attempts), but are only ranked 24th in ypc.
Turnovers - Despite a surprisingly clean year from Eli Manning, the Giants have 14 turnovers this season, including 9 lost fumbles. expect to see Seattle rip for the ball, as the Giants fumble nearly twice per game.
Negatives:
Injuries- Seattle has 28 players on the injury report this season, including 11 IR and 3 out. Last years Super Bowl run was marked with an amazing ability to keep players healthy (for the most part), but the team isn't experiencing that same success this year.
Eli Manning - I have always been one critical of Manning, but this season he has kept the interceptions to a minimum. In fact, he's significantly better this season than last in nearly every category. Seattle will need to pressure him and force him into the mistakes he's prone to make, which has been easier said than done this year.
3 - The team lead in sack right now is 3 (Bennett & Irvin), which wouldn't be as big a concern if the team was getting pressure more consistently. Too often, opposing QB's have been able to have a clean pocket. This holds especially true from the middle of the line. It's that time to start putting things together.
Matchups:
Doug Baldwin vs. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - Baldwin has 18 catches for 222 yards since the Harvin trade. He's gonna have to find ways to get open and allow Wilson to get him the ball if the Hawks want the passing game to work (I would also like to see some vertical plays to Lockette, especially since the G men are down their #1 & #3, and possibly #4 corners).
K.J. Wright vs. Andre Williams - Seattle is notorious for allowing no name runners have huge games (especially when Wagner is out, see last year). Wright leads the team in tackles in Wagner's absence, and will need to continue to pick up the slack.
Overview:
This game should be an easy win the for Hawks, even had it happened in New York (which it doesn't). After struggling the last few weeks, though, it's up in the air. The Hawks need to come out with some energy and put the game into a comfortable lead early, AND MAINTAIN IT!
