Repost from being up too late and posting in an old topic by mistake.
Entertainment trivia. In the first 4 games of this week's schedule, no one covered and all the favorites lost. 2 of those games were less than 3 points so no big upset.
Win 3 more games and we're in. Completely doable, and I'd be highly surprised if we don't get to at least 11 wins. And once we're in, I'm afraid of nobody. If we don't play our best we can certainly lose, but if we play anywhere close to our talent level, we'll be highly, highly competitive, and we may be the team that nobody wants to play.
The Seahawks lead the NFL in DVOA, and it's not close. They are a good team and hopefully if we can get J-Love back, will be even better.
Fun fact and a bit of hope regarding the 49ers- Browns game: Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz has won 8 out of 9 games against Kyle Shanahan when they have faced each other as head coaches or coordinators. Shanahan’s only win was in 2008 when he was the Offensive Coordinator for the Houston Texans, and Schwartz was the Defensive Coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Shanahan's teams have averaged under 16 points per game against Schwartz.
I wonder what it is about Schwartz defenses that causes Shanahan's offenses to struggle?
Looking at the (very informative) article on the "Injured Reserve" Seahawks and their eligible to play games, I think winning the Division is more doable than 13%. The talent coming back, on both offense AND defense makes the Hawks even stronger each week down the stretch (and into the playoffs). That we have done so well in the absense of so many key players speaks to the depth we have. That and an improving run game and O-line, the likelyhood of Seahawks winning out sits somewhere between the likelyhood of Sasquash and a unicorn...greater than zero right? Guess I'm a beer stein half full kinda guy...
If you look at where the current win total sits on sites that predict win totals for the Seahawks at this point, they are roughly 11.5 wins, with some saying 12 wins. That’s why our odds of winning the division is so low. But remember, these same people had us at 7.5 wins for the year entering preseason, and some had us at 8.5 wins going into the season. They were wrong at 7.5, they were wrong at 8.5, there’s no reason to believe they aren’t wrong about 11.5 wins and a 13% chance of winning the division.
Where the Seahawks are concerned, there's a lot of beer stein half empty folks out there. I would be annoyed with the national odds makers regarding the Hawks... except they did provide some very favorable opportunities early on if one was counting on them wildly underestimating them. If Sasquash IS real (usually spotted late at night near rural sports taverns) and the Seahawks make it to the Superbowl, I'll be watching the game from some place where palm trees grow and the drinks have little umbrella's.
Am I reading it right when I see us, the Rams and the 49ers can take a wildcard berth this year? Did they change to a strict basis on win/loss across the Conference over 2 from each Division?
I think it's simply based on record and tie breakers. I'm not aware of a division limit. As a matter of fact, I think all 4 division teams have made the playoffs before (AFC West a few years ago I think).
And while it really might not have anything to do with anything SSJ has written about today, Derion Kendrick was picked back up by the Rams. And while it really might not have anything to do with anything, that's still a lot of insider information going to our divisional rival. Just to throw that out there....
Apparently, it's official. Grey Zabel and Cody White are in for the Seahawks, and JJ McCarthy and starting left guard Donovan Jackson are out for the Vikings on Sunday. The Minnesota starting QB is a UDFA from the New Hampshire Wildcats and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. His backup is reported to be one of the dance team girls. That probably means he'll throw for 600 yards and ten TD's, but it looks good on paper.
Possible weather situation in Cleveland this weekend.
That defense, those fans, that weather, Brock Purdy noodle arm? … I could see that being an ugly close game and the Brownies winning a battle running the ball 50 times.
I don’t believe they win the division. Injuries are catching up. Love has been out most of the season. The Dbs are hurting
This team is good, but not quite there. Walker is still doing that stutterstep thing and when he does get the ball, he is running against a stacked defense.
Niners have bears and colts who are both solid tier 2 teams in my eyes and could definitely drop one of em before they play us. (Bears defense is bad which is why they aren’t tier 1, eagles offense is just worse)
Haven’t watched enough them, a win, is a win, is a win, and they keep winning. But they are in the Broncos category, they are winning even with a very inaccurate QB. Will that catch up to them or will the QB’s get better first.
I think what’s going to happen is the Lions are going to be really motivated to win to stay in the race when they play the Rams. So what happens after we win out and the Lions beat the Rams is we win the division and the #1 seed ;)
If we win out, like I think we will, then we only need the Rams to lose to one other team to take the division. At that point it will be between us and the Bears for the one seed
I believe the Seahawks could lose a game, maybe two, and still get a wild card spot. I do think MM and the team feel they will win out. I feel they are better than, and should be favored to win every game left in the regular season. Let’s do this!
The worry is that the 49ers and Rams look like they could win out too. (Other than playing us, of course). We need them to drop games. Otherwise we definitely need to win out.
I have a sneaky suspicion our Cardinals are going to act as a Spoiler Team. Beware of those with nothing to lose. Beating the Rams has become a bottomline Measure across the League. When Fortune has failed to smile on your season, there's a certain consolation knowing you bested the Champs.
I want to beat the Rams with Stafford. I’d hate to beat them without Stafford. I would hate people having the chance to say we only won because Stafford was not playing. Let’s beat them at full strength. Stafford didn’t beat us last game, we beat ourselves.
Completely agree, Danno. I will admit I fully expected Stafford would not make it all 17 games, betting we'd take the Division due to time mending. Now that he has done so this far, I'm hoping he stays the course. It clinched him as a HOFer in my book.
Would not bother me one bit for Stafford to get hurt and miss our game and the rest of the season. FTR. It wouldn't bother any of our opponents if Sam or JSN got hurt.
Repost from being up too late and posting in an old topic by mistake.
Entertainment trivia. In the first 4 games of this week's schedule, no one covered and all the favorites lost. 2 of those games were less than 3 points so no big upset.
Win 3 more games and we're in. Completely doable, and I'd be highly surprised if we don't get to at least 11 wins. And once we're in, I'm afraid of nobody. If we don't play our best we can certainly lose, but if we play anywhere close to our talent level, we'll be highly, highly competitive, and we may be the team that nobody wants to play.
The Seahawks lead the NFL in DVOA, and it's not close. They are a good team and hopefully if we can get J-Love back, will be even better.
I'm afraid of nobody today. I can't say anymore, don't want to jinx it.
Fun fact and a bit of hope regarding the 49ers- Browns game: Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz has won 8 out of 9 games against Kyle Shanahan when they have faced each other as head coaches or coordinators. Shanahan’s only win was in 2008 when he was the Offensive Coordinator for the Houston Texans, and Schwartz was the Defensive Coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Shanahan's teams have averaged under 16 points per game against Schwartz.
I wonder what it is about Schwartz defenses that causes Shanahan's offenses to struggle?
Great trivia!
Cliff Avril is the guest on the newest Get Got Pod episode. I thought the episode was pretty good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qh_XUi_4eU
Thanks!
Looking at the (very informative) article on the "Injured Reserve" Seahawks and their eligible to play games, I think winning the Division is more doable than 13%. The talent coming back, on both offense AND defense makes the Hawks even stronger each week down the stretch (and into the playoffs). That we have done so well in the absense of so many key players speaks to the depth we have. That and an improving run game and O-line, the likelyhood of Seahawks winning out sits somewhere between the likelyhood of Sasquash and a unicorn...greater than zero right? Guess I'm a beer stein half full kinda guy...
If you look at where the current win total sits on sites that predict win totals for the Seahawks at this point, they are roughly 11.5 wins, with some saying 12 wins. That’s why our odds of winning the division is so low. But remember, these same people had us at 7.5 wins for the year entering preseason, and some had us at 8.5 wins going into the season. They were wrong at 7.5, they were wrong at 8.5, there’s no reason to believe they aren’t wrong about 11.5 wins and a 13% chance of winning the division.
Where the Seahawks are concerned, there's a lot of beer stein half empty folks out there. I would be annoyed with the national odds makers regarding the Hawks... except they did provide some very favorable opportunities early on if one was counting on them wildly underestimating them. If Sasquash IS real (usually spotted late at night near rural sports taverns) and the Seahawks make it to the Superbowl, I'll be watching the game from some place where palm trees grow and the drinks have little umbrella's.
"If Sasquash IS real (usually spotted late at night near rural sports taverns)"
That's a good one, Bob.
Am I reading it right when I see us, the Rams and the 49ers can take a wildcard berth this year? Did they change to a strict basis on win/loss across the Conference over 2 from each Division?
I think it's simply based on record and tie breakers. I'm not aware of a division limit. As a matter of fact, I think all 4 division teams have made the playoffs before (AFC West a few years ago I think).
And while it really might not have anything to do with anything SSJ has written about today, Derion Kendrick was picked back up by the Rams. And while it really might not have anything to do with anything, that's still a lot of insider information going to our divisional rival. Just to throw that out there....
Apparently, it's official. Grey Zabel and Cody White are in for the Seahawks, and JJ McCarthy and starting left guard Donovan Jackson are out for the Vikings on Sunday. The Minnesota starting QB is a UDFA from the New Hampshire Wildcats and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. His backup is reported to be one of the dance team girls. That probably means he'll throw for 600 yards and ten TD's, but it looks good on paper.
Go 'Hawks. Go Panthers too, for all it matters.
Let’s see how their $88 mil guard does against Big Cat and Murphy.
As goes Stafford, so go the Rams.
Possible weather situation in Cleveland this weekend.
That defense, those fans, that weather, Brock Purdy noodle arm? … I could see that being an ugly close game and the Brownies winning a battle running the ball 50 times.
Could be a fun one 🤞
And there is a certain DE in Cleveland that likes introducing himself to QB's with rather frightening regularity.
Lets hope you're clairvoyant.
That would be amazing
Purdy looks rusty. I think you’re right.
Rust and snow: perfect together. Lol
I don’t believe they win the division. Injuries are catching up. Love has been out most of the season. The Dbs are hurting
This team is good, but not quite there. Walker is still doing that stutterstep thing and when he does get the ball, he is running against a stacked defense.
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Niners have bears and colts who are both solid tier 2 teams in my eyes and could definitely drop one of em before they play us. (Bears defense is bad which is why they aren’t tier 1, eagles offense is just worse)
The Bears look real. I never thought I would see that happen.
Haven’t watched enough them, a win, is a win, is a win, and they keep winning. But they are in the Broncos category, they are winning even with a very inaccurate QB. Will that catch up to them or will the QB’s get better first.
I think they will trip up a couple of times before the end of the season. I just hope it’s not the game against the 49ers where they look bad.
Hurts is throwing a really ugly ball today. I guess it still works. He is a Super Bowl winning QB, so maybe he’s better than he looks.
Wind was a factor today, first 1/2 anyway.
Yes, but even his short passes did not look great. Something looks off with the Eagles these past few weeks
Win out and see what happens!!
I think what’s going to happen is the Lions are going to be really motivated to win to stay in the race when they play the Rams. So what happens after we win out and the Lions beat the Rams is we win the division and the #1 seed ;)
I do believe we just read SSJ saying we must be +2 even with us winning the next Rams game. Sounded off to me, but trust SSJ knows his stuff.
If we win out, like I think we will, then we only need the Rams to lose to one other team to take the division. At that point it will be between us and the Bears for the one seed
Lions are getting healthy on D, plus Ragnow should be back
Why does Campbell even have a Punter?
So the punt return squad can practice between games. 🙂
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I got this song in my head… ‘With a little help from y friends…” The Lions!
I like how you think.
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In short, we can’t afford to lose a game from now on.
I believe the Seahawks could lose a game, maybe two, and still get a wild card spot. I do think MM and the team feel they will win out. I feel they are better than, and should be favored to win every game left in the regular season. Let’s do this!
The worry is that the 49ers and Rams look like they could win out too. (Other than playing us, of course). We need them to drop games. Otherwise we definitely need to win out.
I have a sneaky suspicion our Cardinals are going to act as a Spoiler Team. Beware of those with nothing to lose. Beating the Rams has become a bottomline Measure across the League. When Fortune has failed to smile on your season, there's a certain consolation knowing you bested the Champs.
The Lions are going to need a win in LA to stay in it. I’m hoping they step up and win that one. If they do, we have contiguous of out destiny again.
Can Stafford really last the whole season without getting that back hurt again? I really don’t wish it on him. But it’s a long season.
I want to beat the Rams with Stafford. I’d hate to beat them without Stafford. I would hate people having the chance to say we only won because Stafford was not playing. Let’s beat them at full strength. Stafford didn’t beat us last game, we beat ourselves.
Completely agree, Danno. I will admit I fully expected Stafford would not make it all 17 games, betting we'd take the Division due to time mending. Now that he has done so this far, I'm hoping he stays the course. It clinched him as a HOFer in my book.
Would not bother me one bit for Stafford to get hurt and miss our game and the rest of the season. FTR. It wouldn't bother any of our opponents if Sam or JSN got hurt.