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24-21 Da Hawks
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NFC Divisional Game: Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears (Soldier Field, 1/16/11, 10AM PT, FOX)
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Clemons and ET will have big games for us
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I think Hasselbeck has another good game.
24-13 Seattle
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I think Hasselbeck has another good game.
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lol at people calling jay cutler overrated... dude has been ripped apart by the media and the country, far from overrated
as for the game, that field is gonna play a huge factor in the game. hawks did play in chicago to experience the field, but that damn sod gets progressively worst as the season goes on... watch out
17-13 bears
as for the game, that field is gonna play a huge factor in the game. hawks did play in chicago to experience the field, but that damn sod gets progressively worst as the season goes on... watch out
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lol at people calling jay cutler overrated... dude has been ripped apart by the media and the country, far from overrated
as for the game, that field is gonna play a huge factor in the game. hawks did play in chicago to experience the field, but that damn sod gets progressively worst as the season goes on... watch out
17-13 bears
as for the game, that field is gonna play a huge factor in the game. hawks did play in chicago to experience the field, but that damn sod gets progressively worst as the season goes on... watch out
17-13 bears
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I'm rarely this confident about my teams, but the Bears are gonna do work.
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I'm rarely this confident about my teams, but the Bears are gonna do work.
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Go Hawks!
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Go Seahawks
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27-17 Hawks. Let's do work this weekend boys.
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27-17 Hawks. Let's do work this weekend boys.
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Oh look at who has come around.
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i changed it back to us making it to the super bowl. my bOriginally Posted by Elpablo21
Hopefully we come through, I wanna see this
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i changed it back to us making it to the super bowl. my bOriginally Posted by Elpablo21
Hopefully we come through, I wanna see this
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Oh look at who has come around.
It's more like rooting for Marshawn Lynch.
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Originally Posted by dland24
Oh look at who has come around.
It's more like rooting for Marshawn Lynch.
By Gary Horton
Scouts Inc.
[table][tr][td]Seattle at Chicago[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Watch: FOX
Preview
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Seahawks-Bears matchup.
1. Offensive balance is a must for Seattle: We have seen more vertical throws when Matt Hasselbeck is at QB and defenses are forced to sit back and play honest. That really opens up the run game, and when the Seahawks are running with success, it sets up an excellent play-action package. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll seems more committed in recent weeks to a more physical run game to go along with Hasselbeck's passing. Chicago has a tough run defense, but the Seahawks must keep their rushing attempts up, even if they are not producing big Marshawn Lynch plays in their right-handed run attack.
2. Does Seattle blitz or play coverage schemes? When these teams played each other in Week 6, the Seahawks really came after Jay Cutler and his slow-developing passing game. They sacked him six times, had 10 more QB hits and controlled the game with their pressure schemes. In recent weeks, defenses have been attacking Cutler off the slot with blitzes. The OL and RBs do not do a great job picking them up. This is a different Chicago offense right now -- shorter passes and quick releases by Cutler. It is also a different Seattle defense -- fewer blitzes and less gambling. But it won't be surprising if the Seahawks heat up the pressure in this game.
3. Can Seattle's defense get off the field on third down? This is not a good overall defense in most categories, and it is especially bad on third down. That keeps offensive drives alive and forces the defense to stay on the field too long. The good news for the Seahawks is that Chicago is not much better in third-down offense and neither team makes enough big plays in this situation. This game could come down to how many plays each offense has -- and that comes down to success on third down. Seattle needs to play good run defense on first and second downs and then blitz out of nickel scheme on third down to frustrate Cutler.
4. Can Seattle protect a suspect secondary?
The Seahawks' pass defense is not great, especially on seam routes, and they do not match up really well in tight man schemes. They must use a variety of looks and pressure to compensate for a lack of talent. The Seahawks do have two underrated edge rushers in DEs Chris Clemons and Raheem Brock. They have a chance to really be productive off the edge -- that is where the Bears are vulnerable. Chicago has used some multi-TE formations in recent weeks to improve edge pass protection, but a successful front four pass rush would allow Carroll to mix up his pressures and coverages without being forced to blitz on every down. How Seattle chooses to attack the Bears' offense is a big part of this game.
5. Could this game come down to special teams? Two of the best return specialists in the business face off in this game -- Seattle's Leon Washington (three kickoffs returned for touchdowns) and Chicago's Devin Hester (three punts returned for touchdowns). Both have explosive big-play ability that can turn a game around, and at the very least they can give their offenses good field position. Washington is a no-nonsense north and south guy; Hester has great instincts and rare change-of-direction moves to go along with an excellent burst. Chicago probably has an edge in this area with better cover teams, but both of these units must play with lane discipline. They also must break down and tackle well.
6. Did Chicago shore up pass protection during the bye week? This offense gave up 56 sacks during the regular season, but don't blame the offensive line alone. At times, Cutler holds the ball too long; at other times his backs and tight ends don't always pick up the blitz. Defenses are now blitzing him off the slot. That pressure comes quickly, and if the Bears don't see it and if the OTs are late coming out of their stances, it will lead to trouble. Cutler must coordinate with his receivers on hot reads on those areas vacated by the blitz to negate pressure and create big plays. He can also use more three- and five-step drops.
7. How do you attack the Cover 2 defense of the Bears? The traditional way to come after this defense is to throw in the intermediate perimeter (over the corner and underneath the safety) or deep middle (over the dropping linebacker). However, some offenses are having success with the slant route, going underneath the five dropping front-line defenders with three-step drops. Those are safe throws. The Seahawks could also use play-action to freeze Brian Urlacher, making the deep middle hole a little bigger. There is also the possibility of dumping the ball off to the backs if those holes are well covered. Seattle likes to use the pump fake with Hasselbeck, along with double moves by the receivers, but against this zone defense that may not work. The Seahawks must be patient and find those small but well-designed holes.
8. How will Cutler and Co. attack the Seattle defense? Because Cutler was taking a physical beating early in the season, offensive coordinator Mike Martz made some surprising midseason tweaks. He went to more three- and five-step drops, dump-offs to backs, and -- maybe most important -- more run plays to give the offense balance and force defenses to play more honest. Seattle likes to work out of nickel packages and blitz out of that scheme, which can be effective, but it also opens the Seahawks up to screen passes and deep passing plays -- both things that Chicago likes. Cutler can use multiple-TE sets to help pass protection, but if the Bears can pick up the blitz, he can exploit this pass defense.
9. How will the Bears and Seahawks improve their red zone offenses? The Bears were in the bottom third of the league in this category -- only 23 touchdowns in 51 trips -- and that may not get it done in the playoffs. Seattle is even worse, scoring only 21 touchdowns in 50 trips. Neither offense has consistently pounded the ball in the run game close to the goal line, and neither has receivers who really separate well from tight coverage as the field shrinks. Ironically, both defenses are pretty good in this area despite schemes that do not lend themselves to good red zone stops. Will both offenses use spread formations at the goal line to find good matchups?
10. Matchup to watch: Seattle LT Russell Okung versus Chicago RDE Julius Peppers: Okung is a talented rookie with a great future, but he has been slowed by gimpy ankles almost all season. However, he has great size, good feet and a huge wingspan to counteract Peppers. Peppers had a productive season with eight sacks, and he is so dangerous that offenses double-team him. That gives all the other guys up front good one-on-one matchups. If Hasselbeck has a chance to go deep in this game, it will be up to Okung to protect his backside and contain Peppers.
[table][tr][td]Prediction[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Chicago 16[/td][/tr][/table]
By Gary Horton
Scouts Inc.
[table][tr][td]Seattle at Chicago[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Watch: FOX
Preview
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Seahawks-Bears matchup.
1. Offensive balance is a must for Seattle: We have seen more vertical throws when Matt Hasselbeck is at QB and defenses are forced to sit back and play honest. That really opens up the run game, and when the Seahawks are running with success, it sets up an excellent play-action package. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll seems more committed in recent weeks to a more physical run game to go along with Hasselbeck's passing. Chicago has a tough run defense, but the Seahawks must keep their rushing attempts up, even if they are not producing big Marshawn Lynch plays in their right-handed run attack.
2. Does Seattle blitz or play coverage schemes? When these teams played each other in Week 6, the Seahawks really came after Jay Cutler and his slow-developing passing game. They sacked him six times, had 10 more QB hits and controlled the game with their pressure schemes. In recent weeks, defenses have been attacking Cutler off the slot with blitzes. The OL and RBs do not do a great job picking them up. This is a different Chicago offense right now -- shorter passes and quick releases by Cutler. It is also a different Seattle defense -- fewer blitzes and less gambling. But it won't be surprising if the Seahawks heat up the pressure in this game.
3. Can Seattle's defense get off the field on third down? This is not a good overall defense in most categories, and it is especially bad on third down. That keeps offensive drives alive and forces the defense to stay on the field too long. The good news for the Seahawks is that Chicago is not much better in third-down offense and neither team makes enough big plays in this situation. This game could come down to how many plays each offense has -- and that comes down to success on third down. Seattle needs to play good run defense on first and second downs and then blitz out of nickel scheme on third down to frustrate Cutler.
4. Can Seattle protect a suspect secondary?
The Seahawks' pass defense is not great, especially on seam routes, and they do not match up really well in tight man schemes. They must use a variety of looks and pressure to compensate for a lack of talent. The Seahawks do have two underrated edge rushers in DEs Chris Clemons and Raheem Brock. They have a chance to really be productive off the edge -- that is where the Bears are vulnerable. Chicago has used some multi-TE formations in recent weeks to improve edge pass protection, but a successful front four pass rush would allow Carroll to mix up his pressures and coverages without being forced to blitz on every down. How Seattle chooses to attack the Bears' offense is a big part of this game.
5. Could this game come down to special teams? Two of the best return specialists in the business face off in this game -- Seattle's Leon Washington (three kickoffs returned for touchdowns) and Chicago's Devin Hester (three punts returned for touchdowns). Both have explosive big-play ability that can turn a game around, and at the very least they can give their offenses good field position. Washington is a no-nonsense north and south guy; Hester has great instincts and rare change-of-direction moves to go along with an excellent burst. Chicago probably has an edge in this area with better cover teams, but both of these units must play with lane discipline. They also must break down and tackle well.
6. Did Chicago shore up pass protection during the bye week? This offense gave up 56 sacks during the regular season, but don't blame the offensive line alone. At times, Cutler holds the ball too long; at other times his backs and tight ends don't always pick up the blitz. Defenses are now blitzing him off the slot. That pressure comes quickly, and if the Bears don't see it and if the OTs are late coming out of their stances, it will lead to trouble. Cutler must coordinate with his receivers on hot reads on those areas vacated by the blitz to negate pressure and create big plays. He can also use more three- and five-step drops.
7. How do you attack the Cover 2 defense of the Bears? The traditional way to come after this defense is to throw in the intermediate perimeter (over the corner and underneath the safety) or deep middle (over the dropping linebacker). However, some offenses are having success with the slant route, going underneath the five dropping front-line defenders with three-step drops. Those are safe throws. The Seahawks could also use play-action to freeze Brian Urlacher, making the deep middle hole a little bigger. There is also the possibility of dumping the ball off to the backs if those holes are well covered. Seattle likes to use the pump fake with Hasselbeck, along with double moves by the receivers, but against this zone defense that may not work. The Seahawks must be patient and find those small but well-designed holes.
8. How will Cutler and Co. attack the Seattle defense? Because Cutler was taking a physical beating early in the season, offensive coordinator Mike Martz made some surprising midseason tweaks. He went to more three- and five-step drops, dump-offs to backs, and -- maybe most important -- more run plays to give the offense balance and force defenses to play more honest. Seattle likes to work out of nickel packages and blitz out of that scheme, which can be effective, but it also opens the Seahawks up to screen passes and deep passing plays -- both things that Chicago likes. Cutler can use multiple-TE sets to help pass protection, but if the Bears can pick up the blitz, he can exploit this pass defense.
9. How will the Bears and Seahawks improve their red zone offenses? The Bears were in the bottom third of the league in this category -- only 23 touchdowns in 51 trips -- and that may not get it done in the playoffs. Seattle is even worse, scoring only 21 touchdowns in 50 trips. Neither offense has consistently pounded the ball in the run game close to the goal line, and neither has receivers who really separate well from tight coverage as the field shrinks. Ironically, both defenses are pretty good in this area despite schemes that do not lend themselves to good red zone stops. Will both offenses use spread formations at the goal line to find good matchups?
10. Matchup to watch: Seattle LT Russell Okung versus Chicago RDE Julius Peppers: Okung is a talented rookie with a great future, but he has been slowed by gimpy ankles almost all season. However, he has great size, good feet and a huge wingspan to counteract Peppers. Peppers had a productive season with eight sacks, and he is so dangerous that offenses double-team him. That gives all the other guys up front good one-on-one matchups. If Hasselbeck has a chance to go deep in this game, it will be up to Okung to protect his backside and contain Peppers.
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Chicago 16[/td][/tr][/table]
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