gilthorp Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If you feel like posting in an "official" thread, don't bother posting here....this is only unofficial. I hate to be a nervous Nellie, but this year is starting to remind me like last year when Carolina came into Soldier's Field during the regular season and got manhandled, only to totally turn the tables in the post season. Minimally, those two games can be used by Lovie Smith this week. However, I don't really see a total game changer on the Seahawks this year. Contain Alexander and get some pressure on Hass, and he'll make mistakes. Bears 20, Seahawks 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Bears 27-17. Stop Alexander and keep Hester off the field except for returns. Oh and keep giving the ball to Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If you feel like posting in an "official" thread, don't bother posting here....this is only unofficial. I hate to be a nervous Nellie, but this year is starting to remind me like last year when Carolina came into Soldier's Field during the regular season and got manhandled, only to totally turn the tables in the post season. Minimally, those two games can be used by Lovie Smith this week. However, I don't really see a total game changer on the Seahawks this year. Contain Alexander and get some pressure on Hass, and he'll make mistakes. Bears 20, Seahawks 10. interesting...I was thinking the same thing with the Bears...Contain Jones and put some pressure on Grossman and he'll make mistakes... Really the difference in this game will be the defense of both teams, with the edge going to the Bears Bears 10, Seattle 13 - Brown wins it on a 49 yrd field goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 interesting...I was thinking the same thing with the Bears...Contain Jones and put some pressure on Grossman and he'll make mistakes... Really the difference in this game will be the defense of both teams, with the edge going to the Bears Bears 10, Seattle 13 - Brown wins it on a 49 yrd field goal. Losing Tommy Harris hurt. They haven't been the same team recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I think this will be a relatively easy win for the Bears...the Hawks are playing on fumes and eked by a Dallas team at home that had lost 3 of its last 4... Bears 31 - Hawks 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Losing Tommy Harris hurt. They haven't been the same team recently. True but, when the bears played them Oct 1st they had a healthy secondary. and rex got 232 yards and 2 TDs. now Seattle lost three of their top four cornerbacks including starters Marcus Trufant and Kelly Herndon. and they have been replaced with a pizza chef and an insurance agent. and remember that Seattle is also the 5th worst run defense. And this DB problem spills over into the special teams. Hester will do his best Miles Austin impersonation this weekend. Edited January 8, 2007 by whitem0nkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If Rex Dumbass limits himself to one turnover, the Bears win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 he is a good stat for bear fans. Hasselbeck has thrown four interceptions in 64 pass attempts when the temperature has dipped below 40 degrees. That's one in every 16 passes compared with one in every 25 overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) As much as I hoped for this matchup, Seattle regressed in their quality of play last week from the last 2 games of the regular season. I just think that the injury depleted Hawks probably won't advance after this unless Hass plays a good 4 quarters of football. But there is also the Grossman factor and with 2 teams stumbling into the playoffs, you just never know what happens. Unless Grossman really screws up, I see the Bears winning a close one, Bears 21- Seattle 20. True but, when the bears played them Oct 1st they had a healthy secondary. and rex got 232 yards and 2 TDs. now Seattle lost three of their top four cornerbacks including starters Marcus Trufant and Kelly Herndon. and they have been replaced with a pizza chef and an insurance agent. and remember that Seattle is also the 5th worst run defense. - Seattle hasn't had a healthy secondary since like Week 2 of the pre-season - October 1 was over 3 months ago and Chicago hasn't been close to the same team since Week 5. - Grossman, Berrian, and Muhammed are not as formidable as Romo, Owens, and Glenn. - Seattle's run defense is ranked 19 out of 32 teams (per ESPN rankings) and 22 out of 32 per NFL.com. Edited January 8, 2007 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) The key is going to be on the ground as well as who wins the turnover battle. Benson and Jones need to bring their A games and wear down the Seattle D. The Bears have to hope the good one of the Grossman twins shows up. They don't need Rex to throw for 300 and 3 TDs, they just need him to not f*** it up and give the D some rest by not going three and out too many times. One other thing - we must NOT allow Seattle to get going early. A Seattle TD on their opening drive will make the Bears job ten times more difficult. Edited January 8, 2007 by Ursa Majoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 - Seattle's run defense is ranked 19 out of 32 teams (per ESPN rankings) and 22 out of 32 per NFL.com. 5th worst in the NFC. sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Grossman has had 9 ints and 2 lost fumbles in their last 6 games. I don't think the cold will be a factor for the Hawks really since they have played in some cold weather in Seattle this year. Now the swirling wind in Soldier Field may be a different story...so that 49 yard field goal I predicted in the end may be impossible now that I think of it. Anyway, I think this will be a good game. The Hawks remember the last encounter...hopefully that will be the motivation they need. A few interesting stats for the Bears Secondary Week 14 Rams threw for 356 and 3tds Week 15 TB threw for 305 and 3tds Week 16 Det threw for 283 and 3tds Week 17 GB threw for 285 and 1td I'd say both teams have some secondary problems. We normally give up at least 2 big plays a game, so if we can eliminate at least one of those and play the pass defense we've been playing for the most part and stop Thomas Jones...I think we have an excellent chance come next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 the bears will get some help in the secoundary with the return of Tillman, and Ricky Manning Jr. will slide back into a nickelback. this will be a big help with Seahawks' three/four-receiver sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) No Tommie Harris + Healthy Shaun Alexander = early playoff exit for Da Bears. Hawks 27 Bears 17 Edited January 8, 2007 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 No Tommie Harris + Healthy Shaun Alexander = early playoff exit for Da Bears. Hawks 27 Bears 17 Almost non factors. It all rests on if Grossman shows or his evil twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Holmgren is 14-3 vs Chitown. Obviously 1 of those lossess this year. Grossman will screw up more then Hass IMO. I see a one and out again in Chitown. Well thats what I'm hoping anyways, being a chitown surbabinite and all around Bear hater. Go Hawks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Holmgren is 14-3 vs Chitown. These stats are always rolled out and they're always worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 No Tommie Harris + Healthy Shaun Alexander = early playoff exit for Da Bears. Hawks 27 Bears 17 Remember this is not the Shaun Alexander that had a 4.5 yards a carry. It looks like he is still in recovery mode. 69 yards on 24 carries against Dallas not scary. Alexander averaged 3.6 yards per carry in five December games, including two lost fumbles, and that average dips even lower in games on grass (3.2). Im more worried about Rex Grossman, not SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 These stats are always rolled out and they're always worthless. No more worthless then any other stat thats rolled out. Ya sure some team averages only 60 yards rushing against them, until the next team they play puts up 200. Take it for what it is or ignore it...but it is worth noting. Maybe not as much as any other stat, but atleast a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Remember this is not the Shaun Alexander that had a 4.5 yards a carry. It looks like he is still in recovery mode. 69 yards on 24 carries against Dallas not scary. Alexander averaged 3.6 yards per carry in five December games, including two lost fumbles, and that average dips even lower in games on grass (3.2). Im more worried about Rex Grossman, not SA The running game for Seattle hasn't been anything close to what it was last year. But, at the very least, you have to plan differnetly for SA than you do Maurice Morris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 These stats are always rolled out and they're always worthless. No way, man. What Holmgren did with his '90s Packers teams against the horrible '90s Bears teams is VERY relevant. Like I said, Seattle's only chance is a Rex Grossman meltdown. If that doesn't happen, the Bears win on defense alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Almost non factors. It all rests on if Grossman shows or his evil twin. I disagree completely, both are critical factors! IMO, the biggest single factor in the previous game was not an unstoppable Grossman, it was time of possession: Bears 35:32, Hawks 24:28. That occurred as a result of Hasselbeck being sacked 5 times (Twice by Harris) & picked off twice, arguably due to pressure provided by the Bears D front, and a total lack of running game for the Hawks (19 rushes to CHI's 38!). A healthy Alexander enables the Hawks to control the ball longer, & get into their offensive groove, even if he isn't breaking off huge ones a la the Dallas game. Without the constant disruptive playing of Harris, The Hawks offense will have the time to open up. Grossman's performance will obviously be a factor in the outcome, but he can play just fine & still lose this game if the Hawk's simply stay on the field. Edited January 8, 2007 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 These stats are always rolled out and they're always worthless. completely worthless. Unless 1996 Brett Faaavray is starting over hass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 No way, man. What Holmgren did with his '90s Packers teams against the horrible '90s Bears teams is VERY relevant. Like I said, Seattle's only chance is a Rex Grossman meltdown. If that doesn't happen, the Bears win on defense alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Remember...this is the "unofficial" Bears/Seahawks thread. I think this game comes down to the Bears CB's vs. the Seahawks WR's, and I think this is a big win for the Bears. Their LB's neutralize the TE, and they pressure Hass, it's a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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