Chief Dick Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Just have this weird feeling that the Seahawks are going to win this game. It kind of reminds me of the Chiefs/Ravens game. Everyone expects the Ravens to come here and win easily, but teams hear that all week and get a chip on their shoulder. This game sets up that way. Seattle could come out strong in this one, and with the home crowd could make things really difficult for the Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Just have this weird feeling that the Seahawks are going to win this game. It kind of reminds me of the Chiefs/Ravens game. Everyone expects the Ravens to come here and win easily, but teams hear that all week and get a chip on their shoulder. This game sets up that way. Seattle could come out strong in this one, and with the home crowd could make things really difficult for the Saints. and I have thie weird feeling it will snow in the Big Easy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 are the Saints sittin there starters the Hawkeyes can whip the seachickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Homer opinion of course, but i think KC has a much better chance against Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The injuries, road game and weather certainly aren't doing the saints any favors. I believe Hargrove, Jenkins and Graham were all ruled out yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Just have this weird feeling that the Seahawks are going to win this game. It kind of reminds me of the Chiefs/Ravens game. Everyone expects the Ravens to come here and win easily, but teams hear that all week and get a chip on their shoulder. This game sets up that way. Seattle could come out strong in this one, and with the home crowd could make things really difficult for the Saints. I have the same feeling, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I can't see any way the Seahawks can stand up against the Saints on either side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The Saints only started playing like a playoff-caliber team once they began to run the ball with Ivory. Amazing what a running threat will do to open up the passing game. Unless Julius Jones (in his return to Seattle) can take some pressure off Brees, this game will be much closer than most people think...and there is no reason the Hawks can't steal it. FWIW...Saints 20, Seattle 16, in a game not decided until the the 4th quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Saints 3-9 against the spread when favored this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I can't see any way the Seahawks can stand up against the Saints on either side of the ball. I think a lot will probably have to go right for the Hawks, but I wouldn't be completely shocked if they win. Not sure if was an anomaly, but Hasselbeck threw for over 350+ yards at New Orleans earlier this year, only to bog down in the red zone. It's Qwest, it's obnoxiously loud, and I've seen many a mediocre defense play well against a higher quality offense there. and I have thie weird feeling it will snow in the Big Easy today. Karma. I only hope the Saint players have the same attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Today is the day of the favorites(NO & Indy). Tomorrow is the day of the underdogs(GB & KC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The weather/homefield advantage figures to give the Seahawks a puncher's chance. That chance can be multiplied if the Hawks can completely bottle the running game and not let the Saints open the field and gash them. Still, it is going to take an elite game from Hasselbeck, which he hasn't shown to be capable of for well over a month now. I'm hoping the weather and crowd can muck things up enough to keep the game close until the 4th quarter. It is going to take quite an effort for a pretty bad Seattle secondary to compete with Brees and his receivers. Chris Clemons needs to have a dominant type game. The Hawks have a chance. Not a great chance, but they have a chance. We'll know ten minutes into the game which Hasselbeck we are going to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Saints 3-9 against the spread when favored this seasonIt sure is a good thing that the spread doesn't play into the score then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Seattle's home games this year: SF 31-6 SD 27-20 ARI 22-10 NYG 7-41 KC 24-42 CAR 31-14 ATL 18-34 STL 16-6 The three games in bold tell me a lot about how the Seahawks fared against quality opponents at home. Basically, they beat some poor/mediocre teams, but struggled against the more quality opponents. I think the Saints will come into Seattle, not taking this game for granted. They're banged up a bit, but I still think they find a way to advance. That said, I do agree with the sentiment that the Saints struggle when their offense becomes too unbalanced (lack of a run game). It will be interesting to see if Jones can make an impact on the ground. If not, and the Saints have to rely heavily on the pass game, it might be close. I like the Saints to win, but if I was betting on the spread, I'd be tempted to lean towards the Hawks (+10.5). If Seattle can get the home crowd into the game early (with a turnover, or maybe just even a three-and-out for NOS), they might be able to keep it close. The Saints have been somewhat inconsistent as well, this year, and the injuries, weather, and crowd will all be disadvantages for them. Still, the difference between Brees and a fragile Hasselbeck is just too great for me to pick SEA to win this game. My predictions (against the spread in parentheses): NOS (SEA +10.5) IND (IND -2.5) BAL (BAL -3) GB (GB +2.5) Should be a great weekend of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 It sure is a good thing that the spread doesn't play into the score then. the spread will not come into play at all in this game Either the Seahawks win out right or Saints win in a laugher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 It sure is a good thing that the spread doesn't play into the score then. meh, some of us like to put a few bucks on a game to make it interesting. Sorry if I soiled the game thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 That said, I do agree with the sentiment that the Saints struggle when their offense becomes too unbalanced (lack of a run game). I have a feeling the Saints will come out throwing and keep throwing today running game be damned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfer Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Greg Williams will have the D fired up for this one. Saints cash in on 2 or 3 turnovers and that is basically the difference. Saints 31 Seattle 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have a feeling the Saints will come out throwing and keep throwing today running game be damned. They will run. Reggie and Jones(plays with a chip today) will run . Bush breaks a long run. they will have over 100 on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have a feeling the Saints will come out throwing and keep throwing today running game be damned. You could be right. But, that Saints team (the one that blew teams out by just throwing the ball last year) hasn't made many appearances this year. They've struggled in some of these type of games (where they were heavy favorites)... @SF 25-22 CAR 16-14 @ARI 20-30 CLE 17-30 @CIN 34-30 TB 13-30 (benched starters in the second half, but they were losing at that point) Some games that were closer than expected, as well as some surprising losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Tomorrow is the day of the favorites(PHL & BAL). Today is the day of the underdogs(SEA & NYJ) Fixed for those that like to win money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Fixed for those that like to win money. If you didn't take so long to pay up your bets I would take you up on a couple of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I hope someone will give us a play by play of this because I doubt I'll be able to pick up the game on TV. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Saints 38 Seahawks 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 If you didn't take so long to pay up your bets I would take you up on a couple of those. if it makes you feel better to use my deliquency as an excuse to watch this game from the corner in the fetal position, by all means, go right ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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