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Seahawks -7.5 at Arizona
SteveInShelton
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That seems like a huge spread for a game like this. I thought the -10 spread vs. SF was ridiculous too and they managed to cover, so what do I know. Supporting this obviously is the Arizona QB situation. Ryan Lindley might be one of the worst quarterbacks in NFL history (seriously, look at his stats). They will probably run 40+ times and throw only when completely necessary. Logan Thomas might come in for some read options type plays. Arizona's running game has been better lately but they have also played 3 of the worst run D's in the league the past 3 games. If Seattle doesn't turn the ball over and they don't get destroyed on the ground like in the KC game they should win rather easily, say 13-3 ? They aren't defending Jamaal Charles this time so I see them shutting down Arizona's rushing attack.
That seems like a huge spread for a game like this. I thought the -10 spread vs. SF was ridiculous too and they managed to cover, so what do I know. Supporting this obviously is the Arizona QB situation. Ryan Lindley might be one of the worst quarterbacks in NFL history (seriously, look at his stats). They will probably run 40+ times and throw only when completely necessary. Logan Thomas might come in for some read options type plays. Arizona's running game has been better lately but they have also played 3 of the worst run D's in the league the past 3 games. If Seattle doesn't turn the ball over and they don't get destroyed on the ground like in the KC game they should win rather easily, say 13-3 ? They aren't defending Jamaal Charles this time so I see them shutting down Arizona's rushing attack.
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Regardless, I like the Hawks in this game rather easily. Lindley will not be able to move the ball through the air against the Hawks and the only real chance that Arizona will have will be to run the ball - not an area where they are particularly strong as they are 28th in the league in yards per game on the season.
Most would probably say that the under is a lock in this game - even at 37 or whatever it is at right now. I wold tend to agree. However, the real wild card here is just how bad Lindley (and possibly Thomas) are with their inability to throw the ball. They could create some defensive scores and/or short fields for the Hawk offense.
Big key for the Hawks will be to limit the number of sacks given up - they got Wilson 7 times in their first meeting.
I dont think these trends are all that predictive, but either way it's interesting.
Hopefully the emergence of Paul Richardson wasn't a fluke and we'll have a little more in the passing game to stretch the field when needed.
Also the thought of having to play a peaking Saints team at their place scares me. It would be poetic revenge for them to knock the seahawks and their dreams of a repeat championsip out in the first round with a losing record.
Or they get curb stomped by the falcons next week at home and I'm an idiot. Either way, it will be interesting/i'm still an idiot.