Seahawks' best defender is done with a torn ACL, and the Falcons are still only -1.5 to -2.5 at home as the No. 1 seed? (-1 at Pinny and still being heavily juiced)
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It was pretty clear he would be out already after the last game. I'm sure it was already factored in.Comment -
Because he's being replaced by one of the most productive DE rookies in the NFL? How many points do you think it should have moved?Comment -
maybe clemmons is not that important after all since the Falcons can't run the ball.Comment -
I agree with both suicide and dirtybird. Irvin has too notch pass rushing skills, he might be a liability against the run though. But at most, I'd say his loss is worth half a point.Comment -
It's crazy how falcons are getting no respect even though Seattle has a rookie QB.Comment -
Gotta show your team can do something to get respect. Last week Seahawks took down the Redskins. Falcons haven't really shown much so far this year. This weekend will be their potential time to shine. Opinions wont matter when the Seahawks grind the Falcons into the dirt or vice versa. The wins speak for themself.Comment -
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The argument always comes back to that point. I was a fan of Wilson in college and I was really happy when the Seahawks drafted him because I knew he would be able to play and succeed at the pro level. The thing that makes him special isn't the physical tools, but rather his intelligence. RG3's lack of intelligence allowed him to get hit a LOT this season, and now he's paying the price. Wilson plays a much smarter game than a typical rookie would, and yes, sometimes the speed rush gets to him and he takes a big sack, but overall, he brings a lot to the table in playing situational football at a level above where most rookies are at.
I think the current -2.5 is a fair line. The Falcons are 13-3, but played a pretty easy schedule, and statistically were around 10th best in the league in the regular season. Not to say they can't win, but they don't deserve to be any more than a FG fave in this game. It should be very competitive.Comment -
I think there is good value on ATL-2.5. Clemons plays over 80% of snaps, Irvin about 40%. Irvin is a situational pass rusher, who is literally only asked to rush the passer. Irvin has 10 total tackles on the season and 8 sacks. Also, who replaces Irvin as that situational pass rusher? Scruggs has been the popular answer, but he isn't a great fit at that position in Seattle's scheme and hasn't played much this season. Seattle also missing Jason Jones who comes in those same passing down situations, so there will be a lot of inexperience in that front 4 against Ryan on 2nd/long and 3rd/5+.
I still think the Hawks have a decent shot here and maybe their depth steps up, but pass rush has been a weakness the latter half of the year and it doesn't help to have someone as consistent as Clemons out.Comment -
I wonder if ATL will be able to use the no-huddle to interfere with the SEA DL rotation? If Irvin is mainly a situational rusher, it makes sense to go no-huddle with Irvin in after they pick up a first down and then run right at him or something to that effect. Similarly, if Irvin is out of the game on a run down, go no-huddle if the next play is a passing down to keep him out of the game. It seems like ATL can totally play this angle and really capitalize on the Clemons injury through use of the no-huddle, if they can manage it properly.Comment -
Seattle will run and seattles secondary will take care of white and jones theyll get yards but not TDSComment -
LOL at some of these guys that think Seattle can shut down Julio and Roddy in the dome....
sure they are good but they dont have the speed to keep up.
Browner knows he cant run with Julio so he will play 10 yards off giving matt ryan easy 5-7 yard passes.
when browner is forced to come up to the line julio gonna burn him deepComment -
Their corners had trouble with Washington receivers last week with double moves they just didn't catch the ball. I'm not sure they watched the same game or were they just blinded with the Seahawks mystiqueComment -
Not to mention Julio had 11 catches for 127 yards against them last year in Seattle (and White 6 for 78 and Gonzalez 7 for 56 with a TD).Comment -
seattle does not have the offense to keep pace with Atlanta.
Seattle got lucky as hell with that football that lynch picked up and ran for 18 yards when they were down 14-0 and if Griffin hadnt got hurt it would have been a blowout
this game wont be close lay the 3 and thank me laterComment -
Seattle has scored more points this year than ATL, amazingly. Seattle has maybe the best running game in the NFL and RW has shown improvement every single week as a QB, so the passing stats from early in the season skew the numbers lower than they should otherwise be. It's wrong to suggest that Seattle does not have the offense to keep pace with ATL.
Don't get me wrong, I'm taking ATL, but not for these reasons.Comment -
Different team last year we didnt have corners or wilson
Tavarias jackson no comparrison to Russel WilsonComment -
Sherman and Browner did play but now they are better in def schemes regardless i just hope its a great games with NO REF CALLS THAT ARE BAD AGAINST EITHER TEAMComment
