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Playing ON, or AGAINST, I've usually been right about the Seahawks this season. This week, the 6-5 Hawks travel to the Twin Cities to take on the 8-3 Vikings. One small disadvantage for Seattle, is the early start time (10am Pacific). They will be missing Lynch and Graham, but they still have a big "injury-advantage" over the Vikings. Before the first game of the season, the Vikes lost 2 starting O-lineman, T Loadholt and C Sullivan. This week, NT Joseph, SS Sendejo, LB Barr & FS H.Smith will are battling injuries and will be limited, or will miss the game. This is a huge break for the Hawks.
A couple random thoughts
---The Hawks have outgained their opponents by about 50 yds/game. The Vikings have actually been outgained by their opponents, this season.
---The Hawks KNOW what it takes to win big games, while the Vikings are still learning. They failed a couple of weeks ago, when hosting the Packers. I expect a similar result vs the Hawks, who are more desperate for a win to stay in playoff contention.
---Bottom line.....this is a bad matchup for the Vikings. The Hawks and Vikings have some similarities, but the Vikings offense is more one-dimensional, relying heavily on their rushing attack. Hawks can neutralize what the Vikes do best, which will be their key to victory.
Seahawks 24
Vikings 13
GLTA
SEA RB Rawls has been a capable replacement for Lynch, averaging 5.6 yds/rush. MIN avg rush yds/game = 146, SEA = 144, ranking #1 and #2 in the NFL. SEA ranks #5 in rushing yards allowed/game, MIN ranks #21. Advantage Seattle.
Hawks also have the QB advantage. Wilson QBR = 102.9, Bridgewater QBR = 85.4. Wilson ranks #3 with 8.4 yds per pass attempt, Bridgewater is #19 with 7.1 yds/attempt. Hawks can put 8 in the box to stop Peterson, and dare the Vikings to beat them with their passing game. I don't think the Vikes can do that.
A couple random thoughts
---The Hawks have outgained their opponents by about 50 yds/game. The Vikings have actually been outgained by their opponents, this season.
---The Hawks KNOW what it takes to win big games, while the Vikings are still learning. They failed a couple of weeks ago, when hosting the Packers. I expect a similar result vs the Hawks, who are more desperate for a win to stay in playoff contention.
---Bottom line.....this is a bad matchup for the Vikings. The Hawks and Vikings have some similarities, but the Vikings offense is more one-dimensional, relying heavily on their rushing attack. Hawks can neutralize what the Vikes do best, which will be their key to victory.
Seahawks 24
Vikings 13
GLTA
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