The Seahawks jumped out to an early 14-0 lead and beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-10. As fans expected, the Seahawks shut down Edgerrin James, holding him to 64 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving. Shaun Alexander didn't do too much better, only getting 89 yards rushing and 9 yards receiving. The Seahawks barely outgained the Cardinals through the air, 195-191. The difference was red zone offense: the 'Hawks scored two touchdowns in two red zone trips, the Cards didn't even make it into the red zone.
Here's a quick reality check list (more commentary on Page 2):
1. The Seahawks defense is that good.
2. The Cardinals offensive line is that bad.
3. The Seahawks offensive line needs to get consistent in a hurry (and Pork Chop got dinged again, it's probably time to start Chris Spencer in his place).
4. The Seahawks special teams still need work (another field goal was blocked today).
UPDATE: Arizona head coach Dennis Green acknowledges the reality check with this quote to AP Sports writer Greg Bell:
"We are not as good as them," a humbled coach Dennis Green said. "I think they are indeed the No. 1 team in the National Football Conference.
"And we are not."
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great checklist mike.
ReplyDeleteit looks like Plack's not getting the ball down at the right angle for brown. that and defenders running in untouched. what happened to pork?
The TV guys said it was a sprained knee, not sure which one. Once Pork Chop came out, I don't think he went back in.
ReplyDeleteOKAY I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH!!! Injured or not Porkchop needs to be benched and Spencer should be the starter.
ReplyDeleteI was actually happy to see Spencer come into the game. Not happy to see PC get injured but i said YAY on the game day chat when Spencer came in. I don't think Walter Jones is 100%. He was slow getting back up a few times.
I expect to see a lot of 4 reciever sets against the Giants next week their secondary is their week point on the defense.
Don't know whats wrong with Burlespn but D-Jack is a freaking stud.
Good stuff Mike.
Thanks for the complement, meezy. I try to give the Street good stuff.
ReplyDelete"We are not as good as them," a humbled coach Dennis Green said. "I think they are indeed the No. 1 team in the National Football Conference.
ReplyDelete"And we are not."
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Too bad about Pork. Best active football nick-name. Mack Strong is obviously the best real name.
I'd really almost rather see the rook starting at guard than Spencer. But they say guard work helps centers, so whatevah.