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[sho nuff]

Atlanta is severely underrated. It's amazing to me that people give Ryan #### for his performance in three games and totally overlook his complete body of work. He's a very good quarterback and he will prove people wrong.

I believe in Ryan too. He's got a lot of weapons. I think Seattle's best chance to is to control the clock and keep Ryan on the sideline.

Agreed...their pass defense is pretty solid...but run D is suspect and Lynch should have a nice day controlling the clock and getting chunks of yards against them.

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Atlanta has sooooooo much pressure on them. I love the role of under dog to a team that hasn't won a playoff game in years.

Are we actually underdogs to Atlanta?

What position do you play for the Seahawks?

Is that a worthwhile question? I'm actually not going to bother looking up the time you mentioned your favorite team as a 'we' but I guarantee you've done it.You are pathetic with that response though--I'll make sure to keep pointing it out.

They cut you but you are still hanging on.

 

[proninja]

Atlanta's defense forced 5 interceptions against Drew Brees, 3 against Peyton, and 2 against Eli. To say their defense is nothing special is a gross misrepresentation.

True.They also surrendered 502 pass yards 4 pass TD no INT + 202 rush yards 2 rush TD's to Cam Newton in 2 games this year.

the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Football Outsiders has them ranked 12th defensively.

 

[Rick James]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

Lazy post. The dome gets rocking in huge games.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

Lazy post. The dome gets rocking in huge games.

Atlanta fans will be heading for the doors in the 3rd quarter regardless of the score.

 

[Tibetan Sherpa]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

Lazy post. The dome gets rocking in huge games.

Atlanta fans will be heading for the doors in the 3rd quarter regardless of the score.

God I hope so. The last time we did, we followed a bunch of Giants fans out the door.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

Lazy post. The dome gets rocking in huge games.

Atlanta fans will be heading for the doors in the 3rd quarter regardless of the score.

God I hope so. The last time we did, we followed a bunch of Giants fans out the door.

My uncle is a season ticket holder, I've been down there a few times. Had some good times tailgating, the Saints/Falcons game was crazy with people sharing food like it was an outdoor potluck.

 

[Tibetan Sherpa]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

Lazy post. The dome gets rocking in huge games.

Atlanta fans will be heading for the doors in the 3rd quarter regardless of the score.

God I hope so. The last time we did, we followed a bunch of Giants fans out the door.

My uncle is a season ticket holder, I've been down there a few times. Had some good times tailgating, the Saints/Falcons game was crazy with people sharing food like it was an outdoor potluck. I will say the last game with Tampa Bay sucked. We had everything sewed up , and the home crowd listless. Sunday will be rocking. And tailgating is usually great, but inside the Dome, the saints fans are the worst people in the world. Not the worst fans, but worst people.Maybe second worst to Eagles fans and associated population, no offense.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Saints fans poop in the urinals don't they?

 

[proninja]

Via @hawkblogger

Atlanta was 29th in the NFL in opponent rushing yards per attempt at 4.8 YPC. Seahawks have averaged 213 yards rushing in last 5 games

edit: I don't post this to prove how my team is better than your team and is going to win, just an interesting thought when we look to see how the game might be played out

 

[Tibetan Sherpa]

Saints fans poop in the urinals don't they?

As a 8 year Falcon season ticket holder, I wish! After each Saints game at the Dome, there's piles of crap ON THE FLOOR in the men's room, because those animals don't understand the concept of indoor plumbing. Crapping in the urinal or even the sink, would be an improvement.

 

[robertd52]

Saints fans poop in the urinals don't they?

As a 8 year Falcon season ticket holder, I wish! After each Saints game at the Dome, there's piles of crap ON THE FLOOR in the men's room, because those animals don't understand the concept of indoor plumbing. Crapping in the urinal or even the sink, would be an improvement.

Lol, no ####### way?!?!? And we are having the Super Bowl there....wowzers

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

ATL 34

SEA 6

 

[Doctor Detroit]

ATL 340SEA 6

Better

 

[profit]

ATL homer here. Of all the comments I've been hearing all season about the Falcons choking the last couple of years, I've hardly heard anyone mention the fact that the last two teams (that beat us down, I painfully realize that) went on to win the superbowl---in fairly dominating fashion. I believe this is finally our time.

 

[proninja]

@brockandsalk According to http://ESPN.com , there are 11,240 tickets available for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Quite the sports town.

This shocks me. #1 seed and can't sell out a home playoff game?

 

[mad sweeney]

@brockandsalk According to http://ESPN.com , there are 11,240 tickets available for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Quite the sports town.

This shocks me. #1 seed and can't sell out a home playoff game?

The aquarium is having 2 for 1 that weekend, to be fair to them. I imagine Seahawks fans will bail them out of a blackout.

 

[sporthenry]

So is all of the FBG on the Falcons just to shut up the Hawks fans.

 

[jojoh07]

So is all of the FBG on the Falcons just to shut up the Hawks fans.

that and the fact falcons have likable players hawks are cocky &^%& talkers like sherman , no wonder their fans are annoying

 

[mquinnjr]

Atlanta is severely underrated. It's amazing to me that people give Ryan #### for his performance in three games and totally overlook his complete body of work. He's a very good quarterback and he will prove people wrong.

I don't think anyone is saying he hasn't been a very good regular season quarterback. He's lost to future HOF'ers in Warner,Rodgers and Eli in his 3 playoff games where he was the young/inexperienced QB. No shame in that.Now he's facing rookie Russell Wilson. You've got to wonder if he can't beat the rookie now(with Gonzo nearing end/Roddy nearing end of prime), very fair to ask when he will win. I think many of us do think Ryan can move from a good QB to a great one. But it certainly won't happen w/o playoff wins.

He will NEVER shake the monkey off his back if he loses to a rookie at home as the #1 seed in the NFC. People have been caveating his performance with "...it's just that the guy never gets it done in the playoffs." This is his shot, and if he loses, in my mind at least he gets relegated to Romo relevance in big games permanently until he proves wrong.

 

[Neofight]

Atlanta should win. Seattle hasn't faced an average NFL passing attack, much less an above average one, in a long time.

Detroit, Dallas, New England? of which they won 2 out of 3

Most recent was Detroit, 10 weeks ago.If Detroit qualifies as average.

Detroit, despite Stafford's struggles, qualifies as above average. *note the 49'ers passing rank

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

People are talking like the Falcons are outmatched already. I think their offense can more than handle that defense. Atlanta's defense is opportunistic also, so while I think Lynch should have success against them, I don't see it (and Wilson's scrambling) being enough to outscore them.

The Seahawks haven't been a great road team this year, and they caught a big break facing a toothless RGIII. If the game was in Seattle I'd feel differently, but I think the Falcons win by more than two TDs.

Not to knock what the Seahawks have accomplished this year. They're definitely for real-- just not as good as the Falcons imo.

 

[proninja]

So is all of the FBG on the Falcons just to shut up the Hawks fans.

that and the fact falcons have likable players hawks are cocky &^%& talkers like sherman , no wonder their fans are annoying

If you're going to generalize based on one player, why not use Wilson?

 

[proninja]

People are talking like the Falcons are outmatched already. I think their offense can more than handle that defense. Atlanta's defense is opportunistic also, so while I think Lynch should have success against them, I don't see it (and Wilson's scrambling) being enough to outscore them.The Seahawks haven't been a great road team this year, and they caught a big break facing a toothless RGIII. If the game was in Seattle I'd feel differently, but I think the Falcons win by more than two TDs.Not to knock what the Seahawks have accomplished this year. They're definitely for real-- just not as good as the Falcons imo.

If that happens, it would be the first time this season Seattle lost by more than one score.

 

[Judge Smails]

People are talking like the Falcons are outmatched already. I think their offense can more than handle that defense. Atlanta's defense is opportunistic also, so while I think Lynch should have success against them, I don't see it (and Wilson's scrambling) being enough to outscore them.The Seahawks haven't been a great road team this year, and they caught a big break facing a toothless RGIII. If the game was in Seattle I'd feel differently, but I think the Falcons win by more than two TDs.Not to knock what the Seahawks have accomplished this year. They're definitely for real-- just not as good as the Falcons imo.

The Seahawks are a DIFFERENT team now. They've opened up the playbook, Wilson is executing the offense, he has multiple receiving options, is a great runner to go along with BeastMode, etc. They were one dimensional early when they lost games on the road - they are not now. You stack the box to stop Lynch and you'll get burned by Wilson and the receivers. They are hot, the Falcons are not - I'd be shocked if Atlanta won. Seriously. I think Seattle wins that game easier than the Redskin game. Everyone knows this has to come down to another Seattle/GB game. It is destiny.

 

[profit]

Don't know where this info came from, I've been looking at tickets for my sons and I. There are 2 rows in 2 of the corners with a few seats together, everything else are scattered single seats---and there really aren't that many of those. FWIW I live in downtown ATL and haven't seen a blackout in several years.

@brockandsalk According to http://ESPN.com , there are 11,240 tickets available for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Quite the sports town.

This shocks me. #1 seed and can't sell out a home playoff game?

 

[Riversco]

I don't get all this talk of Seattle/GB. I think if the Seahawks win it'll be Seattle/SF.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Atl fans are definitely the worst ( see the Braves and Thrashers as an example). My wife and I travel there a lot and we have attended many games. I think this is mainly due to the fact that it's a transplant city. Regardless, the team is pretty good and I think it will be a much tougher matchup for Seattle. I don't think Seattle will win but if they do and Wilson has another good game, I'm pretty much on board to anoint him as the next great one.

 

[Riversco]

I couldn't see the Redskins beating these Seahawks, but the Falcons sure might. I think this is the game they might be Seattle's undoing. If they get past the Falcons, I like them to beat either SF or GB. I think the Falcons have the right weapons to be effective against that defense.

 

[Fiddles]

With it being a dome and the fans being revved up for their first playoff game this year, I expect it to be very loud. If I am Seattle I am using Lynch often to take the crowd out, especially at the beginning of the game.

You aren't familiar with Atlanta fans are you?

I was at the MNF game against the broncos this year. The dome was rocking. Looked like Peyton was having a hard time with the noise.

 

[Tanner9919]

Seattle has beaten 4 playoff teams:

Ne, SF, GB, Washington..

unless/until Atl shows the have a spine and that they're for real, I'll take Seattle getting pts..

show me Matty Ice producing in a big spot,and I'll become a believer. this team got steam-rolled last year in the playoffs @ NYG..show me that M. Smith can coach well enough to win a playoff game..

ATl *seems* to be tougher/better this season, but the way they laid down against NYG on their last playoff trip,it leaves a lot to be desired. never bet against the hot team in the playoffs..GB two years ago, NYG last year, Pitt a few years back..

Seattle is peaking now..and they're playing with house money..Atl had the bye,the home game.they have a lot of pressure to produce, being that they were one of the NFL's best reg season teams...they also need to make up for the quitting effort in last year's playoffs..

 

[5 digit know nothing]

Atlanta Run Defense at home this season

TEAM Y/G (R) ActualDEN 114.5 (16) 118CAR 130.5 (9) 199 OAK 88.8 (28) 149DAL 79.1 (31) 65ARI 75.3 (32) 137NOS 98.6 (25) 101NYG 116.4 (14) 97TBB 114.8 (15) 144They faced an average Run Offense rank of 21 (102 yards/game) and gave up 126 yards/game or 23.5% more yards than their opponent's offense typically are able to run for.Conversely Seattle on the Road this season

TEAM Y/G (R) ActualARI 137 (28) 115STL 117.5 (15) 163CAR 110.1 (14) 99SFO 94.2 (4) 136DET 118.1 (16) 133MIA 108.4 (13) 96CHI 101.7 (8) 176BUF 145.8 (31) 270WAS 95.8 (5) 224They faced an average Run Defense of 13 (111.5 yards/game), and ran for 162.1 yards/game or 45.5% more yards than their opponent's defense typically gives up.----------------------------------------------

Atlanta Pass Offense at home this season

TEAM Y/G (R) ActualDEN 200 (3) 219CAR 223 (13) 369OAK 236 (20) 249DAL 230 (19) 342ARI 201 (5) 301NOS 293 (31) 165NYG 254 (28) 270TBB 297 (32) 238They faced an average Pass Defense rank of 19 (242 yards/game) and gained 269 yards/game or 11% more yards than their opponent's defense typically gives up.Conversely Seattle Pass Defense on the Road this season

TEAM	Y/G	(R)	ActualARI	188	(28)	149STL	222	(18)	221CAR	230	(16)	141SFO	206	(23)	140DET	308	(2)	352MIA	199	(26)	253CHI	187	(29)	233BUF	204	(25)	217WAS	214	(20)	84

They faced an average Pass Offense of 20 (221 yards/game), and gave up 205 passing yards/game or -7.3% fewer yards than their opponent's passing offense typically is able to gain.

 

[ImTheScientist]

ATL homer here. Of all the comments I've been hearing all season about the Falcons choking the last couple of years, I've hardly heard anyone mention the fact that the last two teams (that beat us down, I painfully realize that) went on to win the superbowl---in fairly dominating fashion.

Great sign for the Hawks!!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Seattle has beaten 4 playoff teams:

Ne, SF, GB, Washington..

unless/until Atl shows the have a spine and that they're for real, I'll take Seattle getting pts..

show me Matty Ice producing in a big spot,and I'll become a believer. this team got steam-rolled last year in the playoffs @ NYG..show me that M. Smith can coach well enough to win a playoff game..

ATl *seems* to be tougher/better this season, but the way they laid down against NYG on their last playoff trip,it leaves a lot to be desired. never bet against the hot team in the playoffs..GB two years ago, NYG last year, Pitt a few years back..

Seattle is peaking now..and they're playing with house money..Atl had the bye,the home game.they have a lot of pressure to produce, being that they were one of the NFL's best reg season teams...they also need to make up for the quitting effort in last year's playoffs..

That wouldn't have worked out well yesterday since Washington had the 2nd longest winning streak among the playoff teams heading into this past weekend (behind only the Broncos) and were thus the hotter team than Seattle based on consecutive wins.

 

[rizzler]

Seattle wins because it's closer to Canada.

End of story

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seattle wins because it's closer to Canada.End of story

I love Canada. Canadians are awesome.

 

[Alkahsu]

Seattle has beaten 4 playoff teams:

Ne, SF, GB, Washington..

unless/until Atl shows the have a spine and that they're for real, I'll take Seattle getting pts..

show me Matty Ice producing in a big spot,and I'll become a believer. this team got steam-rolled last year in the playoffs @ NYG..show me that M. Smith can coach well enough to win a playoff game..

ATl *seems* to be tougher/better this season, but the way they laid down against NYG on their last playoff trip,it leaves a lot to be desired. never bet against the hot team in the playoffs..GB two years ago, NYG last year, Pitt a few years back..

Seattle is peaking now..and they're playing with house money..Atl had the bye,the home game.they have a lot of pressure to produce, being that they were one of the NFL's best reg season teams...they also need to make up for the quitting effort in last year's playoffs..

That wouldn't have worked out well yesterday since Washington had the 2nd longest winning streak among the playoff teams heading into this past weekend (behind only the Broncos) and were thus the hotter team than Seattle based on consecutive wins.

With most 5 of those wins coming against the Cowboys, Eagles and Browns....Redskins played a soft schedule.

 

[Rick James]

This is a different ATL team than the last 3-4 years. Huge upgrade at both coordinator positions (Mularkey to Koetter, and Van Gorder to Nolan). Everyone talks about SEA's opportunistic defense, and rightfully so, but ATL is actually tied with them for takeaways and in fact has more INTs.

 

[packseasontix]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

 

[sho nuff]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

 

[5 digit know nothing]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

( )

 

[devouredbychaos]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

Did you not watch the same game?? You're kidding yourself if you think they didn't almost lose.

 

[5 digit know nothing]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

Did you not watch the same game?? You're kidding yourself if you think they didn't almost lose.

First Downs:22 vs 15

Avg gain per play:

5.6 vs 3.8

Net Yards rushing:

224 vs 104

Net Yards passing:

156 vs 99

Give Away / Take Away:

1/2 vs 2/1

Time of Possession:

34:20 vs 25:40

The only area of the game WAS 'won' was 3rd down efficiency and red zone efficiency, oh and net punting average

 

[fred_1_15301]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

Did you not watch the same game?? You're kidding yourself if you think they didn't almost lose.

Uh the Redskins had virtually zero offense after the first quarter. Hell if Lynch doesn't have a rare fumble at the goalline, the game is a blowout. The Seahawks were moving the ball fine after the first quarter but were struggling to put points up. The Redskins weren't even moving the ball. The Hawks dominated much more than the score would indicate.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

Did you not watch the same game?? You're kidding yourself if you think they didn't almost lose.

First Downs:22 vs 15

Avg gain per play:

5.6 vs 3.8

Net Yards rushing:

224 vs 104

Net Yards passing:

156 vs 99

Give Away / Take Away:

1/2 vs 2/1

Time of Possession:

34:20 vs 25:40

The only area of the game WAS 'won' was 3rd down efficiency and red zone efficiency.

I don't think some of the people posting in here actually watched the game. I think they're just looking at the final score.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

I looked at "packseasontix" the first part of your name and asked myself..... why are packer fans so concerned about the Seahawks. Out side of the Hawks fan base, and the opponents fan base....why is the Pack fan base so active in Seahawk related threads?

 

[fred_1_15301]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

I looked at "packseasontix" the first part of your name and asked myself..... why are packer fans so concerned about the Seahawks. Out side of the Hawks fan base, and the opponents fan base....why is the Pack fan base so active in Seahawk related threads?

You've never trolled in a non-Seahawk thread before.............

 

[sho nuff]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

Dude...give it up...really.It was a playoff game against a good team.

They played well...and while it was closer than some would want to admit...they did not almost lose.

Did you not watch the same game?? You're kidding yourself if you think they didn't almost lose.

Keep trolling...seems what you do best on two different boards now bashing the Hawks....Look...many of their fans annoy me too...does not mean we have to lie about what happened.

It was a close game...but they did not almost lose.

This woulda coulda shoulda been different if Miller does not catch that ball in the first sounds great and all...but he did catch it.

 

[sho nuff]

Seahawks playing very well right now. Atlanta is a pretender.

Hope your joking, did you just seem them play the Redskins with really no quarterback for 3 quarters? They still almost lost if it wasn't for Miller in the 1st quarter on 3rd down and Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd down.

I looked at "packseasontix" the first part of your name and asked myself..... why are packer fans so concerned about the Seahawks. Out side of the Hawks fan base, and the opponents fan base....why is the Pack fan base so active in Seahawk related threads?

Because right now there are not many teams left?BTW...why is it you and other Seahawks fans have been so active in Packer related threads?

 

[packseasontix]

Atlanta should win. Seattle hasn't faced an average NFL passing attack, much less an above average one, in a long time.

Detroit, Dallas, New England? of which they won 2 out of 3

Funny for the 2 wins where did they play? Was it in Seattle? I can't remember....They just got torched by RG3 while he was healthy. Unless Matt Ryan is knocked out of the game the Seahawks are going to need to score more than they did this week to win the game I think.