Seattle @ Washington ... Pregame chatter (1 Viewer)

[fatness]

I hope the Redskins-Seahawks game is cold, wet, and muddy. Late season games on grass are fun to watch.

"Due to unplayable field conditions at FedEx, Sundays game will be played at RFK Stadium in the District."

"Where it's even more unplayable."

 

[MikeApf]

I find it interesting that many people are already labeling this as a "if Griffin was healthy..." game. Redskins supporters are already giving themselves an out if they lose.

From my point of view, I'm just trying to be objective in evaluating the game. Of course, I am going to be rooting for the Skins and if they lose, I will be crushed. I certainly will not be like, "oh well, if RGIII was healthy, then they would have won." I agree, that is a total cop-out. Take last night's game for instance. RGIII was not healthy, but look at all the guys from the Cowboys who were hurt! Every team has to deal with adversity and injuries so it's definitely not an excuse...next man up!Where I am coming from is just trying to evaluate their legitimate chances to win. To the Redskins credit, they have actually done a great job re-engineering their offensive game plan to adjust in the wake of Griffin's injury:vs. Cleveland -- called a more conventional gameplan for Cousinsvs. Philly -- called a more conventional gameplan for Griffin, with only 1 designed run for 5 yardsvs. Dallas -- opened up the running lanes for Griffin a wee bit more, but still limited...every run was sort of a safe option keeper around the end where he could scamper for 10 yards then get down...compensated by giving the ball to Morris 33 times for 200 yards.The problem I see in the next game is that Seattle's defense is much better than Cleveland, Philly and Dallas. Seattle has such a good defense that I'm thinking they need that extra little wrinkle...Griffin's improvisational ability...to push them over the top. So, for instance, if you could turn one of those 10 yard runs vs. Dallas into a 40 yard TD run, that could be a real swing in a game that could be decided by 3 or fewer points.But make no mistake, there are no excuses if they lose. Seattle was without one of their top Corner Backs over the last 4 weeks and they kept winning. Every team faces adversitity so you have to either play through the injuries or go next man up, to be sure...

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks 34Redskins 13

So you're suggesting that Seattle will1) outscore their previous on grass high mark by 112) over DOUBLE their average score on grass

I love how stuck on the grass thing you are. Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker? Playing on grass against a MUCH larger/physical team than your own is the difference? I'd enjoy to hear your logic. As a Redskin fan you should know your team is much different right now then they were at the beginning of the season.Yes, they will outscore their previous on grass high mark, with the sun out, with 10 mph winds to the east, on a Sunday afternoon, when they face teams without painted endzones.I would prefer they play on grass/open stadium over a dome any day of the week.

 

[Todd Andrews]

Seahawks 34

Redskins 13

So you're suggesting that Seattle will1) outscore their previous on grass high mark by 11

2) over DOUBLE their average score on grass

I love how stuck on the grass thing you are. Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker? Playing on grass against a MUCH larger/physical team than your own is the difference? I'd enjoy to hear your logic. As a Redskin fan you should know your team is much different right now then they were at the beginning of the season.Yes, they will outscore their previous on grass high mark, with the sun out, with 10 mph winds to the east, on a Sunday afternoon, when they face teams without painted endzones.

I would prefer they play on grass/open stadium over a dome any day of the week.

The narrative you have created in your own mind is quite amusing: the Seahawks are like the innercity team the country scrappers had to play at the end of Friday Night Lights. Too funny.A few reminders: our rush offense is number one in the NFL and our rookie sixth round rb outrushed your Beastmode rb (I think you would be very surprised by a yards after contact comparison). Our rush defense is better than your rush defense. Those two categories are about as physical as it gets in the NFL. And that is without our Pro Bowl pass rusher and top defensive end almost all season.

So keep telling yourself how mighty your Seahawks are because it is unrealistic expectations that shatter like brittle glass under the sad tears of blind homers like you.

 

[Swing 51]

Seahawks dominate....next.

Not on this field. Fed Ex field is a total mud pit right now. It hosted the Military Bowl (San Jose vs Bowling Green) this past Thursday night, a day after it got about an inch and a half of rain, then the Skins vs Dallas game last night. It's a disaster of a field right now, and nothing like that great synthetic turf you water birds are accustomed to up in Seattle.

RFK hosted the Military Bowl - not Fed Ex.Go Skins!!

 

[5 digit know nothing]

This will be an interesting game because it is two of the top offenses and some serious running power. Seattle has the edge on defense although the Redskins have clearly improved on D since the bye week.

Since the BYE, comparing yards given up by Washington against the full season team defense rankings on a yards/game basisassing Yards per game given up: 273.4 (30th)

Rushing Yards per game given up: 96.6 (7th)

Overall: Yards per game given up: 370 (25th)

When people point out that Washington has a strong run defense, could it be the case that their secondary is so soft that teams do not need to run against them?

Now granted over the course of this season Seattle was 27th in Passing offense and 3rd in Rushing offense so a better question is how did Washington's Rush Defense fare (after the BYE) against teams with strong rushing offenses?

Sorted by team offense rushing rank in yards per game

Rushing Yards given up in each of their 7 games after the bye:

186 yards Ravens 11th (home)

80 yards Eagles 13th (home)

100 yards Eagles 13th

117 yards Giants 14th (home)

58 yards Browns 24th

35 yards Cowboys 31st

100 yards Cowboys 31st (home)

Doesn't seem like their rush defense is that dominant this season after the bye particularly since they did not face any teams with elite rushing offenses and got to face the Cowboys twice along with the Browns.

Now let's look at Seattle's Rush Offense and see how they did, will just look at their performances after their bye in week 11

176 yards 49ers 4th

176 yards Bears 8th (away)

96 yards Dolphins 13th (away)

153 yards Rams 15th

284 yards Cardinals 28th

270 yards Bills 31st (away)

While it is clear Seattle absolutely decimates teams with very bad run defenses (Arizona/Buffalo), they are still putting up elite (rank=1 if averaged over a season) rushing stats against very good run defenses such as San Fran and Chicago. Plus San Fran and Chicago are legit "good run defense" teams since their pass defense rankings are 4th and 8th respectively.

I'd expect to see Seattle run all over Washington at FedEx, I think it is safe to predict a minimum of 150 total rushing yards which is the equivalent of a top 5 rushing offensive performance (averaged over a full season).

 

[Power Monster]

This is going to be a great game. Whoever stops the running game will probably win it. This is a toss up. I have no feeling either way. Morris and Wilson are great stories and RGIII lived up to the hype. If the Hawks can limit Garcon it will be a slugfest trying to stop Morris. The Skins run defense will be stout. This will be a fun time game. I guess I will say Redskins 24 Seahawks 23. A late turnover will be a big game changer.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks 34

Redskins 13

So you're suggesting that Seattle will1) outscore their previous on grass high mark by 11

2) over DOUBLE their average score on grass

I love how stuck on the grass thing you are. Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker? Playing on grass against a MUCH larger/physical team than your own is the difference? I'd enjoy to hear your logic. As a Redskin fan you should know your team is much different right now then they were at the beginning of the season.Yes, they will outscore their previous on grass high mark, with the sun out, with 10 mph winds to the east, on a Sunday afternoon, when they face teams without painted endzones.

I would prefer they play on grass/open stadium over a dome any day of the week.

A few reminders: our rush offense is number one in the NFL and our rookie sixth round rb outrushed your Beastmode rb (I think you would be very surprised by a yards after contact comparison). Our rush defense is better than your rush defense. Those two categories are about as physical as it gets in the NFL. And that is without our Pro Bowl pass rusher and top defensive end almost all season.

How many games did the skins play against top tier defenses? Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest. Unfortunately its not reality. Its common knowledge the Seahawks are the most physical team in the NFL, been talked about plenty of times OVER and OVER again in media circles. You typically hear the niners & hawks talked about.... sorry, but I haven't EVER heard the redskins mentioned as physical. Good luck to you.

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

 

[matttyl]

Seahawks dominate....next.

Not on this field. Fed Ex field is a total mud pit right now. It hosted the Military Bowl (San Jose vs Bowling Green) this past Thursday night, a day after it got about an inch and a half of rain, then the Skins vs Dallas game last night. It's a disaster of a field right now, and nothing like that great synthetic turf you water birds are accustomed to up in Seattle.

RFK hosted the Military Bowl - not Fed Ex.Go Skins!!

D'oh, that's right. The field was still a mudpit after last night's game, though. I'm just saying that Seattle isn't accustomed to playing on grass (that is clearly shown in their PPG scored and PPG allowed), while Washington is.

 

[mad sweeney]

Seahawks dominate....next.

Not on this field. Fed Ex field is a total mud pit right now. It hosted the Military Bowl (San Jose vs Bowling Green) this past Thursday night, a day after it got about an inch and a half of rain, then the Skins vs Dallas game last night. It's a disaster of a field right now, and nothing like that great synthetic turf you water birds are accustomed to up in Seattle.

RFK hosted the Military Bowl - not Fed Ex.Go Skins!!

D'oh, that's right. The field was still a mudpit after last night's game, though. I'm just saying that Seattle isn't accustomed to playing on grass (that is clearly shown in their PPG scored and PPG allowed), while Washington is.

I don't think it'll affect Beast Mode very much with his short choppy steps. Nor do I think the passing game will be much affected. However, the speed of the D will be slowed down which is a big factor in the overall D plan of letting the CBs handle the wideouts and have Earl Thomas (who is freaking FAST) go largely end to end and help out. Also, the speed rushers on the ends (Irvin, Clemons) will be a little hindered. Of course, having to dial it down a bit and keep their feet under them might not be a bad thing if it keeps them from over pursuing and leaving RG3 lanes to scramble out.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks dominate....next.

Not on this field. Fed Ex field is a total mud pit right now. It hosted the Military Bowl (San Jose vs Bowling Green) this past Thursday night, a day after it got about an inch and a half of rain, then the Skins vs Dallas game last night. It's a disaster of a field right now, and nothing like that great synthetic turf you water birds are accustomed to up in Seattle.

RFK hosted the Military Bowl - not Fed Ex.Go Skins!!

D'oh, that's right. The field was still a mudpit after last night's game, though. I'm just saying that Seattle isn't accustomed to playing on grass (that is clearly shown in their PPG scored and PPG allowed), while Washington is.

Over/Under on how many times Mattyl will mention Grass?

 

[fatness]

Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker?

Seahawk fans, I can see why this guy embarrasses you.

 

[Buffaloes]

It was striking how hobbled Griffin looked on that right leg. There were some plays tonight that, if he were fully healthy, might have gone for 6. But he was hopping around, gutting it out. I'm not sure how much healthier he can get in seven days.

Very troubling. The performance from Morris made up for it tonight but I expect Seattle to be very ready for Morris and the Redskins are going to need all of their weapons, including a fully healthy RGIII.

A week can make a lot of difference with a knee sprain....He was better this week than last....will he be 100%, prob not, but I'm sure we will see an improved rg3. Truthfully tht might make game planning even tougher for hawks as they won't know if they need to prepare for 25 read options or 10.

Yeah, he still had 6 runs for 63 yards and a TD.

Through gaping holes and probably 2 of them could've been 6. This is the only time I've seen a lot of him so far and came away underwhelmed. Even accounting for the bum knee, I didn't think his passing or decision making was very crisp. I'm far more concerned with Morris and would rather they game plan for him and let the secondary deal with RG3.

Morris is able to do what he does because of RGIII.ETA: This is probably the most exciting wild card match up this year.

 

[fatness]

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

Splitting the season series with the Cardinals was quite impressive. And the season series with the Rams and with the 49ers. That .500 division record is awesome, topped off by losing to the Dolphins and the Lions.

 

[matttyl]

I don't think it'll affect Beast Mode very much with his short choppy steps.

Wouldn't be so sure of that....Beast Mode on grass this year -Week 1 - 21 for 85, 0 TDs Week 5 - 21 for 85, 0 TDsWeek 8 - 19 for 103, 0 TDsWeek 12 - 19 for 46, 0 TDsWeek 13 - 19 for 87, 1 TDTotal - 99 for 406 and 1 TD (4.1 YPC) A 100+ yard game only 20% of the timeTotal for other 11 games - 216 for 1,184 and 10 TDs (5.48 YPC) A 100+ yard game 82% of the time...these are just facts......

 

[fatness]

Morris is able to do what he does because of RGIII.

You're right, and actually each of them opens up things for the other. Without Morris's ability to stick to his blocking and misdirect defenders before making his cut the running game would not have been nearly what it was, forcing Griffin to be in more predictable passing situations. Griffin's ball fakes and mobility open up running lanes for Morris. The 2 go hand in hand.

 

[fatness]

ETA: This is probably the most exciting wild card match up this year.

It really is. 2 young teams on the way up. Neither one has reached their full potential yet.

 

[mad sweeney]

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

Splitting the season series with the Cardinals was quite impressive. And the season series with the Rams and with the 49ers. That .500 division record is awesome, topped off by losing to the Dolphins and the Lions.

I was going to rebut this a little but decided to just let you have at ITS. Objectively though, the two divisions are nowhere near each other in strength.

 

[Buffaloes]

Morris is able to do what he does because of RGIII.

You're right, and actually each of them opens up things for the other. Without Morris's ability to stick to his blocking and misdirect defenders before making his cut the running game would not have been nearly what it was, forcing Griffin to be in more predictable passing situations. Griffin's ball fakes and mobility open up running lanes for Morris. The 2 go hand in hand.

I agree. I am impressed with the way Shanahans have been able to meld the pistol/spread option game with their zone scheme. It's maybe the toughest offense to scheme against because RGIII has the ability to play so well from the pocket. really looking forward to this vs. Seattle's defence next week

 

[mad sweeney]

I don't think it'll affect Beast Mode very much with his short choppy steps.

Wouldn't be so sure of that....Beast Mode on grass this year -Week 1 - 21 for 85, 0 TDs Week 5 - 21 for 85, 0 TDsWeek 8 - 19 for 103, 0 TDsWeek 12 - 19 for 46, 0 TDsWeek 13 - 19 for 87, 1 TDTotal - 99 for 406 and 1 TD (4.1 YPC) A 100+ yard game only 20% of the timeTotal for other 11 games - 216 for 1,184 and 10 TDs (5.48 YPC) A 100+ yard game 82% of the time...these are just facts......

Which ones of those games were on muddy, messed up grass that is being predicted for Sunday?

 

[matttyl]

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

Splitting the season series with the Cardinals was quite impressive. And the season series with the Rams and with the 49ers. That .500 division record is awesome, topped off by losing to the Dolphins and the Lions.

I was going to rebut this a little but decided to just let you have at ITS. Objectively though, the two divisions are nowhere near each other in strength.

Yeah, you're right, one of them doesn't have Arizona.

 

[TobiasFunke]

Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest.

I don't know why you guys keep illuding to previous Skins-Seahawks playoff matchups. Those Redskins teams didn't players at the skill possessions with the olusiveness of this team.

 

[ScottyDog]

I just don't understand how the Skins fans can be bragging about their top 5 run defense. Is it not true, they are top 5 because the game plan to beat Washington this year is to throw on their awful secondary?

Seahawks 34

Redskins 13

So you're suggesting that Seattle will1) outscore their previous on grass high mark by 11

2) over DOUBLE their average score on grass

I love how stuck on the grass thing you are. Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker? Playing on grass against a MUCH larger/physical team than your own is the difference? I'd enjoy to hear your logic. As a Redskin fan you should know your team is much different right now then they were at the beginning of the season.Yes, they will outscore their previous on grass high mark, with the sun out, with 10 mph winds to the east, on a Sunday afternoon, when they face teams without painted endzones.

I would prefer they play on grass/open stadium over a dome any day of the week.

The narrative you have created in your own mind is quite amusing: the Seahawks are like the innercity team the country scrappers had to play at the end of Friday Night Lights. Too funny.A few reminders: our rush offense is number one in the NFL and our rookie sixth round rb outrushed your Beastmode rb (I think you would be very surprised by a yards after contact comparison). Our rush defense is better than your rush defense. Those two categories are about as physical as it gets in the NFL. And that is without our Pro Bowl pass rusher and top defensive end almost all season.

So keep telling yourself how mighty your Seahawks are because it is unrealistic expectations that shatter like brittle glass under the sad tears of blind homers like you.

 

[mad sweeney]

Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest.

I don't know why you guys keep illuding to previous Skins-Seahawks playoff matchups. Those Redskins teams didn't players at the skill possessions with the olusiveness of this team.

You shouldn't of gone their.

 

[Sebowski]

Good luck next week. Played well over this past two months and earned the home playoff game. I just want to apologize ahead of time for Scientist. Please don't think we're all like that way out here in the Pacific Northwest.

 

[Todd Andrews]

Seahawks 34

Redskins 13

So you're suggesting that Seattle will1) outscore their previous on grass high mark by 11

2) over DOUBLE their average score on grass

I love how stuck on the grass thing you are. Are you proud you dug that up or do you really feel that is the difference maker? Playing on grass against a MUCH larger/physical team than your own is the difference? I'd enjoy to hear your logic. As a Redskin fan you should know your team is much different right now then they were at the beginning of the season.Yes, they will outscore their previous on grass high mark, with the sun out, with 10 mph winds to the east, on a Sunday afternoon, when they face teams without painted endzones.

I would prefer they play on grass/open stadium over a dome any day of the week.

A few reminders: our rush offense is number one in the NFL and our rookie sixth round rb outrushed your Beastmode rb (I think you would be very surprised by a yards after contact comparison). Our rush defense is better than your rush defense. Those two categories are about as physical as it gets in the NFL. And that is without our Pro Bowl pass rusher and top defensive end almost all season.

How many games did the skins play against top tier defenses? Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest. Unfortunately its not reality. Its common knowledge the Seahawks are the most physical team in the NFL, been talked about plenty of times OVER and OVER again in media circles. You typically hear the niners & hawks talked about.... sorry, but I haven't EVER heard the redskins mentioned as physical. Good luck to you.

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

No, no, you are wrong, the Seahawks are the most physical football team EVER and the Redskins are really like a good 4A JV team but nothing compared to the most smashmouth team to EVER play football on a FIELD anywhere in the known WORLD in the history of MANkind!!! Why are you undervaluing the almighty divinely blessed Seahawks? Are you some kind of fairweather fan?

 

[ScottyDog]

One division has 1 team in the playoffs, another has 2 teams in the playoffs.

Beating up on the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys....well...doesn't impress me. The NFC East is the most OVERRATED division in all of football.

Splitting the season series with the Cardinals was quite impressive. And the season series with the Rams and with the 49ers. That .500 division record is awesome, topped off by losing to the Dolphins and the Lions.

I was going to rebut this a little but decided to just let you have at ITS. Objectively though, the two divisions are nowhere near each other in strength.

Yeah, you're right, one of them doesn't have Arizona.

 

[matttyl]

I don't think it'll affect Beast Mode very much with his short choppy steps.

Wouldn't be so sure of that....Beast Mode on grass this year -Week 1 - 21 for 85, 0 TDs Week 5 - 21 for 85, 0 TDsWeek 8 - 19 for 103, 0 TDsWeek 12 - 19 for 46, 0 TDsWeek 13 - 19 for 87, 1 TDTotal - 99 for 406 and 1 TD (4.1 YPC) A 100+ yard game only 20% of the timeTotal for other 11 games - 216 for 1,184 and 10 TDs (5.48 YPC) A 100+ yard game 82% of the time...these are just facts......

Which ones of those games were on muddy, messed up grass that is being predicted for Sunday?

Just my point, not a one. Seattle (and specifically Lynch in my above example) are a different team on grass by itself, much less muddy, messed up grass.On the other hand the Skins have been playing on grass in 13 of their last 14 games, including their last 5. They are far more accustomed to it.

 

[fatness]

Above a poster said that Seattle can easlily single cover Garcon and Moss all game and stack the box.

Well someone might have said it here but I doubt Seattle's defensive coaches are dumb enough to do it. Stacking the box to shut down the run leaves the 10-12-yard over-the-middle passes open repeatedly to TE's and WR's. The Skins have hit those all year and defensive coaches see that on film. When the first step of each lineman and LB and a safety are towards the line of scrimmage, there are 3 WR's and a TE liable to go across the middle right behind the LB's. Seattle's not willingly going to leave one of them uncovered. Teams seldom put 8 in the box unless they're facing a horrible QB.

 

[mad sweeney]

I don't think it'll affect Beast Mode very much with his short choppy steps.

Wouldn't be so sure of that....Beast Mode on grass this year -Week 1 - 21 for 85, 0 TDs Week 5 - 21 for 85, 0 TDsWeek 8 - 19 for 103, 0 TDsWeek 12 - 19 for 46, 0 TDsWeek 13 - 19 for 87, 1 TDTotal - 99 for 406 and 1 TD (4.1 YPC) A 100+ yard game only 20% of the timeTotal for other 11 games - 216 for 1,184 and 10 TDs (5.48 YPC) A 100+ yard game 82% of the time...these are just facts......

Which ones of those games were on muddy, messed up grass that is being predicted for Sunday?

Just my point, not a one. Seattle (and specifically Lynch in my above example) are a different team on grass by itself, much less muddy, messed up grass.On the other hand the Skins have been playing on grass in 13 of their last 14 games, including their last 5. They are far more accustomed to it.

I didn't say they aren't and I don't see what point you might be making if none of the grass games Lynch has played on match the grass for Sunday. All I said was that I was more concerned with the grass slowing down the D than the O.

 

[fatness]

Good luck next week. Played well over this past two months and earned the home playoff game. I just want to apologize ahead of time for Scientist. Please don't think we're all like that way out here in the Pacific Northwest.

Seahawk fans are good people.

 

[fatness]

Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest.

I don't know why you guys keep illuding to previous Skins-Seahawks playoff matchups. Those Redskins teams didn't players at the skill possessions with the olusiveness of this team.

You shouldn't of gone their.

I don't like what you're ulluding to.

 

[dgreen]

Seahawks dominate....next.

Not on this field. Fed Ex field is a total mud pit right now. It hosted the Military Bowl (San Jose vs Bowling Green) this past Thursday night, a day after it got about an inch and a half of rain, then the Skins vs Dallas game last night. It's a disaster of a field right now, and nothing like that great synthetic turf you water birds are accustomed to up in Seattle.

RFK hosted the Military Bowl - not Fed Ex.Go Skins!!

D'oh, that's right. The field was still a mudpit after last night's game, though. I'm just saying that Seattle isn't accustomed to playing on grass (that is clearly shown in their PPG scored and PPG allowed), while Washington is.

The field always sucks. It even sucks in September.

 

[5 digit know nothing]

Strength of Schedule comparison

Washington beat 3 teams over 0.500 and lost to 3 teams not above 0.500

Seattle beat 5 teams over 0.500 and lost to 4 teams not above 0.500

Winning percentage of teams Washington beat: 45%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle beat: 53%

Winning percentage of teams Washington lost to: 57%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle lost to: 44%

Edge goes to Seattle especially given their 11 wins to Washington's 10, they won more games against tougher opponents. Each of the team's wins was nearly double the number of losses so SOS calculations are weighed more heavily in their wins then in their loss comparisons.

 

[mad sweeney]

Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest.

I don't know why you guys keep illuding to previous Skins-Seahawks playoff matchups. Those Redskins teams didn't players at the skill possessions with the olusiveness of this team.

You shouldn't of gone their.

I don't like what you're ulluding to.

You're post's have been noted.

 

[fatness]

It's too early to be reliable but here's the weather forecast for the week. Not much precipitation predicted, but living around here we know that can change every time there's a tad of low pressure near the Carolinas.

 

[fatness]

Look, if you want to create the allusion that the skins are a tough smash mouth team be my guest.

I don't know why you guys keep illuding to previous Skins-Seahawks playoff matchups. Those Redskins teams didn't players at the skill possessions with the olusiveness of this team.

You shouldn't of gone their.

I don't like what you're ulluding to.

You're post's have been noted.

Udderly rediculus.

 

[Buffaloes]

all this our division is awesomer than your division/wins against teams with winning records means nothing when they play each other next week. Who Was or Sea beat/lost to in Sept is pretty meaningless esp considering the learning curve their QBs and the rest of the offense were on. Both these teams are playing their best football at the right time of the year and it's going to come down to individual match ups on the field & coaching.

 

[fatness]

Winning percentage of teams Washington beat: 45%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle beat: 53%

Winning percentage of teams Washington lost to: 57%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle lost to: 44%

Odd. The Seahawks beat better teams and lost to worse teams. My head hurts trying to figure out what that means.

 

[fatness]

Both these teams are playing their best football at the right time of the year and it's going to come down to individual match ups on the field & coaching.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Seattle's advanced metrics are pretty impressive, though they are probably skewed a little high by the differentials in the blowout games since they under-performed their expected wins by a game or two. All 5 of Seattle's losses came on the road and they'll be making the tough west coast to east coast trip for this one, so HFA is a significant factor.

Seattle hasn't given up more than 28 points all year, if RG3 is a little healthier again this week I think the Redskins can score 20-24 points. On the road this year the Hawks have scored 16, 13, 16, 6, 24, 21, 23, 50. I think Washington can keep them closer to their second half trend of low-20's or a little better, so I expect a close game either way.

With home field working in their favor, I think Washington will pull out a 21-17 squeaker.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

A team from Washington will win this game.

 

[Hooper31]

Both these teams are playing their best football at the right time of the year and it's going to come down to individual match ups on the field & coaching.

I think it comes down to which team can run the ball well enough to avoid bad passing downs. And when those bad passing downs happen, pass rush will be a factor. Washington will likely throw major appliances at Seattle when it has those chances. Seattle hasn't blitzed much late in the season opting to just let someone have a few yards and depend on solid tackling.

 

[Todd Andrews]

Seattle's advanced metrics are pretty impressive, though they are probably skewed a little high by the differentials in the blowout games since they under-performed their expected wins by a game or two. All 5 of Seattle's losses came on the road and they'll be making the tough west coast to east coast trip for this one, so HFA is a significant factor. Seattle hasn't given up more than 28 points all year, if RG3 is a little healthier again this week I think the Redskins can score 20-24 points. On the road this year the Hawks have scored 16, 13, 16, 6, 24, 21, 23, 50. I think Washington can keep them closer to their second half trend of low-20's or a little better, so I expect a close game either way. With home field working in their favor, I think Washington will pull out a 21-17 squeaker.

This makes sense. I am saying Redskins win it 24-21.

 

[matttyl]

I didn't say they aren't and I don't see what point you might be making if none of the grass games Lynch has played on match the grass for Sunday. All I said was that I was more concerned with the grass slowing down the D than the O.

You can be concerned with whatever you want. I just showed that clearly Lynch has had far more success per game on a synthetic field than when on grass.The same thing can be said of last year for Lynch -Games on grass (4 games):58 for 172 yards and 2 TDs (2.97 YPC, and zero 100 yard games)Games on synthetic (11 games):227 for 1,032 and 10 TDs (4.55 YPC, and 6 100 yard games)This is every game now for the last two year's of Lynch's career. You have to admit this is a VERY VALID claim.

 

[Raider Nation]

It's not just me, right? Is this not easily the most intriguing game of the opening weekend?

Indy @ Balt, Cincy @ Houston or Minn @ GB is intriguing too?Easily? Have more rhetoric please.

You're a pretty happy guy.

 

[5 digit know nothing]

Winning percentage of teams Washington beat: 45%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle beat: 53%

Winning percentage of teams Washington lost to: 57%

Winning percentage of teams Seattle lost to: 44%

Odd. The Seahawks beat better teams and lost to worse teams. My head hurts trying to figure out what that means.

Yeah I noticed that, but given their 11 wins to 5 losses and only 5 teams in the NFL having fewer losses you need to respect that.Common opponents, Seattle takes this as well:

DAL - Was win 2x, Sea win 1x

CAR - Was loss 1x, Sea win 1x

MIN - Was win 1x, Sea win 1x

STL - Was loss 1x, Sea win 1x, loss 1x

 

[matttyl]

I didn't say they aren't and I don't see what point you might be making if none of the grass games Lynch has played on match the grass for Sunday. All I said was that I was more concerned with the grass slowing down the D than the O.

You can be concerned with whatever you want. I just showed that clearly Lynch has had far more success per game on a synthetic field than when on grass.The same thing can be said of last year for Lynch -Games on grass (4 games):58 for 172 yards and 2 TDs (2.97 YPC, and zero 100 yard games)Games on synthetic (11 games):227 for 1,032 and 10 TDs (4.55 YPC, and 6 100 yard games)This is every game now for the last two year's of Lynch's career. You have to admit this is a VERY VALID claim.

You want to look back even further? This is his biggest sample size yet, so it should be the most accurate so far. YPC averages for his 2010 games (taking out games with fewer than 9 carries as not enough for good sample size):On grass- 3.8, 2.6, .8, 2.2, 2.9, 3.8 (not a single one 4.0+)On synthetic - 6.1, 3.7, 4.4, 4.0, 5.0, 3.8 (only two games under 4.0)Again, only facts here.

 

[Raider Nation]

The guy runs for 63 and a TD and people still say he is hobbling - maybe so, but I think that any NFL team would take a QB that can run for 63 every week . . .

Oh, he was definitely hobbling. But he's also pretty damn special.RG3 before he got hurt would have doubled those rushing numbers from last night.

 

[mad sweeney]

I didn't say they aren't and I don't see what point you might be making if none of the grass games Lynch has played on match the grass for Sunday. All I said was that I was more concerned with the grass slowing down the D than the O.

You can be concerned with whatever you want. I just showed that clearly Lynch has had far more success per game on a synthetic field than when on grass.The same thing can be said of last year for Lynch -

Games on grass (4 games):

58 for 172 yards and 2 TDs (2.97 YPC, and zero 100 yard games)

Games on synthetic (11 games):

227 for 1,032 and 10 TDs (4.55 YPC, and 6 100 yard games)

This is every game now for the last two year's of Lynch's career. You have to admit this is a VERY VALID claim.

Congratulations? I wasn't making that point, but thanks for disproving it anyway.