thoughts on the oakland and seattle game (1 Viewer)

[shiekra]

Iknow that everybody seems to run against Oakland, whether it's because they have a very good pass defense or it's because their opponents choose to run the ball with a big lead. I don't know which. But Seattle does not have a running game.Normally, a QB in his first game will let the running game do most of the work for him, but that was not the case last week when Wallace threw 3 TDs.Because the running game just isn't there for them without Alexander.

So how does Seattle play Oakland this week? Will the offense have any success throwing the ball?

 

[Power Monster]

This will be a sloppy game. Weather looks to be rainy and very cool. The Seattle defense is a mirror of what they were last year. With the injuries to SA and Hass this team continues to prove that the Super Bowl loser is cursed. I think the Raiders will have a chance but the 'Hawks still have threats at receiver. I look at turnovers dictating the ebb and flow here. Wallace will be decent but if the Raiders can snag a win here it is going to be wait until next year for the Seahawks and the 11th man....

 

[shiekra]

week 7 Arizona passes 203 yards

week 8 Pittsburgh passes 307 yards

those are the only 2 games that the opposing QB threw for more than 200 yards, and the Raiders won both of those games.But I don't see a choice but through the air for Seattle.Bad weather certainly won't help.

what are your expectations for Seattle receivers this week? And Jerramy Stevens also?

 

[gruecd]

What's the outlook for Randy Moss in this game? Historically, he's been a beast on Monday night; according to the Raiders' official website, in nine career Monday Night Football games, Moss has 49 catches for 941 yards (19.2 avg.) and 11 TDs. In addition, Seattle's pass defense ranks 28th in the league at 237.3 YPG, and only three teams have allowed more passing TDs (12).

That being said, the Seahawks are also tied for 5th with 21 sacks, and if they can pressure Walter like the Steelers did last week (6 sacks), then Moss has no time to get deep, and we're looking at another 2 catch, 20 yard performance.

Thoughts?

 

[shiekra]

DJax added to the injury report with a sore foot- probable

 

[Ozymandias]

Interesting. A few weeks ago, everyone was labeling the Raiders and Art Shell a complete bust, a disaster, etc. and wondered whether they would ever win a game this season.

Suddenly, with the injuries on the Seattle side, they have a good chance to win this game, and get to 3-5.

It's a topsy turvy world in the NFL. And, BTW, it isn't only the Superbowl loser which is having problems. The Steelers are in deep doodoo.

 

[Godsbrother]

Oakland's defense is not bad but their offense is horrible. As long as Seattle doesn't turnover the ball for TDs they will win this game.

 

[BlackHole]

week 7 Arizona passes 203 yardsweek 8 Pittsburgh passes 307 yardsthose are the only 2 games that the opposing QB threw for more than 200 yards, and the Raiders won both of those games.But I don't see a choice but through the air for Seattle.Bad weather certainly won't help.what are your expectations for Seattle receivers this week? And Jerramy Stevens also?

week 7 Arizona - 20 yards rushingweek 8 Pitt - 89 yards rushing. (BTW of the 307 passing 47 was on the last play of the game and another 100+ of it was on the previous two drives against a prevent defense..basically not much (about 160 yards) for Pitt until the last 9 minutes of the game against a soft approach defense, which we all hate)To answer the question though. I see a field position game. Turnovers, special teams being the deciding factors of who wins. Both offenses are putrid IMO.

 

[Nemesis]

With Philly Def out this week..........I'm starting to entertain the thought of picking up Oak def to fill in:

-SEA not stellar in Rushing right now

-SEA QB.......unproven

-Sloppy Weather

-MNF

........game plans might be tight and "take no chances"......I see this as a low scoring affair.

 

[Isotopes]

What's the outlook for Randy Moss in this game? Historically, he's been a beast on Monday night; according to the Raiders' official website, in nine career Monday Night Football games, Moss has 49 catches for 941 yards (19.2 avg.) and 11 TDs. In addition, Seattle's pass defense ranks 28th in the league at 237.3 YPG, and only three teams have allowed more passing TDs (12).

That being said, the Seahawks are also tied for 5th with 21 sacks, and if they can pressure Walter like the Steelers did last week (6 sacks), then Moss has no time to get deep, and we're looking at another 2 catch, 20 yard performance.

Thoughts?

With Andrew Walter at the wheel - I don't think Moss can match those kind of numbers. If Brooks is back, than I think Moss can become what he was drafted to be for ff teams. Without Brooks - Moss is a mid grade wr2 IMO.

 

[raidersfan]

With Philly Def out this week..........I'm starting to entertain the thought of picking up Oak def to fill in:-SEA not stellar in Rushing right now-SEA QB.......unproven-Sloppy Weather-MNF........game plans might be tight and "take no chances"......I see this as a low scoring affair.

I was debating picking up the Oak Def this week also..they seem to be playing pretty inspired of late. But I have options like Denver available too, with only one WW move to make left (strict WW rules). Am I nuts? This game will be a mess (especially if the weather doesn't cooperate) based on how bad these offenses are playing (especially Oakland). With Hass, SA, and now maybe DJax out (listed as questionable), Seattle will have a tough time moving the ball against a somewhat stingy Oakland defense. Can you imagnie if that Oak Def didn't spend more than 1/2 the game on the field, how good they could be? I agree that special teams and defense will dictate the outcome of this game.