Originally posted by Eviltwin66:
Originally posted by IdahoNiner:
Starting Ryan, Freeman, and Coleman this week.
Its gonna get ugly for Seattle IMO.
Ryan has been the MVP so far this season, and its not even close. That D gets better each week, and IMO will continue to do so.
ATL is a legit SB contender this year. They are for real.
Curious as to what brings you to this conclusion?
Ryan has faced one good defense so far and came away with a good road victory. But his numbers declined as they should against a top D, 15/28 267 1 TD @ 53% completion. Chances are you're not going to beat the Seahawks with those kind of numbers.....
ATL has faced a crappy NO team, Denver with a rookie starting his first game, who still threw for 25/35 for 223 yards @ 67% (what do you think RW will do to that secondary), and a Carolina team who defense has clearly taken a step back with Norman gone.
I agree ATL's offense is dangerous and formidable, but their defense is not, it's mediocre at best, and that alone will prevent them from going deep in the playoffs, or being a "legit SB contender". Their running backs are good, but would you put them on the level of Hyde or Gurley? I would not just yet, but none the less, we will have to deal with them, as everyone knows Seattle struggles with RB's catching dump offs out of the back field, and TE's, but I can't for the life of me remember who their TE is?
according to ESPN defensive rankings this is how the two teams sit after week 5:
Total defense
SEA #1
ATL #27
Rushing
SEA#3
ATL#17
Pass
SEA #1
ATL #27
I predict a tough game, but a decisive win by the Hawks, who I think is better across the board in almost every position.... If RW can get some time in back there, it's going to be a long day for ATL's defense. And on the other hand, I think our D is good enough to limit their production in the red zone, if we keep it close or keep a lead going into the 4th, we win......My two cents...
A lot of good numbers you posted there in favor of the Seahawks.
The seahawks however are giving up the 9th most receiving yards per game to RB's this season, and thats with playing against the 49ers and rams who refuse to target RB's in the passing game.
If the Seahawks cant stop the best combo of RB's in the league right now, its going to be a long game for them. Those backs can beat you any where on the field. Its the best combo in the NFL and it aint even really close.
Their Tight end is Jacob Tamme, who believe it or not, he has a lot to do with the way the RB's get open in space in the receiving game, and is also a capable receiving TE.
Ryan is also playing at MVP level right now.
You better hope the Seahwaks are not under estimating the Falcons as much as you are.
