Seahawks ML.....5*
I just don't think this game will be close. Atlanta has great weapons in Jones, White and Gonzalez. They also have a very talented QB in Ryan. What they don't have is a consistent running game capable of balancing the playcalling against a tough Seahawk Defense! Michael Turner 's inability to bounce outside means a lot of 2 yard carries up the butt of his Guards and Center. Quizz Rogers may offer some backfield swing/screen receptions, but Seattle's Line and LB's play very disciplined and don't lose contain very often.
On the other side, Marshawn Lynch will be deadly running off tackle. Russell Wilson's running ability makes the play action passing game a three headed monster and Tate and Rice are just as capable of putting up big games as Roddy and Julio.
Then there's the size and physicality of the Seattle secondary. They will hit Jones, White and Gonzalez. I just don't see the Samuel and Robinson laying the lumber on anyone the way the Hawks will!!
Home Field Advantage won't matter!
Final Verdict:
Seahawks 31
Falcons 20
I just don't think this game will be close. Atlanta has great weapons in Jones, White and Gonzalez. They also have a very talented QB in Ryan. What they don't have is a consistent running game capable of balancing the playcalling against a tough Seahawk Defense! Michael Turner 's inability to bounce outside means a lot of 2 yard carries up the butt of his Guards and Center. Quizz Rogers may offer some backfield swing/screen receptions, but Seattle's Line and LB's play very disciplined and don't lose contain very often.
On the other side, Marshawn Lynch will be deadly running off tackle. Russell Wilson's running ability makes the play action passing game a three headed monster and Tate and Rice are just as capable of putting up big games as Roddy and Julio.
Then there's the size and physicality of the Seattle secondary. They will hit Jones, White and Gonzalez. I just don't see the Samuel and Robinson laying the lumber on anyone the way the Hawks will!!
Home Field Advantage won't matter!
Final Verdict:
Seahawks 31
Falcons 20
