The Qwest for Flight | Yawkey's Seahawks Franchise

[Yawkey Way]

I don't put the small running stats such as the FB getting 2-3 carries or the backups or anything to that matter. I totaled 87 plays and that is just offensively, you probably get another 20 added on from the small running stats/punts/field goals/XP's. i'm 10-15 plays short..shoot me.

[Yawkey Way]

Seattle comes into this one angry, as they were seconds away from an upset in the two teams first encounter. Now, Seattle is 2-6 while Arizona is 6-2, two teams heading in opposite directions.

Arizona Players to Watch
This team loves the big play, which means that Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, and Steve Breaston will all have a field day toying with the struggling Seahawk secondary. This means big numbers for Kurt Warner, who will look to put the ball in the air early and often en route to a victory.

Seattle Seahawks Players to Watch
Jordan Babineaux has a pick in three straight games. Will it be enough to make up for the 2 big plays he allows each game? Matt Hasselbeck has looked steady so far, knock on wood but he may be proving that he has another year left in the tank to save Seattle from a QB class that is not very high profiled.
Prediction
Seattle Seahawks 10
Arizona Cardinals 24

[Yawkey Way]

Arizona Puts Seattle Away this time, 'Hawks fall to 2-7

31 17

Arizona With upset on their minds, Seattle went in thinking this would be a close game. Arizona however, wanted nothing to do with the annoying NFC bottom feeders. The Cardinals staked themselves to a 14 point lead after one, returning an interception for a touchdown and pounding in a short TD run with Tim Hightower. Nate Burleson produced Seattle's only points in the first half, coming off a 3 yard touchdown reception from Matt Hasselbeck. The Seahawks went into halftime down 24-7.

For consolation purposes, Seattle did win the 3rd quarter 10-0. Deion Branch caught a 15 yard TD from Matt Hasselbeck, and Olindo Mare knocked in a 47 yard field goal. Anquan Boldin reminded Josh Wilson that he was still a young'n in the 4th quarter, reeling in a 47 yard TD pass. This was a tale of two halves for Seattle, who played a lot better in the 2nd half. Consistency issues continue to plague this team, who know crawl into a Metrodome match up with the Vikings at 2-7, the NFC West proverbial punching bag Seattle Seahawks.
Team Statistics

QB
Kurt Warner 30-43 | 274yds | 2TD

HB
Tim Hightower 19car | 64yds | TD

WR
Larry Fitzgerald 10rec | 81yds | TD
Anquan Boldin 8rec | 110yds | TD
Anthony Becht 5rec | 26yds

DEF
Chike Okeafor 8tkl | Sack
Darnell Dockett 6tkl | sack
Antrel Rolle INT

Team Statistics

QB
Matt Hasselbeck 25-37 | 335yds | 2TD | INT

HB
Julius Jones 8car | 27yds |
Owen Schmitt 9car | 17yds
Cedric Peerman 6car | 7yds

WR
Nate Burleson 9rec | 119yds | TD
John Carlson 8rec | 92yds
T.J Houshmanzadeh 5rec | 62yds

DEF
Deon Grant 7tkl
Lofa Tatupu 6tkl
Aaron Curry Sack

[Yawkey Way]

After another loss to Arizona, Seattle takes on the Purple People Eaters, and look entirely like vulnerable food at this point. Seattle is a feeble 2-7 while Minnesota has their eye on a playoff spot at 6-3.

Minnesota Players to Watch
Minnesota finally has their QB, and it's the great Brett Favre! Favre will look to torch an often confused Seahawks secondary while opening up running holes for whom many consider the best back in the league in Adrian Peterson. Seattle's run defense has not been too bad this year, but are vulnerable to the big play. On defense, the front line of Minnesota is very scary to just an average offensive line. Lets see if Walter Jones has trouble with Jared Allen off the edge.

Seattle Seahawks Players to Watch
The strong core of linebackers for Seattle will be tested this week, as they have to deal with a potent passing and rushing attack. Peterson routinely breaks it into the second level, but is also capable of displaying fumblitis. Look for Aaron Curry and Lofa Tatupu to go ball hawking on Sunday. Julius Jones is coming off an 8 carry performance against Arizona, hopefully he can get back on track for the Seahawks who will need balance if they want to stay competitive.
Prediction
Seattle Seahawks 17
Minnesota Vikings 27

[Yawkey Way]

Hasselbeck Throws it Away Four Times, Seahawks Lose Laugher

31 14

Minnesota It must be easy to win when your offense never even has to drive down the field. Turnovers killed the Seahawks today, as they committed 5 of them en route to a loss. Matt Hasselbecks four interceptions proved to be more than costly. Brett Favre found his new favorite target Sydney Rice early on a 21 yard jump ball in the end zone. Off a Matt Hasselbeck INT, Adrian Peterson ran in a three yard TD. Peterson was kept in check in part to a masterful performance by the Seattle Seahawks rushing defense. At halftime the game was already 17-0, so Seattle could not run the ball as effectively as they wanted too.

The two teams played even football the second half playing to 14-14. Nate Burleson and Matt Hasselbeck again hooked up for the lone passing touchdown of the game. Burleson seems to be playing better and better as the season goes on and has been able to stay away from the injury bug. E.J Henderson recovered a Julius Jones fumble and took it the distance, but Jones was able to retaliate late in the game with a 1 yard TD. Things look better for next week as the Seahawks take on the Rams.
Team Statistics

QB
Brett Favre 18-27 | 183yds | TD | 2INT

HB
Adrian Peterson 23car | 30yds | 2TD
Chester Taylor 8car | 36yds

WR
Sidney Rice 7rec | 68yds | TD
Percy Harvin 4rec | 48yds
Darius Reynaud 1rec | 27yds

DEF
Jared Allen 7tkl | 4sacks | INT
Ray Edwards 6tkl | 3sacks
Tyrell Johnson/Antoine Winfield/Madieu Williams INT each


Team Statistics

QB
Matt Hasselbeck 23-34 | 252yds | TD | 4INT

HB
Julius Jones 10car | 36yds |
Cedric Peerman 9car | 23yds

WR
T.J Houshmanzadeh 5rec | 47yds
Nate Burleson 4rec | 36yds | TD
Deon Butler 2rec | 46yds

DEF
Lofa Tatupu 5tkl | 2tfl
Leroy Hill INT
Patrick Kerney Sack

[TheSanchize]

yikes

[Yawkey Way]

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-1)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-2)
3. New England Patriots (7-3)
4. Oakland Raiders (4-6)
5. Cincinnati Bengals (7-3)
6. Baltimore Ravens (6-4)
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7. Houston Texans (5-5)
8. Miami Dolphins (5-5)
9. Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
10. Tennessee Titans (5-5)
11. New York Jets (4-6)
12. San Diego Chargers (4-6)
13. Denver Broncos (4-6)
14. Kansas City Chiefs (3-7)
15. Buffalo Bills (3-7)
16. Cleveland Browns (1-9)



1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
2. Arizona Cardinals (8-2)
3. Green Bay Packers (7-3)
4. Atlanta Falcons (7-3)
5. Carolina Panthers (7-3)
6. Minnesota Vikings (7-3)
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7. New Orleans Saints (6-4)
8. New York Giants (6-4)
9. San Francisco 49ers (4-6)
10. Dallas Cowboys (4-6)
11. Chicago Bears (4-6)
12. Detroit Lions (4-6)
13. Washington Redskins (3-7)
14. Seattle Seahawks (2-8)
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-8)
16. St. Louis Rams (1-9)

[Yawkey Way]

Heading into St. Louis, Seattle actually has the upperhand. For the first time since week one, the 2-8 Seahawks are favorited by a touchdown over the 1-9 St. Louis Rams. Can they hold up?

St. Louis Players to Watch
No, this isn't a paradox, there are actually a few players on the Rams roster to watch. Obviously, starting HB Stephen Jackson is one of the best all around backs in the league and he's been doing it on a below average team his entire career. The Seahawk run defense has looked dicey in their first four preseason games, so maybe Jackson can win some fantasy owners their opening week games. I'll also be interested to watch WR Donnie Avery. If Keith Null or Marc Bulger can get him the ball, Avery can do some special things in open space.

Seattle Seahawks Players to Watch
Matt Hasselbeck has had his ups and downs in Seattle. The downs have been more profound than the ups recently, but 2009 is a chance for Matt to redeem himself to the Seahawk faithful. I will also like to see how Aaron Curry responds in his first NFL game. Curry was the Seahawks top draft pick, and brings uncapped potential to the linebacking core in this Seattle defense. Curry will need to plug the gaps and not allow Stephen Jackson to break outside in the runge game.

Prediction
Seattle Seahawks 27
St.Louis Rams 24

[TheSanchize]

I may cry if you lose this game..

[Yawkey Way]

Not one Touchdown Scored in Afternoon Snoozer

9 15

St. Louis Ah, I apologize for any errors, I just woke up from the nap I took during the Rams Seahawks game. A game that saw no touchdowns scored was one that enticed only the soccer players and field goal kickers of the world. Olindo Mare and Josh Brown traded 50 yard field goals in the first quarter. The second quarter was where Seattle took their charge, as they doubled the Rams field goal total 2:1. A scoreless third quarter for the Rams sealed the deal, as the Seahawks went on to win 15-9.
Team Statistics

QB
Marc Bulger 11-26 | 111yds

HB
Steven Jackson 18att | 68yds

WR
Donnie Avery 4rec | 70yds
Randy Mcmichael 4rec | 32yds
Ruvell Martin 2rec | 6yds

DEF
James Laurinitis 11tkl
Leonard Little 5tkl | 2sacks
James Butler 5tkl

Team Statistics

QB
Matt Hasselbeck 24-41 | 306yds

HB
Owen Schmitt 9car | 28yds
Julius Jones 9car | 9yds
Cedric Peerman 9car | 4yds

WR
John Carlson 8rec | 93yds
T.J Houshmanzadeh 6rec | 110yds
Nate Burleson 3rec | 45yds

DEF
Leroy Hill 9tkl
Lofa Tatupu 6tkl
Lawrence Jackson Sack

[TheSanchize]

Hasselbeck threw for over 300 yards and still no touchdown? Yikes..btw..how do you get through the games so quick?

[Yawkey Way]

Player Stats

Matt Hasselbeck 60% completion%, 2,764yds 15TD, 11INT

Julius Jones 176car 634yds 8TD
Cedric Peerman 35car 110yds TD

John Carlson 61rec 622yds 2TD
T.J Houshmanzadeh 56rec 742yds 2TD
Nate Burleson 33rec 453yds 4TD
Deon Butler 24rec 406yds 3TD
Deion Branch 24rec 225yds TD
Ben Obomanu 9rec 70yds TD

Lofa Tatupu 57tkl 1INT
Leroy Hill 56tkl 4sacks INT
Aaron Curry 42tkl 5sacks
Lawrence Jackson 27tkl 5sacks
Colin Cole 31tkl 4sacks
Jordan Babineaux 3INT

Team Stats

Total Offense: 3,550yds (20th)
Passing Offense: 3,597yds (7th)
Rush Offense: 953yds (30th)
PPG: 22.5 (18th)
Total Defense: 3,604yds (12th)
Passing Yards Allowed: 2,549(27th)
Rush Yards Allowed: 1,055 (2nd)
Sacks: 24 (29th)
Interceptions: 8 (29th)
Turnover Differential: -5(28th)

[Yawkey Way]

Hasselbeck threw for over 300 yards and still no touchdown? Yikes..btw..how do you get through the games so quick?

i've been sick for most of the week so i played ahead, also my internet went out for like a 7 hour time period so I got 4 games in then. I'm already to week 16 in the game, just trying to catch back up.

[Yawkey Way]

Division rivalries at it's finest. The 3-8 Seattle Seahawks play their first home game in over a month, hosting the 5-6 San Francisco 49ers. If the Niners want any shot at making the playoffs, they need to beat an already defeated Seahawks team.
San Francisco Players to Watch
The 49ers continue to improve their team, each year looking more and more like the trendy pick for the playoffs. On offense, it all starts with the RB Frank Gore. Gore can carry the ball 30+ times a game or be a threat out of the backfield. When Gore isn't carrying the load, it will be interesting to see Michael Crabtree get in the mix. It's only his second week in the NFL, but he is already developing a bond with QB Alex Smith. Defensively, Patrick Willis is the tackling machine. Willis will blow up run plays and catch your fastest WR from behind, watch out for number 52 buzzing around the field.

Seattle Seahawks Players to Watch
I want to see more from the Cedric Peerman and Julius Jones combo. Neither had an eye popping first game, so getting back on track in the running game will take a ton of pressure off Matt Hasselbeck. The defensive line as a whole will need to win the line of scrimmage so Frank Gore doesn't do something nasty to us. Pressure on the QB is also a must. Look for Deon Butler to become more prominent, him and Hasselbeck are developing a nice relationship.

Prediction
Seattle Seahawks 14
San Francisco 49ers 20

[TheSanchize]

i've been sick for most of the week so i played ahead, also my internet went out for like a 7 hour time period so I got 4 games in then. I'm already to week 16 in the game, just trying to catch back up.

Ahhh..hopefully you are feeling better..