Despite the negativity in the days immediately following the Seahawks 2018 debut, I was encouraged by many aspects I saw in the game. If that is Russell's worst game of the year, we are in good shape. As many have stated, it appears many of the sacks he took in that game were on him as the OL overall did a decent job holding up against a brutal pass rush.
The Bears looked like they could really be a surprise NFC team in that first half against the Packers but imploded in the second half when Aaron Rodgers placed another exclamation mark in what will be a first ballot HoF career. Still, Khalil Mack is going to FEAST this Monday night. He is a once-in-a-generation player who can turn the course of a game on his own.
I see another similar game as I did against the Broncos. Hostile environment, a purposeful energetic defense led by Mack. Russell will still struggle to shake his Cable Tendencies and without Baldwin once again, others will have to step up and the running game MUST get going to have any chance. This young team has promise but it's going to take time.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 20 - Bears 23
Aros' Fearless Record: 1-0
The Bears looked like they could really be a surprise NFC team in that first half against the Packers but imploded in the second half when Aaron Rodgers placed another exclamation mark in what will be a first ballot HoF career. Still, Khalil Mack is going to FEAST this Monday night. He is a once-in-a-generation player who can turn the course of a game on his own.
I see another similar game as I did against the Broncos. Hostile environment, a purposeful energetic defense led by Mack. Russell will still struggle to shake his Cable Tendencies and without Baldwin once again, others will have to step up and the running game MUST get going to have any chance. This young team has promise but it's going to take time.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 20 - Bears 23
Aros' Fearless Record: 1-0