GB Opens As A 3 Point Favorite Over The Seahawks

[Crizilla]

we need kam to win

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Nope, one player doesn't make the team. He made his choice, let him rot and tell himself how great he is.
The D could use him, but they'll win BOTH of the upcoming home games with or without him.

 

[strat1080]

Opening lines for our week 2 game has GB as -3 with some heavy juice. This line will likely move up by the weekend.

Very interesting. Based on the line, I think Vegas is giving us more of a chance than I thought.

Vegas watched GB's run defense against Chicago...

Their offense was far from spectacular too. Very unRodgers-esque for him to throw for less than 200 yards, especially against Chicago who he usually smokes. I didn't watch any of the game, but I'm going to guess he misses Jordy.

That had more to do with their inability to stop Matt Forte. The Packers were moving the ball well and scoring in the red zone. They were just limited in possessions. He did throw for 3 TDs and post a 140 passer rating and put up 31 points on the road. The Packers offense actually looked very good. It was their defense that let them down. Mostly tackling fundamentals. It seems like they were in the right position to stop the run but whiffed on tackles. They were missing 2 of their 3 starters on DL though due to suspension.

 

[strat1080]

The Bears rushed for 189 yards against the Packers...
The Hawks my well go over 300 next week!
Sure they have Rogers...
But they did nothing to improve that plodding defense of theirs!
If the Hawks can run the ball, eat up the clock, keep Rogers on the sidelines...
They can beat them again!

Yeah because Matt Forte is a bum right? He has actually average 14 more rushing yards per season than Lynch.

You mean that same plodding defense that completely harassed Wilson and forced him to have the worst game of his career in the NFC Title Game? That defense? Its not like the Seahawks defense looked like barn burners against an offense with literally no weapons on Sunday. Chicago has Matt Forte, Alshon Jeffery, and Martellus Bennett. Bennett led all TEs in catches last year. Forte is a perennial 1100+ yard rusher and one of the most complete RBs in the NFL. Jeffery has 2500+ yards in the last two seasons. The first game of the season will always be tricky. A lot of unscouted plays and looks. Way too early to draw any conclusions.

 

[sutz]

IIRC we've only lost one game by 7 or more points in about 3 years, so I wouldn't expect Vegas to lay 7 on us.

:229031_shrug:

 

[strat1080]

IIRC we've only lost one game by 7 or more points in about 3 years, so I wouldn't expect Vegas to lay 7 on us.

:229031_shrug:

I agree. I think this will be a tight game. Seattle will be hungry for a win after losing the season opener. It will be an electric environment in Green Bay for their home opener. It should be a great game.

 

[Bigpumpkin]

What is more important to me is that the Hawks play well. I won't be upset if we lose by three points again. However, if we "lay an egg"......I'm really going to be pissed!

 

[stizz19]

Get over it, it was a joke. :roll: 4 is more realistic.

Overreact? I have been on here all day saying that even if they go 0-2, they still will win 10 or 11 games.
I gotta remember this :sarcasm_off:

The script is already out.

Hawks start out 0-2. Run the table until week 13 where they lose back-to-back games to the Vikings and Ravens, and then run the table to finish the year as 12-4.

After watching how pathetic the Vikings looked last night I'll bank on a Hawks win.

 

[Uncle Si]

The Bears rushed for 189 yards against the Packers...
The Hawks my well go over 300 next week!
Sure they have Rogers...
But they did nothing to improve that plodding defense of theirs!
If the Hawks can run the ball, eat up the clock, keep Rogers on the sidelines...
They can beat them again!

Yeah because Matt Forte is a bum right? He has actually average 14 more rushing yards per season than Lynch.

You mean that same plodding defense that completely harassed Wilson and forced him to have the worst game of his career in the NFC Title Game? That defense?

That defense that conceded TDs on 3 straight drives to end that game. yes, that defense.

I hope for a good game.

 

[12thbrah]

3 points sounds about right. Don't we have like a 3 game winning streak against them?

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Line has moved to GB -3.5, a few shops have GB -4. I think it closes at about -4/-4.5. GB should be about a 2:1 favorite on the moneyline.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Seattle gave up 32 plays of 20 or more yards all of last seasn

They gave up eight on Sunday.

If our back seven doesn't tighten things up in a hurry against the Packers, Vegas won't be proven wrong.

 

[lsheldon]

I expect Green Bay to be a challenge this weekend. I'm hoping for a win (or a blow out), but being realistic and accepting that the next game may be a nail biter or a close loss. Just keep in mind they started 3-3 last year and still went to the Super Bowl.

 

[kobebryant]

Keep in mind that Vegas doesn't set lines to be right or wrong about who will or will not win.

Lines are set to generate bets and action on a game, they are not predictions.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Keep in mind that Vegas doesn't set lines to be right or wrong about who will or will not win.

Lines are set to generate bets and action on a game, they are not predictions.

This is incorrect. If this were true, then how do you explain reverse line movement etc. Trust me bro, I've been betting heavy for a long time, this is just a myth. Vegas gambles just like we gamble.

 

[marko358]

Packers ILB looks like he is out for the season per Ian Rappaport.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/643876349908787200[/tweet]

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Get over it, it was a joke. :roll: 4 is more realistic.

Overreact? I have been on here all day saying that even if they go 0-2, they still will win 10 or 11 games.
I gotta remember this :sarcasm_off:

The script is already out.

Hawks start out 0-2. Run the table until week 13 where they lose back-to-back games to the Vikings and Ravens, and then run the table to finish the year as 12-4.

IMO, our team is not gonna win in Cincy in week 5 but will in this week.

 

[pmedic920]

After watching us against the Rams and considering its in GB, I'm surprised it's only 3pts.

Wonder what the line would be if this game was at our house?

 

[Hasselbeck]

After getting gouged by Forte and being down one of their better linebackers, I predict Bevell will go 5 WR for 90% of the game.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

After getting gouged by Forte and being down one of their better linebackers, I predict Bevell will go 5 WR for 90% of the game.

Sadly, this could happen.