Ever since Pete Carroll became our head coach, one of the primary mantras of this team has been the notion that every game is a championship opportunity. No one game is bigger than any other, that if you treat every game like a championship, no matchup seems too big, or too important in relation to any other.
It's a solid tactic which strengthens the collective psychological mindset of the team which is supposed to eliminate "playing down" to certain teams while "playing up" for other teams depending on real or perceived strengths. This way, the Seahawks play fired up and solid football (theoretically) in every game they play.
As fans, we know certain teams and games may suggest a bit more importance in relation to seeding. Of course, every game IS important ultimately, but there are tangible scenarios at play that you pay special attention to such as division and conference matchups, etc.
This Sunday's game against the Falcons truly IS a championship opportunity for the Seahawks. Arguably one of our biggest competitors this year for #1 seeding, a victory this Sunday could be the difference in January. The Falcons are the hottest offensive team in the NFL this year and a solid win over them would go a long way in establishing the Seahawks as an NFC Powerhouse. At 3-1 with the injuries we've endured, we have already shown we are still one of the NFL elite teams but this is an opportunity to establish ourselves as one of the primary teams to beat in the NFC.
We hear Russell say it every week..."This is a championship opportunity for us..." The repetition rivals "One game at a time, one play at a time..." "Let's go 1-1 this week.." et al to undoubtedly the eye rolling of the media.
This is a game to prove that mentality is not only repetitive but effective.
It's a solid tactic which strengthens the collective psychological mindset of the team which is supposed to eliminate "playing down" to certain teams while "playing up" for other teams depending on real or perceived strengths. This way, the Seahawks play fired up and solid football (theoretically) in every game they play.
As fans, we know certain teams and games may suggest a bit more importance in relation to seeding. Of course, every game IS important ultimately, but there are tangible scenarios at play that you pay special attention to such as division and conference matchups, etc.
This Sunday's game against the Falcons truly IS a championship opportunity for the Seahawks. Arguably one of our biggest competitors this year for #1 seeding, a victory this Sunday could be the difference in January. The Falcons are the hottest offensive team in the NFL this year and a solid win over them would go a long way in establishing the Seahawks as an NFC Powerhouse. At 3-1 with the injuries we've endured, we have already shown we are still one of the NFL elite teams but this is an opportunity to establish ourselves as one of the primary teams to beat in the NFC.
We hear Russell say it every week..."This is a championship opportunity for us..." The repetition rivals "One game at a time, one play at a time..." "Let's go 1-1 this week.." et al to undoubtedly the eye rolling of the media.
This is a game to prove that mentality is not only repetitive but effective.
