Aros' Fearless Prediction Thread (vs Bucs)

[Ostatehawk]

I called 27-17 - I figure that is pretty close - BUT - I will take a one point victory on a bad call if that is what it takes to get to 4-1.

 

[Kamcussionator]

I wanted to say 31-13 Hawks because TB's defense is suspect and their offense is banged up. They are the most suspect 3-1 team in the NFL.

But, since our team is so young, I think overconfidence and looking ahead to a surprising Jacksonville makes this a nail-biter: 16-13 Hawks.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Bucks are a tough team. But the Hawks are putting it together. I don't care about the injury excuses.

Hawks take this one 27-16

 

[bileever]

Seahawks win, 28-17.

I initially thought it might be closer, but Jamel Dean, one of their starting corners is out and his backup appears to be unavailable as well. Calijah Kancey is also out for the season. And if Bucky Irving is out, then it might be an even bigger margin of victory for the Seahawks.

The Bucs were losing to the Eagles 24-6 at halftime last week before mounting a comeback. In other words, they can be stopped by a good defense.

Btw, I'm still perfect, 3-0.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

but they've played 4 games

 

[teamjenkins]

3-1 baby.

As some have been highlighting today, the Seahawks lead the NFL in several DVOA categories. I'm not a data dude personally, but I do know DVOA is pretty legit. Of course, outside of the run game (ironically, meant to be our strength), the Seahawks are passing the eye test on just about every metric.

Make no mistake, the Bucs are no joke. Forget their loss last Sunday. They are physical, play hard, and Baker has NO FEAR. Down 23 points heading into the 4th? He's your guy. So I don't take this prediction lightly. Hell, I'm trying to get my record above .500 this week. I am going to be my usual neurotic mess and not watch the game live. Self preservation and all. This is going to be a classic Heart Attack Hawks game, I can already feel it.

The intellect says take the Bucs to pad your record, but the heart speaks louder this week. And not just heart, but what my eyes are telling me.

The Seahawks are a great team. Just play your A game and the rest takes care of itself.


Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 27 - Bucs 24

Aros' Fearless Record: 2-2

17-13 Hawks. Field Goal in the 4th seals the deal

Season 3-1

 

[glenwo2]

Curious as to why some here think we only score 16 or 17 points in this game, considering how efficient our offense has been.

I mean even without that Special Teams FUBAR by that Steelers player in the steeler's game (for example), we still scored over 20 points against a healthy (and now 3-1 also) Steelers team.

Bucs have a ton of injuries so scoring over 20 points is reasonable to expect.

 

[HawaiiD]

34-24 Hawks

 

[MoldyPurpleMayo]

Had a dream Seahawks won 10-0 against the Buccs. Would be weird for it to be such a low-scoring game but I was glad for the win despite Perna's curse wheel landing on the Seahawks this week.

 

[CouchLogic]

37-13 Seattle, Darnold and Co. have themselves a good @$$ time. Defense makes up for that AZ late game BS with a handful of turnovers.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Tampa is one of the league's best third down defenses (though banged up in the secondary now) and league leader in tackles for loss, and a big blitzing team. Then again, they're injured in their secondary.

Mayfield is not only missing Mike Evans but now Bruce Irving. Rachaad White would still start on a lot of teams, though, and with our own secondary banged up and Emeka Egbuka doing well, Mayfield will have his chances.

So, two good but gimpy defenses. Hard to say. I think Mayfield is the better pure creator on third down, Demarcus Lawrence is still out, and Anthony Bradford is driving me insane.

TB 27
SEA 24

 

[Runscott]

This is not one I'd touch if I bet on NFL games. Which means it should be a great game to watch - I got myself and my girlfriend new 'Rivalries' gear and can't wait for this game. If I had to bet I'd go with Seattle, simply because Darnold's been improving every game, and you just can't count on Baker - I think (hope) he's had his fill of good performances for a while.

 

[nwHawk]

Hawks are in early season mode - setting the foundation to finish this season strong. They’re a bit banged up. So is Tampa.I believe Seattle has played a tougher schedule so far this season. Hawks must figure out how to run the ball today. Doesn’t have to be elite, just needs to be consistent enough to keep Tampa from loading up to pass rush. Hawks D should look good early.


Hawks……. 27
Bucs………. 23

Season: 3-1

 

[Goldfinger 007]

Seahawks about to lose too. SMH.
Defense has been horrible, Tampa receivers have been wide open down the middle all day long. A flukie interception just buried us.

 

[Goldfinger 007]

Throughly disgusted by this performance & outcome

 

[CouchLogic]

37-13 Seattle, Darnold and Co. have themselves a good @$$ time. Defense makes up for that AZ late game BS with a handful of turnovers.

WTF DEFENSE. Way to $#!+ the bed.

 

[glenwo2]

So I was right in my assessment that we score over 20.

I was wrong in my belief that our D won't suck dong as they promptly give up 35. (I'm not counting the FG because of the flukey INT that was just lucky-as-fk for the Bucs)