Alone on top of NFCW?

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Losing to the putrid Rams and Giants at home was inexcusable and will likely end up costing us a home field divisional playoff game to host. I mean we seem to play better on the road so hopefully it becomes a blessing in disguise

First meaningful home win for a while today. Might be another mentality change/milestone

 

[Jegpeg]

Losing to the putrid Rams and Giants at home was inexcusable and will likely end up costing us a home field divisional playoff game to host. I mean we seem to play better on the road so hopefully it becomes a blessing in disguise

Barring a shocker in the WC round we were never going to have home field advantage in the divisional playoffs. Even if we had won those two we would be 8-3 and behind the Lions and Eagles. Those losses might have cost us the play-offs or the No 3 seed but no higher than that.

The division is still incredibly tight. We might need 10 wins to make the play-offs. We need to avoid a third embarrising defeat next week and then sweep the Cards to establish ourselves as favorites for the division (and it is unlikely 2nd will make the play-offs).

 

[CalgaryFan05]

We scored almost as much on defense as offensive

Truth.

 

[Hawkpower]

Barring a shocker in the WC round we were never going to have home field advantage in the divisional playoffs. Even if we had won those two we would be 8-3 and behind the Lions and Eagles. Those losses might have cost us the play-offs or the No 3 seed but no higher than that.

The division is still incredibly tight. We might need 10 wins to make the play-offs. We need to avoid a third embarrising defeat next week and then sweep the Cards to establish ourselves as favorites for the division (and it is unlikely 2nd will make the play-offs).

The second place NFCwest team probably battles Washington (among others) for the 7th spot

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The rollercoaster continues. I like this part a lot better

 

[Jegpeg]

The second place NFCwest team probably battles Washington (among others) for the 7th spot

While I agree with this Washington are a game ahead and have a much easier run in than any of the NFCW teams. Having said that the commanders did just lose to the Cowboys so they could easily lose to more weak teams.

 

[Appyhawk]

As things stand now I perceive we will go as far as our defense can take us. If our defense continues to improve so will our standing. I like the guy and admire his work ethic and skillset but question whether Geno can improve at this stage of his career. I also question whether we can improve our O Line before offseason. Without those things happening we have almost reached our peak for this year.

 

[toffee]

Schneider will sign another veteran guard?

 

[Hawkpower]

As things stand now I perceive we will go as far as our defense can take us. If our defense continues to improve so will our standing. I like the guy and admire his work ethic and skillset but question whether Geno can improve at this stage of his career. I also question whether we can improve our O Line before offseason. Without those things happening we have almost reached our peak for this year.

Detroit and Philly are clearly the class of the NFC with the Vikings/Pack right there nipping at their heels.

With that being said, you get into the playoffs and you just never know. The hawks are flawed, but I could see them possibly gelling, getting on a roll and then who knows?

 

[toffee]

Detroit and Philly are clearly the class of the NFC with the Vikings/Pack right there nipping at their heels.

We are right there with those four, I ain't selling the Hawks short on our playoff prowess.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Making the playoffs, very possible. But Prowess? Not yet. Next year.

 

[keasley45]

Somebody didnt get the memo...