Ever hear of a playoff game in November? Well this is it. Both teams are desperate to start a winning streak and keep in spitting distance of the NFC's top teams (Eagles, Saints, Rams, Vikings, Panthers). The Falcons won impressively last Sunday beating the Zek-less Cowboys but they have not been the same offensive juggernaut we saw last year.
While we have plenty to worry about on our team, the Falcons are going to have to really bring it to beat us at home in front of the rabid 12's on a nationally televised game. What's our record under Pete in nationally-televised games again? Yeah, impressive. Matt hasn't proven to be consistent enough this season to think it's going to be a cakewalk for him to suddenly get back to MVP form in those conditions.
Russell, however, does have to be in MVP form, and the defense needs to adjust to life without Sherman and scheme appropriately in order for us to win this game. This is a toss up game, I won't be surprised win or lose. However, we are at home with our backs against the wall so our boys get the edge.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 27 - Falcons 24
Aros' Fearless Record: 7-2
While we have plenty to worry about on our team, the Falcons are going to have to really bring it to beat us at home in front of the rabid 12's on a nationally televised game. What's our record under Pete in nationally-televised games again? Yeah, impressive. Matt hasn't proven to be consistent enough this season to think it's going to be a cakewalk for him to suddenly get back to MVP form in those conditions.
Russell, however, does have to be in MVP form, and the defense needs to adjust to life without Sherman and scheme appropriately in order for us to win this game. This is a toss up game, I won't be surprised win or lose. However, we are at home with our backs against the wall so our boys get the edge.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 27 - Falcons 24
Aros' Fearless Record: 7-2