Week 1 is in the bag. Some things we learned, the defense appears to be as advertised and the BOOM is back. Unfortunately our OL still remains the weak link on the team which will no doubt cost us some games this year. I have since been on record as changing my 11-6 prediction to 9-8, accordingly. Ultimately, we will all see how the season plays out.
The Patriots looked decent in their Week 1 outing, shocking the Burrow-lead Bengals in their house. Brissett, while nobody will confuse him for a Top 10 QB, was serviceable. Their RB ran for 120 yards so our defense will have to be ready for them to try to establish the run. This is one of those games that could go either way. They will be fired up for their home opener and their new HC seems to have their players bought in. We know the value of that.
Will I be shocked if the Patriots beat us? No. Offensively, we are trying to find our footing thanks to a patchwork OL. But our defense will keep the scoring from getting out of hand so as long as the Hawks can string together a few explosives, we come home 2-0.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 23 - Patriots 17
Aros' Fearless Record: 1-0
The Patriots looked decent in their Week 1 outing, shocking the Burrow-lead Bengals in their house. Brissett, while nobody will confuse him for a Top 10 QB, was serviceable. Their RB ran for 120 yards so our defense will have to be ready for them to try to establish the run. This is one of those games that could go either way. They will be fired up for their home opener and their new HC seems to have their players bought in. We know the value of that.
Will I be shocked if the Patriots beat us? No. Offensively, we are trying to find our footing thanks to a patchwork OL. But our defense will keep the scoring from getting out of hand so as long as the Hawks can string together a few explosives, we come home 2-0.
Aros' Fearless Prediction: Seahawks 23 - Patriots 17
Aros' Fearless Record: 1-0