Cardinals at Seahawks- must win

[Hawks46]

I am of the opinion that if we cannot win these next 2 games then we dont deserve to be anywhere near a superbowl.

Except that AZ just put up 41 against a team we lost to.

And we held AZ to 6 points in their house. See how that works ?

 

[Hawks46]

The Giants don't really matter in the larger picture. They're almost guaranteed the #5 seed, unless they win the next two games and Dallas loses the next two, which I don't see happening. And in any case, that would simply switch them with Dallas from #5 to #1, and vice versa. Won't affect us.

Atlanta and Detroit, however, are very much in position to affect us, should we not win out. Wins by them could easily drop us into the #3 or #4 slot if we stumble.

However, as has been said, winning out against two weaker teams, in very winnable games, is all we need to do. Cardinals (and quite possibly 49ers) games, is a must-win game simply to keep controlling our own destiny.

Bingo.

That said, I honestly don't see the Lions beating the Cowgirls in their house. They just don't have the DLine for it, thus Dallas controls the tempo of the game. Dallas' DL is also under rated in getting pressure on the QB in their house.

I think the most critical game to watch would be Detroit/Dallas, but it's also the game I think is most likely to go our way. My interest then moves to the Panthers/Falcons. This is about a 50/50 game for me; Atlanta is the better team this year, but if the Panthers come to play and dictate the tempo, they win. J. Jones is back for this game.

If we beat AZ and both Detroit and ATL lose, I can see Pete resting starters next game, or any starters that are dealing with nagging issues. It's possible the defense plays the bulk of the game as they might be going for the scoring title again. Unless we really need it, I see most of the starters resting the 2nd half.

I'd love to see it, as I want to see more of Boykin and McEvoy. Kearse also manages to have good games against SF, so let him tear them up in the 2nd half.

 

[mikeak]

^ We want Giants to win tonight

Otherwise Dallas wraps up the division and can basically rest players for two weeks in a row including the Detroit game which would impact us

 

[Seahawkfan80]

The Giants don't really matter in the larger picture. They're almost guaranteed the #5 seed, unless they win the next two games and Dallas loses the next two, which I don't see happening. And in any case, that would simply switch them with Dallas from #5 to #1, and vice versa. Won't affect us.

Atlanta and Detroit, however, are very much in position to affect us, should we not win out. Wins by them could easily drop us into the #3 or #4 slot if we stumble.

However, as has been said, winning out against two weaker teams, in very winnable games, is all we need to do. Cardinals (and quite possibly 49ers) games, is a must-win game simply to keep controlling our own destiny.

Bingo.

That said, I honestly don't see the Lions beating the Cowgirls in their house. They just don't have the DLine for it, thus Dallas controls the tempo of the game. Dallas' DL is also under rated in getting pressure on the QB in their house.

I think the most critical game to watch would be Detroit/Dallas, but it's also the game I think is most likely to go our way. My interest then moves to the Panthers/Falcons. This is about a 50/50 game for me; Atlanta is the better team this year, but if the Panthers come to play and dictate the tempo, they win. J. Jones is back for this game.

If we beat AZ and both Detroit and ATL lose, I can see Pete resting starters next game, or any starters that are dealing with nagging issues. It's possible the defense plays the bulk of the game as they might be going for the scoring title again. Unless we really need it, I see most of the starters resting the 2nd half.

I'd love to see it, as I want to see more of Boykin and McEvoy. Kearse also manages to have good games against SF, so let him tear them up in the 2nd half.

I would like to see more of this on the first of january too. Live, as I am going to that game. I would like to see some backups come in and gain some experience hoping we dont need them in the playoffs but experience is experience, after all.

 

[StoneCold]

I don't think it's in Pete's nature to rest guys.

 

[Hawks46]

I don't think it's in Pete's nature to rest guys.

I can remember him doing it for a half here and there.

Our players are just hard to get off the field. They want to play.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

I am of the opinion that if we cannot win these next 2 games then we dont deserve to be anywhere near a superbowl.

Agreed.

:ditto:

They clinched a Playoff spot 2 weeks ago, can we stop acting like they are a 6-10 team?

Second team to clinch a playoff spot in the entire league, as I recall, and unless I remember wrong, the first to clinch a division title.

 

[Sealake80]

All you need to do to deserve being in the Super Bowl is get there. It doesn't matter how. I understand your sentiment but yeah the next must win game for our Seahawks is in the playoffs!

 

[MontanaHawk05]

I am of the opinion that if we cannot win these next 2 games then we dont deserve to be anywhere near a superbowl.

Except that AZ just put up 41 against a team we lost to.

We beat the Patriots. They beat practically everyone.

Can't really do the transitive property in football.

 

[hawks85]

I believe that if we win this week and Atlanta and Detroit both lose, we clinch the #2 seed and get the bye. That is a very real possibility.

Yup that is true cuz the giants loss. We win and Atl and det we get the 2 seed and first round bye

 

[hawks85]

I believe that if we win this week and Atlanta and Detroit both lose, we clinch the #2 seed and get the bye. That is a very real possibility.

Yup that is true cuz the giants loss. We win and Atl and det we get the 2 seed and first round bye

Atlanta and Detroit lose is what I meant to say

 

[IndyHawk]

^ We want Giants to win tonight

Otherwise Dallas wraps up the division and can basically rest players for two weeks in a row including the Detroit game which would impact us

Let them rest a lot..I saw how the Colts lost every time they pulled that card.

 

[Largent80]

I am of the opinion that if we cannot win these next 2 games then we dont deserve to be anywhere near a superbowl.

Except that AZ just put up 41 against a team we lost to.

We beat the Patriots. They beat practically everyone.

Can't really do the transitive property in football.

All I was doing was pointing out this information. I'm not on a ledge or something. RELAX.

 

[HawkGA]

I believe that if we win this week and Atlanta and Detroit both lose, we clinch the #2 seed and get the bye. That is a very real possibility.

Yup that is true cuz the giants loss. We win and Atl and det we get the 2 seed and first round bye

Giants loss didn't have anything to do with it, did it?

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

I believe that if we win this week and Atlanta and Detroit both lose, we clinch the #2 seed and get the bye. That is a very real possibility.

Yup that is true cuz the giants loss. We win and Atl and det we get the 2 seed and first round bye

Giants loss didn't have anything to do with it, did it?

Giants loss simply makes it so the Cowboys take it easy on the Lions and most likely rest their guys. The winning is still all up to us.

 

[FlyingGreg]

I believe that if we win this week and Atlanta and Detroit both lose, we clinch the #2 seed and get the bye. That is a very real possibility.

Yup that is true cuz the giants loss. We win and Atl and det we get the 2 seed and first round bye

Giants loss didn't have anything to do with it, did it?

Giants loss simply makes it so the Cowboys take it easy on the Lions and most likely rest their guys. The winning is still all up to us.

I dont think so. Garrett wants to build momentum...I expect they come to play.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

Giants loss simply makes it so the Cowboys take it easy on the Lions and most likely rest their guys. The winning is still all up to us.

I dont think so. Garrett wants to build momentum...I expect they come to play.

Could well be. Dunno. I'd much rather them "build momentum" than rest players that game. Don't see it happening, but I certainly hope so!

Of course, the guaranteed off week could play into things and in our favor.

 

[HawkGA]

Giants loss simply makes it so the Cowboys take it easy on the Lions and most likely rest their guys. The winning is still all up to us.

I dont think so. Garrett wants to build momentum...I expect they come to play.

Could well be. Dunno. I'd much rather them "build momentum" than rest players that game. Don't see it happening, but I certainly hope so!

Of course, the guaranteed off week could play into things and in our favor.

Given the Thursday victory and games on Saturday, I wonder how much they would change their original plans. I could see them playing tomorrow and resting next week. Even with everything locked up, I don't think you want to go to a "play the backups" plan on no notice and put a crap show out there.

Then again, if a key player gets hurt, let the second guessing begin.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

Good news for us this weekend

http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-eve ... 8e4fee7eb0

 

[capncrunch]

Giants loss didn't have anything to do with it, did it?[/quote]

Giants loss simply makes it so the Cowboys take it easy on the Lions and most likely rest their guys. The winning is still all up to us.[/quote]

I dont think so. Garrett wants to build momentum...I expect they come to play.[/quote]



Yeah. The Boys will come to play. As far as the Cardinalls go, I'm not worried in the least. I don't think this game will have any resemblance to the last one. If I was gambling I would take us even giving the 8 points and not hesitate to put a large amount down.