Forecast the 2nd half of the season

[hawks85]

7-1. Not sure where the L will be, but please God don't let it be against the Stealers.

i know right. i cant stand pitt. with there rapist quarterback.

 

[jammerhawk]

I voted 7-1 but think they could realistically go 8-0 or 5-3 worst case, but won't make the playoffs with 3 more losses. I'm predicting one road loss but if they beat AZ at home I doubt they will lose to them in AZ. Each of the conference games which are all the rest except Balt, Pitt, and Cleveland are critical to their playoff position and post season potential success, so if they lose another game I hope it's to the Ravens and not to any divisional team or conference team.

 

[AROS]

I'm going with the mean record between 8-0 an 4-4 which is 6-2.

Sounds and feels about right to me even though it's still being very optimistic. Something is just "off" with this team this year and we all know it. You know how we've talked about the team having that "It" factor in recent years?

Well "It" is nowhere to be found. Not yet at least.

Like porn, you'll know it when you see it. Hoping they rediscover that precious "It" factor in the second half!

 

[jdemps]

Like porn, you'll know it when you see it.

So we win @Arizona for the money shot. I like where your head's at.

 

[Cyrus12]

losses to arizona steelers and vikes...5-3...

 

[HawkFan72]

There is always a stinker in the bunch. Even last year on our amazing run, we finished 9-1 because of that crap game against the Chiefs that sneaked up.

So I'll say 6-2 to be realistic, but hope for better.

 

[mrt144]

Week 10 - vs. Arizona (SNF) W
Week 11 - vs. Santa Clara W
Week 12 - vs. Pittsburgh L
Week 13 - at Minnesota W
Week 14 - at Baltimore W
Week 15 - vs. Cleveland W
Week 16 - vs. St. Louis W
Week 17 - at Arizona L

 

[Seafan]

If Russ picks up his game the team has a chance at a winning season. If he plays like the first half the results will be similar.

 

[seahawkfreak]

losses to arizona steelers and vikes...5-3...

No to the Stealers. You accept this to easily

 

[Bigpumpkin]

Like porn, you'll know it when you see it.

So we win @Arizona for the money shot. I like where your head's at.

If first place in the NFC West is on the line for that game.....we win!!!

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Just remember since 2011 this team has finished no worst than 5-3 in the 2nd half of the season.

2011: started 2-6, ended 5-3, 3 losses by 11 points
2012: started 4-4, ended 7-1, 1 loss by 4 points.
2013: started 7-1, ended 6-2, 2 losses by 9 points
2014: started 5-3, ended 7-1, 1 loss by 4 points

Health-wise, with the Seahawks playing what 1 game in the last 23-24 days, they've got two much needed breaks with 10 days before the Cowboys game, and 14 days before quite possibly their biggest match-up of this season, right now. They got a chance to recuperate and revitalize, prepare their mind and bodies for the 2nd half gauntlet. All the guys who were banged up and hurting are going to be healthier, and all the guys who were healthy are going to be fresher. I think the break is going to be huge for Russell Wilson the most, he's kind of taking a lot of damage, and I think it will help him refocus. Some of the guys who kind of been playing banged up or not 100% like Gilliam and Hill, I think the break(s) is going to help them get back on track 90%-100% physically.

Schedule-wise, its no picnic, a lot of tough games in the last 8, maybe only 2 gimmes vs the 49ers and Browns. But after a rough start to the schedule this season, and the much needed mini-vacations, the Seahawks are going to play 3 home games in a row, and home-cooking has always been good for this team, the 12s are going to be riled up for SNF against the Cards, and if any momentum is to be gained, it would be in the next 3 games, If the Seahawks win those next 3, and start clicking together and start rolling, and as we've seen in the past its going to be hard to stop their primal avalanche once they get going and start imposing their havoc at will.

8-0 is far fetched but not entirely out of the question, its obtainable. 7-1 seems more plausible. And 6-2 seems like it would be the worst the team can do. Seahawks aren't horrible, they've played better than their record, they've just needed to clean up a few things coaching wise, execution wise, gain some needed experience and familiarity, and just galvanize as a whole, if one unit can't finish, then the others have to find a way.

Cutting some of the nice stuff out is hard to do, but this that I left in is what I feel. I think that we have a chance at all of them but usually there is a stumble. I easily see us at 6-2 to finish out the season. I can easily see us steam rolling 2 games. I think that the Cardies will be a hard fought game both times. Both teams have real chances to win all the marbles. Our team is, as Pandion said, on the comeback trail. Getting stronger and some of our players coming back. We got the time we need this week to get healthy and prepare for the second half of the season. Gathering old players off IR and such to fill their spots in the weak games will help make them available for the run. Thanks Pandion for the analysis.

Go Hawks.

 

[LolaRox]

I think anywhere between 8-0 (homer pick) and 6-2 (probably more realistic). I voted 7-1.

The playoff race is going to get interesting, not including games against the Hawks, the teams currently ahead in the standings - CAR, GB, AZ, STL, MN, NYG, ATL all still play each other. That's about 12 games and 12 losses that will directly impact the those teams.