Here’s why the Seahawks are in trouble vs. the Falcons on Saturday

In Football Outsiders’ Weighted DVOA, which prioritizes recent performance, the Falcons are the No. 4-ranked overall team at 19.8 percent; the Seahawks are ranked 14th at 4.7 percent. “We’re protecting, we’re throwing on time, we’re running routes right”. The Packers have the better quarterback, but the Cowboys have the better team. It was fun though, and that’s all I really care about when it comes to Madden. “We have a number of guys who are going through their first playoff experience and I wanted to make sure they understood we have a real way that we go about it”. I initially was picking Seattle-based on their past and against Atlanta-based on their past. Seahawks were seven-point favorites in that game, now are almost a touchdown underdog. This has been the mantra of Dan Quinn since he arrived two years ago.

The Seahawks went into Arizona and handed the Cardinals a 36-6 loss.

Brothers in arms, up!

This game likely hinges on Seattle’s ability to run the ball, something the Seahawks have not done well this season. The team is headed in a good direction with tons of honors and records this season. The Patriots and Seahawks are two teams that have been among the best in the National Football League for a long time, both of whom have won Super Bowls recently and even played each other in the big game only two years ago.

“He doesn’t really compare (us) to anybody”, Beasley said. The outcome may likely come down to whichever team has the final possession.

Every Seahawks’ possession has ended in points.

“He made it through practice all this week”, Carroll said Thursday of Prosise, who has yet to complete a game together with lead back Thomas Rawls. If the Packers win it all this year, we’ll be hearing plenty of that. “I’ve been preparing for a while”. But like I said, we throw that out the window. That’s their job. They call what they call. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend’s action as they pick against the spread. “In my mind, I’m responsible to try to help in any way I can”.

Here are some kickoff notes to consider heading into the game.

Like Coach Quinn has preached, finish. He projected strength with the players and in front of the team. “That translated into a team that responded quickly”. “Through the years he’s been somebody that’s had a huge impact on my career”. Neither are afraid to hand starting roles to young players. I have no doubt tomorrow’s divisional playoff game will be fueled by their quest for revenge.

With the game on the line in what turned out to be a 26-24 win for the Seahawks, Matt Ryan fired a pass to All Pro wide receiver Julio Jones, who was covered closely on the play by renowned and outspoken cornerback Richard Sherman. Quarterback Matt Ryan is an MVP candidate and he doesn’t want to waste his first postseason opportunity since losing in the 2012 NFC Championship Game. “It’s going to be fun, just the matchup going up against each other …”

“That would be my hope, but I’m glad the first game is already out”. The touchdown to Coleman capped a 99-yard scoring drive that took just nine plays.

An extra week doesn’t sound like much, even compared to a dog year.