Which Wildcard Will Emerge in Seattle?
WILDCARD-WASHINGTON @ SEATTLE, 1:30 PT
The Seattle Times called the Seahawks chances as truly a wildcard, but this entire match-up is one.
Do you go with Washington and pin your chances on a journeyman comeback that seemingly sold his soul to the Devil and a team that's own strong safety is presumably in Heaven?
And which Seahawks team can we expect in the wintry and deafening Northwest? One looking to go all Air Coryell on the Redskins or one that surprises everyone and reverts to a power running game with Shaun Alexander?
Many loathe any inclusion of the 12th Man scenario, but sadly, this game may hinge on the raucous Qwest Field crowd making things difficult for Redskins QB Todd Collins. There's also a 13th Man involved--the weather, making a strong rushing game a priority.
The Skins had the league's fourth-best defense against the run and that should help them. These are the playoffs, though, and unless there a stronger factors than pure emotion and two even clubs, take the team with the overwhelming home-field advantage. SEAHAWKS 24-21.
REDSKINS WIRE REPORT
REDSKINS WIRE REPORT
The Skins may be riding the hot hand of Todd Collins, but the death of Sean Taylor solidified this team down the stretch.
Collins's Perfect Timing, Washington Post
He's been amazing off then bench for a coach famous for winning Super Bowl rings with second-stringers. But, c'mon. He's just like Peyton Manning? Really, Santana Moss! Also, speculation that injured QB Jason Campbell could play later in the playoff could be useful.
Substraction by Division, Washington Post
The great Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post is definitely writing with hometown 'Skins pompoms on, but he makes some interesting points. One, the Seahawks haven't played .500 team since week one. Second, they play in a weak division.
SEAHAWKS WIRE REPORT
After dropping to 4-4 with a loss against Cleveland, Mike Holmgren said, "I'm going back to my roots." That meant throwing the ball at will. They made the playoffs, but don't discount that the lack of a running game made the switch necessary.
Hawks hardly running on empty, Seattle Times
Despite what everyone says about the pass-first Seahawks they actually utilized their ground game statistically more than their opponents.
Now we find out who Hawks are, Seattle Times
The Seahawks as an enigma. Columnist Jerry Brewer offers a less than glowing preview of Seattle's chances. At least, they're in playoffs?
Labels: NFL Playoffs, Redskins, Seahawks
