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NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens previews and analyzes the 2013 NFC Divisional matchup between the Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons. The Seattle Seahawks are 2-5 in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Then again, so are the Falcons. The two teams have never faced each other in the playoffs. Brett thinks that Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner can handle them Roddy White & Julio Jones for the most part…
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Jordin Ereth brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching for Sunday when the Hawks play the Atlanta Falcons on Divisional playoffs Weekend. Jordin says the most intriguing match up is the combination of Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner against Roddy White and Julio Jones. Kam Chancellor has his work cut out for him guarding the Falcons’ Hall of Fame tight end – Tony Gonzalez.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Bryan McFarlane gives you the reasons why the Seahawks were able to handle the Redskins this past Sunday. The post whistle activities were in abundance on the torn up grass at FedEx Field. There were many great personal battles to watch, including the chess match between Pete Carroll and Shanahan. Russell Wilson vs. Robert Griffin III.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Seattle’s secondary and the way they match up with Atlanta’s air attack. And yet, despite all of the accolades that Wilson has received this season, he will be doing battle against one of the top quarterbacks in the league, Matt Ryan. Ryan, who completed 422 of 615 (68.6%) of his passes this season for 4,719 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions, had one of the best seasons of his career with the help of Roddy White, Julio Jones, and Tony Gonzalez.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Bryan McFarlane brings us what he thinks will be the 3 most important match-ups for the Seahawks vs. Redskins playoff game this Sunday. The most obvious is the RGIII vs. Russell Wilson matchup, with the winner most likely coming away with the OROY award. But more importantly is the chess match that will be taking place between Pete Carroll and Mike Shanahan on the sidelines.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens analyzes the 2012 Seahawks football team and their accomplishments of the recently concluded regular season. Russell Wilson had the 2nd highest completion % in team history (Matt Hasselbeck). Marshawn Lynch had the 3rd most rushing yards in team history. Steven Hauschka had the 3rd highest field goal %. Richard Sherman had the longest blocked kick return for a TD in team history.
NWSB insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Chris Hall gives us his takeaways from Sunday with the postseason matchup against the Washington Redskins in mind. Defense continues to be a team strength, Russell Wilson needs better protection and Golden Tate has to remain a down-field target. Also, having Richard Sherman back should put fans’ minds at ease against Robert Griffin III.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger C-Mac weighs in today with some fun New Years resolutions for the 2013 Seahawks. It’s the holidays and everyone’s in the mood to celebrate, especially in the wake of such a great ‘Hawks season to date. Marshawn Lynch, Russell Wilson, Russell Okung, Richard Sherman & Brandon Browner are mentioned. Well Seahawks fans, what are your thoughts for New Year’s resolutions?
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens breaks down the week 17 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams in his Seahawks Monday morning quarterback. Brett has a few points he’d like to emphasize today. Russell Wilson is a super star. Bobby Wagner set a new record for tackles by a rookie with 140 this season. Marshawn Lynch is a way better running back than Shaun Alexander ever was.
NWSB Insider and Seahawks’ Blogger Ben Tole talks about regardless of what the two teams at Century Link Field are playing for on Sunday the Hawks have been doing nothing over the last month but making statements. He says there are five players to watch for on Sunday to make another statement. Matt Flynn, Red Bryant, Russell Wilson, Doug Baldwin & Richard Sherman all make his list of guys to watch.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Jordin Ereth brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching for Sunday when the Hawks play the St. Louis Rams. Richard Sherman’s Pro Bowl selection and appealed suspension should give him motivation to play well, while the team as a whole can’t look past a weaker opponent. Ereth also breaks down the different postseason scenarios.
NWSB insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Chris Hall breaks down which Seahawks players were named to the pro bowl, and which ones deserved better. Russell Okung, Leon Washington and Max Unger earned starting spots, and they deserved them; but Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor deserved more. The 2013 Pro Bowl is Jan. 27.
