Game Thread: Jets @ Seahawks
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 10:30 AM PST
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New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks, Dec 21, 2008 1:05 PM PST
The last time Qwest was under snowfall, Shaun Alexander ran for 201 yards on a staggering 40 carries. Alexander's long run that day was 21 yards. In the slop and slip and slide of soggy, snow covered Qwest, the importance of Alexander's lost quickness was diminished while his excellent field vision, ability to read blockers and cutback savvy came to fore. Seattle rode Alexander to a victory over Green Bay and a 7-4 record.
Julius Jones has the best chance to reproduce Alexander's winter miracle, but shouldn't see too many snaps. Maurice Morris has the "hot hand". Thomas Jones shares brother Julius's gliding, patient style. He will see 20+ carries.
. . .
Advanced NFL Stats gives Seattle a 43% chance of winning today. Another way to look at that is: If Seattle and New York played an entire season at Qwest, Seattle would be expected to finish 7-9 and New York 9-7. That's a pretty even matchup.
That's where Kyle Williams comes in. The former backup at USC is not an NFL capable left tackle. On balance, he's probably a little better at left tackle than Steve Vallos is at center. For all the hype left tackles receive, you'd think this a crushing blow for Seattle. We'll soon see just how much losing blindside protection cripples an offense.
. . .
In his final home game at Qwest, Mike Holmgren will be forced into running an offense many shades from the one he envisions. The weather conditions and weaknesses and inexperience on the line will force him into more conservative packages, including, I expect, regular two tight end sets, split backs and few if any four wide receiver packages. Holmgren is 99% sure he's not retiring. Games like this example why.
. . .
Some things to watch:
Can any Seahawks receiver consistently catch the ball? Seattle's next contending team will need receivers who can play in January.
How many interceptions does Seneca Wallace throw?
Does fatigue and slipshod footing undermine Seattle's run defense?
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Looks like the Patriots are going to blow out the Cards
8-8?
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of the 2006 Seahawks
I’m betting the Cards play their starters the majority of the game next week to get that 9th win.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 10:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They're getting killed
I wish this season was able to have gone better for us, because we could have totally taken the division again
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So who is your guys adopt-a-team for this seasons playoffs?
I’m going with the Falcons if they can get in.
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Cotls because of Peyton Manning in the AFC
I’ll go with the Bears in the NFC if they make it.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how anyone can hate Peyton Manning
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know some annoying Pats fans that hate him
Speaking of the Patriots, holy crap they might really need the Hawks to win.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Jets because of Farve
I’m really hoping that the hawks win today
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My choice as well
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Falcons
I’d pull for the Chargers if they make it, because holy shit that would be a comeback.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Titans.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Ravens became my #2 team after XL
Naturally it was hell watching them get beaten by Filthburg last weekend.
But wonderful last night when they gave Dallas’ stadium a proper send-off.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Most defiantly
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha Welker got a unsportsmanlike penalty for making a snow angel
The Refs hate baby jesus
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I just came here to post that
Hilarious
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Any reason I'm still watching Patriots/Cardinals?
Is there no such thing as a fan mercy rule?
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate home game blackouts
Can’t watch anything else but this. Now if I had my copy of Dark Knight on Blu Ray then I would have options
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First play of 2nd half, Moss goes 76 yards on a screen.
Yikes.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whisenhunt is a rockhead
Warner starting the second half.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 11:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is a terrible terrible game
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Very, very, very
Good thing The Incredibles is on in HD on ABC Family
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It is?
I’m switching
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still watching, because I'm a masochist.
Apparently the Cardinals’ defense is unfamiliar with the terms “tackle” and “pass coverage.”
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like Brian Russell
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell is Warner still out there?
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 12:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He needs the practice
They’re probably gonna have to play in the cold and wind again in the playoffs. If they even make it out of the first round that is.
by ender_dace on Dec 21, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Tampa Bay
’cause that Jerramy Stevens is such a nice young man :p
by ender_dace on Dec 21, 2008 12:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I found a stream of the Steelers/Titans game
Finally, something resembling entertaining football.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Brees pursuit for Marinos record is gaining legs
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Hawthorne.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hawthorne is a ILB though
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah.
Well maybe we put enough points up so we can gives Tats a rest.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really curious about his coverage ability
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Leinart just a scrambling QB
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
embarrassing
he got stripped by the weather
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow Cardinals are terrible
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know what's up with Red Bryant?
What the extent of his injury is? I was really hoping to see a lot of him down the stretch.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 12:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, might as well be safe and shut him down.
The team’s doing the right thing.
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuned in.
What the fuck? The cards are getting absolutely raped.
And how has Leinart fumbled and lost the ball TWICE in extremely limited action?
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 12:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Leinart has pretty atrocious accuracy on his passes.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 12:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Amusingly enough, terrible as he's been, he already has over
double the passing yards of Warner already. Tells us how horrid Warner performed…
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And then he puts that one right into Fitzgerald's hands
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In these tough economic times, what's the best way to show her you love her?
By buying her a new Lexus, of course.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 12:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It'll help the economy
Except you should probably buy an American piece of shit
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
GO SEAHAWKS!!
Win one more for Holmgren at Qwest.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 12:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I switched over to Golf
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Decisions Decision....
Seahawks game or Jumanji on TNT or TBS or whatever…
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 1:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow
We’ve stooped to a new level
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched them film Jumanji when I was in high school
Maple Ridge, just outside of Vancouver BC.
Robin Williams is a small guy.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Miller?
The Fuck?
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
stream
http://freenflgame.blogspot.com/
Click on the Phins/KC game…. Hawks are on that channel now!
by nucleard on Dec 21, 2008 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Herring not a big guy
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously who is Brandon Miller
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's snowing medium hard here in Redmond....
No snow at all in Seattle?
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 1:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Scraped field
Looks like it’s snowing there at the game though
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Wallace runs some more.
He had some good runs in the first half against the Pats.
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I will marry her.
Holy Smokes blue Christmas outfits on cheerleaders are hot.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 1:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
D'Brickashaw Ferguson, looks so small.
That was a floater….
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WOO
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol "smash mouth football"
out of a 4 wr formation.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This game is too funny.
I’m glad the outcome doesn’t matter.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
matters to the Jets
not that they seem to care.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha the luck is balancing out a little here
by dlinsley on Dec 21, 2008 2:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
did he just say
“seahawks playing mistake free football”?
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 2:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Julius is Jones is fully in the doghouse
Not sure why.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 2:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Season's over, playing his brother Thomas.
We should give him at least 5 carries, if we don’t, we’re dicks. Give Forsett some carries too.
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Holmgren is gonna let Morris finish out the season
A parting gift to help him in free agency next season
by hawkr on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
Holmgren knows Ruskell most likely will not resign Mo.
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pollard would have caught that
twice
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 2:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Carlson is a stud
Ruskell should trade the 1st round pick for a bunch of late second and third round picks, then trade up a bunch of times to get guys in early second round. He’s had much better success with those than his first rounders.
by srainier on Dec 21, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ryan continues to impress.
I can’t believe the stark contrast in his performance over the last month and before that. Great punting.
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Remarkable
A good decision by Ruskell for sure.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He has been good.
It sure would be nice to see that problem go away.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
rolling at the #5 slot
Oakland’s at #4 and is currently tied at halftime.
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 2:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And then Ryan rips off a mediocre punt.
Jinxed ’em.
by redwolf75 on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For a team that is fighting for a playoff spot, the Jets are playing some pretty uninspiring football today.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
So, does the OL (and Kyle Williams) get props for stepping up
or are the Jets laying a huge egg? Or does the Jets D suck.
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, someone hates Julius Jones
Not that Morris isn’t playing well.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
go for it damn you
:)
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Dec 21, 2008 2:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is our makeshift O-line really looking that good...
Or are the Jets’ D-line really that bad?
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy field conditions probably impact the D-Line more than any other unit
but the Jets d-line is getting old and fatigued. This has gone on for a few weeks now.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Dec 21, 2008 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally PI
But yes, begging is as annoying as hell
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that was holding
but man, the ref really had to think about it.
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 3:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
this is like the second time in SEA territory
the Jets side is well-trampelled
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fast game
Good to see Seattle playing well in weather.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 3:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Haha
He was begging for the flag and the ref looked him right in the face and said NO
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Russell was trying to get the ref to flag them for the towel on the field
Hahaha
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow
they totally missed the play clock. that was at 00 for a good second or two.
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Russell makes sure the ref sees the play clock
He does the little things…the very little.
by MFAN on Dec 21, 2008 3:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Snowman
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For sure
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOO YEAH
WILSON!
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Josh Wilson be crazy
sweet baby Wilson!
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We have GREAT FUCKING FANS
I heart Seattle
by lemonverbena on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Brett Favre should be wearing some Wranglers
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else kind of hoping for an INT TD return or a punt td return..?
by LantermanC on Dec 21, 2008 3:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Holmgren went conservative
how appropriate…
by djafrot on Dec 21, 2008 3:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good Oakland
27-16 with 8 minutes left
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY NO CIRCUS CATCH AGAINST US!!
KELLLLY!
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They had 3 timeouts and went for it on the 20?
I’m real aggressive about 4th down, but now the Hawks just kick a field goal and ice it.
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WILSON!!
He had a hell of a game today!
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Game ball goes to Wilson.
Awesome day.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
by Benne on Dec 21, 2008 3:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Day!
Oakland will win too, Buffalo might win!
by Will Kier on Dec 21, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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