Post Your Hawk: Week 16

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Dec 23, 2010 8:07 AM PST

Seattle Seahawks (6-8) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6)

Seattle Injuries: Chris Clemons DE (Ankle, DNP Wed.), Will Herring LB (Hamstring, DNP Wed.), Junior Siavii DT (Neck, DNP Wed.), Chris Spencer C (Shoulder, DNP Wed.), Lofa Tatupu LB (Knee, DNP Thurs.), Marcus Trufant CB (Back, DNP Wed.)

Tampa Bay Injuries: Sammie Stroughter WR (Hamstring, DNP Wed.), Kellen Winslow TE (Knee, DNP Wed.), James Lee OT (Ankle, LP Wed.), Myron Lewis CB (Hip, LP Wed.), Dekoda Watson LB (Ankle, LP Wed.)

Last week was a shit sandwich, and this week looks to be no different. Let's run down the list, shall we?

Superior opponent? Check.
Road Game? Check.
~~10 am PST start time? Check.~~ Uncheck. I forgot the game got pushed back to 1 pm PST.

Tampa Bay isn't great, but they're a helluva lot better than the Seahawks. That being said, I don't really think this game is going to be a blowout; I think the Hawks will be able to exploit some of their weaknesses. Namely, the running game. My Hawk this week is Beast Force. I think they combine for something like 120 rushing yards, 60 receiving yards, and one touchdown. But Hasselbeck, who has already turned back into a pumpkin, turns into a rotten, collapsed jack-o-lantern that somebody has left outside until Christmas. He throws the game with another three picks, and the Hawks lose 24-13.

BeaverBird had a nice prediction, picking Charlie Whitehurst to pick up a touchdown last week. And now that I've refined the way we're doing the adjusted averages in the point prediction competition, Surf Hawk is absolutely KILLING. Well done, sir. Here's the link: Link.

Happy holidays, everybody!

SHE! HAWKS!

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The game is at 1:15, not 10 AM anymore.

BMW – 11 catches, 68 yards, stopped at the 1 yard line AGAIN

Buccaneers 47 Seahawks 17.

Accustomed to mediocrity.

by SSreporters on Dec 23, 2010 11:07 AM PST reply actions

Oh right!

I forgot it got pushed back.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Dec 23, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions

Just fyi, the spreadsheet says I didn't make a pick last week but I actually did.

I had Seattle winning by 6 in OT.

As for this week, I’ll go with Matt 22 of 30 274 2 TD’s 0 int. Hawks win 27-21.

by MFAN on Dec 23, 2010 11:40 AM PST reply actions

Thanks.

I’ll make sure the spreadsheet reflects this correction.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Dec 23, 2010 12:04 PM PST up reply actions

Kelly Jennings gets Interception #2 this week.

Bucs 27, Seahawks 17

Eternal Seahawk Optimist since 1976

by TrueHawkForLife on Dec 23, 2010 12:56 PM PST reply actions

Aaron Curry gets career TD #1

Bucs 34 – Hawks 21

Earl Thomas = God-send

by Modrik Zutar on Dec 23, 2010 12:58 PM PST reply actions

I have no idea how I'm in the top 5

I’ve had some horrible, HORRIBLE predictions this year. And now I’m going to completely contradict myself:

Hasselbeck: 19/32, 268 yds, 2TDs 1INT
Getting benched and called out by the fans and the media this past week pushes Matt to his best game in a month and a half.

Hawks pull the late upset 27-24.

by SmartAssCoug on Dec 23, 2010 1:10 PM PST reply actions

Hm.

Charlie Whitehurst comes in during garbage time, goes 11-23 and throws for 140 yards and one touchdown.

Bucs 34, Seahawks 13

by BrianL on Dec 23, 2010 1:15 PM PST reply actions

Obomanu and Williams

Combine for 130+ yards leaping over Ronde and the sub-Amoeba E.J. Biggers all. Goddamn. Day.

Seahawks win 31 – 21

by boytruck on Dec 23, 2010 1:56 PM PST reply actions

Hasselbeck gets pulled sometime in the first half after a pick and fumble.

Charlie comes in and goes 14-25 206 yards 2 TD 1 INT. Hawks win on his shoulders, 24-13

by BrettJMiller on Dec 23, 2010 2:00 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Marshawn Lynch

Runs it up the gut, dragging defenders. For yardage this time.

Seahawks 24, Tampa Bay 21

by Surf Hawk on Dec 23, 2010 2:10 PM PST reply actions

Catfish in lieu of Spencer? Shit.

by DJ C-Raig on Dec 23, 2010 2:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Blah

J.P. Losman 34 of 42 980 yards and 15 td’s
marshawn lynch 36 carries 489 yards 10 td’s
seahawks lose by 56

by DKrottenhawk on Dec 23, 2010 5:00 PM PST via mobile reply actions

ET with a pick 6

Seahawks win 27-20

by rossco17 on Dec 23, 2010 6:18 PM PST reply actions

T.B. hasn't beat anybody with a winning record this year

And half their defense is on I.R. .If the hawks can play “Head Out OF Ass” football, they can win this one.

by Richard fg7 on Dec 23, 2010 6:23 PM PST reply actions

Lynch

30 carries 240 yds 4 tds

seahawks, 35- 13

by grinch11 on Dec 23, 2010 8:35 PM PST reply actions

31-28, Seahawks win!!

Hass throws 3 INTs in the first half, is benched at half time with a 21-7 or so type score. Whitehurst comes in and goes ballistic, the game ends with the Hawks winning 31-28.

lol…even i don’t believe it, but my gut says it’s going to happen!!!!!!!

by plyka on Dec 24, 2010 2:02 AM PST reply actions

hope we keep it close

Also hopes beast mode goes nuts. Take the game out of the qbs hands. Whoever that ends up being.

by nachesfire on Dec 24, 2010 4:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Justin Forsett

98 yards, 2 TDs (one rushing, one through the air)

Hawks lose it, 28-17

If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.

by .Bonzo on Dec 24, 2010 6:05 PM PST reply actions

Craig Terrill.

Spends most of the game sitting on the turf or doing his patented “Swim, Spin, and Fall” technique. Despite that, he blocks a FG even though it doesn’t affect the outcome of the game.

Bucs 27-17

Llama's cut/release list:
Terrill, Trufant, Jennings, Locklear, Hasselbeck, Andrews, and so many more

by Wayward Llama on Dec 25, 2010 3:42 AM PST reply actions

Freaky Good!!!!

by bonecruncher on Dec 26, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions

A question for all

IF Hawks lose at Tampa AND Rams lose to Niners this week, then Hawks beat Rams but Niners also beat Cards next week, do Hawks or Niners make the playoffs? Both 7-9 and each with win at home in head to head, both blowouts.

My money is on Hasselbeck with 25-36 passing, 1 td and no INT’s. Hawks win one more road game 23-20 and control their own destiny at home against the Rams in Week 17, finishing 8-8 and avoiding the immortality of a losing team making the playoffs.

by diehard82 on Dec 25, 2010 8:15 AM PST reply actions