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The current dominance of the Seahawks’ secondary made us wonder: Who are the best units in league history?
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Seattle Seahawks
Some people are fans of the Seattle Seahawks. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Seattle Seahawks. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group.
Thiel: O-line together, Seahawks tear apart Bears | Sportspress Northwest
Explosive plays and a more stout line inspires the thought that the Seahawks offense can carry the team. Should the defense want a Sunday off, which seems unlikely.
Seahawks injury report | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Here’s the initial injury report following Friday night’s games against the Bears:
Boling: Harvin only hints at what’s to come | Dave Boling | The News Tribune
Percy Harvin is still so shiny and new to the Seahawks and their fans that some obvious points bear repeating.
Seahawks score early, often in rout of Bears | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
The Seahawks rolled to an easy 34-6 exhibition over the Chicago Bears on Friday night at CenturyLink Field. Seattle scored every time it had the ball in the first half, four touchdowns and a 59-yard field goal by Steven Hauschka.
Chicago defense can't stop Seattle 34-6 loss - seattlepi.com
From coach Marc Trestman's view, everything exposed about the Chicago Bears can be fixed.
Seahawks cruise to 34-6 win over Bears in third preseason game - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Can the regular season start already? The Seahawks are more than ready. At least they were on Friday night against the Chicago Bears, Seattle scoring all five times it had the ball in the first half and then coasting to a 34-6 victory at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks beat Bears 34-6 at CenturyLink Field
The Seahawks concluded their home preseason slate with a dominant 34-6 win against the Chicago Bears.
Like Percy Harvin in the open field, this looks fantastic. But for Seahawks, this doesn’t mean anything — yet | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
Percy Harvin zooming past Chicago Bears on a kickoff and then after receptions like a Bugatti past so many Car2Gos. Earl Thomas flying down the left sideline while returning a punt 59 yards. Russell Wilson coolly turning what would have more sacks against most quarterbacks into first downs and touchdowns. Heck, even Marshawn Lynch not only carrying the ball in August but scoring.
On offense, Seahawks smash again | Jerry Brewer | The Seattle Times
Seattle pounded the Bears, 34-6, with Russell Wilson leading the Seahawks to nine consecutive scoring possessions.
What we learned: Seahawks dominate Bears in ‘rehearsal’ - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks sure how to put on a show at CenturyLink Field. On Friday, in their third preseason game, the Hawks destroyed the Chicago Bears 34-6 with an almost laughably dominant first half.
Seahawks standouts: Seattle skins Da Bears (preseason) - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The third preseason game is generally regarded as a team’s “dress rehearsal” for the regular season.
2015 NFL Draft: South Carolina Preview - CBSSports.com
While perhaps overshadowed by Todd Gurley and T.J. Yeldon from a national perspective, Davis was arguably the SEC's most effective back in 2013, his first season as a starter. After ranking fourth on the team in rushing (275 yards, two touchdowns) in 2012, Davis rushed for 1,183 yards (fourth-best in school history), caught 34 passes for another 352 yards and scored 11 touchdowns to earn Second Team All-SEC honors.
Silva's Late-Camp Top 150 - Goal Line Stand - Rotoworld.com
These rankings are based on standard scoring leagues, albeit with frequent references to points-per-reception formats (PPR). This is my attempt to essentially map out a fantasy draft, and provide readers with an idea of where I value players. Average Draft Position (ADP), position scarcity, upside, and projected role are all strongly considered in the rankings. I do bump up players I want readers to draft -- sometimes aggressively -- because I think they should pursue them. I bump down players I do not want readers to draft because I believe there is evidence suggesting they're best left avoided.
Bishop Sankey: I don’t plan on fumbling being a problem | ProFootballTalk
Titans rookie running back Bishop Sankey has a shot to move ahead of veteran Shonn Greene into the top spot on the depth chart this summer as Greene dealt with knee problems, but he is at risk of fumbling it away.
Brandon Graham: I may not be a good fit, but I can get to the QB | ProFootballTalk
"It’s just a tricky situation," Graham said, via CSNPhilly.com. "Hopefully, I’m here. If not, hopefully I can show somebody else that I can definitely get the job done, and that’s all I’m trying to do. I know I’m not the ideal size and I don’t play as good in space as I would like. I’m getting better at it, but it’s just one of those things where I know I can go get that quarterback, and I know I can play the run good. It’s just in space, I’m trying to get a lot better at that."
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2014 KUBIAK vs. ADP: The Underrated
Yesterday we looked at this year's overrated players, those who have been going higher in fantasy drafts than their KUBIAK projections say they should. Today we'll flip the script and look at those players we like who have been falling into the later rounds. Once again, we'll be comparing each player's rank in Fantasy Points Over Baseline (FPOB) to their Average Draft Position (ADP).
Fantasy Football - 2014 Draft Prep: Golden Tate will be a Fantasy star : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com
Moving from Seattle to high-octane Detroit can only be good news for Golden Tate. Our Jamey Eisenberg says the Lions receiver is about to become a Fantasy star.
Fantasy Football - 2014 Draft Prep: Golden Tate will be a Fantasy star : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com
Moving from Seattle to high-octane Detroit can only be good news for Golden Tate. Our Jamey Eisenberg says the Lions receiver is about to become a Fantasy star.
Chiefs OT Donald Stephenson suspended four games - NFL.com
The Chiefs announced Friday that starting right tackle Donald Stephenson has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season.
Dolphins waive former third-round pick Michael Egnew - NFL.com
The Miami Dolphins on Friday waived former third-round pick Michael Egnew. The tight end started five contests in two seasons with the team but failed to impress in training camp this summer.
Jim Harbaugh: Blaine Gabbert is 49ers' backup QB - NFL.com
Blaine Gabbert has been terrible, but San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh insists he won't look outside the organization for a backup quarterback. Should they?
49ers hopeful for Dorsey's late-season return | CSN Bay Area
Nose tackle Glenn Dorsey, who sustained a torn biceps three weeks ago, is now expected to be available to help the 49ers late in the season.
Bruce Arians says Arizona Cardinals defense 'better' than 2013 unit 'even without Darnell' - Revenge of the Birds
More hyperbole or no?
Preseason Game 3 - Rams v. Browns Preview (Aug. 23) - Turf Show Times
With several key starters returning, Saturday's contest against the Browns may offer the most relevant results concerning the state of the team with just more than two weeks ahead of the season opener.
Arian Foster among boom-or-bust players for 2014 - Fantasy Football - Fantasy Football - ESPN
They say fantasy leagues can't be won in the first few rounds, but they can be lost. Those who started their 2013 draft with Jamaal Charles, Jimmy Graham and Peyton Manning would beg to differ.