Hawkpower
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Rat":1smtfq1d said:Hawkpower":1smtfq1d said:Rat":1smtfq1d said:Surprised the line isn't higher. That's basically saying the Falcons are just a slight favorite on a neutral field. We have a big advantage in regards to playoff experience, but with them playing at home and playing MUCH better than us as of late, I was expecting the line to be in the 5-7 range.
Should be a good game, but I thought the Lions one was a toss-up too. I never know what to expect of this team anymore.
I can't for the life of me figure why anybody thinks Atlanta is a better team.
Basically the same record, won head to head...the line should be 3-4 to account for home field. Not a surprise at all.
I didn't say Atlanta was better, I said they've been playing better. If we were guaranteed to be getting both teams healthy and at their best, my money would definitely be on Seattle.
Shouldnt have quoted your post in response as my point doesnt really directly relate to what you said. Sorry about that.
I just see a lot of fans on both sides giving the edge to Atlanta regardless of location, which doesn't make much sense. I guess you could argue that they are "playing better" but that is so subjective and dependent on various factors that I am not sure it matters much coming in to this game.
These teams had nearly identical seasons and Seattle won head to head. If anything, Seattle, with its playoff experience and better defense should be a slight favorite on a neutral field.
Defense always wins in the playoffs. Always.