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As things stand after 9
AZ 6-2
STL 4-4
SEA 4-4
SF 3-6
The Lines-
SF Vs By. Sf is sure to gain half a game on someone.
STL -7.5 over Chicago
Sea -3 Over AZ (Pickem)
DVOA
Team: Overall Offense Defense
Arizona 2nd 3rd 3rd
Seattle 9th 15th 7th
STL 14th 28th 5th
SF 32nd 32nd 30th
SF: Bye
The Rams will host the Bears this week to try to hold serve, and ultimately have a realistic shot at the playoffs. The Bears at home are likely the medicine they need to get back on track. It's pretty straightforward. Gurley against a horrible defense, and a horrible offense against a top 5 defense. This might be a chance for Foles to attempt a pass who surprisingly hasn't attempted many this year. Rams by 10. Shortly after the board will be flooded with :0190l: :0190l: :179422: :179422:
Arizona will travel to Seattle. The more I see the more I get excited. Had this as a sure loss at the beginning of the year but now I feel it's a toss up. Seattle is one of the worst offenses in the league in regards to the Red Zone and through the air. However they still feature a deadly running game. Overall the offense is not anything close to what it's resembled the last few years.
@Softykjr 2h2 hours ago
Hawks were SEVENTH in RZ trips per game in 2014 at 3.7. Currently 32nd at 2.1 per game
@Softykjr 2h2 hours ago
#'s dont lie: Hawks are HORRIFIC in red zone: #32 in RZ TD% at 29.41%, #32 in RZ visits per game at 2.1 and #32 in RZ TD's per game at 0.6
However AZ has not been able to get to the QB this year. We are tied for 27th in the league with only 13. I've refused to believe that the defense is great because I don't feel TO's are something you can rely on every week. We have the best rated DB's in the league according to PFF and lead the league in interceptions but that wont matter if Seattle runs the ball. Getting Okafor back will help, but who's going to have the speed to contain Wilson and Lynch? Not Minter, Not Woodley, and not Freeney. But somehow we have 47 TFL and lead the league in Negative yardage plays. I am missing something here. I think Seattle could have one of it's better days on offense. Especially if it's raining. At least between the 20's
On offense AZ may have the most well balance unit in the NFL. Larry Fitzgerald is having the best year of his career. Even better than the Super Bowl run in 08. Chris Johnson is the 3rd leading rush in the NFL. Arizona has scored more TD's than any team in the league and move the ball well. Even in their losses. Carson Palmer has the highest QBR in the league, and the line has only allowed 11 sacks through 8 games. John Brown, and Michael Floyd are able to create a lot of space. Do you put 8 in the box and let them run free? Or do you try to make Johnson beat you?
HOWEVER
Look what a great Denver Defense did to a good Packers offense. Same story with the Super Bowl between Denver and Seattle. Most of the times a good defense will beat a good offense. Palmer has also shown that he can certainly throw a lot of picks under pressure. I think one key to watch is if Lane will be playing or not. Bruce Irvin despite his penalties is a having a monster year. The defense has clearly been different since Kam came back, and have only allowed 3 passes of 20 or more yards since then while allowing 11 the first 3 games. Teams aren't even getting to 18PPG game on this defense. It's a slight drop off from last year however they are clearly improving week to week.
Special teams I clearly have to give Seattle the advantage. Our Punter is quite possibly the worst in the league. I will literally be having a heart attack on anything kicked to Lockett. We don't have that same threat. Not to mention Haush has been $ this year. While Catanzaro has missed half his kicks past 43 and multiple PAT's
Arizona finally wins this because they are at this time a more balanced team. 20-17, at the last minute.
Disclaimer: Neither team has beaten good teams. Neither team has proven anything yet in regards to that.
After week 10
Cardinals 7-2 (2-1 Div)
Rams 5-4 (3-0 DIV)
Seahawks 4-5 (1-2 DIV)
49ers 3-6
RedAlice 24-9
RINGLESS 23-10
drdiags 22-7
KEARLY 22-11
Hawksfansinceday1 22-11
POPEYEJONES 21-10
Mizzou 19-9
Shadowhawk 19-12
Hasselbeck 18-15
Superman28 16-10
REX 17-12
greenblue_eye's2 14-7
Fade 14-13
b8rtm8nn 11-10
ClutchDJ 10-9
UNCLE SI 8-4
Largent80 8-5
Erebus XXXXXX
SF49er XXXXXX
Marvin49 XXXXXX
SALISHHAWKFAN XXXXXX
As things stand after 9
AZ 6-2
STL 4-4
SEA 4-4
SF 3-6
The Lines-
SF Vs By. Sf is sure to gain half a game on someone.
STL -7.5 over Chicago
Sea -3 Over AZ (Pickem)
DVOA
Team: Overall Offense Defense
Arizona 2nd 3rd 3rd
Seattle 9th 15th 7th
STL 14th 28th 5th
SF 32nd 32nd 30th
SF: Bye
The Rams will host the Bears this week to try to hold serve, and ultimately have a realistic shot at the playoffs. The Bears at home are likely the medicine they need to get back on track. It's pretty straightforward. Gurley against a horrible defense, and a horrible offense against a top 5 defense. This might be a chance for Foles to attempt a pass who surprisingly hasn't attempted many this year. Rams by 10. Shortly after the board will be flooded with :0190l: :0190l: :179422: :179422:
Arizona will travel to Seattle. The more I see the more I get excited. Had this as a sure loss at the beginning of the year but now I feel it's a toss up. Seattle is one of the worst offenses in the league in regards to the Red Zone and through the air. However they still feature a deadly running game. Overall the offense is not anything close to what it's resembled the last few years.
@Softykjr 2h2 hours ago
Hawks were SEVENTH in RZ trips per game in 2014 at 3.7. Currently 32nd at 2.1 per game
@Softykjr 2h2 hours ago
#'s dont lie: Hawks are HORRIFIC in red zone: #32 in RZ TD% at 29.41%, #32 in RZ visits per game at 2.1 and #32 in RZ TD's per game at 0.6
However AZ has not been able to get to the QB this year. We are tied for 27th in the league with only 13. I've refused to believe that the defense is great because I don't feel TO's are something you can rely on every week. We have the best rated DB's in the league according to PFF and lead the league in interceptions but that wont matter if Seattle runs the ball. Getting Okafor back will help, but who's going to have the speed to contain Wilson and Lynch? Not Minter, Not Woodley, and not Freeney. But somehow we have 47 TFL and lead the league in Negative yardage plays. I am missing something here. I think Seattle could have one of it's better days on offense. Especially if it's raining. At least between the 20's
On offense AZ may have the most well balance unit in the NFL. Larry Fitzgerald is having the best year of his career. Even better than the Super Bowl run in 08. Chris Johnson is the 3rd leading rush in the NFL. Arizona has scored more TD's than any team in the league and move the ball well. Even in their losses. Carson Palmer has the highest QBR in the league, and the line has only allowed 11 sacks through 8 games. John Brown, and Michael Floyd are able to create a lot of space. Do you put 8 in the box and let them run free? Or do you try to make Johnson beat you?
HOWEVER
Look what a great Denver Defense did to a good Packers offense. Same story with the Super Bowl between Denver and Seattle. Most of the times a good defense will beat a good offense. Palmer has also shown that he can certainly throw a lot of picks under pressure. I think one key to watch is if Lane will be playing or not. Bruce Irvin despite his penalties is a having a monster year. The defense has clearly been different since Kam came back, and have only allowed 3 passes of 20 or more yards since then while allowing 11 the first 3 games. Teams aren't even getting to 18PPG game on this defense. It's a slight drop off from last year however they are clearly improving week to week.
Special teams I clearly have to give Seattle the advantage. Our Punter is quite possibly the worst in the league. I will literally be having a heart attack on anything kicked to Lockett. We don't have that same threat. Not to mention Haush has been $ this year. While Catanzaro has missed half his kicks past 43 and multiple PAT's
Arizona finally wins this because they are at this time a more balanced team. 20-17, at the last minute.
Disclaimer: Neither team has beaten good teams. Neither team has proven anything yet in regards to that.
After week 10
Cardinals 7-2 (2-1 Div)
Rams 5-4 (3-0 DIV)
Seahawks 4-5 (1-2 DIV)
49ers 3-6
RedAlice 24-9
RINGLESS 23-10
drdiags 22-7
KEARLY 22-11
Hawksfansinceday1 22-11
POPEYEJONES 21-10
Mizzou 19-9
Shadowhawk 19-12
Hasselbeck 18-15
Superman28 16-10
REX 17-12
greenblue_eye's2 14-7
Fade 14-13
b8rtm8nn 11-10
ClutchDJ 10-9
UNCLE SI 8-4
Largent80 8-5
Erebus XXXXXX
SF49er XXXXXX
Marvin49 XXXXXX
SALISHHAWKFAN XXXXXX