I think it's pretty simple, DONT turn it over

gowazzu02 · Jan 11, 2017

We need to not start ice cold. But even if we're not scoring a ton early. Do not give atl the short field and allow them to jump out quick.

Sgt. Largent · Jan 11, 2017

I think that's a recipe for every game, don't turn it over.

But yes, especially in the playoffs, and especially on the road in the playoffs. You never want to give the other team's fans a reason to get fired up.

As far as starting cold, I'll say the same thing I said for last week's game, and it happened. I don't care if we score a bunch of points in the first half, but I do want to see long sustained drives with success running the ball and converting on 3rd down. Which we saw last Saturday.

Cause it wears the defense down for even more success in the 2nd half.......and most importantly it keeps Ryan and company on the sidelines. If Russell and the offense go out and crap the bed the entire first half with 3 and out's? Then we're in big trouble.

gowazzu02 · Jan 11, 2017

Sgt. Largent":ea98h9s2 said:
I think that's a recipe for every game, don't turn it over.

But yes, especially in the playoffs, and especially on the road in the playoffs. You never want to give the other team's fans a reason to get fired up.

As far as starting cold, I'll say the same thing I said for last week's game, and it happened. I don't care if we score a bunch of points in the first half, but I do want to see long sustained drives with success running the ball and converting on 3rd down. Which we saw last Saturday.

Cause it wears the defense down for even more success in the 2nd half.......and most importantly it keeps Ryan and company on the sidelines. If Russell and the offense go out and crap the bed the entire first half with 3 and out's? Then we're in big trouble.

Great point. I agree getting the run game going and keeping our D off the field is huge. Look at what being on the field all day did to the greatest college D ever assembled in Mondays Natty. Clemson dropped 21 on them in the 4th qtr.

Gotta keep our D fresh, gotta keep Matty Ice in a ball cap.

UK_Seahawk · Jan 11, 2017

We need to smash Matt Ryan into next week and getting him hearing footsteps. If he has time to dictate the pace of the offense I think we will be in trouble.

mikeak · Jan 11, 2017

another key will be to score more than them!

Turnovers or not isn't the biggest thing to me. Sustained drives taking time off the clock and if we turn it over not to do it on our side of the field - those are the key items.

and not kicking 3 from the redzone.......

mistaowen · Jan 11, 2017

Offense will have to sustain drives. No holding on first downs, no OPI pick plays, no false starts. This offense has shown a holding call on first down basically results in a punt.

Falcons can be run on, I hope the running game resurgence shows up again this week.

Hasselbeck · Jan 11, 2017

The Falcons feast off turnovers. They will give up points and big plays but the key is to limit their possessions on offense, which is clearly their strength as a team.

So yes they must avoid the patented slow start and protect the ball for them to have a shot at the upset.

xgeoff · Jan 11, 2017

UK_Seahawk":50zc1fvq said:
We need to smash Matt Ryan into next week and getting him hearing footsteps. If he has time to dictate the pace of the offense I think we will be in trouble.

This is what I think as well. It's fine if we don't turn it over but if Ryan has all day to throw then it won't matter, we'll get picked apart.

Key on Defense is pressure.

Key on Offense is controlling the line of scrimmage. Our RB's need to make it at least to the line of scrimmage before getting hit. Russ has to have a few seconds to find receivers.

MontanaHawk05 · Jan 11, 2017

The desire to avoid turning the ball over is a large part of why we start slow. Wilson doesn't want to risk interceptions and holds on to a lot of throws. That's also a contributor to why he gets sacked a lot; it's just a result of his style, a consequence of his conservatism. Having never missed the playoffs under him, I'm not sure I'm in a complaining mood.

Largent80 · Jan 11, 2017

Historically we start slow, so I'm going to try and not blow a gasket if / when it happens again.

But yeah, we can't be giving them free chances to score, nor can they.

Foghawk · Jan 11, 2017

Don't throw slants or jump balls into double coverage to Kearse and they should be fine.

I think it's pretty simple, DONT turn it over

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