Did the week off effect their play?

I don't have any information to back this claim, but don't most teams play/performance drop off after a "bye" week during the regular season?

I saw a stat where the number 6 seed had a great win-loss record against the number 1 seed, so I suspect the week off has something to do with it.

I believe the Hawks overcame the bye week blues with this win and should be back to their normal self next week.

Thoughts?

no.

NO

Yep... and the weather.

Rain. Wind. Saints. Refs.

No cuz the Hawks pasted this team 34-7 coming off the bye the last time our guys played them.

hawksfansinceday1":6bhinm13 said:

No cuz the Hawks pasted this team 34-7 coming off the bye the last time our guys played them.

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I think it did have something to do with it, they weren't very sharp and even though it wasn't a problem the first time, this is a much bigger game and the extra time allows the nerves to get to you.