I was surprised to see the line open at pick.
Thought the line should have been 3. 49'ers still look like the best bet on the board to me this week. Even with the Seahawks in a game with playoff implications you cant ignore how good the 49'ers play at home and how Seattle can't win on the road. Other than Hasselback having a minor ankle sprain and may not be 100% I don't see any other injuries that would move the line. 49'ers by 10.
Thought the line should have been 3. 49'ers still look like the best bet on the board to me this week. Even with the Seahawks in a game with playoff implications you cant ignore how good the 49'ers play at home and how Seattle can't win on the road. Other than Hasselback having a minor ankle sprain and may not be 100% I don't see any other injuries that would move the line. 49'ers by 10.
Word has it that Hassleback is more banged up than reported origionally with ankle and shoulder. They will shoot him up before the game but with SF's blitzing and sack happy D it might only take 1 or 2 hits before we see dilfer. Not good situation for seattle. High scoring game but im on SF and Over
Barlow is more than an adequate replacement for Hearst and they put up 31 against Philly last week with Owens having only 1 catch for 20 yards, so there are more than enough weapons to score on a weak Seattle defense. For those who like Seattle it looks like you might get your +3 if you wait. 2 1/2's are popping up already.
The key to this game will be Seattle's ability to be balanced on offense. Hasselbeck's passing along with Alexander's rushing against a 49ers front four that is not physical will be the difference. They will likely hammer Alexander early to slow down SF's pass rush. That will open up the play action for Hasselbeck to pick apart the average SF secondary without Bronson.
Seattle's receivers should have a big day if SF blitzes like they did against Philly last week. Seattle has much better receivers than Philly.
Yes, the Seattle defense has been weak, especially on the road, however, they have been close to winning on the road twice recently in St Louis and Baltimore. Seattle will play 8 in the box on D often today to stop Barlow and Beasley. Seattle will make Garcia beat them with Lloyd, Streets and Wilson. With T.O. out, I dont think that trio can get it done.
If a team has any heart and has a reason to play today it is Seattle. Holmgren's job is on the line.
I just hope Hasselbeck and Darrell Jackson are able to play at decent levels with their injuries.
If so then I can see Seattle putting at least 35 on the board and SF being too one dimensional to keep up.
Prediction: Seattle 38 SF 30
Seattle's receivers should have a big day if SF blitzes like they did against Philly last week. Seattle has much better receivers than Philly.
Yes, the Seattle defense has been weak, especially on the road, however, they have been close to winning on the road twice recently in St Louis and Baltimore. Seattle will play 8 in the box on D often today to stop Barlow and Beasley. Seattle will make Garcia beat them with Lloyd, Streets and Wilson. With T.O. out, I dont think that trio can get it done.
If a team has any heart and has a reason to play today it is Seattle. Holmgren's job is on the line.
I just hope Hasselbeck and Darrell Jackson are able to play at decent levels with their injuries.
If so then I can see Seattle putting at least 35 on the board and SF being too one dimensional to keep up.
Prediction: Seattle 38 SF 30
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LENBO:
Barlow is more than an adequate replacement for Hearst and they put up 31 against Philly last week with Owens having only 1 catch for 20 yards, so there are more than enough weapons to score on a weak Seattle defense. For those who like Seattle it looks like you might get your +3 if you wait. 2 1/2's are popping up already.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Barlow is more than an adequate replacement for Hearst and they put up 31 against Philly last week with Owens having only 1 catch for 20 yards, so there are more than enough weapons to score on a weak Seattle defense. For those who like Seattle it looks like you might get your +3 if you wait. 2 1/2's are popping up already.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
