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When this game first started, I was looking for an Atlanta win so that the Seahawks could get the #1 seed. But now, after thinking about it & watching the game, I feel that the Seahawks need to take this thing, earn it. They need this win next week to build strength, stamina, confidence, & regain the winning attitude that got them here in the first place, not have it gift wrapped for Christmas. The team is young, & a lesson like this is more valuable long term. Do you agree?

No. You take the gift if they want to give it.

It's OK to look for positives in a negative outcome, but don't hope for it.

Vegaseahawk wrote:When this game first started, I was looking for an Atlanta win so that the Seahawks could get the #1 seed. But now, after thinking about it & watching the game, I feel that the Seahawks need to take this thing, earn it. They need this win next week to build strength, stamina, confidence, & regain the winning attitude that got them here in the first place, not have it gift wrapped for Christmas. The team is young, & a lesson like this is more valuable long term. Do you agree?

Definitely hear what youre saying, but I'd happily take a Niner loss. Not happening tho, the Falcons cant tackle...

I agree with vegas. Especially after what happened yesterday, this team needs a challenge. I'm glad the Niners won. It means we're going to have to play out the whole season. It will make us stronger.

I like the challenge and the fact the team is really going to have to earn it, but I'd be lyin' if I said my heart didn't sink a bit when Bowman picked that (stupid-ass) pass. Blank should fire White for that alone. Absolutely no reason to pass in that situation. Plus, my 9er neighbors let out a roar that made me ill. Felt like we lost twice in 2 days and both times involving curious interceptions.

Yep, I'm more bummed than happy.

If a team cannot get up and play their A game in the playoffs, they don't belong there to begin with. Backing in or earning it is humbug.

HawkWow wrote:I like the challenge and the fact the team is really going to have to earn it, but I'd be lyin' if I said my heart didn't sink a bit when Bowman picked that (stupid-ass) pass. Blank should fire White for that alone. Absolutely no reason to pass in that situation. Plus, my 9er neighbors let out a roar that made me ill. Felt like we lost twice in 2 days and both times involving curious interceptions.

Yep, I'm more bummed than happy.

I'll admit that I was rooting for Atlanta. Even if a Niners loss didn't benefit us, I'd still like to see the Niners lose. I don't like Harbaugh or Kaepernick.

But I do honestly feel it will be better for us in the long run. We have become complacent. Backing into the playoffs wouldn't have made us a better team. Kicking the crap out of the Rams will, and send us into the playoffs on a roll.

Vegaseahawk wrote:When this game first started, I was looking for an Atlanta win so that the Seahawks could get the #1 seed. But now, after thinking about it & watching the game, I feel that the Seahawks need to take this thing, earn it. They need this win next week to build strength, stamina, confidence, & regain the winning attitude that got them here in the first place, not have it gift wrapped for Christmas. The team is young, & a lesson like this is more valuable long term. Do you agree?

I do.

And even if we already had everything clinched, you play to win vs the Rams. You do Not want to head into the playoffs with a loss, particularly a home one, then simply dismiss it. Gotta end on a positive note.

Obviously, we need this Sunday's game. I think this team can and will do it.

The amount of worry and borderline paranoia in several Hawk forum this week has surprised me a little.

I'm all for momentum heading into the playoffs.

But to root for SF (our #1 enemy) when if they had lost, we have #1 seed; SF then has to beat AZ or they are out of the playoffs.

That would be sweeter to me than gaining a "psychological" push.

Clem7 wrote:I'm all for momentum heading into the playoffs.

But to root for SF (our #1 enemy) when if they had lost, we have #1 seed; SF then has to beat AZ or they are out of the playoffs.

That would be sweeter to me than gaining a "psychological" push.

Funny, towards the end of the game, when they successfully recovered that onside kick I found myself hoping for an Atlanta win, I actually laughed out loud at myself, & when Ryan delivered that gift pick 6, I was disappointed. Granted, in essence, I "rooted" for our hated enemy by way of my thinking that Seattle would gain nothing by locking up HFA & the NFCW without beating the Rams for it, but when it came right down to it, it would've been just too sweet to see the 49ers lose at home, & see Harbaugh's & Kaepernick's faces after the loss...

Vegaseahawk wrote:

Clem7 wrote:I'm all for momentum heading into the playoffs.

But to root for SF (our #1 enemy) when if they had lost, we have #1 seed; SF then has to beat AZ or they are out of the playoffs.

That would be sweeter to me than gaining a "psychological" push.

Funny, towards the end of the game, when they successfully recovered that onside kick I found myself hoping for an Atlanta win, I actually laughed out loud at myself, & when Ryan delivered that gift pick 6, I was disappointed. Granted, in essence, I "rooted" for our hated enemy by way of my thinking that Seattle would gain nothing by locking up HFA & the NFCW without beating the Rams for it, but when it came right down to it, it would've been just too sweet to see the 49ers lose at home, & see Harbaugh's & Kaepernick's faces after the loss...

It's all good. But yea, Kap and Harbutt get on my last nerve.

I expect the win against the Rams and I expect the Hawks to pull out most everything on defense and offense.

Agreed.
I think you will see an offense that is absolutely dominant this time! We will pull out new stuff from our arses. The Rams won't stand a chance.