Wk 7: Hawks host Texans on late.. late.. late kickoff

[4XPIPS]

Important home game against a team that is sometimes hot, and sometimes cold on offense. With the bye coming up next week, it would be vital for us to get this win and avoid an serious injuries as most of our players should be ready after the bye. For example, ever since Robbie Ouzts has been on IR our run game hasn't been that effective, and I believe his blocking certainly opened up the run game, of course the few games he played.

As for our Secondary, there hasn't been a definitive designation on Spoon, Love, or Riq if they will suit up for the Monday night showdown. I know Love went from Full Participation in practice, and the following day back to Limited Participation, and like Spoon he is still listed as Questionable.

Texans are winners of their last two after losing their first three, and propose a real challenge as their defense only gives up an average of 12.2 pts per game(best in the NFL) and 3rd best in the league in yards allow per game. They have a stout defense, and Derek Stingley Jr is true shutdown corner. For their offense they have group of quick shifty WRs, and but also have a lack luster run game. Where their real issue comes in, is when they are in the Red Zone. They bottle up and are 21st in the league in Redzone TD Efficiency.

The Texans have shown to be a solid defense, and I think this is a game where we lose at home in a close low scoring battle. Once again it's a home game thing, and until Mike Macdonald can ready the team at home as he does for road games, I see our home games still a chink in the armor. I can see a lot of plays called back from penalties, and the Texan's Defense will game plan to shut JSN down. I think JSN will get a decent share, but someone else will have to step up to help our offense put points. Both teams, like to bleed the clock down, and play stout defense. So I wouldn't expect a ton of scoring.

Hawks 16
Texans 19

[River Dog]

Important home game against a team that is sometimes hot, and sometimes cold on offense. With the bye coming up next week, it would be vital for us to get this win and avoid an serious injuries as most of our players should be ready after the bye. For example, ever since Robbie Ouzts has been on IR our run game hasn't been that effective, and I believe his blocking certainly opened up the run game, of course the few games he played.

As for our Secondary, there hasn't been a definitive designation on Spoon, Love, or Riq if they will suit up for the Monday night showdown. I know Love went from Full Participation in practice, and the following day back to Limited Participation, and like Spoon he is still listed as Questionable.

Texans are winners of their last two after losing their first three, and propose a real challenge as their defense only gives up an average of 12.2 pts per game(best in the NFL) and 3rd best in the league in yards allow per game. They have a stout defense, and Derek Stingley Jr is true shutdown corner. For their offense they have group of quick shifty WRs, and but also have a lack luster run game. Where their real issue comes in, is when they are in the Red Zone. They bottle up and are 21st in the league in Redzone TD Efficiency.

The Texans have shown to be a solid defense, and I think this is a game where we lose at home in a close low scoring battle. Once again it's a home game thing, and until Mike Macdonald can ready the team at home as he does for road games, I see our home games still a chink in the armor. I can see a lot of plays called back from penalties, and the Texan's Defense will game plan to shut JSN down. I think JSN will get a decent share, but someone else will have to step up to help our offense put points. Both teams, like to bleed the clock down, and play stout defense. So I wouldn't expect a ton of scoring.

Hawks 16
Texans 19

Boy, our thinking sure has changed over the years. When I was in high school, all of our football and basketball games started at 8pm local. Now, 7pm is "late late." But I'm the same way. I seldom stay up past 8pm anymore. FYI when we play in DC in a couple of weeks, unless we get flexed out of SNF, our kickoff time will be 8:20pm local time.

I'm optimistic about this game and feel that we should win fairly easily, 24-10.

[NorthHawk]

The Texans Defense is legit. One of the top handful of Defenses in the league.
Wouldn't it be 9pm local time for the Texans if they haven't adjusted to the time? It won't finish until midnight for them.

This should be an interesting game. Both teams have the potential to play real good football on both sides but each have had some struggles at times.
The outcome will depend on who gets it together better and we haven't played well at home.

[River Dog]

The Texans Defense is legit. One of the top handful of Defenses in the league.
Wouldn't it be 9pm local time for the Texans if they haven't adjusted to the time? It won't finish until midnight for them.

Yep, 9pm for them. But that's not that much different for an east coast team that plays at a 5:20pm PDT start time, which makes it 8:20pm ET. Personally, I like the staggered KO times as it allows me to watch both games live without having to bounce between them or record the 2nd one and watch it the next morning. Some of the MNF double headers have kickoffs that have just an hour's difference.

This should be an interesting game. Both teams have the potential to play real good football on both sides but each have had some struggles at times.

The outcome will depend on who gets it together better and we haven't played well at home.

The home/away thing is mysterious. Some people blame it on the fact that our home crowds have been diluted by visiting team's fans along with less enthusiastic 12's, but I'm not buying it. Even though the dynamics within the stadium has changed over the past 10 or so years, it's still a more positive atmosphere than what it is on the road where we've played very well.

[Aseahawkfan]

Texans haven't been great this year, but are capable of much better play, especially from the QB. If the Texans show up with bad QB play, I think we win. If Stroud plays well, then could be a game.

[c_hawkbob]

Great game by our defense, lost the turnover battle by 3 and still won! And JSN rocks.

[Stream Hawk]

Heck of a game by the defense! I was not expecting it to be pretty, so I will take this version. It was quite a showcase of this team’s talent on MNF, Big Cat and JSN the most obvious.

[Aseahawkfan]

At least the Seahawks won. Commanders should be beatable. Then the Rams should be a tough game.

[NorthHawk]

I really love this Offense but they have to stop with the trick plays. They are a low percentage play but I get putting that play into the minds of the opposing DCs however when they are on a roll offensively it's not the time. Do it late in a game when you are up big.
The score flattered Houston. The strip sack on Darnold and the fumble return fumbled into the End Zone for a Touchback is a 14 point swing so that would make it 34-12. But that's how games go sometimes and the Seahawks gutted out a win at home.
Defensively we are real strong. Houston isn't playing that well on Offense but the Seattle DL really came to play and took care of business. It's really nice to see a team continually getting stuffed on short yardage.

[Irish Greg 2.0]

At least the Seahawks won. Commanders should be beatable. Then the Rams should be a tough game.

We have the Cardinals again before the Rams, but we own them.

River Dog and me are going to the Commanders game (with my wife, step son, son and nephew). We are 9-0 in the last 9 road games we have attended (Atlanta last year the most recent).

[Aseahawkfan]

We have the Cardinals again before the Rams, but we own them.

River Dog and me are going to the Commanders game (with my wife, step son, son and nephew). We are 9-0 in the last 9 road games we have attended (Atlanta last year the most recent).

Cool. Hopefully the streak continues.

[4XPIPS]

I really love this Offense but they have to stop with the trick plays. They are a low percentage play but I get putting that play into the minds of the opposing DCs however when they are on a roll offensively it's not the time. Do it late in a game when you are up big.
The score flattered Houston. The strip sack on Darnold and the fumble return fumbled into the End Zone for a Touchback is a 14 point swing so that would make it 34-12. But that's how games go sometimes and the Seahawks gutted out a win at home.
Defensively we are real strong. Houston isn't playing that well on Offense but the Seattle DL really came to play and took care of business. It's really nice to see a team continually getting stuffed on short yardage.

I couldn't agree more, Cooper Kupp's career in throwing is 0-5 with INT, and I am not sure why we try these trick plays when the offense is in rhythm.

[4XPIPS]

Happy to be wrong, as I thought the Texan's defense would give our offense more fits, but in reality our offense can be so in sync and move the ball down the field. It got sloppy at times, and some unfortunate mistakes, but our defense did what it does and made plays. We should have our Secondary full health after the bye, and hopefully Ouzts is back too to help the run game.

Here are my thoughts. The run game was better, but at times I still feel like Walker is trying too much back there and dances around for a loss. When he does hit the hole with a gap, he can rip off a 5 to 8 yard easily. I would have to admit this was one of Riq's better games, albeit with Nico out of the game, the Texan's did not have a superstar WR go to. Giving Riq his props, he did play well.

The officiating was pretty bad. I looked at the Safety play by CJ Stroud, and he just kept backing up and up and up, and by rule, his forward progress should stop when he actually makes a move forward against contact, which should have been a safety on that play.

Also, they missed a clear offside penalty on Demarcus Lawrence, and I am not sure how they missed that one, as he was a full body length on the ball before the Texan's snapped it.

It was good to see our team come out with the win, and JSN... which I called on draft day! He is a stud, and I always knew he was special. His route tree is so effective and precise that he is nearly impossible to defend. I love it when he lost his helmet and the ref body bagged him to protect him.

[Aseahawkfan]

JSN is awesome.

[River Dog]

JSN is awesome.

JSN is having a breakout season. Many, including some in this forum, argued that JSN was overrated or at least heavily benefited because Metcalf drew coverage away from him. Now Metcalf is gone and look what JSN has done. And thankfully for me, he's on my fantasy team, too.

[Aseahawkfan]

JSN is having a breakout season. Many, including some in this forum, argued that JSN was overrated or at least heavily benefited because Metcalf drew coverage away from him. Now Metcalf is gone and look what JSN has done. And thankfully for me, he's on my fantasy team, too.

I don't recall anyone calling him over-rated. Of course the concern is if a receiver can step up once the other quality options are gone. JSN proved he can and do so at a level we haven't seen in Seattle in a long time. Dude is a stud. Now if we can find a stud QB in the draft, they are going to have a great WR to rely on and grow with. If we can get a great young QB, could be a Harrison and Peyton or Joe and Jerry type of connection to fuel our offense for years. Prime Russ never had a JSN in all his years here.

I'm glad JSN showed he can operate without the other options. Then once we do pick up another great option, it's going to further fuel this offense. I'd love to get a great QB, then have like a Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne type of situation. That combo fueled Indy for quite a few years making their passing game almost unstoppable.

JSN's contract coming up soon. He going to cost a lot of money.

[NorthHawk]

If I remember correctly the discussion was whether it was a needed pick when there were so many other issues and whether that pick was a luxury considering we already had DK and Lockett at the time.
I'm not sure that we discussed his talent. I always thought he was a real good player but not maybe to the standards of previous Ohio State WRs that were tearing up the league. I'm glad to be wrong.

[Aseahawkfan]

I wasn't part of that discussion about Ohio State receivers. Don't know any other ones. I was interested to see how JSN did without D.K. and Tyler when D.K. was our number one. JSN has more than proven he's a number one and better than D.K. or Tyler. D.K. has the best physical tools, but he don't have the route running and hands like JSN. I'd still like a big burner for long bombs to pair with JSN, but JSN is about the perfect receiver for any quality offense as the number one since he can do it all.

[River Dog]

River Dog and me are going to the Commanders game (with my wife, step son, son and nephew). We are 9-0 in the last 9 road games we have attended (Atlanta last year the most recent).

I think we've lost just one road game that we've gone to over the past 15 or so years, in Cincy if I recall. John Schneider needs to pay our expenses for us to attend.