You've definitely identified why this should prove to be one of the most interesting and fun games of the year. The Seattle O vs. the Bears D is a great matchup.

But the Bears O vs. the Seattle D isn't as even of a matchup. Rex will throw some picks, and that will be the difference in the game.

Did you see the Vikings game last week? He makes dumb throws under pressure rather than taking the sack or getting rid of the ball.

The Seattle D is very good, certainly better than that of the Vikings...

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The Seattle D is very good, certainly better than that of the Vikings...[/quote]

I'm not so sure the Seattle D is better than the Viking D at the Humpdome.

That is true--home field advantage for the Vikes is huge. Seattle is a very talented team, though. It will be interesting to see if the Bears can establish the run. Without a running game and without an effective Desmond Clark, the Bears will be very limited offensively.

Very few teams can boast the depth at wideout that Seattle can.

However, you have identified the solution for the Bears D. The Seattle line lost its second best player in the offseason and they are banged up at RT and guard. I don't think Seattle will even attempt to win this game on the ground. They will keep the TE and FB in and hope their receivers are good enough to get open. Brown will get no pressure against Jones (TM is getting a chub just thinking about it). Ogunleye will get double teamed. Blitzing would further reduce the ability to cover 4 WR. So we are down to getting pressure from the DT's. I think they will get it but it will not be enough.

Bears 28
Seagulls 24

Prime time mix of kool aid. Sip,sip.pass.

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I hope I'm wrong, but:

Seahawks - 33
Bears -l 10

I predict Hasselback burning our corners on two long passes, and a Seattle INT return for a TD...Four field goals as well.

Seattle will control the clock approx. 40-20, and the Bears special teams will give up a couple of big returns (to midfield).

I still can't predict the outcome of this game. I do think it will come down to the QBs play and Seattle has a bit of an upperhand.

Seattle has a few problems Alexander out, Rt side of OL injured, they are usually not a great road team. Bears defense could have a great day and should be prepared for the passing game. Hopefully our secondary will play well. The entire defense needs to play better than they did last week. We need to force turnovers (at least 3-4) to win.

Seattle's defense is good. They have a good run D and we've been struggling there anyway. Rex really needs to lead this week. I hope he can do it.

BEARS 20, S HAWK 17

Bear Win on FG at END

That was through 2 weeks of the season.