Rams are a 9-win team in almost any other division, especially if healthy themselves. They've battled through some tough losses as well.
People blowing smoke up the AFC North's ass because everyone is above .500, but Steelers lost to Jets, Browns lost to Jags, Bengals couldn't beat hapless Panthers at home, etc.
So how good are they really?
Cardinals swept the NFC East and are 15-3 last 18 games, with two losses being divisional.
Seahawks and 49ers are looming. I fully expect two losses in those 3 upcoming games. Winning road games in this division is all out war.
I told you all at the start of the year that repeating was going to be a daunting and pretty much impossible task for Seattle. The Seahawks would have been lucky to even win a playoff game if it even came to that. It doesn't matter what happened last season anymore. When it comes to the NFL today, the term "defending champ" holds zero value. It's 1 and done and onto the next year, tbh.
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I would agree that the records of the AFC North teams are inflated somewhat by the schedule. They play the AFC and NFC South this year, and those are probably the two weakest divisions in football right now. Pittsburgh lost to Tampa Bay and the Jets; the Browns lost to Jacksonville; Cincinnati got curb-stomped by New England and Indy, the only two quality teams they've played outside the division, and Baltimore hasn't really beaten anyone outside the division either. So yeah, the North might be a little bit of a paper tiger right now.
Collectively there's talent. But it's just not the same as NFC West who play each other six times, but also play AFC West (Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers) and NFC East (Eagles, Cowboys, East Coast, EST starts on road).
For s and giggles, of the two random games Cardinals get 7-2 Lions at full health, and then travel an extra time to East Coast for early start at Falcons.
Beat Chargers who then went on lengthy win streak after loss
Beat Giants on East Coast with Stanton when Giants were healthy
Beat 49ers with Stanton before Willis and Davis went down
Lost at Broncos, but hung tough until 4th
Beat Redskins
Beat Raiders in Oakland
Beat Eagles whose only prior loss had been at 49ers
Beat Cowboys at Dallas, significant only because of rush defense
Beat Rams with Stanton
Not the hardest schedule yet, but they played 2 road game to 1 home game against teams that are a collective 21-7, going 2-1, plus they 2 other wins vs. Playoff teams from last season.
Buy end of the year they'll play 6 of last years playoff teams a total 8 games, and will likely play 6-8 playoff teams from this year for a total of 7-9 games.
It's a brutal schedule. And to literally add insult to injury, they got completely ed by the BYE week scheduling coming week 4, so now hobbled veterans have to play from week 5 through week 17. Next bye would be wildcard assuming they are top-2 seed.
I'm sure Seattle and San Francisco can say the same.
Mebane's a tough loss, but the Seahawks can still get it done.
Yo Spur-Addict lol @ that Steeler fan--they lost to two of the worst teams in the league this year: Tampa and the J-E-T-S. ty Steelers doing ty things.
Yo Spur-Addict lol @ that Steeler fan--they lost to two of the worst teams in the league this year: Tampa and the J-E-T-S. ty Steelers doing ty things.
Probably. Who the needs trolls? I'm assuming you don't have one.
Nah I don't have any.
Years and years ago I think I created one for fun, but I probably used it once or twice. Don't even remember what the I.D is if my memory is correct. Everything I've ever had to say here I could just say under one screen name. No need to disguise my .
Yeah man...that's why we're Hawks fans because we don't need to hide . We are what we are, bruh.
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Mebane already taken off the depth chart
He was playing so well... . If we can stay stable against the run and improve against the pass, then we'll be fine. That's a huge if...Mebane already taken off the depth chart
Maxwell should be back at the 2nd corner as he came out of last weeks game with no issues. So having that second corner will do wonders with the ailing pass rush/D-Line. McDaniels has been solid, as has Williams. We'll need J Hill to step up for us. As you said the other day, Kam is likely to return. If so, that's huge. Just need Bobby and Malcolm and we'll be as good as we can be.
Smitty is practicing this week so hopefully he'll be good to go. And it is true no Chief's WR has caught a TD. The TE and RB (Charles) have caught all TD passes from Alex Smith. Gonna be a tough, tough, tough game in Kansas City.
Yeah he loves to check down, and hit Kelce/Fasano/Charles. Being down LBs, that's a huge problem. KPL/Irv and Brock will have their hands full. I don't worry about K.J. Hopefully Malcolm plays, we need him. As long as K.C doesn't get out to a big lead early, I think we'll be fine. Ball protection will be key. Can't have so many turnovers, and turnover opportunities like last week and expect to beat this type of team. It just won't happen, especially in that environment. No way, no how. Russell has to bring it, and he knows it.
How is Pierre-Louis doing in your opinion? I saw him leave Posey Parker or whatever his name open a few times but I thought he was good in the run D. I know he is a run defender more so than his coverage, but I think he'll be a solid player in the front. Time for Brock to make his mark as well.
Brocks foot speed is concerning for me, but what can you ask for in a rookie. Incredibly smart though, can make just about all the calls in his first year. KPL is lighting fast, can plug a hole damn well. Initially I thought him being undersized would be an issue, it isn't really. Coverage skills do leave a lot to be desired. But these are rookies pressed into duty, when they shouldn't be seeing the field at all. And because of that I think they've performed pretty well. And although KPL has some coverage issues, I think he has played better than Brock. Irvin needs to maintain his discipline. He has a Pro Bowl skill set, but he's lacking something upstairs. Nice cog to a defense for sure, but he has a lot more in him.
I hope they move Burley to fifth CB and just be done with it. He's great as a fifth, but he doesn't have the same ability as Sherm/Max/Lane/Simon.
Yeah, I was listening to Cowherd on my way to work one Monday, and he was calling Bruce Irvin a bust for the Seahawks. While I don't see him as a bust, I think he hasn't played with the heart and determination that would make him unstoppable. You saw the last few minutes of Frizzle's Carolvagina Maine Coon vs the Mighty Seahawks game. He dominated and really sealed the deal. I don't know. I'm probably in agreement with you that he is missing something. Like maybe they want him to float. I expect him to spy Jamal Charles and at least attempt to slow down the speedster waiting for Wright and hopefully Smith to finish him off. Jeron Johnson has been sketchy in place of Chancellor but Kam has made some mistakes. I think that's due to his injuries starting to take a little toll. Man, our beloved Seahawks are going to be in amazing match-ups with great teams up until the last week. Did you see Taima land on someone's head?
Yeah, he's a nickel back all the way. I mean, he's too small to play that demanding jamming D we like to play. But match him up on the 4-5 receiver in a large set and he'll be fine. Lane looked decent when they put him on Preston Parker, but there were times when he'd leave his man to trail Donnell over the middle. I'm like dude, Donnell is decent but he's no Red Head Graham or Gronkowski or Julian Thomas...
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