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2014 Seattle Seahawks Wild Card Week Preview

Posted on November 29, 2013 at 06:07 AM.

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The journey to Super Bowl 49 begins now as the Seattle Seahawks once again travel to the Georgia Dome to take on the Atlanta Falcons. Hopefully this playoff trip to A-Town turns out better than the last venture to the dirty south.

Matchup Preview *|* January 3, 2015 8:00pm EST

Seattle Seahawks
(12-4, Away)

Atlanta Falcons
(10-6, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
383.4 (6th)	Total Offensive Yards	366.9 (10th)
194.4 (27th)	Passing Yards	251.7 (4th)
189.0 (2nd)	Rushing Yards	115.2 (15th)
29.3 (T-2nd)	Points Per Game	25.6 (T-7th)

Defensive Stats Comparison
309.6 (5th)	Total Yards Allowed	328.2 (15th)
201.8 (5th)	Passing Yards Allowed	201.3 (4th)
107.9 (12th)	Rushing Yards Allowed	126.9 (23rd)
16.9 (T-2nd)	Points Per Game	20.8 (T-12th)

Injury Report
Chase Vasser Out 2-3 Weeks

Game Notes
This is the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Seahawks won the regular season match-up 37-21. This is the second post season match-up in the last three years between Seattle and Atlanta. The last four meetings have all been in the Georgia Dome, Seattle has won the last two regular season meetings, but Atlanta won the last playoff match-up.

Players to Watch:

Offense:

Julio Jones - WR: He has replaced Roddy White as the clear number one target for Matt Ryan on this team. He is a deep ball threat like none other, and a match-up nightmare even for elite corners like the Seahawks Richard Sherman.

Defense:

Osi Umenyiora - DE: Osi is getting up there in years, but he is still a top pass rusher, and will be after Russell Wilson on Saturday.

Prediction: The Falcons have improved greatly since their regular season match-up with Seattle. In fact they haven't lost since, and ended up running away with their division to gain the opportunity to host this game, but unfortunately for them, their one weakness, is still the Seahawks strength. If they can't stop the Seahawks rushing attack again, then expect this game to go much like the first.
Seahawks 27, Falcons 17

Other Games:

Matchup Preview *|* January 3, 2015 4:30pm EST

New England Patriots
(10-5-1, Away)

Denver Broncos
(11-5, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
313.4 (20th)	Total Offensive Yards	399.4 (3rd)
222.9 (13th)	Passing Yards	299.6 (1st)
90.6 (24th)	Rushing Yards	99.9 (21st)
20.4 (21st)	Points Per Game	30.8 (1st)

Defensive Stats Comparison
292.5 (1st)	Total Yards Allowed	316.8 (10th)
204.6 (7th)	Passing Yards Allowed	219.2 (18th)
87.9 (3rd)	Rushing Yards Allowed	97.6 (7th)
16.9 (T-2nd)	Points Per Game	21.0 (21st)

Injury Report
Adrian Wilson Doubtful

Matchup Preview *|* January 4, 2015 1:00pm EST

Indianapolis Colts
(10-5-1, Away)

Baltimore Ravens
(11-5, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
360.8 (11th)	Total Offensive Yards	404.4 (1st)
238.9 (5th)	Passing Yards	277.9 (3rd)
121.9 (12th)	Rushing Yards	126.5 (11th)
24.7 (11th)	Points Per Game	25.6 (T-7th)

Defensive Stats Comparison
326.1 (13th)	Total Yards Allowed	310.9 (7th)
215.0 (14th)	Passing Yards Allowed	219.9 (19th)
111.1 (T-16th)	Rushing Yards Allowed	91.0 (4th)
20.6 (11th)	Points Per Game	18.8 (6th)

Injury Report
		Chykie Brown Out 2-3 Weeks
		Chris Canty Out 2-3 Weeks

Matchup Preview *|* January 4, 2015 4:30pm EST

Minnesota Vikings
(11-5, Away)

New York Giants
(11-5, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
386.6 (4th)	Total Offensive Yards	334.0 (14th)
196.6 (25th)	Passing Yards	213.9 (18th)
190.1 (1st)	Rushing Yards	120.1 (13th)
	Points Per Game

Defensive Stats Comparison
310.7 (6th)	Total Yards Allowed	335.5 (18th)
231.3 (27th)	Passing Yards Allowed	224.6 (22nd)
79.4 (1st)	Rushing Yards Allowed	110.9 (15th)
19.9 (10th)	Points Per Game	18.7 (5th)