With the NFL playoffs on the way this weekend, I thought I would attempt to provide insight you could probably find in 100 other places on these here interwebs. In 2006 I managed to go 0 for 7 in predicting how the MLB playoff series would turn out, so go ahead and bet the opposite of every prediction I make, if you go for that sort of thing.
First comparison point: High quality posts from KSK, my favorite NFL humor site, from this season...
Redskins (regarding this loss)
Seahawks*
*-When KSK is devoid of solid posts related to a playoff team, I will link to an unrelated awesome post, like this Wade and Jerry piece.
Edge: Skins.
First comparison point: High quality posts from KSK, my favorite NFL humor site, from this season...
Redskins (regarding this loss)
Seahawks*
*-When KSK is devoid of solid posts related to a playoff team, I will link to an unrelated awesome post, like this Wade and Jerry piece.
Edge: Skins.
Second comparison point: Team Statistics
Redskins Passing Offense: 14th of 32
Seahawks Passing Defense: 19th of 32
Seahawks Passing Offense: 8th of 32
Redskins Passing Defense: 16th of 32
Redskins Rushing Offense: 12th of 32
Seahawks Rushing Defense: 12th of 32
Seahawks Rushing Offense: 20th of 32
Redskins Rushing Defense: 4th of 32
Redskins Giveaway/Takeaway: -5
Seahawks Giveaway/Takeaway: +10
If those stats remain true, Shaun Alexander is going to be a non-factor, though Matt Hasselbeck may be able to keep his team in the game regardless. The turnover rates aren't in favor of Washington, though, which could mean the end of the unblemished play of career third stringer Todd Collins.
Redskins Passing Offense: 14th of 32
Seahawks Passing Defense: 19th of 32
Seahawks Passing Offense: 8th of 32
Redskins Passing Defense: 16th of 32
Redskins Rushing Offense: 12th of 32
Seahawks Rushing Defense: 12th of 32
Seahawks Rushing Offense: 20th of 32
Redskins Rushing Defense: 4th of 32
Redskins Giveaway/Takeaway: -5
Seahawks Giveaway/Takeaway: +10
If those stats remain true, Shaun Alexander is going to be a non-factor, though Matt Hasselbeck may be able to keep his team in the game regardless. The turnover rates aren't in favor of Washington, though, which could mean the end of the unblemished play of career third stringer Todd Collins.
Edge: Seahawks
Third comparison point: Vegas Opinion. At the moment it's Seattle by 3. A home team being favored by 3 points would seem to be an admission that the game is a toss-up.
Edge: Even
Fourth comparison point: My own opinion. The Redskins closed the season with a great run following the tragic death of their teammate and star safety, Sean Taylor. They are an ill-timed Joe Gibbs double timeout away from a five game win streak entering the playoffs. The Seahawks have managed to play in almost complete anonymity this year (The NFC West being the Witness Relocation Program of NFL divisions). That said, there's always been a prevailing opinion that Seattle possesses one of the best "12th Man" presences, which is something they may need to defeat a playoff opponent that is playing highly inspired football.
Edge: Skins
Final score prediction: Redskins 23, Seahawks 21
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