Saints Vs. Seahawks 11/21/10
New Orleans and Seattle continue their push for a division title
Seattle Seahawks (5-4) at New Orleans Saints (6-3)
NFL Football: Sunday, November 21, 2010, 4:05 EST
The Line: New Orleans -12
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Before the season started, only one of these NFC teams was favored to capture a division crown- the defending champion Saints. Instead, it is their opponent who stands alone atop its division.
The Seattle Seahawks stormed past Arizona and into first place in the NFC West with a 36-18 victory last Sunday. Matt Hasselbeck sparkled in his return, throwing for 333 yards before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. Mike Williams hauled in 145 yards receiving, and Olindo Mare booted five field goals to propel the Seattle offense. The defense harassed the Cardinal offense, limiting them to one touchdown in the second half. Chris Clemons and Aaron Curry (2 sacks apiece) led the hit parade on Derek Anderson. It was a crucial win for Pete Caroll’s team given the way they have struggled both in their last two games and on the road. Seattle now has a one game lead over St. Louis in a tight division race, with a match-up scheduled between them in the last game of the year.
New Orleans may not be in first place, but the defending champions may have found their stride. They have won three out of their last four games, including a 34-3 beat-down of Carolina last time out. Drew Brees and Co. should be ready with a home game after a bye week. Atlanta holds a win game lead over the Saints and Buccanneers in the competitive NFC South, so every game is crucial from here on out.
Saints fans may be happy to see a familiar face return from injury and into the backfield. No, it’s not lead back Pierre Thomas. Reggie Bush is listed as questionable after missing the last seven games with a fibula injury. Sean Payton said he was optimistic about Bush, but his status should be monitored throughout the weekend. With injuries to him and Thomas, the Saints offense has dipped down into the middle of the pack in points per game. They do not have the balance from a year ago, and Drew Brees has 12 INTs after only 11 all of last year. Bush could provide the burst from the running back position that has been sorely lacking this season.
The signs point to a relatively easy Saints win. They have played well lately, are rested, and have more talent. But this year underdogs are thrived, and heavy favorites have fared poorly. If Hasselbeck can stay healthy for the game, I think Seattle can stay within single digits. The Seahawks defense (26 sacks) can get to the quarterback, and they will be thinking pass against the Saints offense.
Drew Brees is still piling up passing yards, but he can be forced into turnovers. This week he will have one fewer weapon with tight end Jeremy Shockey on the shelf. Seattle is the healthier team, and they have enough on their roster to make a game of it. New Orleans has not been dominant at home this season, and I do not have enough reasons to see that change this week.
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