The Seahawks soared into the bye, rising on the thermals of an unexpected road win against the Giants.
This morning they must repeat the feat in Cleveland.
Our odds seem better today.
The Browns (1-2 at home) appear weaker than the Giants, who were 4-1 and undefeated in New York before Seattle beat them.
Charlie Whitehurst will start at quarterback, since Tarvaris Jackson remains injured. I wish T-Jack a swift recovery, and I concede that his play has improved, but I still believe that Jesus of Clemson is the true Messiah of this offense.
The O-Line has improved steadily, and our running game is getting good enough that I had my fantasy football team pick up Marshawn Lynch. (But not so good that he's starting; the Ajo Cholo Lowriders are enviably deep at the running back position.)
After allowing two touchdowns to Ted Ginn in San Francisco a few weeks ago, our punt and kickoff coverage units have looked better. However, today they face a rigorous test in the person of Joshua Cribbs.
Defense continues to be Seattle's greatest strength. Our smothering run defense should have little trouble containing Cleveland's anemic ground game.
The injury that really hurts is the loss of Marcus Trufant for the rest of the year. Fortunately, our secondary should prove deep enough to frustrate Colt McCoy, Cleveland's rapidly developing young quarterback.
San Francisco has raised the stakes in the NFC West. At 5-1, currently enjoying their bye, the 49ers host the Browns at home next week.
At that rate, Seattle won't win this division without a winning record. The Seahawks will make some kind of a statement today in Cleveland. A win would bring us up to .500 and evince a determination to compete for the division title.
Go, Seahawks!
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