Game Plan:
The Seahawks will attempt to take advantage of Jacksonville's vulnerable pass defense. The Jags are ranked 31 against the pass this season and only have three sacks, the fewest in the league. Seattle's receiving core is the strength of the team, and if the Seahawks can get quarterback Matt Hasselbeck back, they could take advantages of some mismatches on the perimeter of the defense.
Matchups To Watch:
Jaguars defensive line vs. Seahawks OT Brandon Frye. The free agent, third-year player struggled to keep up with the Colts' Dwight Freeney last week. If quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returns on Sunday, then Seattle should provide more help to Frye in passing situations in order to protect their quarterback.
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Seahawks defensive line. Jags quarterback David Garrard had a solid game last week against Tennessee, but Jones-Drew still is the team's offensive catalyst. Seattle's defense will have to limit Jones-Drew's big-play ability and force the Jags to throw.
Injury Impact:
The Seahawks likely will be missing six projected starters on Sunday. Offensive tackles Sean Locklear and Walter Jones, offensive guard Rob Sims, linebacker Leroy Hill, defensive end Patrick Kerney and cornerback Marcus Trufant are all expected to miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
I'll be happy as hell if the Hawks win this game without those starters. Because if we can win this game without them, I want to see what we can do with them. Either way, I hope it's a good game, and not a slaughter, on either side of the ball.
The Seahawks will attempt to take advantage of Jacksonville's vulnerable pass defense. The Jags are ranked 31 against the pass this season and only have three sacks, the fewest in the league. Seattle's receiving core is the strength of the team, and if the Seahawks can get quarterback Matt Hasselbeck back, they could take advantages of some mismatches on the perimeter of the defense.
Matchups To Watch:
Jaguars defensive line vs. Seahawks OT Brandon Frye. The free agent, third-year player struggled to keep up with the Colts' Dwight Freeney last week. If quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returns on Sunday, then Seattle should provide more help to Frye in passing situations in order to protect their quarterback.
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Seahawks defensive line. Jags quarterback David Garrard had a solid game last week against Tennessee, but Jones-Drew still is the team's offensive catalyst. Seattle's defense will have to limit Jones-Drew's big-play ability and force the Jags to throw.
Injury Impact:
The Seahawks likely will be missing six projected starters on Sunday. Offensive tackles Sean Locklear and Walter Jones, offensive guard Rob Sims, linebacker Leroy Hill, defensive end Patrick Kerney and cornerback Marcus Trufant are all expected to miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
I'll be happy as hell if the Hawks win this game without those starters. Because if we can win this game without them, I want to see what we can do with them. Either way, I hope it's a good game, and not a slaughter, on either side of the ball.