Bolts Game

[RiverDog]

For the 3rd time in 4 games, we'll be facing a team that is without their #1 kicker:

Los Angeles Chargers placekicker Dustin Hopkins was the MVP of the team’s 19-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos. Hopkins made four field goals, including the game-winner in the extra session, all while dealing with a hamstring injury that popped up when he kicked his team’s only point-after conversion of the evening.

Hopkins is out 2-4 weeks with that hamstring strain, so his efforts absolutely came at a personal cost. Journeyman kicker Taylor Bertolet will replace Hopkins in the meantime. Bertolet didn’t miss a kick against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5 when filling in for Hopkins, who had a quad injury at the time, but all of his field goals were within 30 yards.

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The Lions did not have their #1 kicker available, and it showed when they missed their first XP attempt. Last week, the Cards having to go without their regular kicker absolutely affected their decision making, forgoing very makeable FG attempts, twice on 4th and 2 and once on 4th and 4.

So, we're not completely without luck when it comes to the injury bug.

[Aseahawkfan]

San Diego seems to be barely winning games. I'm not real sure how good they are, but they are currently a team likely to make the playoffs. Their defense doesn't seem that great. Their offense gets the job done. Should be an interesting litmus test for us.

[NorthHawk]

Another team where if they don’t win and go deep in the playoffs the HC could be looking for work.
They gave him players he wanted in the off season so he has fewer excuses for bad performances.

[Hawktawk]

I haven’t seen much of Herbert since watching him cut the heart out of the Huskies a few years ago . Physically he’s the real deal . Mobile , great arm , tall . Record setting stats for his first couple of years . As a winner at this level ? Not yet . Watching the game Monday I think Denver has a pretty good defense . But their offense is dreadful and it’s 90% Russ at this point . There were multiple opportunities to wide open guys . 2 of Russels sacks were due to him not adjusting his line for hot reads . Geno has shown to be masterful at the line of scrimmage whether checking protections or checking into big plays. That includes checking into at least 4 explosive runs for touchdowns which is lost in his pass numbers . I don’t think Sd is going to fool Geno and we will move the ball . It’s just which defense shows up ? Last week or the stampeded ?

What the hell I’ll go first . Hawks 26, Chargers 21

[RiverDog]

The Chargers are on a bit of a roll, having won three in a row, and the Hawks haven't won back-to-back games this season. Plus, I'm not convinced that our defense has turned the corner, that a lot of our success last week was due more to Arizona's, and more specifically Kyler Murray's, ineptitude rather than our defense suddenly 'getting it".

Chargers 24, Hawks 20.

[Aseahawkfan]

I can't even a pick a score for this one. The football is sucking so bad this year that I don't know who will win from week to week. It could be anything form terrible by both teams to a blow out. I hope it isn't another game of "who manages to summon enough energy to win at the end of the game" games. It is so terrible when both teams look like crap and try to hand the other the win, but both are so crappy they can't even do that right.

[Hawktawk]

I can't even a pick a score for this one. The football is sucking so bad this year that I don't know who will win from week to week. It could be anything form terrible by both teams to a blow out. I hope it isn't another game of "who manages to summon enough energy to win at the end of the game" games. It is so terrible when both teams look like crap and try to hand the other the win, but both are so crappy they can't even do that right.

There’s been bad ball . As I said when Seattle had the #1 adjusted DVOA offense it was the lowest leading score on record . Of course we were shut out week 2 . But it’s been a lot of bad football .

[trents]

Herbert is also nursing sore ribs right now.

[Hawktawk]

Herbert is also nursing sore ribs right now.

True might be time for some blitzes

[RiverDog]

Herbert is also nursing sore ribs right now.

He's been nursing them for over a month, yet the Chargers have won their last 3 in a row. I don't think it will be much of a factor.

[Stream Hawk]

Their OC, Joe Lombardi, was a potential Hawk OC. He has been getting hammered in the local press this year. I’ve read a lot of forums/blogs recently; mainly Denver’s of course (lol).

Overall I expected a lot more out of the Bolts this year after their coaching, offseason, & young super talent. Herbert puts up legit numbers sometimes, but then disappears. Chargers definitely aren’t in Buffalo’s league yet.

I could see Seattle pulling off a win, but I’m not making any predictions yet. If we did, hmm, what a different path this season becomes?

[Aseahawkfan]

Their OC, Joe Lombardi, was a potential Hawk OC. He has been getting hammered in the local press this year. I’ve read a lot of forums/blogs recently; mainly Denver’s of course (lol).

Overall I expected a lot more out of the Bolts this year after their coaching, offseason, & young super talent. Herbert puts up legit numbers sometimes, but then disappears. Chargers definitely aren’t in Buffalo’s league yet.

I could see Seattle pulling off a win, but I’m not making any predictions yet. If we did, hmm, what a different path this season becomes?

Bolts took some defensive injuries early that altered their season dramatically. They were looking to have a strong defense, but they lost some guys early.

They are definitely the first legitimate quality QB we've played given how far Russell has fallen.

[RiverDog]

Their OC, Joe Lombardi, was a potential Hawk OC. He has been getting hammered in the local press this year. I’ve read a lot of forums/blogs recently; mainly Denver’s of course (lol).

Overall I expected a lot more out of the Bolts this year after their coaching, offseason, & young super talent. Herbert puts up legit numbers sometimes, but then disappears. Chargers definitely aren’t in Buffalo’s league yet.

I could see Seattle pulling off a win, but I’m not making any predictions yet. If we did, hmm, what a different path this season becomes?

Herbet is my fantasy team QB, so I'm painfully aware of his tendency to disappear. No one is in Buffalo's league yet, having beat arguably the 2nd best team in one of the more intimidating venues last week.

The Chargers are one of a gaggle of teams, which includes the Hawks, whose season could go either way. Hebert hurt his ribs in Week 2 when the Chargers lost by 3 points to a good KC Chiefs team, played poorly the next week when they were embarrassed by the Jags, but haven't lost since and at 4-2, are tied with the Chiefs for the AFC West lead having just beat a divisional foe on MNF. They have to be feeling pretty good about their predicament.

[Hawktawk]

They went to overtime at home with a team who’s qb passed for 15 yards in the second half . In the first half they let a rookie tight end get loose for a TD and catch several other balls . Now they get the three headed monster Fant Parkinson Dissley along with superior offensive weapons everywhere including qb. We won’t hold them down like denver did but they won’t hold us down either . Another week . Another underdog . Let’s get it on

[RiverDog]

They went to overtime at home with a team who’s qb passed for 15 yards in the second half . In the first half they let a rookie tight end get loose for a TD and catch several other balls . Now they get the three headed monster Fant Parkinson Dissley along with superior offensive weapons everywhere including qb. We won’t hold them down like denver did but they won’t hold us down either . Another week . Another underdog . Let’s get it on

Denver's defense is severely underrated. They're ranked 3rd in the league and have allowed over 20 points just once so far this season. No one has been running them off the field. If they had any semblance of an offense, they'd be 5-1 and leading their division. But as you said, their offense is completely out of sync and dysfunctional.

Herbet has another week to let those ribs heal. When healthy, he's one of the better QB's in the league, but he's been spotty this season. Their #1 kicker is out, which could be a difference maker if the game is close.

[Aseahawkfan]

Denver's defense is severely underrated. They're ranked 3rd in the league and have allowed over 20 points just once so far this season. No one has been running them off the field. If they had any semblance of an offense, they'd be 5-1 and leading their division. But as you said, their offense is completely out of sync and dysfunctional.

Herbet has another week to let those ribs heal. When healthy, he's one of the better QB's in the league, but he's been spotty this season. Their #1 kicker is out, which could be a difference maker if the game is close.

Denver is the lowest scoring offense in the league. Russell and Hackett should be embarrassed.

[TriCitySam]

Cowherd picks Seahawks: "Kenneth Walker, Rashaad Penney...this offense is for real."

Once again, he has no clue.

[RiverDog]

Cowherd picks Seahawks: "Kenneth Walker, Rashaad Penney...this offense is for real."

Once again, he has no clue.

Did he seriously mention Penny in relation to our game against the Chargers? No wonder I stopped watching him.

I've been watching Good Morning Football on NFL Network here lately as I work out on my elliptical. They're not as bad as Cowpie, but I'm not that enamored with them, either. Does anyone have a favorite weekday analyst that they watch or listen to?

[Aseahawkfan]

I like Brock when he is breaking down plays or some of the Youtube guys who break down plays. Most general sports commentary is not that interesting.

[Hawktawk]

My favorites are Seattle sports , Brock and Salk in the AM and Wyman and Bob on my commute . Good local perspective . I like GMFB when I have time to watch which is maybe Dec Jan . Kyle Brandt unloading was must see Tv. Wow .

I figured out awhile back Cowherd has become a shock jock who says stupid stuff for attention . He’s been on Wilson’s Jock for years but I was on it too with good reason . He went all in on Wilson and hung in blaming everyone including the beer vendor rather than Russ . Now all of a sudden Russ has “ fallen off a cliff “
Penny lol. He is correct what a 1-2 punch that was but it makes my point about these talking heads making it up without watching film or even knowing the active roster . Kinda like Sando ranking Geno 36 in a 32 team league , lower then Lock , lowest ranked potential starter . I said the fin guys blind or biased towards Wilson and it was oh no HT Sando is objective . You’re wrong .
Well ?
Predictions and preseason rankings don’t play a snap .

[Hawktawk]

Speaking of predictions I can hardly find a single pundit who expects Seattle to cover the 4.5 spread . We’re a 3-3 team that’s been a dog in 5 contests . Ok .I fear the Sofi officials curse as it seems we usually get some crazy call or non call right at the end like Dee Jay getting tackled a second before the ball got there and ref loses the flag till Dee Jay kicks the ball.

I just hope they let us play today because I think this is a pretty good team . Geno needs to get this offense cranking and I’m sure he’s ready to duel with the golden boy star kissed next big anointed star . Get ‘em Mutt . If we can win this I think we’re legit .

[NorthHawk]

Why wouldn't they let them play? The Referees aren't out to job us. They're just people who sometimes get it wrong.
In the end, the calls all even out.

[Hawktawk]

Why wouldn't they let them play? The Referees aren't out to job us. They're just people who sometimes get it wrong.
In the end, the calls all even out.

It’s a different discussion for a different thread but I disagree and any Seahawks fan who turned on the Tv for XL who thinks that was watching by braille. And again it’s often the NO CALLS that are the difference such as our last time in Sofi where Dee Jay gets tacked as the ball hits the defender in the back . They didn’t miss it any more than they didn’t miss the saints Wr get blown up before the ball arrived . They chose to let it go while flagging non existent penalties on us . NO CALLS are better then calls if they want to influence a game . It’s a different team in the building today but with that bazillion dollar obscenity sitting at 60% capacity it is not in the interest of the league to see golden boy losing to Geno Weeno . So let’s see . Hopefully a clean good game .

[RiverDog]

Why wouldn't they let them play? The Referees aren't out to job us. They're just people who sometimes get it wrong.
In the end, the calls all even out.

It’s a different discussion for a different thread but I disagree and any Seahawks fan who turned on the Tv for XL who thinks that was watching by braille. And again it’s often the NO CALLS that are the difference such as our last time in Sofi where Dee Jay gets tacked as the ball hits the defender in the back . They didn’t miss it any more than they didn’t miss the saints Wr get blown up before the ball arrived . They chose to let it go while flagging non existent penalties on us . NO CALLS are better then calls if they want to influence a game . It’s a different team in the building today but with that bazillion dollar obscenity sitting at 60% capacity it is not in the interest of the league to see golden boy losing to Geno Weeno . So let’s see . Hopefully a clean good game .

We'll need to start a conspiracy theory thread: The moon landings were faked, Bill Gates put microchips in the vaccines, the 2020 election was stolen, and the refs are out to job the Seahawks.

[NorthHawk]

The Refereeing has been as bad as the amount of bad football being played.
No conspiracies just poor quality of both.
It makes me wonder if the one less pre-season game is affecting both.

[Aseahawkfan]

We are smoking these dudes.

Seems I spoke too soon. Game has tightened up.

[obiken]

We'll need to start a conspiracy theory thread: The moon landings were faked, Bill Gates put microchips in the vaccines, the 2020 election was stolen, and the refs are out to job the Seahawks.

Hey I am telling you I saw Big Foot yesterday, it was NOT just a big guy in a white Gorilla suit, it was the REAL deal!

[obiken]

We are smoking these dudes.

Seems I spoke too soon. Game has tightened up.

We WERE smoking them!

[Aseahawkfan]

Now we're back clearly on top.

[obiken]

Now we're back clearly on top.

Yup! We should be tanking for a Higher draft pick, but we keep winning!! Hope DK is okay, I fear an ACL.

[Aseahawkfan]

Yup! We should be tanking for a Higher draft pick, but we keep winning!! Hope DK is okay, I fear an ACL.

This is a weird year. If we take a deep playoff run and possibly win a Super Bowl, while getting high picks from Denver, we'll all be happy.

Though it still looks like the Bills and Chiefs battling it out for the SB with maybe a sneaky Eagles team making some noise.

Chargers definitely looking weak against us.

We'll get a real handle on things when the Rams play the Seahawks. McVay will bring it against Seattle. If we can beat the Rams, then we might take the division.

[obiken]

This is a weird year. If we take a deep playoff run and possibly win a Super Bowl, while getting high picks from Denver, we'll all be happy.

Though it still looks like the Bills and Chiefs battling it out for the SB with maybe a sneaky Eagles team making some noise.

Chargers definitely looking weak against us.

We'll get a real handle on things when the Rams play the Seahawks. McVay will bring it against Seattle. If we can beat the Rams, then we might take the division.

Yeah seriously, we are a long ways from contender, little own SB team. However my fear now is we end up winning 7-8, and we loose one of the good young QB's

[Aseahawkfan]

Yeah seriously, we are a long ways from contender, little own SB team. However my fear now is we end up winning 7-8, and we loose one of the good young QB's

I don't know, man. Maybe Geno will crap out, but we gotta be real: he is playing like a pro bowler. I don't know what flipped in his mind, but if he can step up and win from a behind and he can carry the team three or four years.

Then we can focus on defense because these tackles are just unbelievable. You been waiting for years for tackles like this. Now if we can draft a good center or guard to play next to these guys, some young QB we develop would be fine.

I guess we'll see as the year goes on.

[NorthHawk]

I’m just glad they came to their senses and drafted a top RB.
What would it look like if we only had DJ and Homer after losing Penny?

[MackStrongIsMyHero]

And Kenneth Walker continue to prove his worth and prove some running backs are worth the 2nd round pick. He just ruined me in fantasy. Not a bad problem to have.

[c_hawkbob]

It would appear as though I've been selling us short. We're a better team than I've been giving us credit for. That was a quality win against a good team on the road and we legit outplayed them! Gino especially I owe an apology to, very nice game. Our O-line looks like they could be great if we can keep them together.

Sure hope DK ain't seriously hurt.

[obiken]

It would appear as though I've been selling us short. We're a better team than I've been giving us credit for. That was a quality win against a good team on the road and we legit outplayed them! Gino especially I owe an apology to, very nice game. Our O-line looks like they could be great if we can keep them together.

Sure hope DK ain't seriously hurt.

You and everybody else Bob! Could you believe the leaping of the little 5-9 guy!!

[obiken]

I’m just glad they came to their senses and drafted a top RB.
What would it look like if we only had DJ and Homer after losing Penny?

Its the 2 tackles, like Cowherd was saying we wont have to worry about the tackle position for 7 years!

[Aseahawkfan]

Its the 2 tackles, like Cowherd was saying we wont have to worry about the tackle position for 7 years!

You banged the drum loudest for O-line for years. They finally drafted two tackles that are starting off ridiculous.

[trents]

Walker has wonderful vision and his cutback moves are as good as I have ever seen. He reminds me of M. Lynch in that sense but also has burner speed like Penny. If he can stay healthy he will put up some gaudy numbers.