Field Gulls
The Seahawks ended their losing streak against the 49ers. Can they end their four-game home losing streak next?
Good morning, Seattle Seahawks fans! It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and I’m thankful that the Seahawks (5-5) are still in the playoff hunt. That glimmer of hope could quickly vanish if the Seahawks fail to take care of business at home against the Arizona Cardinals (6-4). It’s the first of two meetings in three weeks for these teams, and the NFC West race could just about be decided by the end of the second meeting.
It’s time for some predictions! Before we get into this week, let’s revisit the predictions from the 49ers game!
Bold prediction: Christian McCaffrey held under 100 yards rushing
Not just under 100! He only had 79 yards rushing on sub-standard efficiency.
Seahawks offense prediction: Zero turnovers
Sigh. We might have to accept that the Seahawks are just prone to this. That Geno Smith interception was astonishingly bad. Good thing he made up for it and then some at the end.
Seahawks defense prediction: Sack drought ends
Derick Hall recorded a “sack” in the form of Brock Purdy tripping himself. Dre’Mont Jones had a legit sack when he planted Purdy in the backfield and denied the 49ers even an end-of-half field goal try.
Enemy prediction: 49ers win the red zone battle
Nope! The Seahawks were 2-for-2 in the red zone, whereas the 49ers were 2-for-3. Their one failure was after Geno’s interception.
Game prediction: Seahawks lose, but it’ll be their closest, most competitive loss during this streak
Well... it almost was a close, competitive loss. In fact, it was a win!
Will I predict a win on this occasion? Find out shortly...
Bold prediction: Seahawks finally score an opening drive touchdown
The Seahawks have been pretty bad on opening drives.
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You have to go back to the Drew Lock emergency start against the San Francisco 49ers for the Seahawks’ last opening drive TD. Geno Smith’s last opening drive TD was the preceding week versus the Dallas Cowboys.
I say that this annoying streak comes to an end! The Cardinals have allowed three opening drive touchdowns (vs. Dolphins, vs. Lions, vs. Commanders) so they can be had out of the gate. If there was ever a time to come out flying, it’s now.
Seahawks offense prediction: DK Metcalf gets at least 60 receiving yards and a touchdown
For whatever reason, DK Metcalf has not been a huge factor on offense against the Cardinals. His most famous play against them was on defense, and you know what I’m talking about. Over nine games, he has just 23 catches (on 53 targets) for 245 yards and 2 touchdowns, and has never crossed 60 yards in any of those meetings.
This is the most pass-heavy offense Metcalf has ever played in, and the Cardinals secondary outside of Budda Baker, while much improved,...
