Okay, so by now I am sure you have heard the big news: the Seattle Seahawks won their crappy excuse for a division and are in the playoffs. In this "competitive" division the 49ers finished 6-10 and were only one game back of first place. But wait, this story gets better. Not only did the Seahawks make the playoffs, but they were able to host a game at Qwest Field. Their opponent? The depleted defending champions, the New Orleans Saints. Well, even as double digit underdogs they somehow won that game and dispatched the Saints. Due largely in part to a Marshawn Lynch run that will be shown on NFL Films accompanied by lively music for years to come.
This week, however, they face a much different test. They must travel to frigid Chicago to face a top ranked Bears defense that will not miss fifteen tackles..at least not all on one play. The Seahawks will once again be huge underdogs, but if Matt Hasselbeck can once again channel his mid-2000s self, they have a chance. Couple that with the volatile nature of the Bears offense headed by offensive coordinator Mike Martz and you might see a perfect storm for Seattle out there on Sunday. Martz has been frequently criticized for his wide open play calling that often produces many sacks and plentiful interceptions for quarterback Jay Cutler. Due to relative success, long forgotten are Cutler's games against the Giants (nine first half sacks) and Redskins (four interceptions). Despite many casual fans love affair with this edition of the Bears, the true fans remain skeptic of this enigmatic offense. A 7-9 team in the NFC Championship game? Hey, it can happen.
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