Hey everyone! Football season for the
2013 season is about to start, so it's time to predict some things for the
upcoming season. Usually, I do two
separate blog posts for the Seahawks predictions and the NFL Predictions, but
this time, I'm combining it into one big MEGA post! First up will be Seahawks predictions. I will predict a score for each game, as well
as some backstory to it.
Week 1: @ Carolina Panthers
Loss, 21-16
Record: 0-1
We scored 16 points last year against the Panthers, and I predict we do the same, but we give up more points. Cam Newton will be hungry for revenge, and I don't think he'll let his team lose to us twice in a row on their own field. Should be close throughout, but I see the Seahawks getting off to another slow start.
Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Win, 31-30
Record: 1-1
Has there ever been a more hyped regular season game in Seattle sports history? We're going to try to break a world record for crowd noise. I don't think this game will disappoint. The 49ers will more than likely put up more of a fight this time, but they'll come up just short. Should be an exciting game.
Week 3: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Win, 38-10
Record: 2-1
If there is a game on the Seahawk's schedule you can pencil in as a win right now, it's this one. The Jaguars are still in rebuilding mode, not having much of a team or fan base at the moment. This is a must-win, especially if the Seahawks lose either or both of the first two games.
Week 4: @ Houston Texans
Loss, 17-14
Record: 2-2
I expect this to be a low-scoring defensive battle with two of the NFL's best defenses going against each other. But I see the Texans coming out on top given the 10am start time that we have forever struggled with.
Week 5: @ Indianapolis Colts
Loss, 30-28
Record: 2-3
The Seahawks drop to 2-3 and fans start to panic. In this game, I see perhaps the Seahawks taking a lead, but Andrew Luck leading a last-second scoring drive to win the game. Our defense still hasn't proven it can stop an above average QB in the last minutes of a game.
Week 6: vs. Tennessee Titans
Win, 34-6
Record: 3-3
I expect our defense to absolutely spoil Jake Locker's homecoming. This is the game I expect our D to really shine. This is another game like the Jaguars game that is a no-brainer must-win, especially if we start out 2-3 like I predict.
Week 7: @ Arizona Cardinals
Win, 24-17
Record: 4-3
This isn't a game I expect us to play our cleanest in, but I expect a win nonetheless. We can't lose in Arizona two years in a row. We need this divisional win. The Cardinals should be better with Carson Palmer, but he's no Peyton Manning.
Week 8: @ St. Louis Rams
Loss, 21-20
Record: 4-4
With the 11 days of rest after the Thursday night game, I could see a letdown performance from the Hawks. Should be a close game, but to win two divisional road games in a row is tough. This game is a tossup, but I feel the Rams will be a dark horse in the NFL next season.
Week 9: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Win, 27-16
Record: 5-4
Again, making a Florida team fly all the way up here. Shouldn't be too tough of a win. We just have to contain Doug Martin and the Bucs' running game.
Week 10: @ Atlanta Falcons
Win, 28-21
Record: 6-4
This will be like the Bears game last season. The game that turns the season around. The Hawks will be so hungry for revenge from last year's playoff loss. This is the one upset I pick for the Hawks. And this starts the run.
Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Win, 24-17
Record: 7-4
The key to this game: Stopping Adrian Peterson. I think the Hawks will need to win this game to secure a good position in the playoffs. Might have a tiebreaker with the Vikes. Shouldn't be too big of a blowout, but a lot could change before then.
Week 13: vs. New Orleans Saints
Loss, 28-24
Record: 7-5
I hate to do this, but I do believe the Seahawks will lose a home game next season. The Saints are going to be a much improved team next season, getting Sean Payton back as head coach. I could see us underestimating the Saints and possibly making a few mental mistakes. I'm just worried about what Brees could do against us, even against our league best secondary.
Week 14: @ San Francisco 49ers
Win, 20-16
Record: 8-5
This is probably the game that will decide the division winner. I can't remember the last time we won in San Francisco. I think by this point something will have happened to the 49ers that will really hurt their chances. I'm going with the Hawks.
Week 15: @ New York Giants
Win, 30-24
Record: 9-5
We beat the New York Giants in New York when we had T-Jack and Whitehurst as quarterbacks. Russell Wilson should be able to get the job done as well. If the Seahawks are 7-6 heading into this game, they'll be hungry for W.
Week 16: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Win, 31-13
Record: 10-5
I don't think we'll score 58 points like last time, but it should still be an easy win. This is a must-win game if the Hawks don't have the division locked up at this point.
Week 17: vs. St. Louis Rams
Win, 24-23
Record: 11-5
The Rams never make it easy on us, nor the 49ers for that matter. But again, another must-win if the Hawks aren't into 12 or 13 win territory by the start of this game.
FINAL RECORD: 11-5
Let's get some predictions in for team leaders. I'm going to assume the passing leader for every category will be Russell Wilson and the rushing leader for every category will be Marshawn Lynch. So here's who I think will lead other categories:
Receptions leader: Doug Baldwin
Receiving yards: Golden Tate
Receiving touchdowns: Golden Tate
Tackles: Bobby Wagner
Sacks: Cliff Avril
Interceptions: Earl Thomas
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Now, onto the NFL. Will the Seahawks win the division? How will the rest of the NFL do? Look below to find out:
*= Wild card berth
AFC West:
Denver Broncos: 12-4
Kansas City Chiefs: 8-8
San Diego Chargers: 7-9
Oakland Raiders: 6-10
AFC North:
Cincinnati Bengals: 11-5
Baltimore Ravens: 10-6*
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-7
Cleveland Browns: 5-11
AFC South:
Houston Texans: 12-4
Indianapolis Colts: 10-6*
Tennessee Titans: 7-9
Jacksonville Jaguars: 3-13
AFC East:
New England Patriots: 10-6
Miami Dolphins: 9-7
Buffalo Bills: 8-8
New York Jets: 5-11
NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks: 11-5
St. Louis Rams: 10-6*
San Francisco 49ers: 8-8 (The 49ers, with their season full of promise, lose Colin Kaepernick to injury and are forced to go with Colt McCoy for the rest of the season.)
Arizona Cardinals: 6-10
NFC North:
Green Bay Packers: 11-5
Minnesota Vikings: 9-7
Detroit Lions: 9-7
Chicago Bears: 7-9
NFC South:
New Orleans Saints: 12-4
Atlanta Falcons: 10-6*
Carolina Panthers: 9-7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-9
NFC East:
New York Giants: 9-7 (Win tiebreaker)
Washington Redskins: 9-7
Dallas Cowboys: 8-8
Philadelphia Eagles: 7-9
Awards:
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos
Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Defensive Player of the Year: Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Montee Ball, Denver Broncos
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Kenny Vaccaro, New Orleans Saints
Coach of the Year: Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints
Comeback Player of the Year: Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
Playoff Seadings
AFC:
1. Houston Texans
2. Denver Broncos
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. New England Patriots
5. Indianapolis Colts
6. Baltimore Ravens
NFC:
1. New Orleans Saints
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. Green Bay Packers
4. New York Giants
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. St. Louis Rams
Wild Card Playoffs
AFC:
(6) Ravens at (3) Bengals: Ravens win
(5) Colts at (4) Patriots: Patriots win
NFC:
(6) Rams at (3) Packers: Packers win
(5) Falcons at (4) Giants: Falcons win
Divisional Round Playoffs
AFC:
(6) Ravens at (1) Texans: Ravens win
(4) Patriots at (2) Broncos: Broncos win
NFC:
(5) Falcons at (1) Saints: Saints win
(3) Packers at (2) Seahawks: Seahawks win
Conference Championship Games:
(6) Ravens at (2) Broncos: Broncos win
(2) Seahawks at (1) Saints: Seahawks win
Super Bowl XLVIII in New York:
Broncos 27, Seahawks 24
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos
Well, there you have it folks. The season ending in complete heartbreak. I just see the experience of Peyton Manning overcoming the youthfulness of Russell Wilson. But, with the Seahawks still young it just gives them more motivation for next year. I'd love to see the Seahawks in next year's Super Bowl, regardless of the outcome. So, here's to 2013, and a successful Seahawks season. Go Hawks!
Week 1: @ Carolina Panthers
Loss, 21-16
Record: 0-1
We scored 16 points last year against the Panthers, and I predict we do the same, but we give up more points. Cam Newton will be hungry for revenge, and I don't think he'll let his team lose to us twice in a row on their own field. Should be close throughout, but I see the Seahawks getting off to another slow start.
Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Win, 31-30
Record: 1-1
Has there ever been a more hyped regular season game in Seattle sports history? We're going to try to break a world record for crowd noise. I don't think this game will disappoint. The 49ers will more than likely put up more of a fight this time, but they'll come up just short. Should be an exciting game.
Week 3: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Win, 38-10
Record: 2-1
If there is a game on the Seahawk's schedule you can pencil in as a win right now, it's this one. The Jaguars are still in rebuilding mode, not having much of a team or fan base at the moment. This is a must-win, especially if the Seahawks lose either or both of the first two games.
Week 4: @ Houston Texans
Loss, 17-14
Record: 2-2
I expect this to be a low-scoring defensive battle with two of the NFL's best defenses going against each other. But I see the Texans coming out on top given the 10am start time that we have forever struggled with.
Week 5: @ Indianapolis Colts
Loss, 30-28
Record: 2-3
The Seahawks drop to 2-3 and fans start to panic. In this game, I see perhaps the Seahawks taking a lead, but Andrew Luck leading a last-second scoring drive to win the game. Our defense still hasn't proven it can stop an above average QB in the last minutes of a game.
Week 6: vs. Tennessee Titans
Win, 34-6
Record: 3-3
I expect our defense to absolutely spoil Jake Locker's homecoming. This is the game I expect our D to really shine. This is another game like the Jaguars game that is a no-brainer must-win, especially if we start out 2-3 like I predict.
Week 7: @ Arizona Cardinals
Win, 24-17
Record: 4-3
This isn't a game I expect us to play our cleanest in, but I expect a win nonetheless. We can't lose in Arizona two years in a row. We need this divisional win. The Cardinals should be better with Carson Palmer, but he's no Peyton Manning.
Week 8: @ St. Louis Rams
Loss, 21-20
Record: 4-4
With the 11 days of rest after the Thursday night game, I could see a letdown performance from the Hawks. Should be a close game, but to win two divisional road games in a row is tough. This game is a tossup, but I feel the Rams will be a dark horse in the NFL next season.
Week 9: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Win, 27-16
Record: 5-4
Again, making a Florida team fly all the way up here. Shouldn't be too tough of a win. We just have to contain Doug Martin and the Bucs' running game.
Week 10: @ Atlanta Falcons
Win, 28-21
Record: 6-4
This will be like the Bears game last season. The game that turns the season around. The Hawks will be so hungry for revenge from last year's playoff loss. This is the one upset I pick for the Hawks. And this starts the run.
Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Win, 24-17
Record: 7-4
The key to this game: Stopping Adrian Peterson. I think the Hawks will need to win this game to secure a good position in the playoffs. Might have a tiebreaker with the Vikes. Shouldn't be too big of a blowout, but a lot could change before then.
Week 13: vs. New Orleans Saints
Loss, 28-24
Record: 7-5
I hate to do this, but I do believe the Seahawks will lose a home game next season. The Saints are going to be a much improved team next season, getting Sean Payton back as head coach. I could see us underestimating the Saints and possibly making a few mental mistakes. I'm just worried about what Brees could do against us, even against our league best secondary.
Week 14: @ San Francisco 49ers
Win, 20-16
Record: 8-5
This is probably the game that will decide the division winner. I can't remember the last time we won in San Francisco. I think by this point something will have happened to the 49ers that will really hurt their chances. I'm going with the Hawks.
Week 15: @ New York Giants
Win, 30-24
Record: 9-5
We beat the New York Giants in New York when we had T-Jack and Whitehurst as quarterbacks. Russell Wilson should be able to get the job done as well. If the Seahawks are 7-6 heading into this game, they'll be hungry for W.
Week 16: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Win, 31-13
Record: 10-5
I don't think we'll score 58 points like last time, but it should still be an easy win. This is a must-win game if the Hawks don't have the division locked up at this point.
Week 17: vs. St. Louis Rams
Win, 24-23
Record: 11-5
The Rams never make it easy on us, nor the 49ers for that matter. But again, another must-win if the Hawks aren't into 12 or 13 win territory by the start of this game.
FINAL RECORD: 11-5
Let's get some predictions in for team leaders. I'm going to assume the passing leader for every category will be Russell Wilson and the rushing leader for every category will be Marshawn Lynch. So here's who I think will lead other categories:
Receptions leader: Doug Baldwin
Receiving yards: Golden Tate
Receiving touchdowns: Golden Tate
Tackles: Bobby Wagner
Sacks: Cliff Avril
Interceptions: Earl Thomas
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Now, onto the NFL. Will the Seahawks win the division? How will the rest of the NFL do? Look below to find out:
*= Wild card berth
AFC West:
Denver Broncos: 12-4
Kansas City Chiefs: 8-8
San Diego Chargers: 7-9
Oakland Raiders: 6-10
AFC North:
Cincinnati Bengals: 11-5
Baltimore Ravens: 10-6*
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-7
Cleveland Browns: 5-11
AFC South:
Houston Texans: 12-4
Indianapolis Colts: 10-6*
Tennessee Titans: 7-9
Jacksonville Jaguars: 3-13
AFC East:
New England Patriots: 10-6
Miami Dolphins: 9-7
Buffalo Bills: 8-8
New York Jets: 5-11
NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks: 11-5
St. Louis Rams: 10-6*
San Francisco 49ers: 8-8 (The 49ers, with their season full of promise, lose Colin Kaepernick to injury and are forced to go with Colt McCoy for the rest of the season.)
Arizona Cardinals: 6-10
NFC North:
Green Bay Packers: 11-5
Minnesota Vikings: 9-7
Detroit Lions: 9-7
Chicago Bears: 7-9
NFC South:
New Orleans Saints: 12-4
Atlanta Falcons: 10-6*
Carolina Panthers: 9-7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-9
NFC East:
New York Giants: 9-7 (Win tiebreaker)
Washington Redskins: 9-7
Dallas Cowboys: 8-8
Philadelphia Eagles: 7-9
Awards:
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos
Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Defensive Player of the Year: Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Montee Ball, Denver Broncos
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Kenny Vaccaro, New Orleans Saints
Coach of the Year: Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints
Comeback Player of the Year: Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
Playoff Seadings
AFC:
1. Houston Texans
2. Denver Broncos
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. New England Patriots
5. Indianapolis Colts
6. Baltimore Ravens
NFC:
1. New Orleans Saints
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. Green Bay Packers
4. New York Giants
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. St. Louis Rams
Wild Card Playoffs
AFC:
(6) Ravens at (3) Bengals: Ravens win
(5) Colts at (4) Patriots: Patriots win
NFC:
(6) Rams at (3) Packers: Packers win
(5) Falcons at (4) Giants: Falcons win
Divisional Round Playoffs
AFC:
(6) Ravens at (1) Texans: Ravens win
(4) Patriots at (2) Broncos: Broncos win
NFC:
(5) Falcons at (1) Saints: Saints win
(3) Packers at (2) Seahawks: Seahawks win
Conference Championship Games:
(6) Ravens at (2) Broncos: Broncos win
(2) Seahawks at (1) Saints: Seahawks win
Super Bowl XLVIII in New York:
Broncos 27, Seahawks 24
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos
Well, there you have it folks. The season ending in complete heartbreak. I just see the experience of Peyton Manning overcoming the youthfulness of Russell Wilson. But, with the Seahawks still young it just gives them more motivation for next year. I'd love to see the Seahawks in next year's Super Bowl, regardless of the outcome. So, here's to 2013, and a successful Seahawks season. Go Hawks!
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