Strength of Schedule

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

The Seahawks may be overrated, but they are still a very dangerous team. Alexander is a dangerous back who plays with power, vision, deceptive speed, and agility. Hasselbeck does a good job of spreading the ball around, making smart and accurate throws, and getting wins. Their defense has improved by leaps and bounds. In sum, let's not underestimate them simply because the media is overestimating their capabilities.

Ramseyfan, Sundra has quoted you already, and I will too, because you make some good points about the Seahawks, but I like other people have mentioned in this thread wonder how the stats would be different if the roles were reversed. Let's say the Skins would have played the Seahawks schedule this year and vice versa. Everyone would probably be talking about Portis having 20+ TDs and 1800+ yards. I think the Seahawks have played smart football this year, but I am not convinced they are the dominant team that everyone in the media makes them out to be. If the Skins can match the intensity of the Seahawks early and Bunell gets off to a better start, this game may turn out to be a surprise to alot of people . I think the Skins are doing everything right in terms of preperation this week to have a good game. They have practiced in the rain and are going out early to get adjusted to the time change. I am very optimistic about their chances.