I don’t think we can expect another blowout in this one, that’s for sure…the weather conditions are going to see to that. Whether or not they can win three straight games after that remains to be seen.
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“You’ve got to make it work”.
That fits in with the last six weeks as the Seahawks have allowed Lynch to rehabilitate throughout December – away from team trainers – with his own personal trainers in San Francisco.
Peterson has essentially carried the Vikings into the playoffs twice: in 2008, when he ran for 1,760 yards, and again in 2012, his MVP season, when he ran for 2,097 yards, becoming the seventh player in National Football League history to crack the 2,000-yard standard.
The rest of the Seahawks’ injury situation for this rematch – after Seattle’s 38-7 win at Minnesota last month – is equally promising.
The Seahawks also will be without tight end Luke Willson, who is still dealing with a concussion suffered on December 27. “I know that”s been out there, but I don”t know until we finish the week.
Last time against Seattle, the Vikings played without nose tackle Linval Joseph, and safety Harrison Smith and linebacker Anthony Barr were knocked out early with injuries.
Of course, none of those things will matter if the Vikings can’t do a significantly better job of blocking up front than they did in the first game.
Zimmer said there would be no restrictions on running back Adrian Peterson, out briefly in the second half against the Packers because of back spasms. As a season ticket holder, Matt went to the Superbowl in NY two years ago.
“He told us we’ve got to believe in ourselves and have faith in ourselves and just go out and play ball”.
Why on earth would one of the best running backs in the league not play in a playoff game when he’s, apparently, healthy and looking good in practice? Their statistics and their swagger say bring it on.
Ultimately Teddy Bridgewater is more than capable enough to complete four or five crossing routes which will force the Seahawks to put more players in coverage and giving Peterson more running room.
“It makes it fun for our guys, but that’s just the kind of team that we have”, cornerback Richard Sherman said.
“Coach has been telling us that nobody gives us a chance, and we’re using that as motivation”, said cornerback Xavier Rhodes said.
Stay on topic – This helps keep the thread focused on the discussion at hand.
All you need to do is look on the walls of his office to find out, Matt Cronrath is a die-hard Seahawks fan.
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“We have downgraded RB Marshawn Lynch to out”.
