Vikings at Seahawks Depth Chart Preview 2020
Oct 9, 2020 20:22:37 GMT -6
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Post by Danchat on Oct 9, 2020 20:22:37 GMT -6
After finally getting their first win, the Vikings now must face a true Super Bowl contender - the 4-0 Seahawks. Do the Vikings have any chance at pulling an upset?
Line: SEA -7
Injury Report
Vikings
WR Osborn - Out
CB Hill - Questionable
CB Boyd - Questionable
Seahawks
S Adams - Out
S Hill - Questionable
CB Dunbar - Questionable
LB Brooks - Questionable
HB Hyde - Questionable
G Iupati - Questionable
* My Thoughts *
Russell Wilson is in MVP mode, and this Seahawks team is capable of beating anybody right now. They've already put up 35 points on the Patriots' elite defense and haven't scored below 30 points so far. The Seahawks have finally transitioned away from a run-first approach and are playing more aggressively than ever, throwing on 1st down more than any other team. Russell has been insanely accurate and has his lethal deep ball primed to shred this defense. He's got two burners in Metcalf and Lockett who can stretch the field at a moment's notice. Metcalf's size and speed makes him nearly impossible to cover one-on-one, and the Vikings don't have any CBs who have shown they can handle him. Lockett was actually shut out against Waynes last year, but will likely rebound. Greg Olsen is in the twilight of his career and is basically Kyle Rudolph at this point. They have little depth at WR, with David Moore operating at 3rd WR. He's a one-trick pony deep WR - boy, the Seahawks have sure stocked up on them!
The Seahawks still run the ball well, just not as much. Chris Carson is still a very good HB and is having another solid year. He's a hard back to bring down and is a quietly good receiver, but has fumbled 8 times over his last 19 games. Carlos Hyde had a shockingly good year for Houston last season, but in reality he's a mediocre up-the-middle runner. The Seahawks will utilize many 2 TE sets and will get Will Dissly out there, one of the league's better blocking TEs. They don't use their FB outside of goalline runs.
Seattle's offensive line has been improving as of late - pinch me, I must be dreaming! I've commented a bunch on this topic in the past, but it seems Seattle is finally incher closer to having a good O-line. Duane Brown has been fantastic despite being 35, and Mike Iupati has resurrected his career here after falling apart from injuries in Arizona. Meanwhile, former 2nd rounder Ethan Pocic is finally beginning to show signs of being an NFL-caliber player - it's only taken him 4 years. RG Damien Lewis was a 3rd round pick plugged right into their starting lineup and has given them elite run blocking play but poor pass protection. RT Brandon Shell was a poor RT for the Jets, but he is a step up from the awful Germain Ifedi.
Defensively, this unit is a mess. The Seahawks need SS Jamal Adams to be in the lineup after they traded 2 1st rounders for him, but he's sidelined with a groin issue. Oddly enough, he leads the team in sacks with 2! They've lost Bruce Irvin and Rasheem Greene (2nd rounder) to the IR, and their latest 2nd rounder Darrell Taylor to a non-football injury. Out of the healthy players active, they have just 4 sacks total. There's simply been no pass rush since losing Jadaveon Clowney, as former 1st rounder L. J. Collier has not looked like an NFL-caliber player, and Benson Mayowa should be a rotational guy. Alton Robinson will play a big role and might be their best edge rusher. Jarran Reed had an amazing 2018 season with 10.5 sacks, but in his other 4 seasons, he's never topped 3! Poona Ford is a strong run stuffer who had a big game against the Vikings last year.
Bobby Wagner and K. J. Wright are the biggest reasons why Seattle has been strong versus the rush this year, alongside Jamal Adams playing some LB. Wagner isn't quite at the elite level he was at for 2016-18, but he's still great. Wright has stepped up his game in coverage this year. They spent a 1st on Jordyn Brooks, an inside LB who was more fit to be a 3rd rounder, but so far they're not using him. Instead, they may opt to play Delano Hill as a 3rd safety/LB/nickel CB, but he's been dreadful in coverage.
Seattle has given up 401 passing yards per game this year, and while some of it can be attributed to garbage time, they have some big problems here. They've built this unit through trades, getting Adams from the Jets, and saved Diggs from the Lions' organization for a 5th rounder, and got stud CB Quinton Dunbar from the Redskins for a 5th. Dunbar hasn't quite been himself as he's dealt with a knee issue, but is a ballhawking CB when healthy. Diggs has struggled in coverage so far this year, but has done very well against the run. Their best DB in coverage so far has been Shaq Griffin, who had a breakout year last season. 3rd/4th CB Tre Flowers has been a disaster this year, as he's already given up 287 yards in coverage. They may opt to use Ugo Amadi in the nickel, as he's having a decent year in coverage, or use him at safety to replace Adams.
Prediction: Seahawks 41, Vikings 34
I can't pick the Vikings to beat a good team, on the road, and in a primetime matchup. It'll be an easier matchup with no fans at Century Link field, but Russell Wilson is reaping souls out there and the Vikings don't have the DBs nor the pass rush to stop him. You could say similar things for the Seattle defense, so I think the Vikings' offense will keep this one relatively close.
Any thoughts?
Line: SEA -7
Injury Report
Vikings
WR Osborn - Out
CB Hill - Questionable
CB Boyd - Questionable
Seahawks
S Adams - Out
S Hill - Questionable
CB Dunbar - Questionable
LB Brooks - Questionable
HB Hyde - Questionable
G Iupati - Questionable
* My Thoughts *
Russell Wilson is in MVP mode, and this Seahawks team is capable of beating anybody right now. They've already put up 35 points on the Patriots' elite defense and haven't scored below 30 points so far. The Seahawks have finally transitioned away from a run-first approach and are playing more aggressively than ever, throwing on 1st down more than any other team. Russell has been insanely accurate and has his lethal deep ball primed to shred this defense. He's got two burners in Metcalf and Lockett who can stretch the field at a moment's notice. Metcalf's size and speed makes him nearly impossible to cover one-on-one, and the Vikings don't have any CBs who have shown they can handle him. Lockett was actually shut out against Waynes last year, but will likely rebound. Greg Olsen is in the twilight of his career and is basically Kyle Rudolph at this point. They have little depth at WR, with David Moore operating at 3rd WR. He's a one-trick pony deep WR - boy, the Seahawks have sure stocked up on them!
The Seahawks still run the ball well, just not as much. Chris Carson is still a very good HB and is having another solid year. He's a hard back to bring down and is a quietly good receiver, but has fumbled 8 times over his last 19 games. Carlos Hyde had a shockingly good year for Houston last season, but in reality he's a mediocre up-the-middle runner. The Seahawks will utilize many 2 TE sets and will get Will Dissly out there, one of the league's better blocking TEs. They don't use their FB outside of goalline runs.
Seattle's offensive line has been improving as of late - pinch me, I must be dreaming! I've commented a bunch on this topic in the past, but it seems Seattle is finally incher closer to having a good O-line. Duane Brown has been fantastic despite being 35, and Mike Iupati has resurrected his career here after falling apart from injuries in Arizona. Meanwhile, former 2nd rounder Ethan Pocic is finally beginning to show signs of being an NFL-caliber player - it's only taken him 4 years. RG Damien Lewis was a 3rd round pick plugged right into their starting lineup and has given them elite run blocking play but poor pass protection. RT Brandon Shell was a poor RT for the Jets, but he is a step up from the awful Germain Ifedi.
Defensively, this unit is a mess. The Seahawks need SS Jamal Adams to be in the lineup after they traded 2 1st rounders for him, but he's sidelined with a groin issue. Oddly enough, he leads the team in sacks with 2! They've lost Bruce Irvin and Rasheem Greene (2nd rounder) to the IR, and their latest 2nd rounder Darrell Taylor to a non-football injury. Out of the healthy players active, they have just 4 sacks total. There's simply been no pass rush since losing Jadaveon Clowney, as former 1st rounder L. J. Collier has not looked like an NFL-caliber player, and Benson Mayowa should be a rotational guy. Alton Robinson will play a big role and might be their best edge rusher. Jarran Reed had an amazing 2018 season with 10.5 sacks, but in his other 4 seasons, he's never topped 3! Poona Ford is a strong run stuffer who had a big game against the Vikings last year.
Bobby Wagner and K. J. Wright are the biggest reasons why Seattle has been strong versus the rush this year, alongside Jamal Adams playing some LB. Wagner isn't quite at the elite level he was at for 2016-18, but he's still great. Wright has stepped up his game in coverage this year. They spent a 1st on Jordyn Brooks, an inside LB who was more fit to be a 3rd rounder, but so far they're not using him. Instead, they may opt to play Delano Hill as a 3rd safety/LB/nickel CB, but he's been dreadful in coverage.
Seattle has given up 401 passing yards per game this year, and while some of it can be attributed to garbage time, they have some big problems here. They've built this unit through trades, getting Adams from the Jets, and saved Diggs from the Lions' organization for a 5th rounder, and got stud CB Quinton Dunbar from the Redskins for a 5th. Dunbar hasn't quite been himself as he's dealt with a knee issue, but is a ballhawking CB when healthy. Diggs has struggled in coverage so far this year, but has done very well against the run. Their best DB in coverage so far has been Shaq Griffin, who had a breakout year last season. 3rd/4th CB Tre Flowers has been a disaster this year, as he's already given up 287 yards in coverage. They may opt to use Ugo Amadi in the nickel, as he's having a decent year in coverage, or use him at safety to replace Adams.
Prediction: Seahawks 41, Vikings 34
I can't pick the Vikings to beat a good team, on the road, and in a primetime matchup. It'll be an easier matchup with no fans at Century Link field, but Russell Wilson is reaping souls out there and the Vikings don't have the DBs nor the pass rush to stop him. You could say similar things for the Seattle defense, so I think the Vikings' offense will keep this one relatively close.
Any thoughts?
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