NFC West Predictions: Seattle Seahawks Challenged by San Francisco 49ers

WhatIfSports.com by Columnist Written on June 19, 2008
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Closest Game: Washington (Week 12)—One of a couple of low-scoring games on the schedule, these are the types of outcomes that Mike Holmgren's teams typically win. If the San Francisco 49ers are breathing down the Seahawks' necks, expect Seattle to try to turn it up a notch to give its coach and its fans another division title. Pressure does not always work in a team's favor, and the outcome of this game should indicate how the Seahawks are handling it.

Fantasy Notables: Matt Hasselbeck (9) 3,720 yards, 22 TDs, 13 INTs; Julius Jones (32) 1,162 total yards, 8 TDs; Bobby Engram (28) 74 receptions, 933 yards, 6 TDs; John Carlson (37) 31 receptions, 295 yards, 2 TDs; Brandon Coutu (29) 35/35 XPs, 23/29 FGs

Projected 2008 Results:

WeekOpponentWin%Avg Score
1 @Buffalo Bills 65 19-17
2 San Francisco 49ers 57 22-16
3 St. Louis Rams 74 26-14
5 @New York Giants 35 16-25
6 Green Bay Packers 45 17-17
7 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 73 19-15
8 @San Francisco 49ers 62 22-20
9 Philadelphia Eagles 55 21-14
10 @Miami Dolphins 75 23-17
11 Arizona Cardinals 67 24-14
12 Washington Redskins 47 19-20
13 @Dallas Cowboys 36 16-26
14 New England Patriots 19 18-27
15 @St. Louis Rams 72 24-18
16 New York Jets 56 22-14
17 @Arizona Cardinals 65 21-17

 

 

San Francisco (8-8)

Before the 2007 season, the 49ers seemed to make all the right moves to get back to respectability. Then they were hit by several key injuries and some very inconsistent play from the young players on the team.

This offseason, the 49ers again did not hesitate to make big moves. In 2008, they start to see the fruits of their labor. The kids are maturing and the offense should be able to put a lot of points on the board under Mike Martz. The 49ers average 25.3 points per game (10th) and allow 24.8 points (21st) against a schedule featuring six games against 2007 playoff teams.

Absolute Record: 8-8

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