Seattle Seahawks: 3 Bold predictions vs. Eagles, Week 12
By Samuel Teets
After a dramatic win in Week 10, the Seattle Seahawks continue their tough schedule against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Seattle Seahawks were the talk of the league when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 10. The 49ers were the final undefeated team in the NFL, going into the divisional matchup. Now, with their bye week behind them, the Seahawks begin their tough final stretch of the regular season.
Despite their Week 10 victory, the Seahawks are still behind the 49ers in the NFC West. However, both teams have demanding schedules moving forward. The Seahawks face NFC teams for the rest of the year, and only one of them has a losing record. The 49ers also only meet one team with a losing record in their final six games.
If both teams continue winning, the Seahawks and 49ers will clash in a meaningful, thrilling Week 17 rematch. However, Seattle will simply focus on beating the Philadelphia Eagles first.
3. Seahawks sack Wentz four times
Wentz has been sacked 25 times this season, which is tied for the tenth-most this season. Philadelphia’s offensive line deserves credit for its versatility and steadfast protection, but the Seahawks will challenge Jason Kelce and company.
Entering Week 10, Jimmy Garoppolo had been sacked 12 times, an average of less than two per game. The Seahawks proceeded to sack Garoppolo five times and upset the last undefeated team in the NFL. Before the matchup against San Francisco, Seattle’s pass rush was mostly docile and ineffective.
After weeks of inactivity, Jadeveon Clowney and Jarran Reed came alive at the perfect time for Seattle. If those two stars stay hot following the bye week, even Philadelphia’s offensive line will struggle to protect Wentz.
Wentz has already taken three sacks in six games this season but has only been sacked four times on two occasions. He’ll come face to face with Clowney and Reed on Sunday. Clowney has two sacks and nine quarterback hits in his previous three appearances. Reed recorded the first sack of his suspension-shortened season against San Francisco.