Found January 01, 2012 on Seahawks Blog:
Three keys to Seahawks victory 1. Prevent the big play.This has been the single biggest improvement in Seattle's season. Last year, the Seahawks gave up 76 plays of 20 yards or more, tied for second-most in the NFL, according to the Associated Press. This year? They've allowed 45, tied for second-fewest. Here comes Arizona, whose offensive specialty is the big play with receivers like Larry Fitzgerald and Early Doucet. The Cardinals had seven plays gain 20 or more yards last week alone, and in the past four games, Arizona has had five plays that gained 40 yards or more. Seattle has to put a priority on keeping the back end of the defense buttoned up. 2. Find tight end Zach Miller.Seattle is running thin at receiver with starters Mike Williams and Sidney Rice are on injured reserve, and while backup Ben Obomanu is expected to play, he was limited by a sore knee during practice this week. That tight end wearing No. 86 is allowed to catch passes for Seattle, and he has been pre...
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