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Injuries have plagued the Seahawks all season as 24 players have missed a total of 135 games through the first
14 weeks of the season.
The Seahawks offense has been hit the hardest, especially at the receiver position early in
the season, to the quarterback position in the middle of the season, over to the defensive side of the ball and
now to the offensive line.
In fact, the Seahawks could have five backup offensive linemen start vs. New York.
Four of the starters have fallen on injured reserve and last week tackle Sean Locklear dislocated his toe on
the final play of the game at St. Louis.
NFL's 3rd best home record over the past 5 years.
Since week 16 of the 2002 season, the Seahawks have used the home crowd to their advantage. During that span,
Seattle is 35-13 at Qwest Field, tied for the third-best regular season home winning percentage during that span.
New York Jets (9-5) at Seattle Seahawks (3-11)
Sunday, CBS, 4:00 PM ET
Jets - Seahawks Series
The Jets and Seahawks square off for the 17th time. The series between the Jets and
Seahawks is currently tied at 8 games apiece. The Jets dropped the first seven games, including
a schedule oddity that had the two teams meeting twice in 1981 when Seattle was a member of the AFC
West.
The Jets first defeated Seattle in 1985 and have since won eight-of-nine meetings, including the last five
consecutive games. The two teams have only met once since Seattle’s move to the NFC in 2002, and that was
their last meeting, a 37-14 win by the Jets in 2004 (12/19/2004). In that game, Jets QB Chad Pennington
threw for 253 yards & 3 TDs, while RB Curtis Martin rushed for 134 yards & scored 2 TDs.
NFL 2008 Week 15: New York Jets 31, Buffalo Bills 27
The Bills appeared to have secured the win by taking a 27-24 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the
game on an 11-yard touchdown run by RB Fred Jackson. The Bills defense forced the Jets into a three-and-out,
and with two minutes remaining, the Bills appeared to have the win within their grasp.
However, with 2:06 remaining in the game and the Jets trailing Buffalo 27-24, Bills QB J.P. Losman took a snap from their
own 27 yard line on 2nd-and-5 and rolled right.
Blitzing safety Abram Elam came from the back side, hit Losman to force a fumble at the Bills 16 yard-line.
Defensive End Shaun Ellis scooped the ball on his second try at the 11-yard line and ran it in to the end zone for the go-ahead
touchdown with 1:54 left. The Jets won, 31-27.
NFL 2008 Week 15: Seattle Seahawks 23, Saint Louis Rams 20
The Seahawks ended their longest losing streak in 14 years as Olindo Mare's 27-yard field goal split
the uprights as time expired for a 23-20 win at Saint Louis.
Seattle struggled in the first half falling behind 17-7 at halftime.
Rams WR Torry Holt and QB Marc Bulger connected for a 31-yard touchdown on the opening drive. Seattle’s
defense tied the game when Darryl Tapp forced a fumble which Jordan Babineaux returned 24 yards for a score.
The Rams controlled the rest of the half tacking on 10 more points behind a Steven Jackson 6-yard TD run and Josh Brown
36-yard field goal. In that half, Seattle was outgained 243 total yards
to 76; 14 first downs to 3; and outrushed 117 to 31. Seneca Wallace, starting again for an injured Matt Hasselbeck, completed
three of eight passes and was sacked three times.
Seneca Wallace was the spark for the Seahawks in the second half.
Wallace leading the Seahawks to two third-quarter Mare field goals to pull within 17-13. Brown added another field goal
for the Rams to pull ahead 20-13.
In the final minutes of the game, Wallace connected with Bobby Engram for a 37-yard completion that set up a 1-yard
touchdown run by T.J. Duckett tying the game 20-20. On the ensuing drive, the Seahawks defense forced the Rams to a
three-and-out.
Taking over with 2:10 remaining, Wallace directed the six-play, 60-yard game-winning drive. On the drive, Wallace and
Deion Branch hooked up on a 45-yard completion to the Rams’ 9-yard line setting up the game winner.
Seattle’s defense limited the Rams to just four first downs in the second half, 101 total yards. Jackson, who rushed for 81 yards on 17 carries in the first half for the Rams,
was limited to 10 yards on seven carries in the second half.
NEW YORK JETS (9-5)
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Jets Lead AFC & NFL with 7 Players on Pro Bowl Squad
In past 3 road games, QB BRETT FAVRE has completed 71 of 96 passes (74.0 pct.) for 619 yards with 4 TDs vs. 2
interceptions & 95.8 passer rating. Including postseason, Favre’s teams are 97-8 (.924) when he posts 100+ rating Pro Bowl starter RB THOMAS JONES leads the AFC with 1,222 rush yards & is averaging 103.5 rush yards per game in
past 6 (621 total). Jones’ 15 TDs (13 rush, 2 receiving) & 13 rush TDs in 2008 set Jets single-season record. For
career against the Seahawks, Jones averages 98.3 rush yards per game (295 total). RB LEON WASHINGTON is tied for
1st in NFL with 10 plays of 40+ yards WR LAVERANUES COLES (7,947) needs 53 receiving yards to reach 8,000 WR JERRICHO COTCHERY (5) needs 2 TD receptions to surpass career-high (6 in 2006) LB CALVIN PACE has
career-high 7 sacks in 2008 Since ’95, CB TY LAW ranks 1st among CBs with 52 interceptions Jets
set franchise season record last week against the Bills with their 5th defensive touchdown
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (3-11)
In past 2 starts, QB SENECA WALLACE has 110.4 passer rating, completing 35 of 53 (66.0 pct.) for 438 yards with 3 TDs
vs. 0 interceptions. QB MATT HASSELBECK completed 22 of 30 (73.3 pct.) for 201 yards with 2 TDs vs. 1 interception for 99.4
passer rating in only start vs. the New York Jets. In starts with 10+ attempts, his teams are 36-12 (.750) when he has
90.0+ rating Seahawks are 11-1 (.917) when RB MAURICE MORRIS has 15+ attempts In 20 games with 22+ carries,
RB JULIUS JONES has 2,172 rush yards (108.6 per game) & 16 TDs. RB T.J. DUCKETT had TD last week WR DEION
BRANCH's teams are 6-0 in career vs. the New York Jets. Including playoffs, when he has TD catch, his teams are
19-5 (.792). TE JOHN CARLSON leads NFC rookie TEs with 51 receptions & 601 yards. Tops team in both categories
& aims to join Hall of Famer STEVE LARGENT (1976) as only rookies in franchise history to lead in both LB JULIAN
PETERSON has 26.5 sacks in 50 games with the Seahawks (including playoffs). S JORDAN BABINEAUX had 24-yard FR-TD
last week K OLINDO MARE had 3 FGs, including game-winner last week.
PREDICTION: New York Jets 24, Seattle Seahawks 9
Losing to the Chargers (48-29, 9/22/2008), Raiders (16-13 OT, 10/19/2008) and the 49ers (12/07/2008) on the road
does not bode well for the Jets this week. Maybe, it's something about playing in California for the Jets this season
and not necessarily a West Coast stigma.
Playing against a Mike Holmgren coached team won't help the Jets either.
Holmgren is one of the NFL's best head coaches and if not for the Seahawks injuries this year, they would have competed,
if not repeated, for the NFC West Division title.
More importantly, Holmgren has had success in molding quarterbacks such as Joe Montana, Steve Young,
Matt Hasselbeck and, of course, Brett Favre.
Holmgren with Favre led the Packers to three division championships (1995, 1996, 1997), three NFC Championship Games
(1995, 1996, 1997), two NFC Championships (1996 and 1997), and one Super Bowl championship (XXXI).
So if anyone is able to devise a plan to stop and counter a Favre-led offense it's Holmgren. Fortunately for the Jets,
the Seahawks don't have the players this season to execute the plan.
Expect the Jets to start out well much like last week against the Bills and then capitalize on Seahawks mistakes.
Don't be surprised if the outcome of the game is more due to the Seahawks losing the game, than the Jets winning.
But, hey in the NFL a win is a win. For the Jets it's one step closer to the playoffs and an ironic twist of fate next
Sunday in the season finale against the Dolphins and Chad Pennington for the AFC East Championship.
RELATED NFL 2008 Week 16
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NFL Week 16: Two Weeks Left in an Extraordinary NFL 2008 Regular Season
With 2 weeks left in the regular season NFL teams find themselves in must-win situations. For the NFC & AFC Top seeds, it's about home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
For the other teams still in the playoff hunt, it's a matter of survival and about punching their ticket for the
playoffs. As such, the goal is simple: keep winning, control your own playoff destiny and hope not to have to rely
on other teams losing.
Ravens vs. Cowboys: Identical Records & Playoff Aspirations
The game features a matchup of teams with identical 9-5 records fighting for a Wildcard playoff berth in their
respective conferences. The Ravens come off a deflating 13-9 loss to the Steelers while the Cowboys head into the
game after a convincing 20-8 victory against the New York Giants.
Falcons are No Match for Vikings at Metrodome
The Vikings can clinch the NFC North this week, while the Falcons have a chance to earn a Wildcard spot this week.
However, the Falcons are simply not built for the road this season proving that not all 9-5 records are equal.
NFC Leaders Battle It Our for Home Field Supremacy
The NFC's top playoff seed is at stake this Sunday night when the Carolina Panthers visit the New York Giants. The
Giants and Panthers have identical 11-3 records, but appear to be going in different directions.
The Battle for the AFC King of the Hill
The top two seeds in the AFC meet this Sunday, as the AFC South Champion Tennessee Titans (12-2) host the
AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3). While both teams have clinched a first-round playoffs bye,
this Sunday game will likely determine which team gains homefield advantage in the AFC.
NFL 2008 Playoffs & Playoff Scenarios
Heading into NFL 2008 Week 16, the AFC playoff scenario is down to 6 teams fighting for 4 spots. While in the
NFC 8 teams are vying for 4 spots. A look at the playoff races and playoff scenarios.
Eagles Aim for 4th in a Row at Redskins Expense
The Eagles look to win their fourth straight game as they travel to Washington to take on the Redskins.
The Washington Redskins (7-7) downward spiral continued last week in Cincinnati as Washington suffered
its third straight loss and defeats in five of their last six games.
Thursday Night Battle Between Colts & Jags Still Meaningful
The Jaguars (5-9) host the hottest team in the NFL. After their mediocre 3-4 start to the season, the Colts have
won seven in a row to improve their record to 10-4.
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NFL 2008 WEEK 16 RESULTS – DECEMBER 18, 20-22
(All times local)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:00 PM (NFLN - Thursday, December 18)
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys, 7:00 PM (NFLN - Saturday, December 20)
San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans, 12:00 PM
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos, 2:05 PM
Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders, 1:05 PM
N.Y. Jets at Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings, 4:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redksins, 4:15 PM
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM
Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots, 1:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams, 12:00 PM
Carolina Panthers at N.Y. Giants, 8:15 PM (NBC)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 7:30 PM (ESPN - Monday, December 22)
NFL 2008 WEEK 15 RESULTS – DECEMBER 11, 14-15
(Home Team in Caps)
CHICAGO BEARS 27, New Orleans Saints 24 (OT)
N.Y. JETS 31, Buffalo Bills 27
Seattle Seahawks 23, ST. LOUIS RAMS 20
Minnesota Vikings 35, ARIZONA CARDINALS 14
ATLANTA FALCONS 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 (OT)
Pittsburgh Steelers 13, BALTIMORE RAVENS 9
CINCINNATI BENGALS 20, Washington Redskins 13
CAROLINA PANTHERS 30, Denver Broncos 10
HOUSTON TEXANS 13, Tennessee Titans 12
New England Patriots 49, OAKLAND RAIDERS 26
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, Detroit Lions 21
DALLAS COWBOYS 20, N.Y. Giants 8
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 20, Green Bay Packers 16
San Diego Chargers 22, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 21
MIAMI DOLPHINS 14, San Francisco 49ers 9
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 30, Cleveland Browns 10
NFL 2008 WEEK 14 RESULTS - DECEMBER 4, 7 - 8
(Home team in CAPS)
SAN DIEGO 34, Oakland 7
Miami 16, BUFFALO 3 (Toronto)
DENVER 24, Kansas City 17
SAN FRANCISCO 24, N.Y. Jets 14
CHICAGO 23, Jacksonville 10
New England 24, SEATTLE 21
Minnesota 20, DETROIT 16
ARIZONA 34, St. Louis 10
Houston 24, GREEN BAY 21
PITTSBURGH 20, Dallas 13
INDIANAPOLIS 35, Cincinnati 3
BALTIMORE 24, Washington 10
NEW ORLEANS 29, Atlanta 25
Philadelphia 20, N.Y. GIANTS 14
TENNESSEE 28, Cleveland 9
CAROLINA 38, Tampa Bay 23
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