Preferred Game Plan vs Seattle

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Jaylon spy's on Wilson 70 percent of the game.

When we blitz Jaylon over the middle we have a safety or corner fielding the middle.

They are a very balanced attack and are running the ball as well as through the air when the respective plays are being called. Wilson is hitting 80+ of his completions and is 9 TD's to 1 INT.

They are not getting as many first downs as their opponents but they are even on time of possession and +2 in Turnover battle. This means they are gaining yardage in big chunks and are making their opponents chip away for yardage. Their 3rd down conversion is 6/16 and their opponents is 14/26, better than 50%.

Trevon Diggs on DK Metcalf all game and I like Lewis vs Locket better than Chido for this game but it is what is is. Press coverage for this game.

When we don't blitz Jaylon Smith, we sprinkle in some corner or safety blitzes between Chido and Xavier Woods. Blitz 30 percent total game. 50 percent on 3rd downs especially 3rd and longs.

Their o-line is cohesive but nothing special. We should have some good match ups on the ends with our d-line. Misdirection of what Russell Wilson wants to do combined with a complimenting effective running game is what is making the offense tick. Thus why the spy is necessary and they will want to attack our middle of the field throwing or Wilson getting yardage running through lanes that way.

They are giving up point and are only solid in the middle of the field. Jarran Reed at DT, Wagner MLB and Jamal Adams SS. We want to work them on the perimeter and their DE's are nothing but out tackles are not either if Tyron does not play.

Run a lot of 2 RB sets and get our 5 best skill players on the field at once. Zeke blocks, catches and definitely runs better than most TE's. Pollard catches better and block decent, runs very dynamic.

We get these guys out on the perimeter early forcing their corners to make tackles thus banging them up and controlling the clock early.

We make sure Dak gets some pass attempts in motion moving out of the pocket.

We are going to set up the play action this way and keep them unknowing of what we want to do in this set at all times and control the clock and keep safe from turning the ball over.

Our WR's when called upon should have a field day because of this.

ST's lets get some return yards and contain them in the 20.

Would love to hear others.
 

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Jaylon spy's on Wilson 70 percent of the game.

When we blitz Jaylon over the middle we have a safety or corner fielding the middle.

They are a very balanced attack and are running the ball as well as through the air when the respective plays are being called. Wilson is hitting 80+ of his completions and is 9 TD's to 1 INT.

They are not getting as many first downs as their opponents but they are even on time of possession and +2 in Turnover battle. This means they are gaining yardage in big chunks and are making their opponents chip away for yardage. Their 3rd down conversion is 6/16 and their opponents is 14/26, better than 50%.

Trevon Diggs on DK Metcalf all game and I like Lewis vs Locket better than Chido for this game but it is what is is. Press coverage for this game.

When we don't blitz Jaylon Smith, we sprinkle in some corner or safety blitzes between Chido and Xavier Woods. Blitz 30 percent total game. 50 percent on 3rd downs especially 3rd and longs.

Their o-line is cohesive but nothing special. We should have some good match ups on the ends with our d-line. Misdirection of what Russell Wilson wants to do combined with a complimenting effective running game is what is making the offense tick. Thus why the spy is necessary and they will want to attack our middle of the field throwing or Wilson getting yardage running through lanes that way.

They are giving up point and are only solid in the middle of the field. Jarran Reed at DT, Wagner MLB and Jamal Adams SS. We want to work them on the perimeter and their DE's are nothing but out tackles are not either if Tyron does not play.

Run a lot of 2 RB sets and get our 5 best skill players on the field at once. Zeke blocks, catches and definitely runs better than most TE's. Pollard catches better and block decent, runs very dynamic.

We get these guys out on the perimeter early forcing their corners to make tackles thus banging them up and controlling the clock early.

We make sure Dak gets some pass attempts in motion moving out of the pocket.

We are going to set up the play action this way and keep them unknowing of what we want to do in this set at all times and control the clock and keep safe from turning the ball over.

Our WR's when called upon should have a field day because of this.

ST's lets get some return yards and contain them in the 20.

Would love to hear others.
you put some thought into this :thumbup:
it all sounds good, but good luck on cowboys doing any of that.o_O
 

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I’d prefer Jaylon just be a hype man or something. He lacks the instincts to get to Wilson. Joe Thomas played better than him, tbh. If any LB is gonna spy on him, it should be Thomas, not Jaylon.
Isn't it great when he walks into the stadium like he did the Bears game last year then plays like he does?

Then doesnt realize it.

And does things like celebrate his own mediocre play while down 20?

Who cant get through to this guy??
 

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We're going to need to protect the ball and get a few turnovers to compete in this game. We'll need to keep our run game in tact. If they make us one dimensional, Dak will have a rough day with our OLine. Don't stray from the run!!
 

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Seriously, if we dont fumble then we are a live dog in this. I'd love to see some more passing on first down to at least start the game. I like how Zeke is playing but I want to confuse that Def just a little . Set 'em up and then run Zeke down their throats.
 

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you put some thought into this :thumbup:
it all sounds good, but good luck on cowboys doing any of that.o_O

Greatly appreciated! I think progressively we will be surprised with MM. The guy plays to the game and keeps it going to the last minute.

This Seahawk game I think is a 50/50 and we are + 5.5 underdog.

Very interesting.

Matt Ryan has been playing 2nd or 3rd best at QB next to Wilson and he has more weapons.

We're on the road so who know what that is worth other than the travelling in these stadiums with no fans and just crowd noise.
 

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Preferred game plan.......win
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I’d prefer Jaylon just be a hype man or something. He lacks the instincts to get to Wilson. Joe Thomas played better than him, tbh. If any LB is gonna spy on him, it should be Thomas, not Jaylon.

Let Thomas play LB that is the point.

Jaylon was the spy last time we beat them in the playoffs just so everyone knows.

Jaylon is a very good blitzer as well.

keep him focused on Wilson and pressure and I like his duties in this game.

Thomas is great in coverage and he's getting to the ball carrier.
 

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My preferred game plan is one that doesn't come down to needing a successful onside kick. Odds are Sunday's is the only one we'll have all season.
 

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Not against a spy but I would use Thomas or a DB. Jaylon will never be able to smell his jock strap.

I don't think a corner is best but Jaylon or Thomas is.

I prefer Jaylon to spy for 3 reasons.

1. I like Thomas better in coverage and strictly playing LB as he looked good last week.

2. Jaylon is calling the plays and can relay to the others what he is thinking and set them up to react to what he is doing while he focuses on Wilson. This gives Wilson some confusion.

3. Jaylon is a hell of a blitzer and it can be disguised better once it is established he is playing the spy role.

Wilson will have to focus on 1 player focusing on him the majority of the time and that helps the DE's and any corners blitzing.

We do not let them play their game offensively, period! The attention goes to their best player using 1 of ours and benefits the rest.

We play matchup and double up when necessary. Their skill position players are better because of Wilson but Metcalf is a difference maker and a large body who goes up and gets it. I like Diggs there with some doubles or safety help.
 

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If our defensive ends aren't going to get pressure then we may need to put Jaylon at end to rush. Joe Thomas could spy Russell.
 
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