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Saints at Seahawks

Saints won a close one vs Eagles last week in a game where they threw 2 INTs but otherwise moved the ball nicely. They face a bird of a different color this week in Seattle.

Seahawks led the league on key passing defense measure, opponents yard per pass attempt, allowing only 4.85. Much stronger than the modest Eagle D. Seahawks led the league on yards per pass difference (offense-defense; see chart below) and at occasional times during the season it's made them our favorite to win the Super Bowl. Virtually all season long they've been our pick to represent the NFC.

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Saints defense is one of their strong points as well so expect a hard-fought, knock-down, drag-out fight. Should be a great game and with homefield advantage to the Seahawks our computer favors 'Hawks by 7 1/2. Looks about right.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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