Scouting Report

PLAYER MATCHUPS

Passing PC-PA Yds. TD Int.

Rick Mirer, Seattle 76-150 828 1 9

John Friesz, Seattle 12-23 152 1 0

Craig Erickson, Miami 0-0 0 0 0

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD

Chris Warren, Seattle 71 232 3.3 1

Lamar Smith, Seattle 18 114 6.3 2

K. Abdul-Jabbar, Miami 74 298 4.0 5

Irving Spikes, Miami 31 146 4.7 1

Receiving Rec. Yds. AVG. TD

Brian Blades, Seattle 22 246 11.2 1

Joey Galloway, Seattle 15 236 15.7 0

O.J. McDuffie, Miami 17 221 13.0 1

Stanley Pritchett, Miami 12 184 15.3 1

INJURIES:

Seahawks: Questionable: DE Antonio Edwards (knee), G Pete Kendall (knee), DE Matt LaBounty (knee), LB James Logan (leg), LB Terry Wooden (hamstring); Probable: RB Reggie Brown (jaw).

Dolphins: Out: WR Fred Barnett (knee), QB Dan Marino (ankle); Doubtful: S Sean Hill (hamstring), DE Aaron Jones (knee); Questionable: CB Calvin Jones (abdomen), WR Charles Jordan (ankle).

ANALYSIS

Not only have the Seahawks been playing poorly, now they have to deal with the distractions of a possible Rick Mirer-for-Jeff George trade. Mirer has been inept on the field, but he’s very popular with teammates because of his stand-up demeanor.

The Seahawks seem to go from one crisis to the next - Mike Frier’s car accident, Dennis Erickson’s personal problems, the aborted franchise move to California, quarterback controversy, possible Mirer trade, etc.

The offense should be more productive with Coeur d’Alene’s John Friesz getting the start at quarterback. And it appears Chris Warren finally found his running shoes.

For once, points shouldn’t be so scarce.

Seattle has the fortune of facing a Marino-less Miami offense. If he’s in the backfield and not on the sideline with an ankle injury, the line goes from 7.5 points to 14.

Backup QB Bernie Kosar has given way to Craig Erickson, whose first pass Sunday will be his first of the season. Miami can’t be expected to be sharp with Erickson taking over. And Seattle’s defense has shown modest improvement.

Don’t laugh - this one’s winnable for the Hawks. It’s more likely that Seattle will cover the spread and fall to 1-5.

, DataTimes