Scouting Report

Player matchups

Passing PC-PA Yds. TD Int.

Warren Moon, Seattle 218-363 2,566 16 11

Heath Shuler, N. Orleans 100-189 1,224 2 12

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD

Chris Warren, Seattle 106 452 4.3 3

Steve Broussard, Seattle 52 334 6.4 4

Mario Bates, N. Orleans 108 424 3.9 4

Ray Zellars, New Orleans 69 251 3.6 1

Receiving Rec. Yds. AVG. TD

Joey Galloway, Seattle 45 696 15.5 7

Mike Pritchard, Seattle 37 467 12.6 1

Randal Hill, N. Orleans 38 497 13.1 1

A. Hastings, N. Orleans 31 473 15.3 4

Injuries

Seahawks: Out: DT Cortez Kennedy (ankle), RB Lamar Smith (leg), CB Shawn Springs (thumb). Doubtful: S Bennie Blades (back). Questionable: T Walter Jones (ankle), P Rick Tuten (pelvis).

Saints: Questionable: LB Ink Aleaga (calf), RB Wes Bender (hamstring), QB Heath Shuler (toe). Probable: DT Joe Johnson (knee), S Rob Kelly (shoulder), T William Roaf (toe).

Analysis

There is one critical difference between these two teams: Seattle can score; New Orleans needs Rand McNally to locate an enemy end zone. The Saints have 13 touchdowns in 10 games. Seattle’s defense, minus Cortez Kennedy, Shawn Springs and possibly Bennie Blades, should be relieved to see Heath Shuler’s touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio (2 to 12). The Seahawks pressured San Diego’s Craig Whelihan on 26 of 29 pass attempts last Sunday. A repeat effort today could lead to a rout, particularly if returner Ronnie Harris holds onto the ball and Seattle’s offense (averaging 36.3 points the last three games) can convert against the Saints. Hawks by 12. , DataTimes