Scouting Report

Sun., Nov. 30, 1997

By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com (509) 459-5585

Player matchup Passing PC-PA Yds. TD Int. Warren Moon, Seattle 261-446 3,066 18 14 Chris Chandler, Atlanta 152-256 1,987 15 6

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD

Chris Warren, Seattle 138 571 4.1 3 Steve Broussard, Seattle 62 383 6.2 5 Jamal Anderson, Atlanta 198 671 3.4 5 Byron Hanspard, Atlanta 44 249 5.7 0

Receiving Rec. Yds. AVG. TD Joey Galloway, Seattle 53 801 15.1 8 Mike Pritchard, Seattle 45 553 12.3 1 Bert Emanuel, Atlanta 52 797 15.3 8 Terance Mathis, Atlanta 51 635 12.5 4

Injuries

Seahawks: Out: DT Cortez Kennedy (leg); CB Shawn Springs (thumb). Doubtful: T Howard Ballard (arm); RB Reggie Brown (knee); G Derrick Graham (neck); P Rick Tuten (pelvis). Questionable: S Bennie Blades (back); CB Jeremy Lincoln (ankle).

Falcons: Questionable: RB Bob Christian (hamstring); DT Dan Owens (knee); TE Ed West (knee). Probable: DE Lester Archambeau (knee); C Calvin Collins (abdomen); LB Jessie Tuggle (ankle).

Analysis

Here are today’s scenarios: Seattle wins, puts two consecutive unsightly losses in the rear-view mirror and re-enters the playoff chase; or, Seattle loses, almost certainly exits postseason consideration and speculation begins surfacing on coach Dennis Erickson’s future.

Seahawks quarterback Warren Moon needs a break from the poundings he’s been taking. It likely won’t come because the Falcons lead the NFL with 46 sacks, despite rarely blitzing. Seattle must restore its run-pass balance to keep Moon healthy. Provided Seattle’s special teams don’t implode, Seahawks by eight.

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