Seahawks vs Vikings: Counterpoints to five bold predictions for the game

The penultimate prediction – at least in my sequence – is that all three Minnesota wideouts will score against Seattle. I do agree that Cousins isn’t the reason that the Vikes are winless so far; he’s actually played really well. However… he’s thrown three or more TDs 31 times in his career. That’s 31 out of 111 games or just under 28 percent.

That’s not bad at all; it just isn’t all that frequent. Yes, I know the Vikes pulled off the WR scoring hat trick just last week, but that was much more of a fluke than an expectation. Add that the Seahawks have only given up two touchdown passes in two games, and it becomes even less likely.

And now, the one prediction that I can agree on, unfortunately: Russell Wilson will be sacked four times. As Ms. Rohach correctly states, the Hawks offensive line hasn’t offered stellar protection. They aren’t bad, and Wilson’s talent for creating opportunities where none exist occasionally results in a sack instead of an incredible play. But he did take the 400th sack of his career last week and averages 2.7 per contest.

Minnesota has a talented wrecking crew up front, led by Danielle Hunter. Last week he sacked the shifty and elusive Kyler Murray three times himself. So yes, I’m on board with this prediction.

The good news, 12s, is that the Seahawks can win even when Wilson hits the turf. This is definitely worth a deeper look, but for now, it’s enough to know that the Hawks are 2-1 in games where Mr. Unlimited has been sacked seven times. It may not be the ideal situation, but it’s far from a guaranteed win. He may get a little dirty, but he’ll come through.

All that being said, Ms. Rohach could be 100 percent correct on her predictions. And let’s give her credit, 12s: she did say they were bold, and they are. I highly recommend you check out her work on FanSided. I know I’ll be reading her views on today’s big Seahawks win – well, hopefully.