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2013 Seattle Seahawks Week 7 Preview and Power Rankings

Posted on September 12, 2013 at 04:41 AM.

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A divisional game for the Seahawks this week after 4 straight weeks of battling the AFC South, as they head to Arizona for a nationally televised prime-time bout against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The Cards come into this game banged up after a 52-0 drubbing by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and look like they'll be missing 3 key starters including starting QB Carson Palmer.

Matchup Preview *|* October 17, 2013

Seattle Seahawks
(6-0, Away)

Arizona Cardinals
(1-5, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
2380 (3rd)	Total Offensive Yards	1592 (31st)
1334 (12th)	Passing Yards	1170 (T-20th)
1046 (3rd)	Rushing Yards	422 (31st)
33.2 (2nd)	Points Per Game	13.0 (31st)

Defensive Stats Comparison
2411 (32nd)	Total Yards Allowed	2195 (26th)
1346 (20th)	Passing Yards Allowed	1222 (15th)
1065 (32nd)	Rushing Yards Allowed	973 (31st)
123 (15th)	Points Allowed	223 (32nd)

Injury Report
		J. Abraham Out 4-6 Weeks
		C. Palmer Out 3-4 Weeks
		C. Campbell Out 3-4 Weeks

Game Notes
The Cardinals lead the all time series 15-13 over Seattle. The two teams split their two meetings last year, a 16-13 win for Arizona to open the season, and a 58-0 annihilation by the Seahawks in December that showed how different of a team they had become.

Players to Watch:

Offense:

Larry Fitzgerald - WR:The Cardinals perennial pro-bowler has seen a production dip in recent years. Many feel this is more about who is throwing him the ball than the receivers declining ability. He is always a major threat to get open no matter who is behind center.

Defense:

Patrick Peterson - CB: The electric corner will probably see some snaps on offense as well, but for the moment we will focus on his shutdown corner abilities. This will be one of the best that QB Russell Wilson sees this season.

Prediction: Usually you would expect all division matchups to be somewhat competitive, but the Cardinals have been absolutely decimated by injuries to some of their major key contributors. Starting QB Carson Palmer will not be avialable on the short week, and the drop off to backup Ryan Lindley is significant. the home crown won't be able to save the Cardinals from the roll that Seattle is on. This one may get ugly fast. Seahawks 38, Cardinals 7

Week 7 NFL Power Rankings
RK (LW)	Team	Record	Next Game
1 (-)	Seattle Seahawks	6-0	@ Arizona
2 (-)	San Francisco 49ers	5-1	@ Tennessee
3 (-)	Chicago Bears	6-0	@ Washington
4 (-)	Philadelphia Eagles	6-0	Dallas
5 (-)	Houston Texans	4-2	@ Kansas City
6 (+4)	New York Giants	3-2-1	Minnesota
7 (+5)	Minnesota Vikings	3-2	@ New York Giants
8 (+5)	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3-2	@ Atlanta
9 (+6)	New England Patriots	4-2	@ New York Jets
10 (+4)	Dallas Cowboys	4-2	@ Philadelphia
11 (-2)	Washington Redskins	3-2	Chicago
12 (-4)	New Orleans Saints	3-3	BYE
13 (+8)	Green Bay Packers	2-3	Cleveland
14 (-8)	Baltimore Ravens	4-2	@ Pittsburgh
15 (+1)	Atlanta Falcons	3-2	Tampa Bay
16 (+1)	Detroit Lions	3-3	Cincinnati
17 (+9)	New York Jets	3-3	New England
18 (+13)	San Diego Chargers	2-4	@ Jacksonville
19 (-12)	Indianapolis Colts	3-3	Denver
20 (-9)	Pittsburgh Steelers	2-3	Baltimore
21 (-3)	Carolina Panthers	2-2-1	St. Louis
22 (-2)	Denver Broncos	2-4	@ Indianapolis
23 (-4)	Jacksonville Jaguars	3-3	San Diego
24 (-2)	St. Louis Rams	2-4	@ Carolina
25 (-1)	Buffalo Bills	3-3	@ Miami
26 (-3)	Miami Dolphins	1-4	Buffalo
27 (-2)	Cleveland Browns	1-5	@ Green Bay
28 (-1)	Arizona Cardinals	1-5	Seattle
29 (-1)	Kansas City Chiefs	2-4	Houston
30 (-1)	Tennessee Titans	2-4	San Francisco
31 (-1)	Cincinnati Bengals	0-6	@ Detroit
32 (-)	Oakland Raiders	0-6	BYE