As the divisional round game between the Falcons and Seahawks draws closer, the experts are making their picks for the game and I’ve compiled a sampling of some of them below.
Check them out:
SI.com’s Peter King: “Most significant NFL Wednesday injury report line: “ATL – DE John Abraham (ankle), limited.” He’d better not be limited Sunday, two weeks after what looked to be worse than the apparently nasty ankle sprain Abraham suffered in the last game of the season. Not quite sure why, with Seattle missing its best pass rusher (Chris Clemons, torn ACL on the FedEx cow pasture last week) and Abraham likely not at full health, I pick only 30 points to be scored here. I think both secondaries will play stout and smart, and the physicality of the Seattle back four (or five, or six) will have a big impact on the game.” PICK: Seahawks 17, Falcons 13
NFL.com’s Elliot Harrison: “Trailing by six late, the Atlanta Falcons get a field goal and a clutch defensive stand to get the ball back, but can’t get it done against the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary on the final possession. That’s what I’m calling, although my Seattle pick doesn’t feel as strong without the team’s best pass rusher in Chris Clemons.” PICK: Seahawks 27, Falcons 24
CBS.com’s Experts: Of eight experts and one computer, the Falcons earned just two picks to win Sunday’s game against Seattle — from Pete Prisco and Will Brinson. Click here to view all the picks.