Unger,Miller out for Hawks

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With both of these young teams off to a strong start to the 2013 season, this may end up being the game to watch this weekend when the Colts and Seahawks face off. While Russel Wilson and the Seattle offense will need to have a good showing, there's little doubt that there's far more pressure on Andrew Luck and the Colts offense in this one as they face one of the toughest defenses in the NFL.

 

Seattle has the fourth ranked pass defense in the league, and that all starts with Richard Sherman. Even though he struggled at times with Andre Johnson last season, he still proved it's not a good idea to throw his way too often has his pick six turned the game around against the Texans. Luck would be wise to focus on getting passes to TY Hilton and Darius Heyward-Bay, which still won't be an easy task against Brandon Browner.

 

The biggest key for Luck will be playing well under pressure. His offensive line hasn't given him much time to work with thus far in the season, and he's not responded particularly well. His throws while under duress haven't been as accurate as we'd expect, and he's taking too many sacks. Against a defense that loves getting after the quarterback, Luck could have a long day ahead of him if he can't cope with the rush.

Kevin Bowen ‏@KBowenColts1m

Pro Bowl Center in Unger MT @AlbertBreer: Both Zach Miller (TE) and Max Unger are out for the Seahawks. Tough blow, with OTs already down.

 

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[Andy]

That's huge for the defensive line. 

 

That means there's no Unger, Okung, and Giacomini. That makes that line very average, maybe even below average.

[BlueCollarColts]

Man, would be helpful to have Ricky Jean Francois out there

[bahhummbug]

That's huge for the defensive line. 

 

That means there's no Unger, Okung, and Giacomini. That makes that line very average, maybe even below average.

I believe I read somewhere you put their line without Unger below Jax Line

[PrincetonTiger]

This could be bad news for RW and ML.

[Andy]

I believe I read somewhere you put their line without Unger below Jax Line

 

Their interior line without Unger is worse than Jacksonville Jaguars interior yes.

 

The Jags' O-line actually isn't terrible. 

[BPM_Colt]

Good news for the Colts today. Hopefully we get some push up front today and control the line of scrimmage

[Day at the Hilton]

I feel like moala gonna get a sack today

[markabrown96]

Take advantage of the matchups. That's a HUGE opportunity don't blow it!

[BobinCovington]

we didn't have Unger, Giacomini, Okung against the Texans and it was the first start for our rookie tackle...   This week having Miller out really hurts, but we will see how our new TE Willson (with two Ls) does.  But we did get Irvin back at fast LB.  Hawks are definitely playing "next man up" on OLine.

[21isSuperman]

That's huge for the defensive line. 

 

That means there's no Unger, Okung, and Giacomini. That makes that line very average, maybe even below average.

That's a big boost for us.  Those three guys are all pretty good

[BlueShoe]

It is just another excuse for the media when we win. 

[In Luck We Trust]

That's huge for the defensive line. 

 

That means there's no Unger, Okung, and Giacomini. That makes that line very average, maybe even below average.

i can def see a lot of blitz packages happening today. hope it helps to our advantage

[In Luck We Trust]

It is just another excuse for the media when we win. 

or the seahawk fans 

[NewEra]

So if we can contain Wilson we should be good. We shall feast on their line!! This is Sparta!!!!!!