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The key to deciphering this game appears to be in the weather report. Looks like heavy rain producing sloppy conditions and the possibility of high wind gusts that would hurt the passing game and kicks ( whether kickoffs , punts or FG's). Side not e Coach Nolan 's father passed away and that may give the team further incdentive to win here. On top of there season being on the line.

If Seattle is unable to pass due to the weather and Frank Gore is healthy I would think SF +9 or +10 is very inviting. Gore tore up the Hawks last year and was solid in the 1st meeting this season. Problem with the 1st meeting was it became a real easy game when Smith went out cause Dilfer is a sitting duck back there. Where A.Smith has some mobility. They traveled to ATL w/o Gore and almost beat the Falcons. Which is not particularily impressive except it shows they are still playing hard and can sneak up on a team . Seattle will be w/o Alexander , Pollard and Branch which I think hampers there big play ability even further. On defense Hill and Kearney are questionable.

There is just not much to talk about here....if the weather is as bad as reported I would rather take a 1st H under rather then a game under. As well as SF 1st H +6....