Published: January 16th, 2011 | Tags: NFC Divisional Playoffs, Charles Tillman, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Greg Olsen, Justin Forsett, Lawyer Milloy, Lofa Tatupu, Marshawn Lynch, Mike Martz, Mike Williams, Seattle SeahawksA few nuggets at halftime of the Seahawks-Bears divisional game at Soldier Field:
Seahawks veteran safety Lawyer Milloy was caught flat-footed in man coverage on Greg Olsen’s 58-yard touchdown reception. It was a career-long reception for Olsen.No question Bears OC Mike Martz has found a matchup he likes with Olsen, who has three receptions for 113 yards and the TD. On his second reception, for 33 yards, Olsen outran Lofa Tatupu on a simple flat route. His third reception was a drag across the field off a misdirection play-action that went for 22 yards. Olsen was also the target on a pass near the goal line from Jay Cutler that was deflected. The Seahawks haven’t had an answer.The Seahawks are taking their chances with Devin Hester. He has two fair catches and one return on seven first-half punts, but his lone return went for 26 yards and set up the Bears at midfield for a drive that led to Chester Taylor’s 1-yard TD run. Hester had the highest single-season punt return average (17.1 ypr) in NFL history this season.The Seahawks running game has been a non-factor against the Bears’ No. 2-ranked rush defense. Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett have five carries for 3 yards. Combined.The Seahawks are 1-of-8 on third-down conversions.Bears CB Charles Tillman has been matched up 1-on-1 with Seahawks WR Mike Williams, who had 10 receptions for 123 yards in the first meeting this season. Williams has two receptions for 10 yards.The Bears are 9-0 this season when they have 21-plus rushing attempts. They’ve established the ground game in the first half, rushing 17 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Great call on the QB draw by Cutler.Posted in: News
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