Week 9 QB projections • SEA Stats
QB Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
HT: 6-4, WT: 220, Born: 9-25-1975, College: Boston College, Drafted: Round 6
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Stats and Week 9 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | vs ARI | L, 3-27 | 10 | 29 | 112 | 3.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | at DAL | L, 17-38 | 22 | 39 | 249 | 6.4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| SEASON TOTAL | 85 | 152 | 978 | 6.4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 0 | 92 | ||
| 9 | vs DET | PROJ | 23 | 35 | 268 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 21 |
Week 9 Injury Status and Other News
He was listed as probable on Friday's official injury report. [Fri Nov 6, 6:03 PM] Matt Hasselbeck practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 9.Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Hasselbeck said the healing process for his rib injury has been slowed by coming back from the injury early. Hasselbeck added that he is getting better each week. He said, "One of the things when you come back early from an injury when you really shouldn't probably, you add on some healing time. You probably add on, create some other nagging things. I think that's probably the case. But I hope that I can get there."
[Thu Nov 5, 6:19 PM] Matt Hasselbeck practiced fully on Thursday.
[Wed Nov 4, 6:02 PM] Matt Hasselbeck partially participated in Wednesday's practice.
Opinion (from Bob Henry's sleeper report): The Seahawks were manhandled by the Cowboys on Sunday, but Hasselbeck still managed to produce solid stats for fantasy purposes with 249 yards, a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions as he threw a season-high 39 passes. This week, the Seahawks return home to the Pacific northwest to host a Lions team reeling from a home loss to the then winless St. Louis Rams. The Lions opponents are completing over 70% of their passes for 260 yards, 2.4 TDs and 0.7 INTs per game. They have a passer rating of 110.6 and averaging 29.3 points per game (real, not fantasy). In three games against soft defensive matchups this year (STL, JAX and DAL) Hasselbeck is averaging 256 yards, 3 TDs and less than an interception per game. Expect similar production against the Lions this week.
Week 9 Matchup Info
vs Detroit Lions (Great matchup) - Though the Seahawks lost 17-38 to Dallas last week, Matt Hasselbeck bounced back from his poor showing vs. Arizona to post 22/39 for 249 yards, two TDs and zero interceptions on the day. Over the past four weeks, he's the 13th-best fantasy QB in the land, with 50/98 for 602 yards passing, with six TDs and one interception thrown. Not too shabby considering he's fighting sore/cracked ribs. Last week, Nate Burleson led the charge vs. Dallas, with 12 targets for 6/89/0 receiving. Deion Branch finally returned to the end zone with four targets for 3/36/1, followed by John Carlson (7 for 3/36/0), Julius Jones (2 for 2/32/0) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (6 for 4/24/0). Seattle's passing game is the best part of the offense right now.The Lions average 251.9 net yards allowed per game (27th in the NFL), and have coughed up the astronomical total of 18 passing TDs through seven games (31st in the NFL behind the Titans) - they have just five interceptions and 15 sacks to boast of (near the bottom of the NFL in both categories). Even the lowly Rams managed to go over 200 yards passing vs. Detroit (18/36 for 212 net yards, one TD and one interception). In the prior game, Aaron Rodgers bombed Detroit for 29/37 for 328 net yards, two TDs and one interception in Green Bay's 26-0 humiliation of Detroit.
This is a great week to be invested in the Seattle passing attack.
Game Summaries
Week 1 vs STL - The Seahawks had to be happy to see old Matt Hasselbeck back. He did make some questionable decisions, forcing the ball into double coverage and sometimes locking on to a receiver - both of which resulted in interceptions - but for the most part, Hasselbeck was totally in sync with his receivers on short and intermediate routes, nickel and diming the Rams defense to death. He had a lot of time to throw even though he was without bodyguard Walter Jones. Hasselbeck got more patient as the game went on, and he definitely has great timing with Nate Burleson and TJ Houshmandzadeh. He's looking like a great QB2 and sometimes QB1.Week 2 at SF - Hasselbeck was injured on Sunday when he cracked a rib in the 2nd quarter. He was briefly admitted to the hospital. Initial reports said X-rays were negative but today (Monday) brought reports of the fracture. There is some concern that he may miss a game or two. What's worse, Hasselbeck was inefficient before the injury completing 10 or 18 passes for a pedestrian 97 yards. The Seattle offense does not appear to be as strong as expected, at least not yet.
Week 3 vs CHI - Hasselbeck was inactive due to a cracked rib. He may see action next week as Seattle cannot wait for their bye week (Week 7) to buy Hasselbeck extra time off.
Week 4 at IND - Hasselbeck (rib injury) was inactive.
Week 5 vs JAX - In his first game back, Hasselbeck didn't miss a beat. If anything he played BETTER than he had before the injury. He had a good rapport with each of his receivers, did a nice job avoiding the sack, and played without fear of getting hit - a good sign that his rib injury is fully healed. The Seahawks used the no-huddle offense a fair bit, with which Hasselbeck was both effective and efficient. His greatest asset was his ability to put the ball where his receivers could catch it, which is slightly different in each case. He made a lot of smart plays and spread the ball out easily, which resulted in a four touchdown day and not much to nitpick at.
Week 6 vs ARI - Hasselbeck started off well, with a 14 yard completion to Nate Burleson. For Hasselbeck, it was all downhill from there. An incompletion, followed by a lost fumble, and the Seahawks offense did not see the ball again until the second quarter. Playing from behind -- a 17-0 deficit -- Hasselbeck seemed to take it all in stride, but wasn't able to get anything going. His throws were inaccurate at times, and his receivers had trouble getting open, while dropping a few that they shouldn't have. It added up to a lot of three-and-outs. The closest he got to scoring was when he almost connected for a long TD to Deon Butler, but the pass was just barely out of reach. The Cardinals defense kept him off balance throughout, with constant pressure and good coverage. It's hard to fault the play calling or Hasselbeck's decision making; bottom line, the defense had him rattled and he was never able to establish a rhythm.
Week 8 at DAL - Hasselbeck was harassed all day by the Cowboy defense but still managed a respectable 22 completions in 39 attempts for 249 yards and 2 touchdowns. Hassselbeck's biggest problem is the lack of consistent protection by his ever-rotating offensive line. When given time to the throw, as on both touchdowns, Hasselbeck and the Seahawks have a fairly potent passing game. But more often then not, Hasselbeck is under fire, particularly to the outside of the tackles. He continues to throw the ball down field and the Seahawks are trying to work the ball all over the field, but a lack of protection makes 7-step drops and deep balls a rarity for Hasselbeck. On a handful of plays, Seneca Wallace entered the game as quarterback and Hasselbeck lined up as a receiver. However, he did not catch a pass.
