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Russell Wilson carries the ball against the AFC team during the 2013 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Vanderpool: Did Wilson Save The Pro Bowl?

1090 The Fan–2013/01/28

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

In A Stunner, Russell Was Right, Defense Was Wrong For Seahawks

Wilson’s lightning-quick development into a superstar was probably the biggest surprise in the entire NFL this season, and the Seattle defense’s failure against Atlanta in the playoffs had to be a close second.

2013/01/15

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Promising Seahawks Suffer Gut-Wrenching Playoff Loss In Atlanta

After playing a complete dud of a game in the first half, the Hawks rallied behind Russell Wilson to take the lead — and then gave it up in a loss that was both heartbreaking and encouraging.

2013/01/14

Pete Carroll (Getty Images)

Heartbreaker: Hawks’ Comeback In Atlanta Crumbles In Final Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons’ game-winning field goal in the final 13 seconds of regulation overshadowed the Seahawks’ second half comeback.

1090 The Fan–2013/01/13

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Seahawks’ Keys To Victory Against The Atlanta Falcons

Seattle needs to pressure Matt Ryan, stop his star receiving duo of Julio Jones and Roddy White, run the ball like they have all season and score touchdowns in the red zone.

2013/01/12

LANDOVER, MD - JANUARY 06: Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks receives attention after being injured on a play against the Washington Redskins during the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at FedExField on January 6, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Without Chris Clemons, Gus Bradley Has To Come Up With Ways To Pressure Matt Ryan

Seattle’s defensive coordinator seemingly hates to blitz on the road — the Hawks rarely do it. But if they are going to get some pressure on Ryan, he is going to have to pull the trigger.

2013/01/11

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 30: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons points out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense at Georgia Dome on December 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pressure Is On The High-Flying Falcons As They Host The Seahawks

Matt Ryan is still looking for his first playoff win, and he will have to continue his great play if he is going to get it against a streaking Seattle team.

1090 The Fan–2013/01/10

Bruce Irvin (Getty Images)

Seahawks Rally For First Road Playoff Win In 30 Years

The Seattle Seahawks overcame a 14-0 deficit and a poor performance in the red zone to knock off the Washington Redskins and move on to play the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday.

2013/01/07

Bruce Irvin (Getty Images)

Hawks Defense Gets Stingy Down The Stretch, Seattle Wins 24-14

Marshawn Lynch ran for 131 yards, and rookie quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and ran eight times for 67 yards for the Seahawks — but the underlining story of the game was Seattle’s top-notch defense from the second quarter on.

1090 The Fan–2013/01/06

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 27: Running back Roy Helu #29 of the Washington Redskins rushes against K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 27, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Seahawks Have Seen Redskins Before, And Beaten Them

Washington is a lot like the San Francisco team that was blown out by Seattle two weeks ago, but the Hawks will have to stop the running game and beat Jim Haslett’s exotic blitzes.

2013/01/04

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