I still can’t believe it myself but the Hawks have survived the first round of the postseason. I say “survived” because, by all rights, they should’ve lost Saturday’s game
against Dallas. Hasselbeck’s performance wash shaky and Alexander was largely ineffective, aside from a couple of good carries. On a positive note, Stevens did a much better job of holding onto the ball, with 2 TD receptions. A sequence of events in the 3rd quarter, pretty much sums up the match-up. After a laborous and eventual scoring drive by the Hawks, Dallas imediately responds with a 93 yard kickoff return for a TD. Though it pains me to say it, the truth is, the Hawks didn’t beat Dallas, Dallas beat Dallas. Key blunders such as the Dallas’ fumble in the endzone (resulting in a safety for the Hawks) and of course Romo’s game-losing bobble on the field goal attempt gave the Hawks the win.
While I am elated that the Hawks won (especially with the bonus of keeping T.O unproductive), their shoddy performance worries me especially with their upcoming game against Chicago. The Hawks are a good team and when they are “on” can definately beat the Bears, the problem is, they haven’t been “on” as a team for much of the season. Any chance at all is still a chance. Go Hawks!!