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As the Seahawks wrapped up the regular 2010-11 season, even the die-hard fans were wondering whether their team would make it into the playoffs. Now that they've made it as far as Chicago, the feelings have changed from skepticism to sheer optimism.

But the question remains: how far will they go? Are the 8-9 Seahawks Super Bowl bound or does the celebration stop in Chicago against the 11-5 Bears?

Mike Salk of 710 ESPN Seattle predicts, with confidence, the Seahawks will win.

"The Bears aren't exactly a juggernaut - they went 11-5 and backed into the No. 2 seed when the Packers and Eagles suffered injuries down the stretch," Salk wrote.

If you look to one of the most popular video game franchises, EA's "Madden NFL," the Seahawks are predicted to lose to the Bears, 26-20, in its official playoff simulation.

Not surprisingly, in Chicago, the Seahawks are just a minor hurdle on the path to the Super Bowl. In Saturday's Chicago Tribune, a special section dedicated to the Bears seems mostly focused on Dallas, with only two references to the Seahawks.

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So where does that leave the 12th Man? The flag was raised atop the Space Needle, the fans dressed the part for Blue Friday, and crowds rallied as the team made its way to SeaTac airport on Friday.

What's your prediction?

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  • sklein wrote...
    Seahawks win
    but lose in the next round. Hasselbeck gets hurt. Whitehurst takes over in third quarter.
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  • sooner wrote...
    Prediction?
    Pain

    If Okung can slow down Peppers, we run the ball and force Cutler to throw it by stopping their run........we win.

    27-24

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  • Esty wrote...
    Either going to
    win huge or be horribly crushed by one point.
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  • chickenwizard wrote...
    If Green Bay wins today
    The Hawks adrenalin level will be so over the top, they win. 27-17
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  • DregHawk wrote...
    Ain't No Stopping us now..
    SEAHAWKS 17 bears 7
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  • bluegreen bird wrote...
    Beast Mode....part II
    Thinking that Lynch will knock the "scat" out of the Bears, and send them into hibernation!
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  • sooner wrote...
    Just make sure someone reminds the Hawks to
    NOT KICK IT TO HESTER!!!!
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  • Loud Larry wrote...
    It's two thousand sixty three miles to Chicago,
    we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. HIT IT!
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  • Idocalex wrote...
    Hawks sneak a win
    Hawks 24 Bears 21 Bears players probably don't want to look past this game but are probably too over confident. Matthew makes short passes and we get a decent run game going. Forte slips all over the place. Cutler tries to do too much and his receivers are a step too slow because of the field (I hope). Bears get nervous when game is too close and make too many mistakes.
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  • seattle sports fan 13 wrote...
    no clue
    i love the seahawks!! but this team is so hot or cold i have no clue if they will win on sunday. what i do know is i will be watching and yelling at my tv!! GO...SEAHAWKS...GO...SEAHAWKS....GO.... SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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