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Seattle at Chicago
	When: 1:00 PM ET Watch: FOX Preview
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Seahawks-Bears matchup.

1. Offensive balance is a must for Seattle: We have seen more vertical throws when Matt Hasselbeck is at QB and defenses are forced to sit back and play honest. That really opens up the run game, and when the Seahawks are running with success, it sets up an excellent play-action package. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll seems more committed in recent weeks to a more physical run game to go along with Hasselbeck's passing. Chicago has a tough run defense, but the Seahawks must keep their rushing attempts up, even if they are not producing big Marshawn Lynch plays in their right-handed run attack.

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