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Seattle?s Difference Maker

Shaun Alexander has been the go-to-guy in Seattle so far this season. You can say the Seahawks playoffs hopes lay on the shoulders of Alexander. As the franchise establishes itself as one of the NFC?s rising powers, some claim that Alexander deserves consideration as the Seahawks? best running back of all times.

Alexander had another impressive showing last Sunday night, scoring 4 touchdowns and 141 yards rushing in the Seahawks 42-10 victory over the winless Houston Texans. ``I knew at breakfast this morning the (offensive) line was ready?, commented Alexander after last Sunday?s victory. Alexander added saying, ?You wish every game could be on national television because you see how our guys are going to perform.

This week the Seahawks will be facing the Dallas Cowboys, a team that is coming off two straight wins over the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. In both games the Cowboys were able to shut down the opposing team?s running game. Will they be able to shut Alexander?