Green Bay Packers: Getting to Know Seattle, Takeaways & Predictions
By Paul Bretl
What are one or two keys to victory for Seattle?
Lee: First, Seattle needs a fast start which they do not normally do. But Wilson, Lockett and Metcalf need to be on from the start while Marshawn Lynch needs to be running well because he is going to play a lot more this week.
Secondly, Seattle cannot afford to have turnovers on their own end. Seattle isn’t good enough defensively to stop teams so limiting the opportunities that other teams have is key.
Takeaway: For Seattle to win this game, I would say the two biggest errors the Green Bay Packers could make is losing the turnover battle and allowing too many big plays. The last two games the Packers have been sloppy with the football but they were able to win. However, against a Russell Wilson led Seahawks team, Green Bay certainly can’t count on escaping with a win if they lose the turnover battle.
When it comes to the big play, the Packers have given up quite a few this season and Seattle is a team that likes to take shots downfield. If they hit on too many of those and score quickly, wondering if the Packer offense can keep up is a valid concern.
What is your final prediction for the game?
Lee: The Seahawks haven’t beaten the Packers in Green Bay since 1687, I think. Seattle’s best hope is to keep the game close enough where Wilson can do something in the end. I think Green Bay gets out to a bit of a lead in the third quarter, though, and the Seahawks make it look close in the end.
Packers 27, Seahawks 20
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Takeaway: I am going to agree with Lee on this one. The Packers just have too many matchups in their favor plus the advantage of being at Lambeau Field. While Seattle will put up a fight as they always do, in the end Green Bay will be too much for them to handle.
Packers 24, Seahawks 16