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Packers at Seahawks
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When Packers have the ball |
When Seahawks have the ball |
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Lance Allan
Pregame Analyst, Packers Gameday
Sports Anchor/Reporter, Today's TMJ4
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No excuses.
There are no excuses for Ryan Grant, the offensive line and the offense, period, if they don't put up points and yards this week. Seattle just gave up a staggering 523 total yards to the Giants, as New York scored on its first five possessions.
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At least three sacks.
It is inexcusable that the Packers never sacked rookie QB Matt Ryan once last week. Bad news: Seattle is sixth in the NFL in rushing offense, with Julius Jones and company averaging 143 yards per game.
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Green Bay 30, Seattle 27.
I think the Packers fix just enough of the problems to prolong Holmy's misery. Mike Holmgren is usually a smart tactician. Why he decided to tell everyone this was his last year coaching in Seattle is anyone's guess, because his so-called victory lap season has backfired.
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Jeff Falconio
Studio Anchor, Packers Gameday
Host, Wisconsin Sports Weekend
Contributor, Sportsbubbler
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Blocking.
As always, it begins with the offensive line. Seattle can put pressure on Aaron Rodgers, but the Seahawks have also been ripped apart in three losses. Give Rodgers time and the Packers will put up some points.
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Stop the run.
Like the Falcons, Seattle is a team that can run the football well. Julius Jones has 373 yards in four games, and Seattle ranks sixth in the NFL in rushing yards. The Packers will once again face a team that will try to exploit Green Bay's porous run defense.
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Green Bay 30, Seattle 23.
Don't expect too much defense here. The Packers are healthier offensively, and that will make the difference.
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Greg Matzek
Co-Host, Wisconsin Sports Weekend
Contributor, Sportsbubbler |
Keep it.
That means run the ball. That means eliminate costly holding penalties. That means give your tattered defense lengthy breaks on the sidelines. That means no fumbling, interceptions, safeties, poorly tossed laterals, blocked kicks or reverses for negative yardage.
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Run to help the pass.
The only area more decimated than the Packers' defense is the Seahawks receiving corps. IfSeattle throws for 250 yards or more, the Packers will get beat in this game. The Seahawks need to run to get anything out of their passing game.
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Green Bay 23, Seattle 13.
I'm over the whole Mike Holmgren against his former team thing. It's played out. I think the Packers get back to even on the season after a convincing win on the road. Spirits will be back up as the team heads home for a week of body mending.
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Bill Michaels
Host, Packers Gameday and Sports Central
Contributor, Sportsbubbler |
The running game.
The Packers must run Ryan Grant, and they must limit the penalties, especially on the part of the offensive line.
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Front line's job.
Green Bay must pressure the quarterback, and can someone, anyone up front, please stop the run?
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Green Bay 24, Seattle 17.
Right now, the Packers stink the least.
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Jay Sorgi
Postgame Anchor, Packers Gameday
News and Sports Anchor/Reporter, 620WTMJ
Contributor, Sportsbubbler |
Taking advantage of Seattle's agressiveness.
Seattle may be swiss cheese defensively on the road, but at home, they're known for inspiring performances because of the loudest crowd in football. Use Ryan Grant in cutback running, go with the play-action pass (which could also help keep the pass rush off Aaron Rodgers' sprained shoulder), and Seattle's potential overpursuit should work perfectly to help the Packers' still-potent offense.
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Winning on first and second down.
The Seahawks' run game is certainly their strength. Their passing game, which is more a M.A.S.H. unit in pads, is more vulnerable than any the Packers have faced in a long time. If the Packers somehow change their run defense's performance level and succeed on the first two downs, Green Bay can put a big target on the quarterback's chest and backside.
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Green Bay 27, Seattle 17.
This will be closer than the score above might indicate, but a late scoring drive will end a tense, mistake-filled battle that the Packers will more survive than dominate.
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Todd "The Llama" Welter
Producer, Sports Central
Reporter, 620wtmj.com
Contributor, Sportsbubbler |
Short passes.
The Packers need to go back to the short passing game to set up the run. It workd wonders last year. Why not go back to old faithful?
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Follow past teams' plans against Green Bay.
Run the ball, pass the ball, basically do what Dallas, Tampa Bay and the Falcons did. This defense has proven it can't stop a car parked in front of a red light, let alone a pro offense.
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Seattle 28, Green Bay 21.
Both these teams are wounded, and the Seahawks have the home field advantage.
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