Official Packers vs. Seahawks Discussion Thread

[Tony Oday]

We crush the Sea Chickens and it is not even close if the officials call the game anything like the preseason.

[pbmax]

We crush the Sea Chickens and it is not even close if the officials call the game anything like the preseason.

The Seahawks were the least penalized D backfield in the preseason.

[Bossman641]

I've jumped back and forth 10 times on this game and I'm still jumping.

The Lacy/Rodgers combo (of which we saw very little last year) should be damn near unstoppable
HOWEVER, the offense tends to start the year slowly
I really think the team is ready to make a statement and show they are every bit as good as SF/SEA
HOWEVER, it's hard not to remember what happened the last time the Seattle D was on the field

I really have no clue

[Tony Oday]

The Seahawks were the least penalized D backfield in the preseason.

They will be the most during the season if they play like they did last year. AR will chew them up after Lacy runs them over.

[denverYooper]

They will be the most during the season if they play like they did last year. AR will chew them up after Lacy runs them over.

In the analysis (from Peter King, among others) showing that the Seahawks DBs were the least penalized, it didn't mention whether or not they body-slammed any receivers in the preseason. Of course, Browner is gone, but there was no mention of whether or not they played the same way.

[Joemailman]

I've jumped back and forth 10 times on this game and I'm still jumping.

The Lacy/Rodgers combo (of which we saw very little last year) should be damn near unstoppable
HOWEVER, the offense tends to start the year slowly
I really think the team is ready to make a statement and show they are every bit as good as SF/SEA
HOWEVER, it's hard not to remember what happened the last time the Seattle D was on the field

I really have no clue

Until last year, under McCarthy it did seem to take the Packers offensive line some time to gel. However, last year the Packers scored 28, 38 and 30 points in their 1st 3 games, with 2 of those against good defenses. They struggled running the ball against SF, but ran it very well against Washington and Cincy. So I have some hope that the offense will not be dysfunctional.

I still have no clue who will win though.

[pbmax]

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 7m
Talked to Bruce Irvin about his day against Bulaga 2 years ago. Said he knew Bulaga was preparing for speed so he countered w/ speed2power.

[3irty1]

My prediction is that the game will be higher scoring than most are thinking. Seattle's offense should be better with Harvin, their defense lost some talent. We're a much better matchup against Seattle's defense than the Broncos as we don't require 6 in the box to run the ball.

This defense is just a bitch though. With their secondary talent they can afford to stay in man coverage with minimal shell thanks to Sherman or cover 3 without fear of the traditional weaknesses in the seams thanks to Thomas. This gives them a numbers advantage that is hard to overcome as Chancellor can pretty much be a linebacker. It'll be interesting to see how Eddie does against that kind of look. DT's Mebane and McDaniel don't give up much in the run game.

The Seahawks had two big losses in their front 7 since last year: Chris Clemons and Clint McDonald. Without Clemons the Seahawks still have Bennett and Avril as solid starters but you can bet they'll rotate Bennett inside to give Irvin some snaps on the edge vs Bulaga after their last meeting. McDonald was their best interior pass rusher which could perhaps mean even more reason to give Bennett more snaps inside or play more 3-3-5 like they did in the superbowl. A huge matchup to watch is Bulaga vs Bennett and Irvin. The last game was a house of horrors for him.

I think Lacy and Cobb can do some damage in this game and with Boykin and Nelson we're equipped for a physical game outside. Wish we had Jones for this game and really wish we had more at the TE position but McCarthy and Rodgers usually find a way to get their points.

[pittstang5]

Score Early and Score alot. That's the key.

Oh.....and.......don't let them score alot.

[Freak Out]

GB finds a way. It starts Thursday.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm very confident in Packer season, got them going 14-2. But having to play the first game at that place is a lot to ask.

[Pugger]

I'm very confident in Packer season, got them going 14-2. But having to play the first game at that place is a lot to ask.

This. It will be a close game but it will not be easy winning in that nut house.

[pittstang5]

Packers could easily get blown out or it could be a tight game. One thing is for sure, I definitely don't see the Packers blowing Seattle out.

With our luck, it'll probably be a tight game into the 4th quarter. Packers will be up by one or two points - Seattle will drive and kick a game winning field goal with no time left.

[PA Pack Fan]

Packers could easily get blown out or it could be a tight game. One thing is for sure, I definitely don't see the Packers blowing Seattle out.

With our luck, it'll probably be a tight game into the 4th quarter. Packers will be up by one or two points - Seattle will drive and kick a game winning field goal with no time left.

You shut that filthy little mouth!

[Rutnstrut]

Packers could easily get blown out or it could be a tight game. One thing is for sure, I definitely don't see the Packers blowing Seattle out.

With our luck, it'll probably be a tight game into the 4th quarter. Packers will be up by one or two points - Seattle will drive and kick a game winning field goal with no time left.

I can see that happening, especially since this defense crumbles at crunch time. Well they have in the past anyway, and I really don't have any confidence that they have gotten better.