It's Hags Week

Whatever happens in the game there will be members of both the media and fans that will make the result more significant than it really is. I don't see a loss or a win as meaning a whole lot in the big picture. The team went 10-6 and won the SB and 15-1 and choked and it's the postseason that really matters. 

They also have a rookie starting at RT.

I would like to see Dom concentrate his stunts/blitzes on that side of the line.

I don't know if they have any other starters that are new to the team.

Their LB Bobby Wagner is just coming back from a hamstring.  His backup, Heath Farwell, is out for the season. Farwell is also the STs captain. 

Going into Seattle for a win is a tough task.  Easily the hardest place to play on the road in the NFL.  Super Bowl champs...  Crazy good defense.... strong running game...

 

I'm glad GB gets them the 1st game of the year while we're still relatively healthy.  

 

Protect AR and anything can happen. 

They also lost two starters in Red Bryant and Brandon Browner. I'm sure they have capable replacements, but those were two quality players. Bryant especially was their top run stuffer.

As long as Senneca Wilson doesn't get a ton of time to throw the ball and they don't let Lynch carve them up I think they can win. We've already seen Peppers destroy a rookie OT this offseason, I'm sure he's going to throw some fun stuff at this rookie RT.

The potential significance is where the Pack plays in January if we meet up with the seahawks, again.

Another thing worth mentioning is their starting db's haven't been called for any defensive holding penalties this preseason.  Pete Carrol was talking about it the other day on a radio show and said they have no problems with the emphasis and looks at it as how can we turn it into an advantage by being more disciplined in technique. 

 

Sets the tempo for the whole year.  Yes, it matters.

Agreed, except for division games .... This 1 means a lot imo.

Grand scheme of things, it's one game.  Somebody will go 1-0 and somebody will go 0-1.  Both of these teams will make the playoffs and probably meet again at the end of the year at some point.  

 

If GB goes into Seattle and wins, that sets a significant tone for the year and makes a major statement.  IMO, the pressure is on Seattle.  

Really hard not to like GB plus 5 points. Wisdom says never take the road dog to cover unless you believe they can win the game outright. 

 

Tough opener for a rookie C that's never had an exchange with AR in a game but I really think GB is going to win this game. Who can run it and who can stop it will decide this one. 

Only play sixteen of them in the regular season and every game matters. I actually think how they play is more important than whether they win or lose. Packers went into Atlanta in '10 and lost the game but came away believing they were the better team and proceeded to prove it in the postseason. I can envision something similar happening in Seattle. 

I really would like to get out to a two score lead in this one. Ideally the hurry-up will give Seattle problems early, and mitigate their pass rush along with a heavy dose of Lacy. Nelson and Boykin can beat press coverage. Cobb and Rodgers should make some plays in the middle of the field if #12 has the time. Seattle will put a lot of pressure on Linsley mentally and physically, and have not forgotten how Bulaga struggled in the first half the last time around.

 

Defensively Green Bay just needs to slow the running game enough to force some high leverage passing situations and let Matthews/Peppers and company take advantage of their somewhat shaky OL and get off the field on 3rd down. Containing Harvin will be a real challenge, and Wilson's mobility will be another one.

 

I don't see a lot of turnovers either way, but I do see it being a one score game entering the 4th.

 

We've got a real chance to win this.

 

 

I like our team, but I don't like our chances in this game. Tough game.

I think having Peppers rushing on one side will allow Matthews to "spy" a little bit if necessary.  GB hasn't had a LB that was quick enough sideline to sideline to keep up with the Wilsons/Kaps/etc of the NFL.  And in the past, if it were clay, they lost their pass rush.

I see Seattle having 3 turnovers, 0 for us. Harvin will make some plays & so will Wilson but I think the defense is going to sack him 3 times minimum & do a good job stopping Lynch.

 

Moneyline = +190

 

Yes I believe they can & WILL win this game! I BELIEVE!

The Packers went into Seattle and won two years ago.  Why should it be any more difficult this year? 

Agree totally. Think we'll see Matthews in the inside not infrequently.  He can rush from anywhere and he's pretty good in coverage, plus the spy aspect.  Put Perry in for ROLB pass rush, Pep on the left and slide Matthews over on occasion.

 

"We're nobody's underdog!" - Unknown quote from an NFL Head Coach

The Hawks will know they've been in a game, that's for sure.

Hands on the wheel, foot on the gas.

I think we may see a lot of 2 RB and 3 WR sets.  Since he is so good at blitz pickups Kuhn will be AR-12's personal protector.  

We will never win this game, or any other game now that Jumal Rolle isn't on the team

I like the Packers chances in this game, but boy it's gonna be a good one. Lots of Lacy and Harris with a little Starks should soften the D for Nelson and Cobb.

 

 

If MM doesn't get pass happy, our chances will improve a lot.

What?!  Don't you like those bombs on 3rd and 1? 

I just beat the Seahawks 33-0 in Madden as the Packers. So it's pretty much a guarantee. 

will be a better game that the super bowl. would love to see Cobb push Sherman out of the way on the last play of the game and make the fame winning reception.

Cobb is going to eat up Seattle's defense. Jordy and Boykin might have a tough time finding space on the outside but Seattle doesn't have a true slot-CB capable of covering Cobb. And if they try bringing Chancellor or Thomas down to do the job that opens up the deep ball. 

Slap some denim on him and he'll be fine.

 

If the Packers play well there is no reason they shouldn't win this game.   My concern is they really didn't get tested in the preseason and I am not sure how the D will respond to a tough matchup with Wilson and Lynch and Co.

Maybe am down on Wisconsin teams right now but I think the Packers will compete but come up short

The preseason has been proven time and time again to have zero effect on the regular season.  It's used to evaluate players, mostly fringe players, nothing more.  

 

This game is going to come down to the protection of AR.  If the offensive line can get off on the silent counts and protect AR, GB has a chance to win the game.  

 

Let's not lose sight of the fact that it's one game.  Seattle is beatable, like any team in the NFL, but they are no joke, especially at home.  Very good defense... strong running game, a QB that can extend plays with his feet and makes smart decisions.  

 

My guess is that GB will try to exploit the rookie RT.  I'm encouraged by GB's potential pass rush this year with CMIII, Peppers, Neal, Perry, Daniels and Jones.  

 

 

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My concern is they really didn't get tested in the preseason

I don't think any team really gets tested in the preseason.

Well, it's been a helluva summer for me.

Woke up with a little backache mid-May; 3 days later I can't sit, stand, or walk.

After a couple of months of treatment for some herniated/bulging discs produced mixed results, a surgery was finally scheduled.

For Thursday, Sept. 04.

    

Sorry to hear that ,Timmy. Speedy recovery.

Feel better Timmy!

 

The Packers face the Seahawks in Seattle Thursday night. During a teleconference today I asked Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll how will he compete against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers no-huddle offense? "With a no-huddle defense. Period.," said Carroll.

 

Aaron Rodgers a few moments ago at his locker says he was at Super Bowl 48 in New Jersey last February watching Seattle crush Denver 43-8. "Well they played a no-huddle team their last time out (the Broncos), when it meant something. I’d say they had pretty good success that night. I was there. It was impressive."

 

When asked about how physical the Seahawks defense can be, Rodgers said Seattle has "the kind of defense you’d love to have if you’re playing offense. I’m excited about our guys (on defense) when they’re unleashed this week."

 

ESPN's Josina Anderson asked Rodgers if during the game he could tell what Peyton Manning was doing wrong. "I was having some hot dogs along the way, you know. Didn't catch it all."

- Mike Clemens

Next man up! 

 

But seriously, Timmy, hope you have a fast recovery and that the meds make the Packer victory even more enjoyable!