It’s make it or break it time for Green Bay in Seattle
Green Bay heads into Centurylink Field in Seattle Washington on Thursday Night Football on Fox for a matchup against the Seahawks (4-5). They have had quite the history in recent years, starting with the “Fail Mary” in the 2012 regular season contest during the NFL referee lockout. Then there was the now famous: “Bostick botch” during the 2014 NFC Championship game, no more words need to be said about that. Next came three more regular season games, this time all at Lambeau Field (2015, 2016, & 2017). The first was a 27-17 victory for Green Bay, the next was a more lopsided affair, with Green Bay taking it by a score of 38-10. Finally, the last game came during the 2017 season; although a much closer game, saw Green Bay win 17-9. This upcoming contest will be in Seattle at CenturyLink Field.
Seattle really hasn’t been a place that Rodgers and the Packers have faired well in recently. He and Green Bay are 0-3 all-time at the Clink. I know they’re itching to get a win to bolster themselves & the season as a whole, as they would get to above .500 at 5-4-1. The Seahawks offensive attack will come from QB Russell Wilson’s arm and legs as well as RB Chris Carson and WRs Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett. The defense of Seattle has changed dramatically since 2014 as well. S Kam Chancellor is retired, FS Earl Thomas is out for the season with broken leg, and CB Richard Sherman is now with the 49ers. It will be interesting to see how the offense of Green Bay attacks Seattle’s defense.
Green Bay also has its fair share of injuries as well. WR Randall Cobb (Hamstring), CB Kevin King (Hamstring), S Kentrell Brice (Ankle), and LB Nick Perry (Knee), G Lucas Patrick (Concussion), QB Tim Boyle, and G Alex Light are all listed as inactive for tonight. LB Blake Martinez (Ankle), and CB Bashaud Breeland (Groin), are listed as questionable (upgraded to active). We will have to see how well they play with these key injuries.
Green Bay’s offense will be predicated on Aaron Rodgers’ arm and Aaron Jones as well. He is most definitely the Packers’ bellcow at RB and is also most effective running in between the tackles. We will have to see how he will; and if he will be utilized effectively tonight. I have a feeling they will use him to his full potential as a runner and pass catcher out of the backfield.
Overall, this game will be a make it or break it one for the Packers. A win would provide some much needed momentum within the division and conference race, a loss would diminish the chances considerably. It’s time for the Packers to step up and perform at their best when their backs are against the wall as they will be tonight. Can they finally get a win on the road and in Seattle? We’re going to find out.
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