Official Seahawks vs Packers smack thread

[Scooby-Doo]

It's hard to expect them to give up another punt return touchdown though. Their defense only gave up 3 touchdowns to St. Louis' offense which isn't terrible for an opening day game.

True, but it goes both ways. The Rams gave up a punt return TD and defensive TD.

 

[packerzrule]

The Packers are definitely hurting with their run D so I certainly expect a huge dose of Lynch

However, still like their chances at home especially with Rodgers under center

 

[dkmightyhammer]

I've already said I think GB wins this game. I'm giving GB a 75% chance to win based on: they are at home, they are due to beat us, and Chancellor is still being a doorknob. If Chancellor changes his mind and suits up I'll lower GB's chance to 60% chance of winning. Either way Seattle is going to be the underdog here.

 

[SonnyCID]

Let's not forget, the Rams put up 30+ on Seattle. That's right I said the Rams.

Seattle drops to 0-2.

They can make up for two losses against Zona.

 

[dkmightyhammer]

They can make up for two losses against Zona.

Zona is looking good. It's just a question of if Palmer will do his annual season ending injury sooner or later this year.

 

[sonnyblack65]

I like the home team in this one GB 27-20

 

[cdumler7]

I didnt catch much of the GB game because it was on same time as Seattle's, but I'm tracking the run D wasn't that great and now they're without a starting LB. I give slight edgte to the home team but I'm encouraged with some of the matchups (particularly our OL not going against the Rams DL) moreso than in STL. For a new line, that was a pretty brutal way to open up the season.

This game, as we all knew, could be huge for playoff seeding. Hoping my team shows up a bit better than week 1.

The run defense was atrocious. They gave up 5.7 yards per carry. Essentially I think Green Bay is going to have to load up the LOS and do everything possible to stop the run game and hope that their secondary can hold up in man coverage. I could see either Lockett or Graham having a big game in this one. Really to me Green Bay is going to have to take some chances on defense and on offense cannot get behind early.

 

[chf]

True, but it goes both ways. The Rams gave up a punt return TD and defensive TD.

While true, it has puzzlingly little to do with Green Bay.

 

[cdumler7]

It's hard to expect them to give up another punt return touchdown though. Their defense only gave up 3 touchdowns to St. Louis' offense which isn't terrible for an opening day game.

Well you could say 3 touchdowns or you could say 27 points as that includes the field goals. Now I will say 1 of the field goals was because of an interception if I remember right so 24 points. That is still compared to what they have been as a defense quite the difference. I mean that is going from legendary defense that gives up something like 15 points to middle of the pack defense. I think even without Kam they are better than that but right now they are a defense in transition trying to figure out how the defense will function without one of their biggest pieces.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

They can make up for two losses against Zona.

Better hope you have to play against our backup QB twice again this year.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

While true, it has puzzlingly little to do with Green Bay.

Exactly, which is why I don't know why night brought it up.

 

[Moab]

I'm expecting the usual knock-down drag-out beat the hell out of each other game.

It might help GB if they get Burnett back, the loss of Barrington isn't good, maybe Datone Jones will show up...who knows, but to me GB's D is suspect until they show otherwise. Seattle's O-line had some real issues with the Rams, but I think everyone's O-line will have issues with those dudes. No Chancellor hurts... Who knows, lots of questions from both teams, we'll get some answers Sunday night, which fan base will like them???

 

[RP-29]

The last time Aaron Rodgers lost a regular season game at home was week 1 of the 2012 season, but I'm not all that confident about this game. Matching up against Lynch and Graham was already a major concern. With Barrington now out for the season and Burnett still a question mark, this could be a recipe for disaster if Seattle's defense plays to par.

 

[SonnyCID]

Better hope you have to play against our backup QB twice again this year.

Which is more likely, Palmer stays healthy, or the Hawks stay stagnant?

 

[handicappers]

Eddie Lacy will outrun Lynch and the Packers win a close one. Book it.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Which is more likely, Palmer stays healthy, or the Hawks stay stagnant?

Whats more likely is neither.
However I think both teams a full strength is a toss up.

 

[cdumler7]

Whats more likely is neither.
However I think both teams a full strength is a toss up.

AT this point if both teams stay healthy I would probably go with who is at home. This looks like it could be a really fun race in the NFC West. Injuries can derail that but all 4 teams look like they have some strengths that could be huge.

 

[bksballer89]

Whats more likely is neither.
However I think both teams a full strength is a toss up.

You guys will win the division by 2 games if Palmer stays healthy

 

[SonnyCID]

You guys will win the division by 2 games if Palmer stays healthy

They won't get to play the Saints every week.

 

[packerzrule]

eff the NFC West - back to the matter at hand