Game Thread: Seahawks @ Packers 5:40 Central Sunday on Fox

[kburjr]

The Packers are overrated and the Seahawks suck. Both teams are equally bad and boring.

Seahawks in a squeaker. Should be exciting.

How do you overrate a team that 13-3 and have no chance to win the Superbowl according to almost all the Hooplans?

 

[eaglesnut]

How do you overrate a team that 13-3 and have no chance to win the Superbowl according to almost all the Hooplans?

By thinking of them as a 13-3 team.

 

[kburjr]

By thinking of them as a 13-3 team.

Isn't that their record?

 

[SeattleCoug]

Hawks really need Duane Brown back on the OL. Not sure if he's playing or not, its iffy at best. Because ideally they need to be able to run against a Run D thats 23rd in DVOA. If its like the Philly game then I think the Smiths will wreck the line on passing downs.

These are the two teams people are down on but they also have the QBs you would want in these kind of games. Should be a good one, not quite sure where I'll lean yet. But I'd be stunned if it wasnt a 4th quarter game.

 

[Wolverine830872]

Two thoughts keep coming to mind about this game.

First, is how awful Rodgers looked in week 17 in Detroit. That should have been a game where the starters get benched as halftime but they had to win in order to get a bye. It took GB a game winning fg to get the win, and Rodgers was 27/55. While I haven't seen too many GB games this year, I didn't think Rodgers was capable of missing wide open receivers by so much, and with such regularity. I can't imagine we see that Rodgers this weekend, but if we do, its the Hawks game to lose. (for a comparison, think of NE losing to Miami in week 17 when they needed to win for a bye, and their ultimate playoff result afterwards)

Second, is that when this game kicks off, they will already know the result of the SF/Min game. If Minnesota wins (which I just can't see happening) then both teams will be playing for NFCCG HFA. Should be a boost for both teams being fired up. If SF wins, the Hawks should still be fired up for the rubber game of a series that gave us some of the most banana games the NFL has ever seen. I would imagine the NFL would be pretty excited for that potential matchup as well, and for the conspiracy theorists out there, maybe the Hawks get some favorable calls to help effectuate that rematch.

 

[eaglesnut]

Isn't that their record?

Exactly

 

[DJ]

This is a tad bit early.....should be a great game.

 

[kburjr]

This is a tad bit early.....should be a great game.

Never too early to talk about the next game.

 

[kburjr]

Exactly

I get it. The Eagles actually beat them.

 

[eaglesnut]

I get it. The Eagles actually beat them.

Even when the schedule makers tried to make it a gimme for you. It was sad.

Seahawks beat us 34-18.
We beat you 34-27.
Seahawks are 23 points better than you.

 

[kburjr]

Even when the schedule makers tried to make it a gimme for you. It was sad.

Seahawks beat us 34-18.
We beat you 34-27.
Seahawks are 23 points better than you.

At least

 

[packerzrule]

Even when the schedule makers tried to make it a gimme for you. It was sad.

Seahawks beat us 34-18.
We beat you 34-27.
Seahawks are 23 points better than you.

Pretty good ciphering there brother

 

[Pattersonca65]

I think it will be close and nothing would surprise me . I don't see any standout teams this year that are sure things

 

[Smokey]

Seahawks are a good road team, while GB is a home team favorite. Both have a great QBs that can make plays. Both teams have above average Defenses. Even with the return of Lynch at RB for Seattle, Aaron Jones is the better overall runner. WRs for both teams are nothing to boast over as too are the TEs. An edge may need to go to GB's pass rush.

Turnovers and Field Goals will decide this cold contest.

Packers by 2

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Pretty good ciphering there brother

Showing off his Grade 6 eddycashun.

 

[Podunkparte]

Seahawks are a good road team, while GB is a home team favorite. Both have a great QBs that can make plays. Both teams have above average Defenses. Even with the return of Lynch at RB for Seattle, Aaron Jones is the better overall runner. WRs for both teams are nothing to boast over as too are the TEs. An edge may need to go to GB's pass rush.

Turnovers and Field Goals will decide this cold contest.

Packers by 2

I'd like to introduce you to Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, and Davante Adams.

With a potentially windy cold Lambeau, I actually think there's more chance for TD shots over iffy FG attempts.

 

[Beaker]

Even when the schedule makers tried to make it a gimme for you. It was sad.

Seahawks beat us 34-18.
We beat you 34-27.
Seahawks are 23 points better than you.

That's just science right there

 

[SeattleCoug]

Somewhat interesting stats about these teams

The last 10 years

Packers:
102 regular season wins
8 playoff appearances
9 playoff wins
1 Super Bowl title

Sehawks:
100 regular season wins
8 playoff appearances
9 playoff wins
1 Super Bowl title

 

[Judge Fudge]

Let's get down to cases. Weather is expected to be normal winter temps 25 at game time 30% chance of snow.

Lots has been said about the Packers just squeaking by on their way to a 13-3 record. Their point differential was +63. Seattle was 11-5 with a +7. Edge Packers. Pack favored by home field margin +3.5

What time is that on the west coast sir?

 

[kburjr]

What time is that on the west coast sir?

3:40