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Pros:
Russell Wilson - As frustrating as the Seahawks offense can be at times to watch, Wilson usually has them in the game right to the end. The conditions shouldn't be Minnesota 2016, so the Packers defense may not be able to just stack 8-9 in the box. With the running game being so banged up, Wilson may have to make up for it if Lynch and Homer can't take advantage of Green Bay's mediocre run defense.
Bobby Wagner - Voted to his 4th straight All-Pro, Wagner has been a consistent presence on an inconsistent unit. With the new focus of the Packers offense moving to the RBs and TEs this season, Wagner, Wright and Barton will need to play very well against patterns they have struggled against all season, while keeping Jones and the running game in check.
Jamarco Jones - Most may find him to be of interest here, but he's put together some very good game sin relief this season, and he may been asked to take on his biggest challenge to date. With both Duane Brown and George Fant being reported as game-time decisions, Jones may find himself starting left tackle instead of guard today. Could be interesting for a guy who has flashed as being a very good lineman moving forward.
Cons:
Lambeau - There's a lot of history at Lambeau Field since it opened in 1957. Green Bay has had a lot of playoff success there, with a 17-5 record in the playoffs (though all 5 losses have been since 2003). It's supposed to be about 21 degrees (F) at kick off and could very well be snowing by the end of the game.
Aaron Rogers - A lot has been made this season about Rogers' demise, but I feel that's a little overblown. Though he doesn't have the same accuracy numbers as in the past, he's still showing great overall. He still takes care of the ball (only 6 INTs & 10 fumbles over the last 2 seasons), He's someone who will always find a way to perform, and the Seahawks defense hasn't exactly made life difficult for opponents regularly this season.
Aaron Jones - Seattle's defense has been a puzzling mystery this season. Though injuries can explain a small portion away, it can't explain the whole issue. The defense just disappears at times - with Wagner being the only players on the team who seems to remember how to tackle. The running game will be extremely important today with the conditions being a little on the Wisconsin-side. Jones had a great season with over 1500 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns.
Matchups:
Jadeveon Clowney v. David Bakhtiari - Clowney has shown flashes of being unblockable and completely dominates games. Bakhtiari was voted to his 4th straight All-Pro (3rd second team) in the last 4 years, solidifying him as one of the best LTs in the NFL. If Seattle's defense wants to be successful, Clowney will have to consistently win the matchup against the best LT he has faces all season.
Shaquill Griffin v. Davante Adams - If PFF is to be believed, Griffin was a top 10 CB this season, and he has had a great year. Adams is Rogers only consistent threat at WR, as his targets, catches, yards and tds are comparable to the next two players on the Packers team combined. Adams won't always line up against Griffin, but when he does, Griffin needs to win and take Adams away from Rogers as much as possible.
K.J. Wright v. Jimmy Graham - Wright struggled for a large portion of the season with TEs and consistent play all-together, but he's been lights out the last 2-3 games as he has looked like the KJ from pre-2018 during that span. Graham hasn't had the return to form moving to Green Bay's more TE pass friendly offense as was opined would be the case when he signed there last year. Despite the down year, Graham was still Rogers' third favorite target and Seattle has a reputation this season for struggling against TEs (and not just the really good ones).
Overview:
This game is between two teams who like to keep the game close and win at the team. With the weather conditions forecast to be poor and get worse from there, this game could come down to which team gets a lead early, as conditions may not be positive for a comeback late. If this is truly the case, then the game favors Green Bay, as they scored 2 touchdowns in the 1st quarter 5 times this season (averaged 7.2 pts overall) while Seattle was shut out of the 1st quarter 5 times (4.71 average overall).
Russell Wilson - As frustrating as the Seahawks offense can be at times to watch, Wilson usually has them in the game right to the end. The conditions shouldn't be Minnesota 2016, so the Packers defense may not be able to just stack 8-9 in the box. With the running game being so banged up, Wilson may have to make up for it if Lynch and Homer can't take advantage of Green Bay's mediocre run defense.
Bobby Wagner - Voted to his 4th straight All-Pro, Wagner has been a consistent presence on an inconsistent unit. With the new focus of the Packers offense moving to the RBs and TEs this season, Wagner, Wright and Barton will need to play very well against patterns they have struggled against all season, while keeping Jones and the running game in check.
Jamarco Jones - Most may find him to be of interest here, but he's put together some very good game sin relief this season, and he may been asked to take on his biggest challenge to date. With both Duane Brown and George Fant being reported as game-time decisions, Jones may find himself starting left tackle instead of guard today. Could be interesting for a guy who has flashed as being a very good lineman moving forward.
Cons:
Lambeau - There's a lot of history at Lambeau Field since it opened in 1957. Green Bay has had a lot of playoff success there, with a 17-5 record in the playoffs (though all 5 losses have been since 2003). It's supposed to be about 21 degrees (F) at kick off and could very well be snowing by the end of the game.
Aaron Rogers - A lot has been made this season about Rogers' demise, but I feel that's a little overblown. Though he doesn't have the same accuracy numbers as in the past, he's still showing great overall. He still takes care of the ball (only 6 INTs & 10 fumbles over the last 2 seasons), He's someone who will always find a way to perform, and the Seahawks defense hasn't exactly made life difficult for opponents regularly this season.
Aaron Jones - Seattle's defense has been a puzzling mystery this season. Though injuries can explain a small portion away, it can't explain the whole issue. The defense just disappears at times - with Wagner being the only players on the team who seems to remember how to tackle. The running game will be extremely important today with the conditions being a little on the Wisconsin-side. Jones had a great season with over 1500 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns.
Matchups:
Jadeveon Clowney v. David Bakhtiari - Clowney has shown flashes of being unblockable and completely dominates games. Bakhtiari was voted to his 4th straight All-Pro (3rd second team) in the last 4 years, solidifying him as one of the best LTs in the NFL. If Seattle's defense wants to be successful, Clowney will have to consistently win the matchup against the best LT he has faces all season.
Shaquill Griffin v. Davante Adams - If PFF is to be believed, Griffin was a top 10 CB this season, and he has had a great year. Adams is Rogers only consistent threat at WR, as his targets, catches, yards and tds are comparable to the next two players on the Packers team combined. Adams won't always line up against Griffin, but when he does, Griffin needs to win and take Adams away from Rogers as much as possible.
K.J. Wright v. Jimmy Graham - Wright struggled for a large portion of the season with TEs and consistent play all-together, but he's been lights out the last 2-3 games as he has looked like the KJ from pre-2018 during that span. Graham hasn't had the return to form moving to Green Bay's more TE pass friendly offense as was opined would be the case when he signed there last year. Despite the down year, Graham was still Rogers' third favorite target and Seattle has a reputation this season for struggling against TEs (and not just the really good ones).
Overview:
This game is between two teams who like to keep the game close and win at the team. With the weather conditions forecast to be poor and get worse from there, this game could come down to which team gets a lead early, as conditions may not be positive for a comeback late. If this is truly the case, then the game favors Green Bay, as they scored 2 touchdowns in the 1st quarter 5 times this season (averaged 7.2 pts overall) while Seattle was shut out of the 1st quarter 5 times (4.71 average overall).
