MassPackersFan
14 years ago
FYI: The game tonight will be shown LIVE on NFL Network, at 9pm CST.

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PREVIEW

Teams: Green Bay Packers (0-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (1-0).

When: Saturday, 9 p.m.

Where: Qwest Field in Seattle.

Broadcast: Television - WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) and NFL Network. Radio - WTMJ-AM (620).

Injury report: Packers - S Atari Bigby (ankle) LB Clay Matthews (hamstring), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Al Harris (knee), RB James Starks (hamstring) and LB Alex Joseph (thigh) are not expected to play. LB A.J. Hawk (ankle) and DT Justin Harrell (personal) are questionable. Seahawks - OT Ray Willis (knee), OG Chester Pitts (knee) and CB Josh Pinkard (knee) are out; LB Joe Pawelek (hamstring), DT Jonathan Lewis (undisclosed), DT Kevin Vickerson (undisclosed), DE Ricky Foley (hip) and WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (personal) are questionable.
FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

CUTTING EDGE: This will be a severe test of the defensive line's ability to stay on its feet. The Seahawks' offensive line coach, Alex Gibbs, is the architect of the zone blocking system popularized in Denver and used with success against the '97 Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. Big men Ryan Pickett, B.J. Raji, Mike Neal and C.J. Wilson will be put on the ground as often as possible if the Seahawks have their way. It will be a good test for a defensive line trying to dominate in the run game.

DAVID'S KID: Longtime Packers fans will remember the last name of Seattle backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst. His dad, David, was a quarterback for the Packers from 1977-'83. Charlie, who was born in Green Bay, was acquired for a second-round pick, which raised some eyebrows around the NFL. In his first performance, however, he lived up to the potential the club believes he has, completing 14 of 22 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Starter Matt Hasselbeck will play the first quarter or so.

NAP TIME: Coach Mike McCarthy probably will hold out CB Charles Woodson, WR Donald Driver and possibly several other veterans to protect them from injury. In the cases of both Woodson and Driver, their absences will allow for backups to get valuable experience. Look for CBs Pat Lee and Brandon Underwood to get a lot of playing time. WRs James Jones and Jordy Nelson will likewise get valuable snaps, mostly with the No. 1 offense.

RETURN ENGAGEMENT: There's a chance Will Blackmon will make his exhibition debut, but there's no guarantee he'll be used on punt returns. He needs the work at safety more than on special teams. If Blackmon doesn't return, the competition to replace him will continue with Tramon Williams, Lee and Nelson among those given shots at returning punts. Sam Shields is still working his way back into good graces after muffing a punt last week.

CARRIES GALORE: This should be a good opportunity for rookie running back Quinn Porter to prove he belongs. With Starks and Lumpkin both sidelined, Brandon Jackson and Porter are the only two backups behind Ryan Grant. Porter had nine carries for 38 yards against Cleveland last week.

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wamj2008
14 years ago
All I'm looking for in this game is for 1st team defense to show up. If they do, I'll be very happy. That was really the only thing that bothered me in the last game.
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PackerTraxx
14 years ago
I'll be watching Neal and Wilson along with our young CBs Lee and Underwood, even Shields, as I believe they're a couple of keys to our success.
Why is Jerry Kramer not in the Hall of Fame?
Packers_Finland
14 years ago
Be sure to put a thoughts topic about this game up, because I won't be watching it.
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spicnspan320
14 years ago
Glad I get NFL Network so I'll be able to watch in HD for the first time in a while :D

I too would like to see the 1st team D step it up after giving up that Browns' drive last week. Same goes with a few of the CB who are looking to make the team as there were a lot of mistakes/drops last week
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tonyagnese
14 years ago
I'm curious if Harrell will play.
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JGOTit18
14 years ago
'I know it's preseason....but...'


Aaron Rodgers in 2 games: 20 of 24, 275 yards, 3 TDs, 154.0 rating. And ZERO sacks.
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Nonstopdrivel
14 years ago
If I remember correctly, he wasn't sacked at all last preseason either.
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packerfanoutwest (2h) : Doubs is out due to concussion
beast (4h) : What does the weather look like?
Martha Careful (9h) : You can wear long-johns mittens and a hat. We want Hill and their other skill guys FROZEN
Zero2Cool (13h) : I'm not sure I hope for that. I'll be at the game.
Martha Careful (25-Nov) : I hope it is colder than a well-diggers ass on Thanksgiving night.
Zero2Cool (25-Nov) : doubt he wants to face the speedsters
beast (25-Nov) : Dolphins offense can be explosive... I wonder if we'll have Alexander back
Zero2Cool (25-Nov) : No Doubs could be issue Thursday
Mucky Tundra (25-Nov) : Bears. Santos. Blocked FG
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : Bears. Vikings. OT
Mucky Tundra (24-Nov) : Thems the breaks I guess
Mucky Tundra (24-Nov) : Two players out and Williams had an injury designation this week but Oladapo is a healthy scratch
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : Packers inactives vs 49ers: • CB Jaire Alexander • S Kitan Oladapo • LB Edgerrin Cooper • OL Jacob Monk
TheKanataThrilla (24-Nov) : Aaron Jones with a costly red zone fumble
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : When we trade Malik for a 1st rounder, we'll need a new QB2.
packerfanoutwest (23-Nov) : Report: Aaron Rodgers wants to play in 2025, but not for the Jets
beast (23-Nov) : That's what I told the Police officer about my speed when he pulled me over
packerfanoutwest (23-Nov) : NFL told Bears that Packers’ blocked field goal was legal
packerfanoutwest (22-Nov) : 49ers are underdogs at Packers, ending streak of 36 straight games as favorites
Zero2Cool (22-Nov) : 49ers might be down their QB, DL, TE and LT?
packerfanoutwest (22-Nov) : Jaire Alexander says he has a torn PCL
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : Even with the context it's ... what?
Mucky Tundra (20-Nov) : Matt LaFleur without context: “I don’t wanna pat you on the butt and you poop in my hand.”
beast (20-Nov) : We brought in a former Packers OL coach to help evaluate OL as a scout
beast (20-Nov) : Jets have been pretty good at picking DL
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He landed good players thanks to high draft slot. He isn't good.
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He can shove his knowledge up his ass. He knows nothing.
beast (20-Nov) : More knowledge, just like bring in the Jets head coach
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : What? Why? Huh?
beast (19-Nov) : I wonder if the Packers might to try to bring Douglas in through Milt Hendrickson/Ravens connections
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : The Jets fired Joe Douglas, per sources
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Jets are a mess......
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Pretty sure Jets fired their scouting staff and just pluck former Packers.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Jets sign Anders Carlson to their 53.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : When you cycle the weeks, the total over remains for season. But you get your W/L for that selected week. Confusing.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the total and percentage are the same as the previous weeks
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the total and percentage are the same as the previous weeks
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the totals are accurate..nrvrtmind
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : I don't follow what you are saying. The totals are not the same as last week.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : ok so then wht are the totals the same as last week?
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : NFL Pick'em is auto updated when NFL Scores tab is clicked
Martha Careful (19-Nov) : The offense was OK. Let's not forget the Bear defense is very very good.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Who updates the leaderboard on NFLPickem?
beast (19-Nov) : Has the Packers offense been worse since the former Jets coach joined the Packers?
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Offense gets his ass in gear, this could be good.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Backup QB helped with three wins. Special Teams contributed to three wins.
bboystyle (18-Nov) : Lions played outside thats why. They scored 16 and 17 in the only 2 outside games this year
Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : The rest of the NFL is catching up to Packers ... kicking is an issue throughout league
packerfanoutwest (18-Nov) : Packers DL Kenny Clark: We knew 'we were going to block' Bears' game-winning field goal attempt
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