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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Mucky Tundra (4h) : Cowboys 1st round pick Tyler Booker will indeed be bringing his pet turtle to Dallas with him
Mucky Tundra (5h) : that contained all prospects info and contact
Mucky Tundra (5h) : beast, according the Falcons statement Jax came across it on an ipad. If I had to guess, probably an open spread sheet or something
Zero2Cool (5h) : Simmons put up an emoji with cheese.
beast (5h) : Not sure anyone is interested in Isaiah Simmons... Collin Oliver might of taken his potential slot
beast (5h) : I'm going with Jax Ulbrich is not telling the whole truth... he accidentally came across it? Why would a defensive coordinator have a QB #?
Zero2Cool (6h) : He's not that great, but final piece of the script.\
Zero2Cool (6h) : If we add Isaiah Simmons, book your Super Bowl tickets
Mucky Tundra (6h) : Colts 1st round TE Tyler Warren also got prank called, was that Jax Ulbrich as well?
Zero2Cool (6h) : Jax Ulbrich, Jeff Ulbrich’s son, released an apology for his role in the Shedeur Sanders prank call.
Martha Careful (6h) : apparently he did not participate in practice or play on the east west shrine game nor the NFL combine. The kid was a mediocre spoiled brat
Mucky Tundra (7h) : Yeah that one that was a super wounded duck that Sanders supporters are highlighting to prove a point
Zero2Cool (7h) : Shough is the guy who missed guys at combine isn't he?
beast (8h) : It's not official until I'm dead! I have a chance still! (Not really)
Mucky Tundra (17h) : I could feel my body decomposing in real time when I read that
Mucky Tundra (17h) : @MIKEYSAINRISTIL Tyler Shough will officially be the last person drafted to the NFL born in the 1900’s
Mucky Tundra (26-Apr) : saw the tweet, he meant the city
Mucky Tundra (26-Apr) : Was that for the team or the city?
Zero2Cool (26-Apr) : Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter · 3m Draft grade is in: Green Bay gets an A. The people, the city, the venue were all superb. NFL Draft’s next
Zero2Cool (26-Apr) : Matt LaFleur says Jaire Alexander is participating in #Packers offseason program, which has been conducted virtually during this first week
Zero2Cool (26-Apr) : ✅ ...
buckeyepackfan (26-Apr) : Check
Zero2Cool (26-Apr) : Matthew Golden cahanged 81 to 22??
TheKanataThrilla (26-Apr) : Sam Howell to Vikings...guess no Aaron
Martha Careful (26-Apr) : 1 round 7 min, with one extra minute if there is a trade. 2nd round 4 minutes, 3rd -3, 2 thereafter IMO
Martha Careful (26-Apr) : Agree
dfosterf (26-Apr) : Great idea imo
dfosterf (26-Apr) : 1st round to 7 minutes with one extension
dfosterf (26-Apr) : NFL comissioner wants to shorten the 2st
Mucky Tundra (26-Apr) : @jalenreagors They’re discussing if Sheduer can go back to college on NFL Network LMFAOOOOO
beast (26-Apr) : Great point Martha
beast (26-Apr) : Buddy Ryan used to say if a candy bar goes missing, there are two to blame, Rex and Rob 🤪 jk 😁
Martha Careful (26-Apr) : Bum Phillips used to say there are two ways to get better. Get better players or get players to play better. We have a new DL coach
Zero2Cool (26-Apr) : Yes. Look at the losses last year. They can win.
beast (26-Apr) : Can Packers win with their current DL?
bboystyle (26-Apr) : waiting for a pass rusher.
dfosterf (25-Apr) : 5 minutes between picks in the 3rd
dfosterf (25-Apr) : 3rd. Hate this phone
dfosterf (25-Apr) : 4rd
dfosterf (25-Apr) : 5 minutes in the 4
dfosterf (25-Apr) : 7 minutes between picks in the 2nd round
Martha Careful (25-Apr) : Sorry to bitch, but the headline writers in that section absolutely mislead, or don't know how to read. It is maddening
Martha Careful (25-Apr) : No thanks. Not a dependable guy to be in the right place and run the right route. Dumb as a box of rocks.
Zero2Cool (25-Apr) : Losing 2nd round pick for a one year rental, not ideal. Especially a headcase.
TheKanataThrilla (25-Apr) : Pickens for Jaire may be interesting. Definitely not sure we want Pickens long term.
dfosterf (25-Apr) : No.Absolutely not
Zero2Cool (25-Apr) : NO NO NO NO NO NO!!1 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
dhazer (25-Apr) : scenario: Our main prospects are off the board when our pick comes around, do we just throw a 2nd round pick at Pittsburgh for Pickens
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