If Rodgers was close to 100%, I'd really like the Packers chances in this game. With him being significantly injured, it will likely be too much to overcome on the road. Especially with almost two full games of tape to study with Rodgers hurt. The Seahawks will be able to scheme some things.
The only way the Packers win this one is if the Seahawks have an off day, which is possible. But seemingly unlikely, at least at home.
Originally Posted by: DoddPower
I felt the same way after watching the first half of yesterday's game. I figured that either franchise would not stand a chance in Seattle.
With Rodgers injured, we couldn't get anything going against the 'Boys secondary. Going up against Seattle looked like a slaughter.
The Cowboys couldn't capitalize against us nearly enough to take the game in Seattle. That first game was in their 3-3 weak stretch, but no way Murray runs wild on them, Dallas puts up 400 yards offensively and Seattle gets just 200 yards.
And even in that game, the Seahawks still held it within one score.
Then, from the third quarter on, I actually got somewhat confident that we can make some noise in Seattle. The Cowboys aren't playing that differently from the Seahawks, when looking at offensive styles.
We we're the first defense to hold them to less than 26 point on the road this season and the first since week 2 to keep them under 30 on the road.
And that offense is a lot more potent than the Seahawk's. If we go out and sell out against the run again and collapsing the pocket, letting Wilson beat us with his arm, I'm more than confident that we can create some things.
As to our offense... If Rodgers can come out and be as sharp as he was after halftime, we have a shot. If Lacy can come out and keep running it like he has been in recent week... Against the Seattle defense... We're in a really good position.
That said, the Seahawks are obviously the favorites. I could type here all the reasons we could be losing on sunday, but I think those are well documented, already. I just think that we do have a pretty realistic shot at beating them and going to the Super Bowl.