Here’s a look at some of the key matchups that could sway the outcome.
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The Seahawks defense features a bevy of fearsome pass rushers. Michael Bennett creates pressure from the Leo position while Cliff Avril penetrates from right end. Behind them, middle linebacker Bobby Wagner has a knack for sacking the quarterback, and Bruce Irvin could step into his own in 2014.
All of which is why Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari must be on
top of his game. The Packers’ best chance of taking down the defending
champs involves spreading their defense our with four or more pass
catchers. In many cases, that will result in Bakhtiari being left on an
island against one of Seattle’s pass rushers. He’ll need to keep them
neutralized most of the night to give the Packers a chance.
Corey Linsley vs. The 12th Man
Even had starting center JC Tretter been healthy for Thursday’s opener, the Packers’ center versus the 12th Man would have been one of the game’s key matchup. That’s because no matter how well Tretter or Linsley performed during the preseason, each lacks regular season experience. Perhaps just as importantly, neither has dealt with the deafening crowd of Seattle’s CenturyLink Field before.
Packers vs Seahawks Live StreamWhether Linsley can handle the line calls and effective run the no
huddle offense will directly affect the number of points Green Bay’s
offense can put on the board. The coaching staff thinks he’s ready, but
nothing substitutes for first-hand exposure.
Letroy Guion vs. Marshawn Lynch and Seattle’s ground game
While the magnitude of losing nose tackle B.J. Raji for the season has been hotly debated over the past week, it’s indisputable how important new
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starter Letroy Guion is to containing the Seahawks great rushing attack. Guion was a sieve for much of his time with Minnesota, but how much of that was due to playing with inferior talent remains to be seen.
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