When the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers first met in the first week of the 2014 season, many assumed this was a prequel to the NFC Championship game. Both teams had dominating rosters returning and it seemed like a logical pairing. Four months later, those predictions came true as the Packers and Seahawks prepare to face off for NFC supremacy and a chance to reach the Super Bowl. The two teams meet in Seattle as the Seahawks aim to get back to the Super Bowl for a second-straight season.
The 12th man will be ready at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks have the chance to reach the Super Bowl for a second straight season and potentially become back-to-back champions. Seattle won the first matchup against the Packers 36-16 in a complete routing. Seattle had a couple of rough patches during the season, but those are long gone as the team has been hitting their stride at the right time. They are coming off a solid win over Carolina while winning their last seven games and 10 of 11.
The Seahawks are hoping key players of their offense can get back on track. A lot of their game plan hinges on Marshawn Lynch who wash eld to just 59 yards on 14 carries against the Panthers. However, he put up 110 yards and two touchdowns against the Packers in that opening game. Green Bay has been allowing an average of 86.4 rushing yards per game while DeMarco Murray ran for 123 yards in the divisional game.
Against Seattle, Aaron Rodgers went 23 of 33 for 189 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He was sacked three times by the defense which resulted in a fumble and safety. The Packers have hit their stride as well, getting a controversial win over the Cowboys in the divisional game. The team needs Eddie Lacy to return improved. He missed the first half against Dallas to asthma. Rodgers has a 105.3 passer rating in the playoffs.
The Seahawks got the best of the Packers in Week 1 of the NFL season. Seattle looked every bit the part of the defending Super Bowl champions as they routed Green Bay in that first game. The team is hoping to repeat the success as they face off in the NFC Championship game as both teams are aiming to reach the Super Bowl and face either the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots.
