Green Bay was in charge with a 10-0 first-quarter lead before Seattle came roaring back, taking a 17-13 lead in the third quarter.
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Working without a huddle, Rodgers set up the score with short passes to Randall Cobb for gains of 18 and 19 yards, respectively. The Seahawks are 0-2, and since 1990 when the playoff format changed to 12 teams, only 12 percent of 0-2 teams reach the postseason. Without Letroy Guion, Sam Barrington and (possibly) Morgan Burnett, the Packers’ defense might find it hard to get off the field and give Aaron Rodgers a chance. The Packers (2-0) cashed in with one of Mason Crosby’s four field goals on the night for a 10-point lead with 2 minutes remaining.
Rodgers was sublime against the Legion of Boom, completing 25-of-33 for 249 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.
“It doesn’t count for anything more than a win, but it is probably one of the more satisfying regular-season wins that we’ve had, just to get that monkey off our back of not being able to beat these guys”, guard T.J. Lang said.
Barclay will likely be tested Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks, who had two sacks last week. Besides Elliott’s pick, Micah Hyde recovered a fumble by Fred Jackson with 22 seconds left. Lacy’s outing would end after carrying the ball just three times for nine yards. But he lamented the disappointing fourth quarter.
Rodgers seized his opportunity. But Chancellor is holding out for a new contract.
The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Jordy Nelson for the year (knee) before the regular season started, and the position took another hit Sunday when Davante Adams suffered an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Packers running back Eddie Lacy was taken to the locker room with an ankle injury earlier in the game.
