Oddsmakers currently have the Seahawks listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game's total is sitting at 47.
Seattle won its last outing, a 31-17 result against the Panthers on January 10. The Seahawks earned a push in that game as a -14-point favorite, while the 48 combined points took the game OVER the total.
Green Bay was a 26-21 winner in its last match at home against the Cowboys. They failed to cover the -5.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 47 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
A closer look at Sunday's game
Packers.com's Vic Ketchman and Mike Spofford preview the Green Bay Packers' NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. Vic and Mike talk about what's at stake, players to watch, and ways the Packers can win.
CURRENT LINE:
Weather Forecast For Tomorrows Game:
TRENDS TO CONSIDER:
Green Bay:
Team record: 13-4 SU,9-7-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Green Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Green Bay's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 7 games
Green Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle:
Team record: 13-4 SU,10-6-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Seattle is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Seattle is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
What's at Stake?
Well, The Superbowl. I will also say, the packers don't want to be on the wrong side of another one of these west coast rivalries. The SF 49ers had the packers number for the last few years and knocked them out of the playoff's the last two years.Players to watch:
Key player: It's obvious that Aaron Rodgers is always their key player, but one-legged Aaron Rodgers is really worth watching. Rodgers hurt his left leg against the Saints on Oct. 26. Maybe that lingered, because then went down with what looked like a terrible injury against the Lions in Week 17. He returned after being carted off, played most of the second half and played against Dallas with a severely injured calf. But he played just fine in both of those games. He had 316 yards and three touchdowns against the Cowboys despite having to operate from the shotgun the whole day because he couldn't move too well. He won't be significantly more healthy for this game. The question will be: Can Rodgers on one leg again be effective, this time against the NFL's best defense?
Aaron Rodgers needs to finishes this game. If the Packers offensive line can step up and give Aaron Rodgers an extra one or two seconds in the pocket, he will be able to consistently move the chains.
Offense: Jordy Nelson
Defense: Clay Matthews
Why those two guy's? Because they were strangely, statistically quiet against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Jordy Nelson had 2 cathes for 22 yards and we expect to see Clay Matthews fired up and give Russell Wilson a run for his money this weekend!
WILDCARD PLAYER TO WATCH:
Offense: EDDY LACEY
This game will be a run the ball, stop the run kind of game and Eddy Lacey could be the star of this game.
PACKERS WIN IF:
They keep Russel Wilson off the field by any means necessary!
This will include utilizing EDDY LACEY in more screen passes over the top, Run the ball up the gut and control the clock.
Packers must force turnovers; Interceptions
If you look back to 2010, The 6th game run to the title...
14 Interceptions.. Nick Collins, Tremon Williams, Sam Shields They turned on INTERCEPTIONS
In order to beat Seattle Capers defense will have start tackling, that is still one of there biggest weaknesses, why?? This is a basic skill that all defensive players should do well, especially at the pro level. The other thing that Seattle depends on is turnovers, if the pack doesn't turnover the ball they stand a good chance. The last thing they must do is to get to Wilson and put him on his butt, he will fumble and throw an interception if they continue to pressure him.. That is how you beat Seattle.. The pack must play sound fundamental football..
ACTION: STAY TUNED
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