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(3) Seattle Seahawks at (2) Green Bay Packers. Saturday, 4:30 PM ET on FOX from Lambeau Field.

Weather Outlook: Flurries, high of 28 degrees.

Last week, the Seahawks hosted the hottest team in the NFC in the Redskins in Seattle. After blowing a 13-0 lead, the Seahawks went on to score 22 unanswered en route to a victory.

As a result, they travel to Wisconsin to play the Packers, a team that no one expected much from at seasons' beginning, who ended with a 13-3 record. Of their last 4 games, 3 were blowouts against weak opponents, while the other they got destroyed by a Bears team, which had their number all year.

Seahawks Offense vs Packers Defense

Last week, Seattle's issues in the ground game continued. Shaun Alexander’s struggles continued, and Seattle was fortunate for a strong game by the defense.  The passing game was just average, although there is good and bad news for the Seahawks.  The good, Deion Branch should be back, and he’ll help the passing game.  The bad, star tackle Walter Jones may miss the game, and that would damage the entire offense in a huge way.

Green Bay had a lot of injuries they had to heal as the season ended, and they’ve healed most of them.  The concern is Charles Woodson, who may miss the game.  Regardless, they still have Al Harris who is a great corner.  Bigby is a bit inconsistent, and can be beat deep, and that’s their largest concern.  They have a very strong group of linebackers, and a pretty good defensive line as well.

For Seattle, the key will be pass protection.  Give Hasselbeck time, and he and his group of receivers should be able to find some holes at the safety position.  Take some shots down field on Bigby, make them play deeper in coverage, and then try your hand at the run game.  For Green Bay, it’s all about pressure.  They should be able to stop the run, and either way Seattle will pass a lot.  Hit Hasselbeck often, and you have a shot at turnovers.

Naturally, when anyone thinks of the Packers, they think of QB Brett Favre, who’s had a great year.  He’s been very efficient, and has helped them have a potent offense.  On top of Favre, the offensive line play has been brilliant, allowing only 19 sacks and also helped create a solid running attack with Ryan Grant.  Driver has been a good possession receiver, and Jennings a great deep threat, although he is banged up.

Seattle has a solid defense on all fronts, but their big concern is the injuries to Patrick Kerney and Rocky Bernard.  If they miss the game or aren’t 100%, it makes it even tougher to get pressure against a great line.  Luckily, they have great linebackers.  Tatupu is a tackling machine, and Peterson is a great pass rusher.  They have a solid group of corners and safeties as well.

For the Packers, they will need to at least run the ball a bit and run well.  If you can run well, the Seahawks won’t be able to blitz as often, and they won’t get to Favre.  If Favre and his receivers have time, they can definitely make plays and exploit the Seahawk D.  For Seattle, force them to be one-dimensional.  As much as the Packers love to pass already, if you know they’re passing, you can send Peterson on a ton of blitzes.  The pressure he creates, especially if Kerney misses the game, will be essential to causing Favre mistakes.

Special Teams

Seattle’s kicker Josh Brown may be a total softie, but he’s a pretty good kicker, and his heated pants may help keep his legs in good condition.  Plackemeier is alright, and they have a pretty good return game, although their coverage is average.  Green Bay has a pretty good coverage unit, and a fairly good return game.  They have a solid punter, and a pretty good rookie kicker.  However, a rookie in the playoffs isn’t always a confidence builder for fans.

Key Match Ups

LB Julian Peterson vs OT Chad Clifton:  Expect blitzes a plenty from Peterson around the outside.  Clifton will likely be the guy in charge of picking him up and protecting Favre’s blind side from Peterson.

CB Al Harris vs WR Bobby Engram:  I’m not 100% sure which WR Harris will face the most in this game, he’ll be on all of them likely at some point.  Engram just found ways to get open all year, so expect Harris to try to shut him down.