Packers/Seahawks Keys

Let me start by saying that in preface to game keys I will always list the following 3 for each game.

First the team needs to score TD's not FG's. Good teams do this. Second each game the special teams need to make a play be it a TD return, a key punt, strong coverage work, blocked extra point. Third turnovers need to be created. This along with special teams can lead to short fields making it easier to get 6 than three.

A long punt return to the 20 giving the offense a short TD drive is one way these can occur. Another might be good kick coverage pinning a team deep, then a force fumble leading to another short TD.

Call that general keys, my philosophy of football etc.

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First, let's review the teams performance on the general keys. They have scored 16 TD's to their opponents 13 while opponents have 12 FG's to 7.

Green Bay is +3 in turnovers which is 3rd.

Will Blackmon is 44th in kick off returns, Frost 19th in punting, Crosby has missed 2 FG's.

Seahawks specific keys:

1. Stop the run....SEA has 6th ranked run game, Packers defend it 27th best.

2. Seattle has 25th ranked pass defense so get some big passing plays.

3. Fight the fierce Seattle crowd by scoring early.

4. Find the TE... a forgotten man.

5. Don't come close...win. Make plays not errors at key points.