No crazy fake field goals. No last-minute interceptions that replacement refs called catches. This was a Packers-Seahawks game to relish. Green Bay came into Seattle, won the toss, asked for the ball, and rolled over the Seahawks for two quarters.
The Packers played their best half of complimentary football of the season in the first half. Then the defense held on as the offense struggled in the third and most of the fourth quarter.
First Quarter: A Fast Start
The game started with a good kickoff return by Keisean Nixon, setting up the first drive at the Packers’ 37-yard line. Then the Packers let Josh Jacobs take over. Eight straight plays to Jacobs, alternating passes and runs, got the offense to the Seahawks’ 6-yard line.
Love then scrambled to the one and let Jacobs plow through to the end zone on the next play.
Defensive Momentum
The Packers’ defense came up big. Edgerrin Cooper sacked Geno Smith on third down to end Seattle’s first drive in four plays. Cooper led the team in tackles and had a huge interception late to seal the win. So nice to have the rookie back.
On the Packers’ second offensive drive, they mixed up Jacobs and Jayden Reed. Reed had five catches on six targets and three runs for 27 yards in the game. While Reed had a solid performance, Romeo Doubs stole the show.
Doubs Shines
On the final play of the second drive, Love hit Doubs on a long slant. Doubs caught it in traffic and dragged a defender three yards into the end zone. 14-0 Packers.
Seattle tried to respond, but Rashan Gary ended the drive with a sack of Smith on third and two. Seattle settled for a field goal and turned the ball back to Green Bay.
Halftime Control
The Packers drove downfield, but Love missed Doubs in the end zone, throwing to his backside. They settled for a field goal and a 17-3 lead.
Seattle looked to get closer and threatened to score, but a ferocious pass rush forced a bad pass by Smith that was intercepted by Carrington Valentine in the end zone. With just under three minutes left in the half, Green Bay drove for a last-second field goal, making it 20-3 at halftime.
Second Half: Nervous Moments
Seattle made plays in the second half that rattled confident Packers fans. A fumble punched out of Jacobs’ grasp and a touchdown on an outside run brought the score to 23-13.
The Packers’ offense stalled, giving the ball back on a three-and-out and then on downs. By this time, Geno Smith was out, injured on a quarterback hit by Cooper.
Cooper and Enagbare Dominate
Cooper ended any Seattle chance by intercepting backup quarterback Sam Howell on a pass Howell never should have thrown. Cooper stepped up with Clay Walker injured and likely earned more snaps next week.
Another highlight was Kingsley Enagbare’s incredible defensive hat trick. On three consecutive plays, he recorded a solo sack, a tackle for loss, and a possession-ending solo tackle to get the defense off the field.
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Doubs’ Miraculous Catch
No recap of this game could end without celebrating Romeo Doubs’ miraculous catch in the back of the end zone. Love made an incredible deep throw, and Doubs laid out to snatch the ball just before it hit the ground. Final score: 30-13.
A Quality Win
This was a quality win against a playoff-caliber team in one of the league’s toughest away venues. Packers fans made their presence known with loud chants, and the team rewarded their loyalty.
This is how Packers fans like games in Seattle to end. Next up: the Saints at home on Monday Night.
