Seahawks Vs. Packers: NFC Championship Position-By-Position Preview And Prediction
Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end
Michael Bennett(72) forces a fumble by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. The fumbles was recovered by Green Bay in the end zone for a safety. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Seahawks Vs. Packers: NFC Championship Preview And Prediction
Defensive Line
The Packers were slightly below the league-average in yards-per-carry allowed, and slightly above the league average in sacks. However, most of their pass-rush is generated by linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers. DE Mike Daniels, NT Letroy Guion and DE Datone Jones are primarily space-eaters inside.
With Brandon Mebane and Jordan Hill out for the year, Kevin Williams and Tony McDaniel continue to get the job done for the ‘Hawks. And of course, the edge-rush from Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett is downright scary. Avril by himself has 3.5 sacks in the past three games.
Advantage: Seahawks
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