The last time the Seattle Seahawks met the Green Bay Packers it was an instant classic. Russell Wilson ended the game in overtime with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse. This time around, Wilson will have to create some magic on the road when the Seahawks head to Lambeau Field.
Seattle is coming off a 17-9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Wild Card weekend. They will now take on the two seed in the NFC. With Wilson under center, the Seahawks have to like their chances.
Here are three bold predictions for Wilson in the NFC Divisional Round.
3. Russell Wilson Tosses Three Touchdowns
Wilson finished with 325 yards and one touchdown against the Eagles. Despite those numbers, Seattle was only able to score 17 points against a struggling and beat up Eagles' defense. Against Green Bay, Wilson will need to have a good game using his arm.
The Seahawks' run game has struggled. They lost their top three running backs to season-ending injuries. This has left them with Travis Homer and Marshawn Lynch in the backfield.
Seattle will have plenty of chances to move the ball against the Packers. If Wilson is pressured, he has the ability to get out of the pocket to make plays.
2. No. 3 Outplays No. 12
It is not crazy to say that the team with the better quarterback in this particular game will win. The Seahawks need Russell Wilson to have a huge game if they want to go on the road and advance. That is what they will get. Wilson will win the matchup of two of the best quarterbacks in the game and outperform Aaron Rodgers.
The Seahawks defense is going to make things difficult for Rodgers. Both teams are lacking offensive weapons but Wilson will have more room to operate.
With Pete Carroll on the sideline, Wilson will play a smart game, as usual, and outduel Rodgers.
1. Wilson Leads Seattle to Win…and Eventually Super Bowl
The No. 1 bold prediction is that the winner of this game is going to the Super Bowl. And that will be Seattle.
Wilson has led his team to an 8-1 record on the road this season after the win in Philly. This is a game where Wilson could shine and Carroll could out coach first-year head man Matt LaFleur.
If Seattle wins, they will either host the Minnesota Vikings or go to San Francisco. Round three of Niners-Seahawks would be incredible. Seattle knows that team well and knows how to beat them. If they host the Vikings, the Seahawks will have the luxury of playing the game in one of the hardest places to play as a visiting team.
This is the game of the playoffs for Seattle.
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