Green Bay Packers: Under the Scope (Week 2)

Sep 20, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) after making a catch in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers. The revenge game. That’s all fans want to hear, right? As much as we all love a good dose of drama, Coach Mike McCarthy among others played their part in downplaying the so-called rivalry. Is winning at home satisfying? Of course it is. Is beating the Seahawks something fans wanted to witness ever since their last matchup? More than anything. It gives fans a sigh of relief, if nothing else.

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After losing their last three games to the Seahawks, the Packers showed what they are capable of against the defending NFC champs. And come crunch time, nobody delivered better than reigning MVP, Aaron Rodgers. The win puts the Packers at 2-0 and on top in their division as Seattle drops their second game in as many weeks and dead last in the fiercely competitive NFC West.

Without further ado, let’s shine that bright spotlight on several players who helped make this win happen for the Packers. They may not win Player of the Week honors but they certainly brought their A-game Sunday night.

Editor’s note: Every week, we will feature a series titled “Under the Scope” where we discuss the more subtle plays observed in the team’s most recent game. These may include specific performances that had a direct impact on the outcome of the game. Perhaps they do not show up in the stat sheet with much fanfare but these parts of the game must not be ignored. Tune in for the weekly column where we put the Green Bay Packers “Under the Scope”.

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