Seattle Seahawks: 3 Big takeaways from win vs. Packers in Week 11

The Seattle Seahawks entered Week 11 at 4-5 and with their playoff hopes on the line. They got a much needed win against the Green Bay Packers.

The Week 11 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers basically decided who would remain in the hunt for a wild card spot, and who’s season would end. It was a good game and the teams traded scores down the stretch, but the Seahawks prevailed.

While the offense got off to a slow start, it really got rolling down the stretch and the defense stiffened in the second half as well.

The win lifts the Seahawks back to 5-5 and keeps them in the wild card hunt. On the hand, the game’s result probably just ended the Packers season. While Seattle is in no position to boast or let up, they are one step closer to taking control of what will be the final Wild Card spot.

With that, let’s get into the big takeaways from the Thursday Night Football win.

Seahawks offense cannot start slow

The Seahawks had a very real opportunity to lose the game. Their offense consistently tripped itself up and got in its own way at the start of the game. On their very first drive of the game, the Seahawks turned the ball over. Chris Carson fumbled the ball and the Packers turned the mistake into points. In fact, the first quarter was a major disappointment for the Seahawks offense.

The Seahawks first quarter stats showed just how much the offense initially struggled. Russell Wilson had just 12 passing yards and the offense had a collective 62 rushing yards by that time. That’s 74 total yards, and the Seahawks offense held the ball for seven minutes, 55 seconds, more than half of the quarter.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 133 yards and the Packers running backs gained 24 yards on the ground in seven minutes and five seconds of possession time. The Packers more than doubled the Seahawks offensive production in the first quarter and they did it while possessing the ball less. The Packers outscored the Seahawks 14-3 in the quarter.

While the Seahawks offense fully recovered and went on to put up good numbers in the rest of the game, the team cannot risk a slow, sloppy start like that one against its upcoming opponents. The Packers are only a middle of the road team this year after all. So while this win will be enjoyed and celebrated, the Seahawks need to be more prepared for their upcoming games.