Sunday will mark the fifth meeting between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers in the last five years. Invariably when the two have recently met, the focus has been on the teams’ respective strengths: Seattle’s defensive backs and Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his receiver group. The Packers appear to be overtaking their rival in this matchup.
Seattle’s Defensive Backs Are in Decline
First, let’s look at that all-star defensive backfield of Seattle. In 2012, the core group of Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, and Brandon Browner was established, with Marcus Trufant being the fifth DB.