Seahawks News: Earl Thomas Doesn't Believe Aaron Rodgers Is Injured

The Seattle Seahawks will host the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, a matchup pitting Seattle's great defense against Green Bay's explosive offense.

The biggest story of the postseason has been Packers QB Aaron Rodgers throwing for over 300 yards against the Dallas Cowboys while playing with an injured calf.  Many have wondered how Rodgers was able to play so well, and Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has an apparent theory - Rodgers isn’t injured at all.

“I’m not buying into this leg issue,” Thomas said.  “I’m not buying into it.  I saw him scramble close to the goal line on the Cowboys, so he’s not fooling me with that. I’m not falling into that I’m on my own road regardless.  I’m on my road regardless.”

The rest of Seattle's defense wouldn't go that far, but they said they're preparing like they're facing a fully healthy Rodgers.

“We know he’s a little banged up but he looks just fine to me in that last game — he was making most of his throws, he didn’t scramble as much and get out of the pocket as he’s done in the past, but for the most part, he’s making all of his throws and he looks just fine,” linebacker K.J. Wright said.  “So we’re going to treat him like he’s healthy and like he’s 100 percent.”

"That’s the mentality you’ve got to have," said safety Kam Chancellor. "You don’t want any surprises so just go in with that mentality, and you won’t be surprised.

Kickoff between Seattle and Green Bay is set for Sunday at 3:05 p.m. ET on FOX.

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