Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hadn’t been shut out in 149 career starts, and the Seahawks hadn’t been shut out since the 2011 season. Both of those streaks came to an end thanks to another championship-level defensive performance by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
It wasn’t exactly a warm welcome both figuratively and literally for Wilson. Wilson made his first start in four weeks, and he did it at a snowy Lambeau Field, a venue where he hasn’t had much success in his last three visits.
The Packers didn’t play particularly well on offense, but it didn’t matter as 17 points were enough to secure the win. This game could have been uglier if not for a Green Bay missed field goal and a rare red-zone interception by Aaron Rodgers. They also turned the ball over on downs after driving the ball into Seattle’s territory.
However, it didn’t matter how many points were left out there when the defense is consistently getting pressure and picking off Wilson multiple times. Every week, this Joe Barry-led defense continues to impress, and some key players from his group headline this week’s list of standouts.
Timing wasn’t an issue this week with Rodgers back in the lineup. He and Adams wasted no time picking up where they left off as Adams finished with 7 receptions for 78 yards to lead all receivers. Adams seemingly always put together strong performances against the Seahawks, and today was no different.