Category: Seahawks vs. Packers

Former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan to raise 12th Man Flag

Former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan to raise 12th Man Flag

The most hallowed pregame tradition in the NFL is the raising of the 12th Man Flag in the south end zone at Lumen Field. Seattle sports legends, celebrities and hometown heroes have all shared in this distinct honor, but on Sunday night, the responsibility now falls to former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan.

From 2008-2017, Jon Ryan became a Seattle cult classic as one of the best punters in the NFL. However, there is one reason above all else why Ryan gets the honors tonight against the Packers: it was his trick touchdown pass in the 2014 NFC Championship that helped fuel the Seahawks’ unlikely comeback.

The Seahawks were trailing 16-0 late in the third quarter. The already slim hopes at clawing their way back into the game were fading quickly as Russell Wilson’s pass on third down fell incomplete. Seattle lined up for a field goal just to get on the board, when in fact it was Ryan who found rookie tackle Garry Gilliam for the touchdown.

Ryan’s touchdown fueled the unlikely comeback, as Seattle prevailed 28-22 in overtime to return to the Super Bowl. I know for a fact the 12th Man has not forgotten Ryan’s heroics.

The stars could be aligning a bit for the Seahawks. They are home against the Packers, in their first prime time Sunday night game in front of a crowd since 2019, and they have Jon Ryan lifting the 12th Man Flag on the 40th anniversary of No. 12 being retired.

Folks all over the Pacific Northwest better hear the roar of the 12’s tonight.

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What’s at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football?

What’s at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football?

The Seattle Seahawks have as big a game as they get in the regular season tonight on Sunday Night Football. Every game against the Green Bay Packers is a must-see event for the 12th Man, especially under the lights of prime time. But what we have here in Week 15 is not your average meeting between these teams.

Seattle is hosting Green Bay in what is essentially a playoff preview. Right now, the Seahawks are the No. 3 seed in the NFC, while the Packers are the No. 6 seed. Should the regular season magically end right now, these teams would play this exact game at Lumen Field in Wild Card Weekend. While the stakes may not be “loser goes home for good,” they are still incredibly high… especially for Seattle.

Simply put, here is what is at stake for the Seahawks:

  • If they win: Seattle remains in first place in the NFC West and stays put at the No. 3 seed. They don’t necessarily improve standings wise, but remaining where they are at is just as important.
  • If they lose: the Seahawks will not only fall to second place in the NFC West, as the Rams will overtake them, they will fall out of the playoff picture entirely.

While Seattle’s season won’t be “over” if they lose, they will find themselves on the outside looking in for the next three weeks of the season where they will be fighting for their lives. Not exactly a spot you want to be in this time of the year.

Additionally, should Seattle lose but end up winning the West, the additional loss will almost certainly knock them out of the No. 3 spot for the playoffs. There is a huge difference between No. 3 and No. 4, who would likely host the Minnesota Vikings.

So yeah, to say the Seahawks need to find a way to win at home tonight is the understatement of the day.

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Seahawks Highlights: Jerrick Reed II with impressive tackle for loss

Seattle has remained competitive this morning thanks to their defense

The Seattle Seahawks are slugging their way through the third and final preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. After two weeks of surprisingly thrilling games, this preseason finale looks like… well… a preseason game.

If you are a fans of punts, then this exhibition game is for you.

The Seahawks have trailed the Packers the entire game, but are keeping it close with a score of 12-7. Seattle has remained competitive this morning thanks to their defense, and plays like this from rookie safety Jerrick Reed II:

The fourth quarter is underway at Lambeau Field at the time of this article being published.

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Seattle’s biggest boogeyman has left the NFC.

The 12th Man can officially rejoice and breathe a sigh of relief as one of the Seattle Seahawks’ most loathsome adversaries has finally left the NFC. After years of playing coy about his future during his seemingly endless media circus, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is at long last leaving the Green Bay Packers. Trade negotiations began over a month ago, but recently became reheated over the weekend. Rodgers will now officially be heading to the Big Apple to play for the New York Jets.

It’s beyond ironic how despite early contention between the two, Aaron Rodgers is following Brett Favre’s footsteps when his tenure in Green Bay ended. Constant rumors and drama regarding retirement from the Packers? Check. Going to the Jets? Double check.

Over the past few years, Rodgers has become a controversial and outright bizarre personality. From blatantly lying about his vaccination status, to bragging about consuming psychedelic tea, to his most recent self-imposed “darkness retreat,” Rodgers continues to make headlines in rather unusual fashion.

Now, Rodgers joins an AFC loaded to the brim with elite quarterback talent, leaving the NFC even more wide open than before. This directly benefits the Seahawks, who have struggled in their rivalry with Rodgers’ Packers in recent years.

In the Pete Carroll era, Seattle initially held a 3-0 record over Rodgers, including a victory in the legendary 2014 NFC Championship. Since then, the edge has been all Rodgers as Green Bay is 5-1 in the last six meetings – including a 28-23 victory in the 2019 Divisional Round and a 17-0 win in 2021 to give the Seahawks their first shutout loss in over a decade.

Even when Seattle isn’t slated to play the Packers, they always found a way to somehow be a direct threat. Several times in the last few seasons, Green Bay appeared dead in the water until Rodgers resuscitated them, including last year.

Despite being 4-8 after Thanksgiving, Rodgers had Green Bay on a win streak and in a position to make the playoffs. It all boiled down to a home Sunday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. The 8-8 Packers only had to beat their division rival, and they would have been in the postseason over Seattle due to a better in-conference record tiebreaker. For the second time in four years, Rodgers could have ended the Seahawks’ playoff hopes.

Thankfully, the Lions upset Green Bay when Rodgers threw a game-losing interception – his last pass as a Packer. It marked the third consecutive year Rodgers’ season ended with a loss at Lambeau Field as a home favorite. Detroit’s victory gave the No. 7 seed to Seattle.

Although the Packers could still be a decent team with former first round quarterback Jordan Love, it’s safe to say the Seahawks would rather take their chances with him instead of arguably their biggest boogeyman.

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Seahawks all time record vs NFC North teams

Historically speaking, this is a division Seattle has had success with… with one frustratingly glaring exception. 

It is officially part three in Seahawks Wire’s ongoing series where we take a look at how Seattle has fared against every other team in the NFL. Each weekend we’ll examine the all time record the Seahawks have against their NFL rivals, going division by division.

We’ve already covered the NFC South and the NFC East. Now it is time to set our sights northward bound, as we look back on Seattle’s history against the teams in the NFC North.

Historically speaking, this is a division Seattle has had success with… with one frustratingly glaring exception.