Green Bay Packers: 2016 opponents who could be game-breakers

2. Russell Wilson

If someone could make an argument against Wilson being the best quarterback over the second half of the season in 2015, I would love to hear it. The artist also known as “DangeRuss” was impeccable in the months of November and December by producing a 23:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

The iconic Seahawk, moreover, grew as a clutch performer by completing 66-percent of his throws on third down while registering a 117.3 passer rating in those situations. Wilson’s red-zone efficiency was just as noteworthy when you account his 16 touchdown passes versus only one turnover inside the opponent’s 20 yard line.

Green Bay’s best hope of stifling the ascending signal caller is by penetrating Seattle’s patch-work offensive line and delivering blows to Wilson early and often. The fifth-year veteran was on the receiving end of hits on 21-percent of his team’s passing plays—no other NFL quarterback took more punishment.

Of course, that may end up being a moot point if Wilson picks up where he left off in the second half and consistently dumps the ball off before any of his defenders can get within striking distance of him.

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