Green Bay Packers: Five players who must step up vs. Seahawks

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Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Wesley/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports /

Packers corners

It’s tough to pick out one cornerback to make this list, as all of them need to improve. Safeties Morgan Burnett and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix can’t do it alone.

For all of his ability to make a splashy play from time to time, Micah Hyde has made far too many mistakes this season.

The fourth-year defensive back was at fault on DeAndre Hopkins’ 44-yard touchdown last week. Both Hyde and corner Damarious Randall had an opportunity to bring Hopkins down shortly after making the catch, but neither touched him as he cut inside and strolled into the end zone.

Hyde did break up a Brock Osweiler pass, but his performance was spotty as it has been all year.

Randall and Quinten Rollins have both dealt with groin injuries this season, neither yet to build on impressive rookie seasons.

Seattle’s pass catchers can create mismatch nightmares against anyone. Jimmy Graham is proving why the Seahawks spent a first-round pick to acquire him from the Saints. Doug Baldwin is deadly from the slot with tremendous route-running, while Tyler Lockett’s lightning speed is a real danger for the Packers secondary.

Blown coverages and missed tackles have killed the Packers this season. This Seattle offense can score points through the air in a hurry. The entire cornerback group must be prepared.

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