Five players to watch for Packers Week 11 vs. Seahawks
By Jesse Fry
1. Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones is coming off the best game of his young career with 145 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He will need to be the focal point yet again.
The Green Bay Packers will still be short of weapons in the receiving corps, and with Aaron Rodgers still not up to his usual standard, Jones and the running game will be the key to a victory.
In all but one of the Seahawks’ five losses this season, the opposing teams have rushed for at least 140 yards. If Jones can duplicate his success from last week, that should be more than enough to quiet the home crowd and take control of the game. Nothing can silence a crowd like a dominant run game.
Allowing Green Bay’s offensive line to wear down Seattle’s smaller front will also slow down the pass rush while making the play-action pass more effective, giving Rodgers ample time to sit back and pick the Seahawks apart.
On a short week like this, the difference in winning or losing may come down to ball control and time of possession. The best way for the Packers to ensure they come out ahead is by riding the hot hand of Aaron Jones.