Seahawks’ Michael Bennett: Packers didn't want to tackle Marshawn Lynch

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said that Green Bay wanted no part of “Beast Mode” were afraid to tackle him.

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SI Wire
Publish date:
Sep 5, 2014

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch ran for 110 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns in Seattle 36-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers to open the NFL’s season.

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said that Green Bay wanted no part of “Beast Mode” and hesitated when it came to trying to bring him down.

"Obviously we were the more physical team today offensively and defensively," Bennett said, according to NFL.com. "I saw supposedly some of the best players in the league not want to tackle Marshawn Lynch.”

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The Seahawks rushed for 207 yards in the game, averaging five yards per carry.

"Of course, nobody's going to say nothing about that, but I saw a lot of guys whiff on tackles that should have been two-yard gains, and they're supposed to be the best. We had to prove that we're the best defense,” Bennett said.

Seattle’s next game is on the road against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 14. Green Bay plays the New York Jets at home on the same day.

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SI's Best Photos of Seattle-Green Bay

SI's Best Photos of Seattle-Green Bay

Seattle 36, Green Bay 16

Seattle wideout Doug Baldwin turned into a defender to keep Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from intercepting this pass during the Seahawks victory over Green Bay.

Seattle 36, Green Bay 16

Marshawn Lynch was in his usual beast-mode, bulldozing his way to 110 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.

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Green Bay had just 80 yards rushing against the Seahawks vaunted defense.

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Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

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Percy Harvin caught seven passes for 59 yards, ran four times for 41 yards and handled kickoff return duties for Seattle.

Jordy Nelson

Jordy Nelson stepped out of bounds before he could score on this play. He led Green Bay with nine receptions and 83 yards.

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Fullback John Kuhn scored one of Green Bay's two touchdowns.

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Robert Turbin turned six carries into 27 yards in spot relief of Marshawn Lynch.

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Doug Baldwin gets taken down after making one of his three receptions (14 yards total).

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Michael Bennett caused this Aaron Rodgers fumble, which resulted in a safety.

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Russell Wilson fired two touchdown passes while connecting on 19 of his 28 throws for 191 yards.

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The Packers lost starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga and tight end Richard Rodgers on the same play. Bulaga suffered a knee injury and did not return. Rodgers left with a neck injury.

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Aaron Rodgers completed 17 of 25 passes for 123 yards in the first half.

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Eddie Lacy was held in check for 34 yards rushing on 12 carries. He went into the locker room in the second half to get checked for a possible concussion.

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Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman got in on the scoring with this touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Percy Harvin missed most of last season with Seattle but could be in for a big year if the first game was any indication of what's to come.

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Lynch scored on runs of three and nine yards.

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Lynch ran for for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, and before Thursday's opener the Seahawks said he was looking better than they'd ever seen him before.