Seahawks vs. Packers: Jordan Love Helps Power Green Bay Over Seattle - Live Updates
In their preseason finale, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to face the Green Bay Packers on Saturday afternoon at Lambeau Field.
During the first two preseason games, coach Pete Carroll decided to rest several key veterans, including receiver D.K. Metcalf, linebacker Bobby Wagner, cornerback Tariq Woolen, and running back Kenneth Walker III.
However, in the Seahawk's 22-14 victory against the Dallas Cowboys last week, Carroll provided quarterback Geno Smith with an opportunity to play. Smith was only on the field for the team's first two series but completed five out of six pass attempts for 46 yards.
Carroll has yet to announce whether Smith or any of his starters will participate on Saturday afternoon. On the other hand, Packers coach Matt LaFleur has confirmed his intention to play his first-stringers, including quarterback Jordan Love among them. As the Utah State product enters his first full year as a starter, he showcased his potential last week in the team's 24-17 loss to the New England Patriots, completing five out of eight pass attempts for 84 yards and delivering a touchdown.
However, it is uncertain how long LaFleur plans to play his first-stringers. Earlier this week, the coach revealed that the decision will be made on game day.
"It's going to be more of a gut feeling, I would say, on my part, where we're at," LaFleur said. "I do think there's a lot of value in getting ready for a noon kickoff."
While the extent of playing time for the starters will be a significant aspect to monitor, another prominent factor will be the performance of the roster hopefuls on each team. As the deadline for roster cuts to 53 players approaches on Aug. 29, the spotlight will be on how these players showcase their talents in the preseason finale.
Stay tuned for live updates of the game.
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FIRST QUARTER
Seattle kicker Jason Myers kicks the ball out of the end zone, granting Green Bay possession at the Seahawks' 35-yard line.
On first and long, running back A.J. Dillon rushes the ball for a gain of 14 yards.
The Packers were penalized for a false start on second down.
On second down, Dillon runs for a three-yard gain.
On third down, quarterback Jordan Love scrambles for a five-yard gain, picking up a first down.
On first down, Love scrambles for a pickup of 11 yards.
On second down, receiver Jayden Reed rushes for a gain of nine yards, extending the Packers' drive.
On third and long, Long isn't able to connect with receiver Samori Toure, resulting in a fourth down.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS: Green Bay kicker Anders Carlson nails a 43-yard field goal, giving the Packers an early lead.
Packers 3, Seahawks 0
change of possession
On third down, quarterback Drew Lock connects with tight end Colby Parkinson for a 10-yard gain.
On third down, Lock is unable to connect with receiver Jake Bobo.
change of possession
On third down, Love catches his own pass, but it is not enough for a first down, forcing Green Bay to punt.
change of possession
On third and long, Lock connects with running back DeeJay Dallas for a gain of two yards, resulting in a fourth down
change of possession
On third and short, Love connects with tight end Luke Musgrave for a gain of four yards, extending the drive.
On third and short, running back Patrick Taylor runs for three yards, moving the chains.
On third and short, Dillon picks up a first down with a gain of two yards.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
START OF SECOND QUARTER
On second down, Love scrambles for a pickup of five yards, making the Packers' attempt for a first down a little easier.
Love connects with Taylor for a gain of eight yards, extending Green Bay's drive.
Love connects with receiver Malik Heath for a gain of 15 yards and then finds Musgrave for a pickup of 11 yards.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: Love connects with receiver Christian Watson for a five-yard touchdown to extend the Packers' lead.
Packers 10, Seahawks 3
change of possession
On third and short, Lock rushes for no gain, resulting in a fourth down.
change of possession
Quaterback Sean Clifford picks up a first down with a 10-yard run.
Taylor picks up a first down with a two-yard run on first and short.
On fourth down, running back Emanuel Wilson isn't able to pick up a first down with a rush of one yard.
turnover on downs
On second and short, Dallas rushes for 27 yards.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Lock connects with Bobo for an 18-yard touchdown, cutting down Green Bay's lead.
Seahawks 10, Packers 7
change of possession
On third down, Clifford runs for a one-yard gain, extending the drive for the Packers.
On second down, Clifford connects with Toure for a gain of 14 yards.
On third and long, Clifford is not able to connect with Toure, resulting in a Green Bay fourth down.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS: Carlson nails a 57-yarder, extending the Packers' lead.
Packers 12, Seahawks 7
change of possession
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER
On third and long, Lock throws an incomplete pass, forcing a Seattle punt.
change of possession
On third and long, Clifford throws an incomplete pass to Heath, resulting in a Green Bay punt.
change of possession
The Seahawks' offense goes three and out.
change of possession
Running back Nate McCrary rushes for a gain of 11 yards.
On third and long, Clifford finds receiver Grant DuBose for a pickup of 8 yards, but it's not enough for a first down.
change of possession
On second down, running back SaRodorick Thompson Jr. rushes for a gain of 11 yards.
On third down, Lock throws an incomplete pass to Johnson, resulting in a Seahawks punt.
change of possession
The Packers' offense goes three and out.
change of possession
The Seahawks' offense goes three and out.
change of possession
Wilson rushes for a gain of 17 yards, moving the chains.
On fourth and short, Clifford picks up a first down with a one-yard run.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
START OF FOURTH
Seattle was called for a defensive pass interference penalty on third down, extending Green Bay's drive.
Seattle is able to stop Green Bay on fourth and short.
turnover on downs
Lock connects with receiver Easop Winston Jr. for a gain of 30 yards.
Lock is able to pick up a first down with a scramble of six yards.
Lock connects with Winston for a gain of 11 yards and then finds him again for a 33-yard gain.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Thompson rushes for a one-yard touchdown, giving Seattle their first lead of the game.
Seahawks 15, Packers 12
change of possession
On third down, McCrary moves the chains with a six-yard run.
Quarterback Alex McGough finds receiver Jadakis Bonds for a gain of 52 yards.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: McCrary rushes one yard up the middle for a touchdown, giving the Packers the lead back.
Packers 19, Seahawks 15
change of possession
Quarterback Holton Ahlers finds receiver Tyjon Lindsey for a pickup of 24 yards.
Ahlers finds Thompson for a gain of 11 yards.
Ahlers finds running back Wayne Taulapapa for a pickup of 11 yards, placing the ball on Green Bay's 15-yard line.
Ahlers is intercepted by Green Bay safety Benny Sapp III
change of possession
FINAL: Green Bay 19, Seattle 15
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