Seattle Seahawks seek a repeat victory over the Green Bay Packers
Sunday 20 September 2015 14:20, UK
The Seattle Seahawks will be hoping to pile more pain on the Green Bay Packers in their week two clash at Lambeau Field.
The Seahawks fought back from a 19-7 deficit to snatch a dramatic late win over the Packers in the NFC Championship game and the two teams will meet again in the early hours of Monday, live on Sky Sports.
Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns as Green Bay warmed up for their Seahawks reunion with a 31-23 win over the Chicago Bears, but coach Mike McCarthy has played down any talk of revenge.
"We're focusing on going 2-0, winning our first home game," said McCarthy. "Everything we're doing, we're focusing on winning this football game."
The Seahawks themselves let victory slip away at the death in their opening 34-31 overtime loss against St Louis Rams.
Lance Kendricks' 37-yard touchdown catch had tied the game in regulation and a normally resolute Seattle defence could not hold off the Rams.
The absence of Kam Chancellor due to his ongoing holdout will only add to the concerns of coach Pete Carroll, who must find a way to thwart 2014 MVP Rodgers.
Green Bay's quarterback did not throw a single interception at home last season and claimed 28 touchdowns in nine victories.
Seattle at least will not have to face wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who suffered a torn ACL against the Bears, while right tackle Bryan Bulaga is also absent after injuring his knee in practice, but safety Morgan Burnett returns from a calf injury.
Carroll will demand more from Russell Wilson after last week's mixed display from the quarterback, who registered a touchdown, an interception, and was sacked six times.
But tight end Jimmy Graham was one of the few positives for Seattle after marking his debut with six catches for 51 yards and a touchdown.
You can watch the Seattle Seahawks at the Green Bay Packers this Monday on Sky Sports 2 from 12.30am.