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SEATTLE: defensive end Josh Boyd (93) grabs the jersey of running back (left) as Lynch runs for a in the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Sept 4, 2014. — AP Seahawks rout Packers in opener

SEATTLE: passed for two touch- have another year of experience.” and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Eddie downs as the defending champion Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett said the Lacy was treated after the game by a team doctor Seattle Seahawks opened the 2014 NFL season Packers looked timid when Lynch had the ball. “I for a possible concussion. Lacy had just 34 yards on with an emphatic 36-16 victory over the Green Bay saw supposedly some of the best players in the 12 carries. Green Bay’s first three drives in the sec- Packers. Marshawn Lynch also ran for a pair of league not want to tackle Marshawn Lynch,” said ond half ended in an interception, a turnover on , caught seven passes Bennett. Harvin was a focal point of Seattle’s downs and a safety. It was a one-sided stretch that and the stingy defense wreaked its usual havoc as offence, catching seven passes for 59 yards and turned a seven-point Seahawks’ lead into a com- Seattle bullied Green Bay for four quarters running four times for 41 yards. “We played physi- manding 19-point cushion. Rodgers’ first pass after Thursday night at CenturyLink Field. cal and made some big plays. Our receivers had a halftime went off the hands of Jordy Nelson and “I’m mostly fired up that we ran the ball for over great night,” said Wilson, who passed for a total of was caught by Seahawks cornerback Byron 200 yards,” Seahawks said. 191 yards. took very Maxwell, who returned the ball to Green Bay’s “We’re very tough and very determined to be a few chances downfield and tossed for just 189 eight-yard line. Steven Hauschka made it 20-10 very good football team.” The Seahawks unveiled yards with a touchdown and an interception for with a 20-yard field goal. After Rodgers was sacked the franchise’s first Super Bowl banner prior to kick- the Packers who are seeking their fourth consecu- on fourth down on the next possession, punter Jon off at CenturyLink Field where Seattle is now 18-1 tive NFC North title. Rodgers said their problem Ryan pinned the Packers down to their own 10. On in the last two years, including playoffs. The run- was not being able to get into a rhythm on offence. the next snap, Bennett came around the right end ning game heavily favored the Seahawks, who “This is the Seattle Seahawks. They have a great SEATTLE: Seattle Seahawks defensive end and stripped Rodgers of the ball, which bounced gained 207 yards on the ground to just 80 for defense,” Rodgers said. “You don’t expect to move Michael Bennett forces Green Bay Packers into the end zone where it was smothered by a Green Bay. “We know this thing starts with the run- the ball effectively every drive. We have got to quarterback Aaron Rodgers to fumble in Packers lineman for a safety. “We are off to a good ning game,” said Harvin. “We got a few more score more points.” The contest also could take a the second half of an NFL football game on start,” said Carroll. “But that is just one game. We weapons on offence than last year. Other guys toll on the Packers going forward. Running back Thursday. — AP are just getting started.”— AFP