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Quick Stats: A Look at Packers/Seahawks

Aaron Rodgers has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions in his last three starts against the Seahawks.

The Packers and Seahawks make up one of the most tumultuous rivalries in recent NFL history. As a quick journey through their last few games, here’s how some of the key offensive performers stack up.

The Quarterbacks

Both Super Bowl winning quarterbacks – Rodgers in 2011 and Wilson in 2013 – have put pedestrian numbers up against the other team. Wilson in particular had statistically the worst start of his career in the 2015 NFC Championship Game, throwing four interceptions. Rodgers was sacked eight times by the Seahawks in the September 2012 matchup.

Russell Wilson vs. the Packers

  • September 24, 2012 (Seahawks won, 14-12) - 10/21, 130 yards, 2 TD
  • September 4, 2014 (Seahawks won, 36-16) - 19/28, 191 yards, 2 TD
  • January 18, 2015 - (Seahawks won, 28-22) - 14/29, 209 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
  • September 20, 2015 (Packers won, 27-17) - 19/30, 206 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Aaron Rodgers vs. the Seahawks

  • October 12, 2008 (Packers won, 27-17) - 21/30, 208 yards, 2 TD
  • December 27, 2009 (Packers won, 48-10) - 12/23, 237 yards, 1 TD
  • September 24, 2012 (Seahawks won, 14-12) - 26/39, 223 yards
  • September 4, 2014 (Seahawks won, 36-16) - 23/33, 189 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • January 18, 2015 (Seahawks won, 28-22) - 19/34, 178 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • September 20, 2015 (Packers won, 27-17) - 25/33, 249 yards, 2 TD

The Wide Receivers

Surprisingly, Doug Baldwin has outperformed Jimmy Graham in their respective matchups against the Packers. Baldwin has emerged this season as Seattle’s number one offensive threat. For the Packers, Jordy Nelson will be making his sixth appearance against the Seahawks and is still looking for his first touchdown.

Doug Baldwin vs. the Packers

  • September 4, 2014 (Seahawks won, 36-16) - 3 catches, 14 yards
  • January 18, 2015 - (Seahawks won, 28-22) - 6 catches, 106 yards
  • September 20, 2015 (Packers won, 27-17) - 7 catches, 92 yards, 1 TD

Jordy Nelson vs. the Seahawks

  • October 12, 2008 (Packers won, 27-17) - 4 catches, 42 yards
  • December 27, 2009 (Packers won 48-10) - 1 catch, 17 yards
  • September 24, 2012 (Seahawks won, 14-12) - 2 catches, 19 yards
  • September 4, 2014 (Seahawks won, 36-16) - 9 catches, 83 yards
  • January 18, 2015 (Seahawks won, 28-22) - 5 catches, 71 yards

Randall Cobb vs. the Seahawks

  • September 24, 2012 (Seahawks won, 14-12) - 1 catch, -1 yard
  • September 4, 2014 (Seahawks won, 36-16) - 6 catches, 58 yards, 1 TD
  • January 18, 2015 (Seahawks won, 28-22) - 7 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD
  • September 20, 2015 (Packers won, 27-17) - 8 catches, 116 yards

The Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham matched up against the Packers three times as a member of the New Orleans Saints, averaging about 50 yards per contest. While Jared Cook is in his first season with the Packers, he has matched up against Seattle numerous times as a member of the Rams, a divisional foe.

Jimmy Graham vs. the Packers

  • September 8, 2011 (Packers won, 42-34) - 4 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD
  • September 30, 2012 (Packers won, 28-27) - 7 catches, 76 yards
  • October 26, 2014 (Saints won, 44-23) - 5 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD
  • September 20, 2015 (Packers won, 27-17) - 1 catch, 11 yards

Jared Cook vs. the Seahawks

  • October 28, 2013 (Seahawks won, 14-9) - 3 catches, 31 yards
  • December 29, 2013 (Seahawks won, 27-9) - 5 catches, 30 yards, 1 TD
  • October 19, 2014 (Rams won, 28-26) - 3 catches, 25 yards
  • December 28, 2014 (Seahawks won, 20-6) - 3 catches, 37 yards
  • September 13, 2015 (Rams wom, 34-31) - 5 catches, 85 yards
  • December 27, 2015 (Rams won, 23-17) - 1 catch, 5 yards