Week 2 of the Packers preseason campaign is now done and dusted, and with it comes an exciting game that many Packer fans both young and old certainly enjoyed as Green Bay went on to achieve a last-minute 27-24 win.
On Saturday, the Packers matchup with the Seattle Seahawks wasn't deemed to be as exciting as Green Bay's Week 3 meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, but all eyes were on the green and gold. The Packers' young but talented offense continued to show why they are one of the front-runners in the NFC this season. As the game kicked off, so did the worries. Some issues became prevalent to all fans watching, and although these were more than likely overshadowed by the Packers' talent, it became clear that not everything was secure in Green Bay at the present time. So what was noticeable from the Packers second game of this season? Well, of course, there were both positive and negative aspects of the game. However, the following points should sum up where the Packers are strong and weak, and where this team is heading in the next two weeks, looking toward September.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers was the obvious standout in the game. He continued to hit targets, and when one of the announcers stated that Rodgers appeared to be in midseason form, he just about hit the nail on the head when it came to describing the possible MVP winner this season. Given that Aaron Rodgers did only play the first quarter like most starting quarterbacks at this time in the year, he looked impressive.
On numerous routes he hit both Greg Jennings and Jermichael Finley for a considerable amount of yards, and when he aired it out to ol' No. 85 for a 56-yard deep pass, most people stood up and recognized what a great passer Rodgers really is. Aside from Rodgers' great plays, he also kept rallying with the Seattle Seahawks. Much to the surprise of some, Seattle's willingness to hang tight with the Packers and answer their scores made people realize that Pete Carroll's men may not be quite as soft as people had first thought. Another great day in the office sees Aaron Rodgers end the game with 116 yards and 2 touchdowns for his name. Better yet, he is set for a spectacular year behind center.
Brandon Jackson and Ryan Grant
This time last season, the Packers running game was viewed as more of a concern, rather than a positive, but boy, how things have changed. Perhaps one of the more promising stories to come out of this game was Ryan Grant's consistency, as he continued to pound away for four- to six-yard gains throughout the first quarter.
Following Grant's steady ways, young Brandon Jackson stepped into the game, and for those who have seen how fast and quick this guy is, it will come as no surprise to hear that he has become a suitable replacement for Grant in the running game if an injury is to occur.
I'm not willing to go out on a limb and say that the Packers have a two-headed running attack just yet, but they sure are close. If both of these guys keep impressing, there's no reason that we can't see both mix and match all season long.
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