Seahawks (3-5) at Packers (7-2)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

TV: CBS

Tipico Sportsbook line: Packers by 3 ⁄2

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Seahawks’ keys to victory: Create explosive plays and stop the run. The Seahawks could get QB Russell Wilson back, but even if Geno Smith plays, producing big plays for WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett should be a top priority. Together, the pair have 17 catches of at least 20 yards. The defense needs to make the Packers one-dimensional by taking away the run. Seattle gave up only 88.0 rushing yards per game over the last two games. Containing RBs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon could give the Seahawks chances to get creative with blitzes and pressure packages.

Packers’ keys to victory: Protect the quarterback, create a turnover and bounce back on special teams. Playing better along the offensive line is a must; getting back LT David Bakhtiari should help. Aaron Rodgers (or Jordan Love, if Rodgers is still out) needs more opportunities from clean pockets, especially against a defense with only 13 sacks in eight games. The Packers defense lives off creating takeaways, but the Seahawks have turned the ball over only four times. The special teams must rebound after a nightmare performance in Kansas City.

Matchup to watch: Seahawks’ Metcalf vs. Packers CB Kevin King. Metcalf has eight touchdowns on only 39 catches. Can King keep the Seahawks’ top playmaker out of the end zone?

Who wins? Good luck predicting this game without knowing the quarterbacks. Playing at home with a better defense gives Green Bay a slight edge.

Packers 23, Seahawks 20