The Seattle Seahawks are riding a streak into Sunday’s matchup with the Packers

The Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK. Metcalf is perfectly fine when he doesn’t have the ball because it means he gets to show off his blocking skills.

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“I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gotten from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it like blocking or being a decoy,” the two-time Pro Bowler said.

While opposing defenses have keyed in on Metcalf, other aspects of Seattle’s offense have emerged during its four-game winning streak. The run has the Seahawks (8-5) sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers (9-4).

Geno Smith’s new top target is second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who needs 89 receiving yards for his first career 1,000-yard season.

Smith-Njigba has 75 catches for 911 yards and five touchdowns, while Metcalf, often working in double coverage, has 54 catches for 812 yards and two scores.

Metcalf says he feels the pride of a “proud parent or a big brother” when it comes to Smith-Njigba’s success.

Seattle’s offense also got a boost from the ground game in a 30-18 win over the Arizona Cardinals last weekend. Zach Charbonnet, filling in for the injured Kenneth Walker III, ran for a career-best 134 yards and two touchdowns.

The Seahawks face another hot team in the Packers (9-4), who have won seven of nine.

Green Bay’s two losses during that stretch have come against NFC-leading Detroit (12-1), including a 34-31 win by the Lions on Dec. 5, meaning the NFC North title is likely out of reach for the Packers.

The Packers are well positioned for a playoff spot, but won’t be able to play this weekend.

Metcalf, who learned how to block from his father, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf, says he tries to take blocking seriously to differentiate himself from other receivers.

His priorities are simple when he gets double-teamed and the ball goes somewhere else.

“Trying to block my (ass) off and trying to get pancakes on defensive backs,” he said.

Love warms

When the Packers surged into the playoffs last season, quarterback Jordan Love was a major reason why. He had 18 touchdown passes and one interception over Green Bay’s last eight games.

Over the last four games this season, Love ranks third in the NFL with a 118.9 passer rating with six touchdowns, one interception and a league-best 10.3 yards per carry. attempt.

“I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to — and that’s part of it as well, having that confidence to be able to throw those passes,” Love said. “There’s always, like I said, a handful of plays that might not fall off or be in the exact spot that you wanted it to be, or the throw might be a little bit off. So that’s where you have to try to be the best you can be every time, be consistent and accurate as possible.”

Fits fancy

Green Bay’s pass defense has fallen apart the last two weeks. First, it was torched by Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins in a Packers win. Next, it allowed Jared Goff to complete his final 13 passes as the Lions rallied for the victory.

It doesn’t get any easier this week. Smith is second in the NFL in attempts, completions and passing yards and is fifth in completion percentage.

“It’s been a remarkable turnaround for him from where he started,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “It’s not always where you start, but where you end. And that tells me a lot about the person in terms of their resilience and ability to fight through adversity. He’s a dangerous quarterback.”

Fashion forward

Will the Packers ditch their head-to-toe white uniforms? The last time Green Bay wore the winter white look was in a 24-22 win over Houston in October. The Packers asked fans for it emphasis on social media.

As for the Seahawks, they will be wearing their “Action Green” uniforms. Metcalf is a fan.

“I will say this about Action Green, I love them personally in my opinion, but the big guys hate them. I don’t know why, don’t ask me,” he said. “Hopefully the Packers wear all white, so it will be a fun game.”

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