Instant analysis of the Packers’ 30-13 win over the Seahawks in Week 15

The Green Bay Packers scored a touchdown on the opening drive of Sunday’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks and never looked back, leading the rest of the way during a 30-13 victory at Lumen Field.

Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs, Josh Jacobs produced 136 total yards and the Packers defense generated seven sacks and two takeaways in a largely dominant performance against a Seahawks team that entered the night leading the NFC West after four wins in a row. .

Now 10-4, the Packers are in a great position to clinch a playoff berth in Week 16.

Here’s instant analysis of the Packers’ win over the Seahawks in Week 15:

Final score: Packers 30, Seahawks 13

	1	2	3	4	F
GB (10-4)	14	6	3	7	30
SEA (8-6)	0	3	3	7	13

Live scoring

First quarter

GB 7, SEA 0: Josh Jacobs 1-yard run (9:19)
GB 14, SEA 0: Romeo Doubs 13-yard catch (1:54)

Second quarter

GB 14, SEA 3: Jason Myers 48-yard field goal (12:59)
GB 17, SEA 3: Brandon McManus 39-yard field goal (9:21)
GB 20, SEA 3: Brandon McManus 21-yard field goal (0:00)

Third quarter

GB 20, SEA 6: Jason Myers 45-yard field goal (6:20)
GB 23, SEA 6: Brandon McManus 23-yard field goal (1:36)

Fourth quarter

GB 23, SEA 13: Zach Charbonnet 24-yard run (11:16)
GB 30, SEA 13: Romeo Doubs 22-yard catch (4:59)

It was over when…

… Edgerrin Cooper intercepted backup quarterback Sam Howell and set up Romeo Doubs’ 22-yard touchdown catch that put the Packers up 17 points with 4:59 left in the fourth quarter.

Game balls

Offense — QB Jordan Love: He completed 20 or 27 passes, threw a pair of touchdown passes, didn’t have an interception and produced a passer rating above 100.0 for the fifth straight game.

Defense — LB Edgerrin Cooper: The rookie returned to the field from a hamstring injury and produced a sack, an interception, a pass breakup (near interception) and two quarterback hits.

Special Teams — K Brandon McManus: His longest kick was only 39 yards, but McManus made all six kicks – three field goals and three extra points. A perfect night in the kicking department is always something to celebrate in a December primetime road game.

Key state

3: The number of passing yards the Seahawks produced after Sam Howell entered the game for an injured Geno Smith. Howell completed just 5-of-14 passes for 24 yards and took four sacks for -21 yards. The Packers dominated a backup quarterback down the stretch.

Decisive factor

Four straight scoring drives: The Packers won the toss, took the ball and drove the field – behind Josh Jacobs – to make it 7-0. They set the tone and hung up early. Down 17-3 late in the first half, Carrington Valentine intercepted Geno Smith in the end zone and the Packers drove for a field goal. That swing was huge going into the half.

Jordan Love watch

Love was mostly excellent against a Seahawks pass defense that entered the game ranked No. 1 in EPA allowed/dropback over the last four weeks. Love completed 20 of 27 passes for 229 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He averaged 8.5 yards per carry. attempts, hit four different players for completions of 20 or more yards and finished with a 123.8 passer rating — his fifth straight game over 100.0. He didn’t have an interception for the fourth straight game.

Play off the game

Welcome back, Romeo Doubs. He capped the Packers’ second drive with a 12-yard touchdown that required power through a pair of Seahawks defenders en route to the end zone. The score put the Packers up 14-0.

Damage Updates

Linebacker Quay Walker left with an ankle injury and did not return.

What’s next

A visit from the 5-9 New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.” The Saints nearly completed a comeback, but lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday in New Orleans. Keep an eye on the Saints quarterback situation in the coming week.

NFC North update

The Lions lost to the Bills in the early going, leaving open — for now — the very narrow path for the Packers to win the NFC North. Again, it takes a miracle. Keeping the dream alive would require the Bears to beat the Vikings on Monday night. The Packers remain in third place in the division.