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Packers edge Seahawks
By SPORTS NETWORK
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Seattle, WA – Aaron Rodgers threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in preseason action.

Rodgers completed 8-of-11 passes before giving way to Matt Flynn, who went 10- of-20 passing for 130 yards with an interception. Brandon Jackson ran for 80 yards and a score on 11 carries for the Packers, who lost to the Browns, 27-24, in their preseason opener.

Greg Jennings caught one pass for 56 yards, while Jermichael Finley had four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Matt Hasselbeck threw for 127 yards and a score on 11-of-15 passes for Seattle, which has split its first two preseason games. Charlie Whitehurt came on in relief and completed 9-of-20 passes with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Leon Washington ran for 19 yards and a touchdown, while T.J. Houshmandzadeh had four catches for 60 yards in defeat. Deion Branch added an 11-yard touchdown catch for the Seahawks.

Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung, the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft, suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter. He's to have an MRI Sunday.











Who or what is to blame for the New England Patriots loss at Super Bowl XLVI?
  Tom Brady
  Patriots receivers
  Eli Manning
  Giants defence
  All of the above
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