Packers go Sleepless in Seattle

Marshawn Lynch rushed for 110 and two touchdowns, Russell Wilson threw a pair of touchdown passes, and the Seahawks started defense of their Super Bowl title with a 36-16 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night in Seattle. Lynch, who ran for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, barreled through a trio of Packers for the touchdown with 3 minutes, 41 seconds left before halftime to give the Seahawks a 17-10 lead. He added a 3-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter for a 29-10 advantage. Wilson made sure everyone knew Percy Harvin was healthy. finding the speedy receiver seven times. Aaron Rodgers threw for 189 yards and a touchdown, but the Packers’ up-tempo offense was stymied by Michael Bennett and Seattle.