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5 Key Players To Seattle Seahawks 2015 NFC Championship Victory

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5 Key Players To Seattle Seahawks 2015 NFC Championship Victory

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Many were counting out Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks after their slow start to the 2014 season, but they have silenced the critics. The Seahawks are playing some of their best football right now, and only the Green Bay Packers stand in their way to another Super Bowl title. Who are the key Seahawks players that will help them win on Sunday against the Packers?

5. Kam Chancellor

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5. Kam Chancellor

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At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, Chancellor is an elite strong safety in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers know first hand that the Seahawks safety is a heck of a player. Chancellor was all over the field against the Panthers, making tackles, almost blocking field goals and taking a 90-yard interception for a touchdown. The Green Bay Packers' offense better think twice before testing Chancellor in the NFC Championship game.

4. Doug Baldwin

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4. Doug Baldwin

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There's a lot of pressure on Baldwin to carry the Seahawks' wide receiver group. The Seahawks' offense will be without Paul Richardson for the rest of the playoffs (torn ACL), so it's up to Baldwin to shoulder the load. Baldwin is one of the most reliable receivers on the roster and I expect Wilson to target him a lot more. Last game, Baldwin totaled 38 yards on three receptions for a touchdown; look for those numbers to increase.

3. Richard Sherman

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3. Richard Sherman

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Hate him or love him, Sherman is one of the best cornerbacks in the league. Sherman had a great game against the Panthers in the NFC Divisional Round and I expect more of the same from him against the Packers. The Seahawks have the tough task of containing both Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, but Sherman and company are up to the task. If Sherman can shut down one side of the field, the Packers' offense may struggle to score.

2. Russell Wilson

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2. Russell Wilson

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What more is there to say about Wilson? He has had so many doubters over his short career and all he has done is win games. Against the Panthers, Wilson had a crazy 149.2 QB rating and 68.2 completion percentage. We all know that the Packers' offense is one of the best in the league, so Wilson needs to play a smart, efficient game and keep up with the opposition.

1. Marshawn Lynch

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1. Marshawn Lynch

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Lynch is the backbone to the Seahawks' offense and he is their No. 1 option. The Seahawks need to stay committed to the run game, keep Aaron Rodgers off the field and wear down the Packers' defense. Lynch ran 20 times for 110 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Packers and he needs to duplicate those numbers again on Sunday. If Lynch can run hard and play his A-game, the Packers' defense is in some big trouble.

Vinny Lanni is a New York Jets writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter or add him to your network on Google.

 

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