Tyler Elgersma connects with Will Sheppard on 3-yard touchdown pass

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY Will Sheppard caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Elgersma and Brandon McManus made a 52-yard field goal to put the Packers up 20-0 over the Seattle Seahawks at halftime.

Packers lead Seahawks 10-0 after first quarter

The Packers won the opening coin toss and elected to receive.Malik Willisstarted with most of the first-team offense.

Josh Jacobsgained five yards on his only carry, but Seattle got an early takeaway when safety Ty Okada picked off Willis on a deep third-and-2 throw.

The Packers' defense responded with a stop. On third-and-8, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley sent both linebackersQuay WalkerandEdgerrin Cooperon a blitz, resulting in Walker sacking Seattle quarterback Jalen Milroe for an 8-yard loss.

Taking over at their own 4, the Packers opened with a 7-yardChris Brooksrun before Willis hit rookieMatthew Goldendown the right sideline for 39 yards past Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchell.

Willis converted on fourth-and-2 from the Seattle 43 with a 6-yard scramble before connecting withMalik Heathon a third-and-6 rollout for 10 yards to the Seahawks' 22.

The fourth-year quarterback converted a third third down when he ran for 13 yards on third-and-7, setting up first-and-goal at the Seattle 6.

Romeo Doubsdrew a defensive pass interference penalty against Damarion Williams on a back-shoulder throw. One play later, Doubs caught a 1-yard touchdown off a slant to put the Packers up 7-0 with 4 minutes, 1 second left in the first quarter.

The 14-play, 96-yard drive lasted 7:23.

The Packers pulled their defensive starters on the second series but kept the momentum going. On third-and-7,Brenton Cox Jr.had a strip sack of Milroe thatKingsley Enagbarerecovered at the Seattle 30.

Sean Cliffordreplaced Willis on the third offensive series. Willis went 3-of-6 for 50 yards with one TD and one INT. He also rushed for 19 yards on two carries.

The Packers went three-and-out but pushed their lead to 10-0 after aBrandon McManus48-yard field goal with 37 seconds left in the first quarter.

Packers lead Seahawks 20-0 at halftime

The second quarter began with linebackerTy'Ron Hopperforcing a Milroe fumble on a fourth-and-1 sneak, which cornerbackKalen Kingrecovered at the Seahawks' 47.

Taylor Elgersmaentered the game under center, as the Packers began a rotation between the rookie quarterback and Clifford.

Emanuel Wilsonpicked up 13 yards on his first two carries beforeMecole Hardmangained 14 on a jet sweep. Two more Wilson carries for 14 yards pushed the Packers to Seattle 6.

On third-and-goal, Elgersma hitWill Sheppardfor a 3-yard touchdown off play action to make it 17-0 with nine minutes left in the second quarter.

Jacardia Wright broke a 61-yard run to kickstart Seattle's next series, withJohnathan Baldwinknocking him out of bounds at the Green Bay 4.

The Packers kept the Seahawks out of the end zone, though. King made a big second-and-goal tackle of Milroe on a QB stretch run. Two plays later,Deslin Alexandrebattled down a Milore pass on fourth-and-goal for the turnover on downs.

The Packers went three-and-out, resulting in a 66-yardDaniel Whelanpunt that was returned to the Seattle 36. Former Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught a 27-yard pass to push the ball back into Green Bay territory.

The Seahawks went for it on fourth-and-2 coming out of the two-minute warning. Hopper dropped Milroe for a 3-yard loss for the turnover on downs at the Packers' 32.

The Packers went three-and-out but got the ball back after a scary collision between Seattle returner Jake Bobo and jammer Tyler Hall. Bobo walked off on his own power to the locker room while Hall was helped to the sideline.

Corey Ballentinerecovered the muffed punt at the Green Bay 24. Green Bay lost 10 yards on the possession due to penalties but McManus made a 52-yard field goal to put the Packers up 20-0 with 48 seconds left in the first half.

The half ended after the Packers' defense forced another three-and-out