Published 17:24 IST, January 13th 2020

Marshawn Lynch heads to Packers locker room to exchange jerseys with Aaron Rodgers

Seattle Seahawks exited the from the NFL playoffs after losing 28-23 to the Packers. Post-game, Marshawn Lynch embraced his former Cal teammate Aaron Rodgers.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Green Bay Packers held Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field to register a 28-23 win in NFL Divisional round game. Despite being on losing end, Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch went to Packers locker room to embrace his former California college teammate Aaron Rodgers. 

Marshawn Lynch and Aaron Rodgers played toger for California Golden Bears in 2004. Lynch was a freshman while Rodgers was a junior when Golden Bears went 10-2 (win-loss) that season.

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NFL playoffs: Seahawks vs Packers highlights

Packers started game with an early dominance going 21-3 up in first half. However, Seahawks almost mounted an impressive comeback in second half. Despite failing to register a point in 4th quarter, Packers mand to hold on to a 28-23 win. 

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Lynch returned from injury to help Packers in NFL playoffs. He registered 2 rushing touchdowns while completing only 26 rushing yards on 12 carries. Meanwhile, his California football teammate Aaron Rodgers h a much better outing for Packers. Rodgers registered 2 touchdowns while also completing 243 passing yards. 

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Although disappointed, Marshawn Lynch heed into Packers’ locker room post-game to do a jersey swap with Aaron Rodgers. NFL insiders reported that Lynch congratulated Rodgers and  duo also shared a hug reminiscing ir college football days.

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Marshawn Lynch speaks out after Seahawks' playoff loss

 

Green Bay Packers will visit Levi's Stium on Sunday, January 19 (Monday, January 20 IST) for NFL Conference Championship game against San Francisco 49ers.

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(Im Source: NFL official website, Seattle Seahawks official Twitter handle)

17:24 IST, January 13th 2020