Two NFC contenders will grapple for playoff seeding on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers take on the Los Angeles Rams. These two teams last met in the NFC Divisional Round of last year’s playoffs when the Packers came out on top 32-18. The Rams will look to enact revenge against a worthy foe and also regroup following two consecutive losses.
This highly anticipated matchup has all the appeal of a heavyweight bout. Green Bay has never lost back-to-back games under Matt LaFleur. Aaron Rodgers played well against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11, but it wasn’t enough to take down a division rival led by 169 yards and two touchdowns from wide receiver Justin Jefferson. This Packers defense will need to play better against a familiar face in Matthew Stafford, who quarterbacked the Detroit Lions for 12 years before moving onto Los Angeles in the offseason. However, even though he is surrounded by a ton of weapons and one of the best offensive minds in the game, Stafford has struggled of late with four interceptions over the last two games.
The Packers are still the favorites despite missing key players on offense and defense. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is much healthier than they were in last year’s playoffs. This game is loaded with intriguing matchups that should keep your eyes glued to the TV.
Let’s take a look at four of the best heading into Sunday.