The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will face off Sunday at Levi’s Stadium with a trip to Super Bowl LIV on the line.

Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the NFC Championship Game matchup will go down:

Zach Kruse (13-4): 49ers 23, Packers 18

There are a lot of good reasons to expect Sunday’s game script to play out differently than the first meeting. And let’s be honest: the first meeting won’t mean a whole lot once the ball is kicked off Sunday. If the Packers can get into the game early, take care of the ball, win battles at the line of scrimmage and avoid giving up a bunch of big plays, they’ll be right in it at the end with a chance to win and get to the Super Bowl. And Matt LaFleur’s team has consistently found ways to get it done late in games. Still, it’s hard to pick against the 49ers, the most complete team left in the field. They have a cutting edge offense loaded with playmakers and a fast, talented defense at all three levels. The Packers can absolutely win this game; I’m just not confident they will.

Jack Wepfer (12-5): 49ers 27, Packers 24

I just have a feeling the Packers might eke this one out like this did in Dallas a few years ago. The Cowboys were 4.5 point favorites then, and the Niners are 7.5 point favorites now. I’m picking San Francisco because I think they have better overall talent and are more refined in their respective offensive and defensive schemes. That said, we saw Aaron Rodgers look, at times, like that Aaron Rodgers. The one capable of tilting the field regardless of talent disparity. If that guy shows up for 60 minutes, that Packers could be playing football in February.

Marty Kauffman (12-5): 49ers 27, Packers 17

The rematch Aaron Rodgers expected after the Packers were dominated by the 49ers back in November will not be as lopsided, but I see the same result happening on Sunday. The Packers have a demeanor this week that is very focused and appears to be the most focused I’ve seen from coaches and players through their media interviews, but I just see the 49ers as the team with all the advantages. From their roster to the coaching staff, the 49ers have been clicking all year and it’s going to take the Packers’ best effort of the season to win. Trying to stop Kyle Shannahan’s creative offense will not be easy and then trying to use a variation of that offense to beat them on the road is a daunting task and if the Packers pull it off it will be a legendary win for the franchise. I see the 49ers adding to their championship legacy on Sunday.

Anthony Nash (13-4): 49ers 27, Packers 21

I don’t think I’d be shocked if Green Bay were able to come out of this game with a victory, but the odds seem pretty stacked against them. Not only has San Francisco’s defense been incredible, but all three of their losses have come on the final play of the game, which shows just how good they truly are. For Green Bay to win, they’ll have to play a nearly perfect game, and they’ve yet to put one of those on film in all of 2019. Look for the 49ers to shut down the Packers running game and try to get to Aaron Rodgers quickly, and if they can do that, it’ll be another tough night in Bay for the Packers.

Nolan Stracke (11-6): 49ers 27, Packers 20

Things did not go well at all for the Packers in the first matchup between these two teams. It wasn’t even close. While I believe Green Bay will be able to make it a more competitive game this time around, they still are outgunned by a more complete San Francisco team. The Packers simply don’t have the weapons to match the Niners on defense; there is too much of a dropoff in talent after Davante Adams and Aaron Jones. Take those two out of the equation and Rodgers doesn’t have much to work with, and 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh should know that. When you throw in Kyle Shanahan’s offense that chews up time and scores often, even an effective defense like the Packers eventually get worn down. I believe this season’s mantra of winning ugly will unfortunately end in San Francisco.

Joe Kipp (12-5): Packers 24, 49ers 22

The Packers aren’t supposed to win this game. Aaron Rodgers has only been an underdog of 7.5 or more points in three previous games (191 starts). All three previous instances the Packers lost, but each game ended as a one-score game, with two going to overtime. They may be a big underdog, but the pressure is all on the Niners. Green Bay is fully capable of winning, having won their last six games – their last loss coming at the hands of San Francisco in Week 12. Admittedly, the Packers will likely have to play nearly flawlessly on offense and probably will need at least one turnover on defense. Either way, I do not expect this to be a blowout like the first meeting. I expect the Packers to be competitive from start to finish, edging out a close win en route to a Super Bowl berth. This comes down to a two-point conversion.

Writer	Prediction	Score	Record
Zach Kruse	Loss	23-18	13-4
Jack Wepfer	Loss	27-24	12-5
Marty Kauffman	Loss	27-17	12-5
Anthony Nash	Loss	27-21	13-4
Nolan Stracke	Loss	27-20	11-6
Joe Kipp	Win	24-22	12-5

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