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Packers: 4 storylines for Divisional round playoff game vs Rams

By Brian Sampson

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown #19 against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Top offense vs top defense

Speaking of the Packers’ offense, this will be one of their biggest challenges all season. Green Bay finished the season ranked fifth in total yards, first in fewest turnovers, first in scoring percentage and first in total points. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Lining up across from them on Saturday will be one of the fiercest defenses in the NFL. Nothing will come easy. The Rams’ defense finished first in fewest points allowed, first in total yards allowed, and first in scoring percentage allowed. It also doesn’t get much better than that.

The Rams’ pass defense is the strength of their team, which matches up very nicely with the Packers’ strength. It’s not only Ramsey in the secondary, as safety John Johnson and cornerback Darius Williams have also played tremendously this season. Whichever team wins the battle in the passing game will have a huge edge in determining the outcome of the game.

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