Packers: 4 storylines for Divisional round playoff game vs Rams

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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1. Matt LaFleur’s reconnects with Sean McVay

Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay are the best of friends. No, really. They communicate regularly and have a very strong relationship dating before LaFleur was the offensive coordinator on McVay’s staff with the Rams in 2017.

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LaFleur and McVay know each other very well and this game will have a bit of a personal edge with the winner having extra bragging rights moving forward. It will be interesting to see if either head coach can give their respective defensive coordinator tips about how the other might approach the gameplan.

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