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Packers: 3 matchups that will determine NFC Championship winner

By Brian Sampson

Oct 18, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of a NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of a NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Krys Barnes #51 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Krys Barnes #51 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

2. Packers’ safeties and linebackers vs Rob Gronkowski

Bucs’ tight end Rob Gronkowski is far from his prime form when he used to dominate the NFL and was the premier player at his position. That doesn’t mean he isn’t good and the Packers saw that first hand in their matchup earlier this season when Gronkowski had a breakout game on the season, as he racked up 78 receiving yards and one touchdown reception.

Packers’ safeties Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage have been playing lights out over the last half of the season and they will likely draw the primary assignments on Gronkowski. This will both keep the athletically-limited Krys Barnes focused on the running game and allow Amos and Savage to continue their hot streak. With Antonio Brown a true game-time decision, the Bucs’ will be looking to replace his production in the passing game and Brady could turn to a familiar face in Gronkowski when the going gets tough.

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