

1. Jordy Nelson vs. Richard Sherman – The whole world will be watching to see who the Packers select for Sherman to cover. Why not make him cover the Packers' best?

2. Eddie Lacy vs. Kam Chancellor – Get ready for a collision that could set the tone for this game.

3. Julius Peppers vs. Russell Wilson – When Wilson scrambles, he likes to run right. Peppers' athletic ability will be at the test.

4. David Bakhtiari vs. Cliff Avril – Protecting the quarterback always begins with protecting his blind side.

5. Clay Matthews vs. Marshawn Lynch – Matthews figures to log a lot of time on the inside, tracking down one of the best big-game backs in football.
Packers.com's Vic Ketchman identifies the five key matchups to look for in Sunday's Packers-Seahawks NFC Championship Game.


The whole world will be watching to see who the Packers select for Sherman to cover. Why not make him cover the Packers' best?

Get ready for a collision that could set the tone for this game.

When Wilson scrambles, he likes to run right. Peppers' athletic ability will be at the test.

Protecting the quarterback always begins with protecting his blind side.

Matthews figures to log a lot of time on the inside, tracking down one of the best big-game backs in football.
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