Green Bay Packers to Host Los Angeles Rams in NFC Divisional Round

Packers Earn First-Round Bye with No. 2 Seed

The Green Bay Packers will host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday, January 22, at 3:35 p.m. CT. The Packers earned a first-round bye after finishing the regular season with a 13-4 record, securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC.

Rams Upset Cardinals to Advance

The Rams advanced to the Divisional Round by defeating the Arizona Cardinals 34-11 in the Wild Card Round on Monday night. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Cam Akers rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Packers offense vs. Rams defense: The Packers have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Rams defense has been impressive this season, but they will face a tough challenge in trying to stop Rodgers and the Packers' high-powered attack.
• Rams offense vs. Packers defense: The Rams offense is led by Stafford, who has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the NFL this season. The Packers defense has been solid this season, but they will need to play their best game of the season to stop Stafford and the Rams' offense.
• Special teams: The Packers have one of the best special teams units in the NFL, led by All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon. The Rams have a solid special teams unit as well, but the Packers will have the advantage in this area.

Injury Report

The Packers are relatively healthy heading into the Divisional Round. The only major injury for the Packers is to wide receiver Davante Adams, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Adams is expected to play in the game, but he may be limited.

The Rams are also relatively healthy heading into the Divisional Round. The only major injury for the Rams is to cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. Ramsey is expected to play in the game, but he may be limited.

Prediction

The Packers are a slight favorite to win the Divisional Round game against the Rams. The Packers have a more experienced team and they have home-field advantage. However, the Rams are a dangerous team and they have the potential to upset the Packers. The game is likely to be close and it could go either way.