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Ranking the top 5 players the 49ers will face in 2018

By Jeremy Wohlfart

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up on the field prior to the start of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up on the field prior to the start of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 23: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 21-24 on November 23, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

1. Aaron Rodgers

Well really, who else is it going to be?

Yet another sure Hall of Famer the 49ers must face in their playoff push, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the sort of class that doesn’t come into the league very often.

While he was interrupted by injury last season, he’s back and ready to lead the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs again, and also to a renewed 49ers-Packers rivalry.

A healthy Rodgers is good for the league, but bad for the 49ers. And with the Minnesota Vikings pushing for playoffs themselves, it could even be a fight that sees the winner secure the division or a Wild Card spot.

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Whether the defense might be able to hold him or the 49ers have to beat him in a shootout, Rodgers is the most dangerous opponent they have to face all season.