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Packers vs. 49ers: 3 matchups to watch in 2020 NFC Championship game

By Josh Altorfer

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a first down during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a first down during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Davante Adams #17. Jimmie Ward #20. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Packers receivers vs. 49ers secondary

The San Francisco 49ers limited Aaron Rodgers to just 104 passing yards in the Week 12 matchup. They only allowed 43 yards on seven catches from No. 1 wide receiver Davante Adams.

Despite these less than stellar numbers, Rodgers and Adams are both top 10 players in the league at their positions, depending on who you ask.

Some combination of Emmanuel Moseley and Richard Sherman are expected to line up opposite Adams. Sherman is back to his former shut down cornerback self, as he intercepted one of the very few passes Vikings’ quarterback Kirk Cousins threw his way in last week’s Divisional round.

Moseley has played exceptionally well as of late, and figures to get the start in this game after the way he came in and didn’t miss a beat in relief against the Minnesota Vikings.

Adams is the receiver that the Niners must contain. The other receivers on the Green Bay roster are not a threat to make game-changing plays. In fact: No other Green Bay Packers player recorded more than 50 receptions or 500 yards.

If the 49ers can limit Adams’ touches, it’s fair to expect them to have a good shot at limiting Rodgers to another mediocre game.