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This is yet another matchup that I have gone back and forth on since Green Bay won. On one side, you have the top seeded Falcons who have already beaten Green Bay earlier in the year, and are likely breathing easy now that my Saints are out (seriously they lost to the Seahawks!!). With Green Bay, you have a talented squad who was one of the favorites to start the year and is trying to get back to form. Lets take a look at it.

Thoughts on the matchup: To no ones surprise, this matchup came down to just a field goal when these two teams met earlier in the year. I imagine that this game will be very similar. Atlanta is going to be tough in the Georgia dome, but Aaron Rodgers will not be phased by this crowd.

How the Falcons can win: Last time they played, Matt Ryan was just absurd, going 24-28 against this terrific defense. The offensive line will have to keep Clay Matthews off of his back, and probably the biggest matchup will be stud wideout Roddy White against all pro corner Charles Woodson.

How the Packers can win: It took the whole season, but the Packers finally got their running game going last week. They will need to do more of that this week against the Falcons. The Packers will have to try to make the Falcons one dimensional and try to shut down Michael Turner.

My Prediction: Another case where I'm honestly flipping a coin, but I'm giving Atlanta the nod here. If the Packers were fully healthy(had Ryan Grant and Jermichael Finley), I would give Green Bay the nod. But given its in Atlanta, I like the falcons here, even though I'm pulling for the Packers since I have money on them in Vegas. Atlanta wins here 24-20.

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