Packers vs. Eagles: Five Key Matchups
Packers.com's Vic Ketchman identifies the five key matchups to look for in Sunday's Packers-Eagles game
McCoy isn't a pounder. He's a back the Eagles try to get out in space against linebackers, both in the running game and in the passing game. He's good at making linebackers miss. The Packers linebackers must tackle well for the Packers to win this game.
The Packers had some difficulty protecting the front side of the passer on Monday night against the Bears. Barwin will be coming from that side. He's the Eagles' best pass rusher.
Matthews is going to return to action, and the Packers desperately need the pass rush they lost when Matthews was injured, but how effective can Matthews be as a one-handed player? He's going to have his injured hand protected by a club-type wrap.
Lacy gets better and stronger by the week, and the Packers have never needed him more than they do this week. With Aaron Rodgers sidelined by a broken collarbone, the spotlight falls on the league's second-ranked running game. It will be counted on to win time of possession and deny Kelly his likely intention to turn this game into a shootout.
A "nation's" lonely eyes turn to Wallace. With Rodgers out, Wallace is "The Man." He must play significantly better than he did on Monday night for the Packers to beat the Eagles and retain a share of the NFC North lead.
