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How Packers, Steelers can pull off upsets on championship weekend

Heading into Sunday's NFC and AFC conference championship games, the Green Bay Packers (+4.5) and Pittsburgh Steelers (+6) are listed as underdogs. So how do they pull off upsets on the road this weekend and move on to Super Bowl LI? Let's take the perspective of a coach and use some examples from the tape to break down three keys for both teams.

How the Packers can upset the Falcons

Play safe defense in the "shot zone"

Why it's important: When the Falcons move the ball into the "shot zone" (between the 40s), that antenna has to go up as a defensive back.