The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers are two of the NFL's marquee franchises. Throughout the league's history both teams have featured some of the sport's best players as well as its top coaches. Sunday marks the eighth playoff meeting between the two, but just the second NFC Championship. A Super Bowl appearance is on the line.
The two met earlier this season, when, on Nov. 24, the 49ers rolled through the Packers 37-8, holding Green Bay's offense scoreless until the third quarter. As the 49ers' defense stifled Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Niners QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 14 of his 20 pass attempts for 253 yards and two scores.