GREEN BAY – The Packers’ opponent for the NFC division’s playoff next weekend has finally been determined: it’s the LA Rams.
Green Bay will host the game at Lambeau Field on Saturday, January 16, at 3:35 pm CT. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
When Bears ‘No. 7 lost late Sunday afternoon to No. 2 Saints, 21-9, he submitted Rams as the Packers’ next opponent. No. 6 LA is the lowest seed remaining in the NFC playoff field.
The Rams won on the road in Seattle on Saturday, taking down third-placed Seahawks, 30-20, to advance.
The other clash in the NFC division will send Tampa Bay number 5 to New Orleans for the third meeting of NFC South rivals this season. Santos won the first two fights.