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NFL Conference Championships - Our predictions for who advances to the Super Bowl

Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Conference Championships - Our predictions for who advances to the Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers

Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers

Cork Gaines: 49ers. Both of these teams overachieved this season. The 49ers overachieved a little bit. The Packers overachieved a lot and are not on the same level as San Francisco despite what their records suggest. The Packers have the edge at QB. But the 49ers have the edge at the other 52 spots and on the coaching. The 49ers will win this one, and it probably won't be close.

Scott Davis: 49ers. The Packers have publicly talked about finding new ways to attack the 49ers after getting stomped, 37-8, in Week 12. I'm skeptical that the Packers offensive line will hold up well enough to give Aaron Jones room to run or give Aaron Rodgers enough time to hit the big plays that carried them over Seattle (and just barely). 49ers are at home, with an extra day of rest, and are the more complete team.

Tyler Lauletta: Packers. Aaron Rodgers hates the San Francisco 49ers. He has ever since the team passed on him in favor of drafting Alex Smith with the first overall pick in the 2005 draft. I'm a big believer in spite as a motivator, and Rodgers has it in spades. I think it's enough for the Packers to overcome anything, even Nick Bosa.

Meredith Cash: 49ers. I picked against San Francisco last week, and they made me feel sorry for that decision right off the bat. Jimmy Garoppolo is solid, and George Kittle is obviously a major threat, but it's Nick Bosa and the 49ers' defense that's truly terrifying. They absolutely thrashed the Vikings' offensive line, pummeling Kirk Cousins with six sacks and pressuring him on nearly every play. If anyone can escape that onslaught, it's Aaron Rodgers, but I don't think he has enough pieces around him to disrupt San Francisco's rhythm.

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