Packers vs. Rams: 5 things to watch and a prediction

The Green Bay Packers (8-3) have an opportunity to go into the much-needed bye week with a gigantic home win when the star-studded Los Angeles Rams (7-3) arrive at Lambeau Field for a Week 12 showdown on Sunday afternoon.

Both teams need the win. The Packers are attempting to bounce back from last week’s loss in Minnesota and avoid the first two-game regular-season losing streak of the Matt LaFleur era, while the Rams are coming out of the bye week after losing a pair of games by a combined 33 points.

One team will exit Lambeau Field on Sunday with a valuable win and momentum for chasing the No. 1 seed in the conference.

Here are five things to watch and a prediction for the Week 12 showdown…