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Packers vs. 49ers: Winning the run game key in NFC Championship

There isn’t much of a difference of context for the San Francisco 49ers when they host the visiting Green Bay Packers for the 2020 NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.

Just like their one-sided win over the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round, the Niners understand clearly establishing the run game early, while preventing their opponent from doing the same, is going to be crucial to advancing in the playoffs. San Francisco did a great job of this a week ago, rushing for a total of 186 yards and 4.0 yards per carry, while holding the Vikings to just 21 yards on 10 attempts.