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Giants vs Packers: 6 Matchups To Watch For Wild Card Weekend

By Kenneth Teape

Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy talks with New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo following the game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy talks with New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo following the game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Giants vs Packers: 6 Matchups To Watch For Wild Card Weekend
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) tries to catch a pass between New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) and safety Andrew Adams (33) in the second quarter that fell incomplete at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordy Nelson vs Janoris Jenkins

This is a matchup between two of the best at what they do in the NFL. Nelson has bounced back very well from his ACL injury and regained his spot as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Jenkins was another high-priced free agent signing for the Giants and another one that has paid off in a big way.

Jenkins has been shutting down wide receivers all season. He earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors for the work that has done this season. He normally shadows opponents No.1 wide receiver and has been successful taking them out of the game.

When the Giants and Packers faced off earlier this season, Jenkins got the best of Nelson. Nelson had one of his worst games of the season against Jenkins and the Giants. He caught only four of his 13 targets for 38 yards and one touchdown. Will Jenkins find success again?

Nelson is riding a torrid streak, as he had at least 66 yards receiving or a touchdown in the last 10 games of the season. Jenkins has been shaking off a back injury suffered Week 15 but was not on the injury report this week so we should get Nelson and Jenkins at nearly 100 percent facing off.

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