PLAYERS TO WATCH

VIC BEASLEY, FALCONS LB

Beasley has to be a force as a passrusher if the Falcons have any chance to knock around Aaron Rodgers. Beasley, a 246pound bundle of speed and quickness, led the NFL with 15.5 sacks. But getting around RT Bryan Bulaga is easier said than done.

LADARIUS GUNTER, PACKERS CB

Gunter did an outstanding job limiting Odell Beckham Jr. in the divisional round, but was no match one-onone last week vs. Dez Bryant. Dak Prescott’s passer rating throwing against Gunter was 136.6, according to Pro Football Focus. If Gunter is unable to hang with Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu, the Packers are in trouble.

ALEX MACK, FALCONS C

Giving this guy big money in free agency proved to be a perfect signing for the Falcons, as he solidified the offensive line with a top player and leader. After seven years in Cleveland, Mack, 31, must feel as if he has hit the lottery. Now he has to come up big against Green Bay’s interior defensive linemen Letroy Guion and Mike Daniels.