GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers end the holiday weekend at home, taking on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday at 3:25 p.m. at Lambeau Field.
Sunday acts as a rematch of a playoff game won by the Packers 32-18 in Green Bay in January. These teams may meet again in the playoffs this season.
Whatever happens, the Packers will have two weeks to think about it. Next week is their bye week.
Here are three things to watch when these NFC powers play on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Coaching fraternity
The head coaches know each other very well. Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur worked together as Washington assistants. Then, when the Rams hired McVay as head coach, he hired LaFleur as his offensive coordinator.
Stafford returns to Green Bay
Packers fans are very familiar with the Rams quarterback. Matthew Stafford is in his first year with the Rams after 12 seasons with the Lions.
He compiled a 7-13 record against the Packers while with Detroit. Playing in the NFC North Division, Stafford faced the Packers twice every season and came to Lambeau Field every year.
OBJ watch
The Packers were in the running for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after he was waived by the Browns. OBJ signed with the Rams instead.
He was a non-factor in his Rams debut, a loss to the 49ers. After a bye week, we'll see if Beckham can make a bigger impact against the Packers.