Packers vs. Falcons: Tale of the tape ahead of NFC Championship

How do the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons stack up ahead of the NFC Championship Game?

This is it. Nineteen weeks of football brings us to the NFC Championship Game, the Packers finally returning to the spot of their heartbreaking exit in Seattle two years ago. Atlanta knows all too well about gut-wrenching losses in the title game, throwing away a 17-point lead in 2012 versus San Francisco.

These teams are different now, but a few pieces remain. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones still lead the way on offense for the Falcons as was the case four years ago. There’s no Roddy White or Tony Gonzalez around these days, though. The Packers could be without Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams, however.

We’re all set for an NFC title classic in the Georgia Dome’s final act, but how do the two teams stack up? Let’s break down each position group to determine who has the upper hand entering the biggest game of the season. A trip to the Super Bowl awaits the winner.

Let’s begin.