Packers vs. Seahawks: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates for 2015 NFC Championship

The 2015 NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks is one of the most anticipated matchups of the postseason, and the excitement is growing with each passing day.

With both the Green Bay and Seattle rosters stacked with talented players on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, even football fans without a horse in this race will be tuning in to see which team advances to the Super Bowl.

Here is all the vital viewing information and game details fans will need to enjoy the NFC battle between the Packers and the Seahawks.

Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle

When: Sunday, Jan. 18

Start Time: 3:05 p.m. ET

Watch: Fox

Spread: Seattle (-7.5), via Odds Shark as of Jan. 16 at 7 a.m. ET

Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Josh Boyd	DT	Ankle	Questionable
Aaron Rodgers	QB	Calf	Questionable
Josh Sitton	G	Toe	Questionable
Eddie Lacy	RB	Knee	Questionable

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Michael Bennett	DE	Not Injury Related	Probable
Justin Britt	T	Knee	Questionable
Michael Brooks	DT	--	Out
C.J. Davis	G	Undisclosed	Out
Jeron Johnson	S	Elbow	Probable
Marshawn Lynch	RB	Not Injury Related	Probable
Tony McDaniel	DT	Shoulder	Questionable
Tony Moeaki	TE	Calf	Probable
Eric Pinkins	CB	Foot	Out
Max Unger	C	Ankle	Probable

Injury information via FoxSports.com as of Jan. 16 at 7 a.m. ET.

Key Matchup: Marshawn Lynch vs. Green Bay’s Front Seven

The most intriguing matchup to watch in the Seattle and Green Bay game is the war that will rage throughout between Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and the Packers' defensive front seven.

Seattle finished the season ranked first in rushing yards per game (172.6), and that was due largely to the success of Lynch. He racked up 17 total touchdowns (13 rushing and four receiving) and a total of 1,673 all-purpose yards.

Add in Lynch’s five 100-plus-yard rushing performances, and there is no doubt that the Packers will have their hands full stopping the Seahawks' elite rushing attack.

When asked about what makes Lynch so dangerous, Green Bay running back Eddie Lacy shared his insight with Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, saying, “He's a great back—powerful, strong. But that's not my concern. I don't have to tackle him."

ESPN’s Jason Whitlock also dumped immense praise on Lynch:

The Packers may be overmatched against Lynch, but they were last week as well against the Dallas Cowboys and DeMarco Murray. While the league’s top running back managed to rack up 123 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries, the defense slowed him down just enough to allow Green Bay to steal the victory.

If the Packers want to beat Seattle on the road, they’re going to have to stop Lynch.

Moving pass-rushing outside linebacker Clay Matthews to the inside has been a success, but the entire defensive unit will have to focus on making fundamental tackles against one of the most physical runners in the league.

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offensive unit will also have a major say in how the final score shakes out, but if the defensive unit can’t stop Lynch, the Packers will be playing from behind all day.

Predicted Final Score: Seattle 27, Green Bay 24

*Stats via NFL.com.