Seahawks’ Sherman, Packers’ Cobb might face off in slot

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. The Packers probably don't need any extra incentive when facing the Seahawks this Sunday, particularly with the memory of their fourth-quarter NFC championship collapse in Seattle still fresh and painful. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. The Packers probably don't need any extra incentive when facing the Seahawks this Sunday, particularly with the memory of their fourth-quarter NFC championship collapse in Seattle still fresh and painful. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

By Associated Press September 20, 2015 3 min read

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Richard Sherman may not be a one-sided cornerback, after all.

If the Seattle Seahawks line up Sherman in the slot again on Sunday night against Green Bay, one of the best defensive backs in the league might face one of the top slot receivers in the game in the Packers’ Randall Cobb.

It just might be the top matchup within the matchup of NFC powers at Lambeau Field.

“He’s an exceptional player whether they line him out at the slot or outside,” Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. “He’d probably play safety if you wanted him to, he can do it all.”

Sherman and Cobb might each have some added motivation beyond coming up with a big night against premier competition.