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Sunday's NFC Wild Card Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings features two teams that were red-hot down the stretch, but TCF Bank Stadium will be anything but this weekend.

The weather for Sunday's game has been one of the main topics throughout the week, as temperatures are expected to reach a high of 1 degree. And once you factor in wind chill, the Seahawks and Vikings likely are in store for one of the coldest games in NFL history.

Seahawks Player To Watch: Marshawn Lynch, Running Back

The Seattle player to watch comes with a big question mark. Lynch hasn't played since Week 10 due to an abdomen injury, and he is questionable for Sunday's game. Still, all signs point to his health improving, as he was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll also said, "Yeah, (Lynch's) going to play," during an appearance with KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Dori Monson on Friday. However, Carroll changed course later in the day, calling Lynch a game-time decision.

Assuming Lynch plays, though, he could be a difference maker, especially considering the projected weather conditions. But if Lynch doesn't play, quarterback Russell Wilson is another player to watch out for. He has thrown for 24 touchdowns and only one interception in his last seven games, but throwing might be at a premium Sunday.

Vikings Player To Watch: Adrian Peterson, Running Back

While Seattle has some doubts at running back, Minnesota knows it likely can rely on Peterson this weekend. AP, a unanimous All-Pro, didn't participate in practice on Wednesday or Thursday with a lower-back injury, but he participated fully Friday and is probable for Sunday.

Peterson had an incredible season for the Vikings, rushing for 1,485 yards on 327 attempts with 11 touchdowns. The Seahawks held Peterson to 18 yards on 10 carries in their Week 13 win, and if the Vikings want to advance to the divisional round, they likely will need more than that from AP. Plus, a strong afternoon from Peterson would take pressure off quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the freezing cold.

How To Watch
When: Sunday, Jan. 10, 1:05 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

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