![]() On the opposite side, though, this defensive unit have created plenty of momentum shifts in their three games played, as they sit in the top 10 regarding turnover differential (+2), with the secondary allowing fewer than 200 yards through the air per contest (199.7). They may be giving their pivot time to throw, but we have not seen a lot of running lanes for their backs as the Packers are averaging a mere 90.3 yards on the ground per game this season, well below what we saw from Green Bay in that department in 2022 (124.3 per game). The offensive line have been imposing, not allowing more than a single sack in each of their three contests this year, but there is some maturing that needs to happen from their first-year starting quarterback, with the Packers averaging below 300 passing yards per game (297.7). Lately, the Packers' offence have struggled out of the gate, failing to score in the opening quarter in their previous two contests, but have come up big when needed, scoring 60 of their 80 points so far in the second half. Green Bay had chances to avenge the punt block with two drives to score in the quarter, but all the momentum was in San Francisco's favor.Coming off a poor fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in week two, we saw a complete role reversal for Matt LaFleur and his Packers last Sunday as the offence came to life in the final 15 minutes to win their first home contest of the regular season. Talanoa Hufnaga picked up the loose ball and easily scored the touchdown from six yards out to tie the game for the 49ers. Holding onto a 10-3 led in the fourth quarter and in command of the game, Green Bay's biggest flaw reared its ugly head as Corey Bojorquez's punt was blocked by Jordan Willis and traveled high in the air where four 49ers were in position to return the loose ball. The Packers special teams were an issue throughout the season, and they were the reason the 49ers were able to get back into the game. No blocked punt and no blocked kick - and Green Bay takes this by double digits. Special teams gave seven and took away three, resulting in a 13-10 loss. Not like Aaron Rodgers and the offense played excellent, but it was well enough to win. As mentioned earlier, the Packers lost a 10-0 lead before the half with Jimmie Ward blocking Mason Crosby's 39-yard field goal and couldn't retain a 10-3 lead with 4:41 left because they couldn't prevent a punt from getting blocked. The 49ers defense getting five sacks on Aaron Rodgers played a role, but special teams was the Achilles heel. The 49ers gained seven points on special teams and took away three. That wasn't the only blocked kick for the 49ers on the night, as Corey Bojorquez's punt was blocked by Jordan Willis with San Francisco trailing 10-3 in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown and tied the game at 10-10. Ward made up for it just two plays later with a block on a Mason Crosby field goal to keep the score at 7-0 heading into the half. ![]() Just before the half, the 49ers defense gave up a 75-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Aaron Jones thanks to a blown coverage by Jimmie Ward. The 49ers failed to get an offensive touchdown in the 13-10 victory, yet special teams were the difference in the upset of the NFC's top seed. The Packers went three-and-out on their ensuing possession, which set up San Francisco's game-winning drive. Talanoa Hufanga picked up the loose ball and it took it into end the zone, tying the game at 10 apiece. ![]() The Niners had previously tied the game with a huge play on special teams, with Jordan Willis blocking a Packers punt. Do-it-all offensive weapon Deebo Samuel had a monster game (13 touches for 83 yards, plus a 45-yard kick return), and made the key play at the end, converting a third-and-7 run for a first down to set up Robbie Gould's game-winning field goal. The 49ers were led by a fantastic performance from DeMeco Ryans' defense, which held Aaron Rodgers and Co. ![]() The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a shocking upset in the divisional round, coming from behind to defeat the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, at Lambeau Field.
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