49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month ago

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Green Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Last week: 49ers lost 20-17 at home to Seattle; Packers won 20-19 at Chicago 49ers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring 49ers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: 49ers plus-3; Packers plus-5 49ers player to watch QB Brandon Allen: With Brock Purdy unavailable due to a sore right shoulder, Allen will make his first start in three years. Key matchup 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey vs. Packers run defense: McCaffrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns — including the game-winner with 1:07 left — in the 49ers’ playoff victory over the Packers last season. The 49ers also won’t have Nick Bosa after he injured his left hip and oblique against the Seahawks.. Niners CB Charvarius Ward will miss a third straight game following the death of his 1-year-old daughter.. Niners LT Trent Williams is questionable.. Niners TE George Kittle is expected back after missing last week’s game with a hamstring injury.. Packers CB Jaire Alexander and LB Edgerrin Cooper have been ruled out. … San Francisco is outgaining the opposition through the air by an NFL-best 53.9 yards per game.. McCaffrey has topped 100 yards from scrimmage in his first two games back from Achilles tendinitis and has five straight games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage going back to last postseason.. McCaffrey’s 57 games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for any active player..

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Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers
22 hours, 47 minutes ago

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. “Very few times do I feel like when we give him the ball, he doesn’t make the first guy miss.” His productive season follows a 2023 season in which Jacobs held out during the preseason …

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints
3 days, 18 hours ago

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Associated Press  

New Orleans at Green Bay Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Even if the Packers don’t get that help on Sunday, they can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Saints.. Rattler came off the bench and passed for 135 yards and a TD without an interception during the second half of last week’s …

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night
1 week, 3 days ago

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Seattle Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 3 Against the spread: Green Bay 7-6, Seattle 6-6-1 Series record: Green Bay leads 15-9 Last meeting: Nov. 14, 2021, Packers win 17-0 at Lambeau Field. Key matchup The Packers offense overall appears to have the upper hand with the steady leadership of quarterback Jordan Love, …

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams
1 week, 4 days ago

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At this point the past two seasons, the San Francisco 49ers were fighting for playoff positioning rather than their playoff lives. No matter what’s really happened in terms of the trajectory of the injuries, they’re going to be ready to go.” Puka power Puka Nacua is in dominant form with 33 catches for 458 yards and …

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 2 1/2. 49ers player to watch WR Jauan Jennings had seven catches for 90 yards and two TDs last week to give him six TDs on the season. … The 49ers will be without LT Trent Williams, S Malik Mustapha and G …

Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s season-long struggles against NFC North opponents have made the Packers ’ remote chance of winning a division title increasingly unlikely. Green Bay continually has fallen behind early against NFC North opponents, something that hasn’t happened in the Packers’ other games. … S Zayne Anderson, who had played just eight defensive snaps all season before Thursday, stepped in for …

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Detroit Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. The Packers have won their past five division road games, including a 29-22 win at Detroit last year on Thanksgiving when Jordan Love threw a 53-yard TD to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with three TDs.. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who is from Michigan, …

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. “And that’s how you play good defense.” That defense needs to be at its best Thursday as the Packers close a stretch of three games in 12 days by visiting the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, who have the NFL’s …

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
2 weeks, 6 days ago

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ers. A season that began with the Niners as one of the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl has reached what appears to be rock bottom after a …

Packers ready to show the Lions how much they’ve improved since their last matchup
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Packers ready to show the Lions how much they’ve improved since their last matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers believe they’ve come a long way since they last faced the Detroit Lions nearly a month ago. The Packers need to win that game — and avenge a 24-14 loss from Nov. 3 — to have any realistic chance of contending for the NFC North title Although the Packers have put themselves …

High-scoring Bills return from their bye week to host inconsistent 49ers, losers of their past 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

High-scoring Bills return from their bye week to host inconsistent 49ers, losers of their past 2

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Buffalo Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 7. The 49ers are hopeful he can play Sunday.. Niners DE Nick Bosa and LT Trent Williams also could return this week after sitting out Sunday.. LG Aaron Banks, DT Jordan Elliott and WR Jacob Cowing all began the week in the concussion protocol for San …

Busy schedule gives Packers no time to celebrate their lopsided win over 49ers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Busy schedule gives Packers no time to celebrate their lopsided win over 49ers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks. “So we’re looking forward to this challenge.” What’s working The Packers shored up their red zone offense by scoring touchdowns on each of their five trips inside …

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10
4 weeks ago

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. “It’s the NFL,” said …

Los Packers aplastan a los 49ers mermados con tres TDs de Josh Jacobs
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Los Packers aplastan a los 49ers mermados con tres TDs de Josh Jacobs

LA Times  

Josh Jacobs, running back de los Packers de Green Bay, corre con el balón, e intenta romper un derribo de Dee Winters, linebacker de los 49ers de San Francisco, durante la primera mitad del partido de la NFL del domingo 24 de noviembre de 2024, en Green Bay, Wisconsin. Josh Jacobs corrió por 106 yardas e igualó un récord en …

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
1 month ago

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three of the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers get left out of the postseason entirely. The Packers could damage San Francisco’s playoff hopes Sunday by beating the 49ers at Lambeau Field. The 49ers trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter before rallying …

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG block at buzzer
1 month ago

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG block at buzzer

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears. Love ran for a go-ahead score in the closing minutes, and Green Bay hung on to beat Chicago 20-19 on Sunday when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos’ kick from 46 yards as time expired. It wasn’t by …

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 4-5; Bears 4-4-1 Series record: Packers lead 107-95-6 Last meeting: Packers beat Bears 17-9 in Green Bay, Wis., on Jan. 7, 2024. Jones has missed the past two games, and Wright sat out last week.. DE Montez Sweat and special …

Love and Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North race when they visit struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

Love and Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North race when they visit struggling Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jordan Love remembers soaking it all in during the national anthem when Green Bay visited Chicago last year. Missing Smith This will be the Packers’ first game since they sent veteran pass rusher Preston Smith to Pittsburgh last week for a 2025 seventh-round pick. “You’re losing a friend, somebody you’ve been around for a year-and-a-half,” said …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks

Associated Press  

Seattle at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. 49ers player to watch QB Brock Purdy threw for 353 yards and two TDs last week against Tampa Bay and had his 13th career game with a rating of at least 115. Key injuries The Seahawks activated RT Abe Lucas off the PUP list …

Packers’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

Packers’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. Green Bay showed confidence in its other pass rushers by sending veteran Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 seventh-round pick last week. “I think we still are waiting for that …

Purdy’s big 4th quarter helps the 49ers overcome their mistakes and beat the Bucs
1 month, 1 week ago

Purdy’s big 4th quarter helps the 49ers overcome their mistakes and beat the Bucs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The mistakes kept piling up for the San Francisco 49ers thanks to a slew of special teams blunders, key defensive penalties and missed opportunities to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers away early. But when the 49ers needed it most on Sunday, Brock Purdy made enough big plays in the fourth quarter to deliver San Francisco a …

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Tampa Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Otton has at least eight receptions each of the past three games and can become the first tight end since Kelce in 2020 to have eight-plus catches and 75-plus receiving yards in four consecutive games. The 49ers are 4-3 coming off a regular-season bye …

Packers Seek to Repeat Late-Season Surge as They Enter Bye Week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Packers Seek to Repeat Late-Season Surge as They Enter Bye Week

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions. Despite a 3-6 record at the beginning of the season, the Packers have shown improvement with a 6-3 record and a Wild-Card victory over San Francisco. However, they need to address their turnovers and …

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons in the second half of the season. They hope to improve from their shaky start to the season and get back to their winning ways. The offense must do a better job finishing off drives in the red zone and performing against man coverage. …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers had a winning week and hope that Christian McCaffrey will return next week. McCaffrey suffered an Achilles tendinitis injury this season and has been sidelined all season. However, the team is optimistic that he will be back in practice next week. The 49ers also showed signs of getting back to form on Sunday against the Dallas …

Packers' Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as Love Battles Injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Packers' Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as Love Battles Injury

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers secured a 30-27 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, extending their winning streak to four games. Despite Jordan Love's injury, Willis orchestrated a comeback performance, completing 51 passes for 56 yards and finding Reed for a touchdown. The Packers' defense, led by safety Tucker Kraft, shut down the Jaguars' tight ends, limiting their scoring opportunities. Love's absence …

Packers vs. Jaguars: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Packers vs. Jaguars: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Victory

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers look to extend their winning streak to 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a crucial matchup. Both teams have been playing closely in recent meetings, with the Jaguars holding a slight edge. The Packers will be without key players Devonte Wyatt and Quay Walker due to injuries, but they have shown resilience in recent weeks. The …

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?
2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The Week 8 Power Rankings are here, and it’s time to take a closer look at everyone’s resume. Up next: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Last week: 18 Sunday: Beat New York Giants 28-3 Who have they beaten? Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. Las Vegas …

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers

LA Times  

The Rams’ defense was often running behind Roschon Johnson and the Bears’ offense in Week 4. “We’ve been stressing it’s about communication, playing together and I know we’ve had a few moving parts, but I don’t think it’s an excuse for anything,” first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula said. “That’s the age-old question,” Shula said when asked what the Rams could …

Packers host undefeated Vikings in key early NFC North showdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers host undefeated Vikings in key early NFC North showdown

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Green Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Key injuries Vikings WR Jordan Addison was a full participant in Friday’s practice and should play Sunday after missing two games.. Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will miss a second straight game.. Vikings OLB Dallas Turner was a full practice participant Thursday and Friday, …

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Minnesota Vikings already have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises by winning their first three games after being a consensus pick to finish last in the NFC North. “The first three games of the season mean absolutely nothing if we don’t start continuing to maintain our play style. Jones’ return to Lambeau Aaron …

Packers’ defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Packers’ defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans

Associated Press  

Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers’ defense bothers opposing quarterbacks. Hafley’s defense has helped the Packers thrive without Love, who missed a second straight game as he recovers from an injured left medial collateral ligament. It’s a stunning rise for a quarterback who had thrown for no touchdowns and hadn’t passed for as many as 100 …

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
3 months ago

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the NFL in both categories entering Monday. McKinney had the first of Green Bay’s three interceptions Sunday …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

Associated Press  

New York Jets at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut last season for New York, sinking the Jets’ playoff hopes with him. Stats and stuff The Jets are 1-2 in season openers under Robert Saleh, with the …

Packers’ receiving depth should give Jordan Love options even if nobody emerges as No. 1 target
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers’ receiving depth should give Jordan Love options even if nobody emerges as No. 1 target

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love might not have a clear-cut No. I think it works out well when you can spread the ball out and you got different guys making different plays and you can put them in different areas.” The Packers had a different player lead the team in yards receiving in each of …

With big shoes to fill, can Josh Jacobs help Packers win a Super Bowl?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With big shoes to fill, can Josh Jacobs help Packers win a Super Bowl?

New York Times  

GREEN BAY — Josh Jacobs knows he has massive shoes to fill in Green Bay, on the field and off. I just try to hold that standard.” The Packers made the high-profile running back swap after Jones wouldn’t take the significant pay cut requested by the team and now they have a feature back they hope can do what Jones …

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'

Daily Mail  

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly adding former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and cutting the man he'll be replacing, Aaron Jones. Jacobs, 26, took a slight step back last season for the Las Vegas Raiders from a productive year in 2022, when he rushed for 805 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games, all starts, as he …

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. The Lions almost blew a wild-card game against Jared Goff’s former team, the Los Angeles Rams, and pulled away from Tampa Bay in the fourth quarter last week. WHEN THE LIONS HAVE THE BALL The Lions had the league’s second-ranked passing …

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
11 months ago

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christian McCaffrey scored his second …

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months ago

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a six-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of …

Packers QB Jordan Love offers different challenge for the 49ers from past playoffs
11 months ago

Packers QB Jordan Love offers different challenge for the 49ers from past playoffs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers had plenty of success going up against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs when Aaron Rodgers was running the show. There’s going to be little details here and there, whether it’s hanging in the pocket, some decisions, but I’ll tell you what, the guy made some massive plays in that game …

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup
11 months ago

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers RB AJ Dillon has missed Green Bay’s past two games.. Packers OLB Kingsley Enagbare got knocked out of the Cowboys game with a knee injury.. Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander left last week’s game with an ankle …

Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable moments
11 months ago

Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable moments

Associated Press  

Kyle Juszczyk remembers the different feel when he took the field for the first time in the playoff rivalry between his San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. “There was a time that you could just say, ‘Hey, no matter, the 49ers are a better team than Green Bay,’” Packers defensive end Sean Jones said after that game. “I …

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season
11 months ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32
11 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. Jones ran for three touchdowns, Jordan Love threw for three more in his postseason debut, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Packers handed the Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. “This …

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s beleaguered defense stepped up just in the nick of time to help the Packers make a surprising push into the postseason. Chicago reached Green Bay territory on six drives Sunday, but the Packers’ defense stiffened in each instance while sacking Justin Fields five times. … Green Bay’s offensive line has allowed one sack in …

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