A huge NFC game and a repeat of last year's divisional-round matchup which ended in brilliant style.
Despite what happened in the last meeting, Regular season games at Lambeau Field are a different story. The Packers have been Victorious in seven out of the last eight regular-season meetings dating back to 1996.
It has not been a good season for the 49ers. With a 5-5 record, they suffered a heartbreaking loss to division rivals - Seattle Seahawks, for the first time since the Russell Wilson era. Last season's Super Bowl losers have struggled and it begs the question are they Contenders or Pretenders?
The offense is not looking the best as Deebo Samuel is struggling to get involved, Brandon Aiyuk has been out and will be for a while, George Kittle is returning from a hamstring injury and Christian McCaffrey is working to regain strength. As well as these offensive issues, the defense is not looking as good as it has previously done.
Heading into this match the 49ers are seen as the underdogs for the first time in 37 regular season games - the fourth-longest streak by any team since 1970. Week seven in 2022 against the Kansas City Chiefs was the last time they were underdogs.
The Green Bay Packers on the other hand are flying as they are currently the 6th seed in the NFC with a 7-3 record, whilst getting extremely lucky in certain games. With seconds remaining on the clock, blocking Cairo Santos’ field goal won them the game last weekend against their big rivals, the Chicago Bears.
A harder than expected game as the Packers and Bears went neck and neck but Jordan Love needs to work on getting mistakes out of his game. His interception at the Chicago one-yard line could have been extremely costly but in the grand scheme of things, he led the Packers to the game-winning drive and Green Bay still secured the win.
He has thrown 11 interceptions this season but ultimately has done more good than bad. His last play of the last season was an interception that won the game for the 49ers so he will be hoping to not make a mistake like this on Sunday.
Team news
Green Bay
Bad News for Green Bay as cornerback Jaire Alexander did not participate in practice as he is dealing with his knee injury, along with linebacker Edgerrin Cooper who has a hamstring Problem.
Josh Jacobs has been electric this season scoring four rushing touchdowns and over 800 yards on the ground but was limited in practice on Thursday due to a quadriceps/calf problem.
Kenny Clark, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Rasheed Walker, Evan Williams and Colby Wooden were all also limited participants in practice dealing with their respective injuries.
San Francisco 49ers
With several starters currently on the injury report San Francisco 49ers fans are hoping for good news. Firstly Dre Greenlaw and Tatum Bethune are ruled out due to their respective injuries.
The status of Offensive Tackle Trent Williams is Questionable as he has had some problems with his ongoing ankle injury. Defensive End Nick Bosa was listed as questionable but was a non-participant at training on Wednesday. Brock Purdy, the 49ers Quarterback is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and was a limited participant at practice. Defensive Tackle Kevin Givens and wide receiver Jacob Cowing are both also questionable for Sunday's match.
Some good news coming from the 49ers training camp is that George Kittle will return to action. The tight end is listed as questionable but has told the media “I will be playing on Sunday, very excited.”
Players to Watch
Christian Mccaffrey (RB - San Francisco 49ers)
One of the best players in the league on his day but is working extremely hard to get back to his best after his Achilles tendonitis injury. After being unavailable for the first nine weeks of the season, he returned to action against the Buccaneers and Seahawks.
In his first two games, he has 118 rushing yards and 95 receiving yards but is yet to score a touchdown. Last year in the regular season the 49ers offense ran through him. He combined for over 2000 yards scoring 21 touchdowns with an additional five touchdowns in the playoffs including two against Green Bay.
He will hope to make an impact on Sunday and score his first touchdown of the season.
Jordan Love (QB - Green Bay Packers)
Despite suffering several injuries this season, Jordan Love has been brilliant. As previously mentioned "more good than bad" The 2020 first-round pick has thrown over 2000 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns - the ninth highest in the NFL this season.
After his interceptions in the Divisional round in the last campaign, he will be hungry for revenge and there will be no better way to do it than by damaging the 49ers playoff hopes.
Love led his team to a game-winning drive, where he was the one to run into the endzone to secure six points.
Previously
The last time these teams met was back in February in an exciting NFC Divisional round match which sent the 49ers one step closer to the Super Bowl.
Two field goals from Carlson and a 32-yard George Kittle touchdown were the only points of the first half as the 49ers led 7-6 but it was the second half that had all the action.
The Packers started the second half well after blocking Jake Moody's 48-yard field goal attempt. Jordan Love made a deep pass to Bo Melton in the end zone, putting Green Bay back in the lead at 13-7.
A fantastic drive from the 49ers put them back in front swiftly with a 32-yard pass from Purdy to Kittle then an electric run for 39 yards saw Christian Mccaffrey score his first touchdown of the game. The 49ers took the lead once again making it 14-13.
Tucker Kraft caught it in the end zone and Aaron Jones’ successful two-point conversion gave the Packers a seven-point lead. The Packer's defense did their job and Jordan Love had the ball once again. He threw his first interception of the game which led to a 49ers field goal converted through the uprights by Jake Moody making it 21-17 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Carlson had a massive chance to extend Green Bay’s lead to seven points but missed the 41-yard field goal - giving the 49ers another chance.
McCaffrey scored his second touchdown of the game after a great drive making it 24-21. However, with one minute on the Clock, the Packers had one last chance to score some points.
It was Jordan Love’s interception that ended the game and sent the Packers packing and the 49ers one step closer to Vegas.
Where and when to watch
The game will be shown at 3:25 PM CT on Sunday 24th of November. Viewers will be able to watch the game on FOX Sports live from Lambeau Field.
Prediction
49ers 20 - 23 Packers
Who is next
The Packers take on the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night football at Lambeau Field.
The 49ers travel to Highmark Stadium in Buffalo to face off with Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday night.
