GREEN BAY (WTAQ) — The San Francisco 49ers have been the perennial playoff boogeyman for the Green Bay Packers, bouncing the Green and Gold from the playoffs five times since the Packers last won the Super Bowl in 2010.
The Niners looked like a shell of the franchise they have been this decade, without QB Brock Purdy under center on Sunday. Purdy, ruled out with a sore shoulder, was missed as Brandon Allen took his spot on the roster.
The Packers were dominant in the 38-10 victory, but especially in the second half. Jordan Love threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns to Tucker Kraft and Malik Heath, while RB Josh Jacobs continued his excellent season with 106 yards on 26 carries, scoring a whopping three touchdowns.
Sloppy play and incredible defensive pressure on the part of the Packers led to the 49ers fumbling the ball five times, two of which were recovered by the Packers.
Xavier McKinney picked off Allen for 49 yards.
It’s a short week for the Packers, who now sit at 8-3, third in the NFC North behind the 9-2 Vikings, who beat the faltering Chicago Bears (4-7) Sunday. Packers take on the Miami Dolphins at home this week in a Thursday night contest, kicking off at 7:20 PM.
