The San Francisco 49ers (5-5, 4-6 ATS, 5-5 O/U) are set to face off against the Green Bay Packers (7-3, 4-6 ATS, 4-5-1 O/U) in an exciting NFC matchup this Sunday afternoon. Last week, the 49ers suffered a disappointing loss at home against the Seahawks, while the Packers celebrated a narrow victory over the Bears on the road. This matchup brings back memories of last year’s playoffs, where San Francisco edged out Green Bay with a 24-21 victory.
Will Green Bay secure its fourth home win of the season? Continue reading for the prediction on the 49ers vs. Packers game.
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San Francisco Aims for Playoff Hope
The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a tough spot, needing to string together some wins. Currently, they are 1.5 games behind the wildcard spot, sitting at 3-2 over their last five games. Their recent performance includes a hard-fought 23-20 win against the Buccaneers, but they stumbled last week with a close 20-17 loss to the Seahawks, where they were favored by six points. They’ve only managed to cover the spread in two of their last five outings.
Quarterback Brock Purdy has been steady, if not spectacular. The 24-year-old has thrown for at least 250 yards in three of his last five games, accumulating a total of 2,613 passing yards along with a 13:8 touchdown to interception ratio. However, Purdy will miss this game due to a shoulder injury, leaving Brandon Allen to step in. Allen’s last start was in 2020, where he faced significant struggles. Meanwhile, running back Christian McCaffrey, who has been dealing with injuries, is beginning to find his rhythm, having totaled 118 rushing yards in his first two games back.
Wide receiver Juan Jennings impressed with 91 rushing yards last week, bringing his season total to 588 yards. Close behind is George Kittle, who has 560 yards. The offense has been inconsistent, managing 23 or fewer points in three of their last four games, while averaging 398 total yards per game.
Defensively, the 49ers continue to perform admirably despite recent losses. They have limited opponents to 24 points or fewer in eight of ten games this season. Even in the loss to Seattle, they held them to just 289 total yards. The pass defense ranks eighth, while the rush defense also sits at eighth.
On average, San Francisco scores 25 points per game, making them the ninth-best offense in the league. They also limit their opponents to an average of 22.2 points, which places them 16th overall.
Green Bay’s Recent Success Against Rivals
The Green Bay Packers are in a competitive race for playoff spots. They trail the Lions by two games and are looking to surpass the Vikings, who are currently one game ahead. The Packers have been on a roll, winning five of their last six games, with their only loss coming against the Lions. Last week, they secured a 20-19 win against the Bears, but they failed to cover a six-point spread, having only managed to do so in one of their last five games.
Jordan Love, though inconsistent, threw for 261 yards last week. The 26-year-old quarterback has struggled with interceptions, tossing at least one in every game this season. He has accumulated 2,081 passing yards and holds a 16:11 touchdown to interception ratio. The running back, Josh Jacobs, has been a standout performer, surpassing 100 rushing yards in two games and posting 95 against the Lions. Jacobs has a total of 838 rushing yards this season.
Wide receiver Jayden Reed struggled last week with just 23 receiving yards, but he has a total of 643 yards this season. Romeo Doubs has contributed with 429 yards, showcasing the consistency of the Green Bay offense, which has scored at least 24 points in all but three games and averages 388 total yards per game.
The Packers’ defense has been a significant asset, holding the powerful Lions to only 24 points. While they allowed 391 total yards against the Bears, they restricted them to just 19 points. The pass defense ranks 13th, while the rush defense sits at 14th. Notably, cornerback Jaire Alexander did not practice this week and is doubtful for the game, which could impact the secondary’s performance.
On average, Green Bay scores 25 points per game, placing them eighth in the league. They also hold opponents to an average of 21.3 points, ranking them 10th overall.
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