8:17 pm
January 22

49ers @ Packers

Who will WIN this matchup?

San Francisco 49ers (10-7)

@ Green Bay Packers (13-4)

 

Current odds:

San Francisco 49ers: (+200)

Green Bay Packers: (-240)

 

• The spread for the game is Green Bay by 5.5 points.

• QB Aaron Rodgers threw 20 touchdown passes without an interception over his final seven games to emerge as a favorite to win his fourth MVP award. Now he has a chance to improve upon his so-so 11-9 playoff record as a starter, which includes an 0-3 mark against the 49ers.

• WR Deebo Samuel had a season-low 52 yards from scrimmage – including zero yards rushing — against the Packers back in September but has since emerged as much more of a multipurpose threat. He had 1,405 yards receiving, 365 yards rushing and 14 total touchdowns in the regular season. Samuel rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and also had three catches for 38 yards against Dallas.

• KEY MATCHUP: Packers OT David Bakhtiari vs. 49ers DE Nick Bosa. This is based on the assumption that Bakhtiari actually plays. Bakhtiari, a 2020 All-Pro, tore his anterior cruciate ligament on Dec. 31, 2020, and finally returned to action by playing 27 snaps in the Packers’ regular-season finale. He’s listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. The Packers have been cautious with him in practice the last couple of weeks. Bosa, who recorded 15 ½ sacks during the regular season, sustained a concussion against Dallas. Bosa has 4 ½ sacks in four career playoff games. Bosa was removed from the 49ers’ injury report Friday after clearing concussion protocols.

• The Packers and 49ers have split eight previous playoff matchups. The 49ers have won the last three postseason meetings, including a 37-20 victory in the NFC championship game two seasons ago.

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Green Bay Packers
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