Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers once again fell short of reaching the Super Bowl weekend following Divisional Round exit. Despite playing a great first half, the Packers’ Special Teams did capitulate during the most important game of their season. Once again, QB Rodgers will be the center of attention in the Packers’ inability to beat a gritty 49ers team.
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It was really a tale of two halves as Rodgers and Packers led San Francisco by 7-0 at the break. The 49ers did manage to get a block on the Packers’ field goal attempt, which did become the big turning point. The momentum now firmly did shift as San Francisco’s defense did end up sacking Aaron Rodgers 5 times on the night.
The stifling defensive clinic put on by the 49ers along with their offense clicking simultaneously did ensure victory on the night. An impressive victory under freezing temperatures at Lambeau Field does mark the start of a potential Super Bowl run.
Aaron Rodgers succumbs to the 49ers again
Despite being an outstanding QB, the San Francisco 49ers have become Aaron Rodgers’ bane in the postseason. The reigning league MVP has an astonishing 0-4 record in the playoffs historically against the 49ers. With another defeat against them, Rodgers has now once again become vulnerable to criticism. Both NFL fans and analysts did take to Twitter to voice out against the former Super Bowl champion. The Packers fans did endure a hard time following a bad performance by the players. They did show up in numbers to support.
Everyone stop making fun of Aaron Rodgers, he hates being needled.
— Grant Brisbee (@GrantBrisbee) January 23, 2022
Aaron Rodgers is being silenced by a grand special teams conspiracy
— Jason Kirk (@thejasonkirk) January 23, 2022
Aaaaand goodnight. https://t.co/DcFDjhrqN1
— Sam Kuffel (@SamKuffelWx) January 23, 2022
AARON RODGERS, 4-TIME MVP, IS NOW 7-9 IN THE PLAYOFFS SINCE HE WON THAT ONE SUPER BOWL 11 YEARS AGO. OVERHYPED, OVERRATED.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 23, 2022
RIP Packers
See you never 🌚 pic.twitter.com/JTLg4XRUGc
— Richard Rafi (@rafi4_richard) January 23, 2022
San Francisco 49ers defense suffocates the Packers
The Packers did really struggle against a resolute 49ers defense who were just too hungry for the victory. Despite trailing early in the game, their dogged determination in the second half did make it easier for them to take down Rodgers. The confidence from their defense did translate to the offense as Deebo Samuel once again led from the front. Kicker Robbie Gould was again clutch for the 49ers as his field goal did seal the Packers’ elimination.
What a finish in Wisconsin!
Faithful, drop your reactions to the @RobbieGould09 walk-off winner ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6UCFcIItjq
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 23, 2022
The San Francisco 49ers now are into the NFC Championship game where they will be playing the winner of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams for a chance at going to the Super Bowl. Who do you think will win the NFC Championship game? Let us know in the comments down below.
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