![]() As mentioned earlier, the Packers lost a 10-0 lead before the half with Jimmie Ward blocking Mason Crosby's 39-yard field goal and couldn't retain a 10-3 lead with 4:41 left because they couldn't prevent a punt from getting blocked. The 49ers defense getting five sacks on Aaron Rodgers played a role, but special teams was the Achilles heel. The 49ers gained seven points on special teams and took away three. ![]() That wasn't the only blocked kick for the 49ers on the night, as Corey Bojorquez's punt was blocked by Jordan Willis with San Francisco trailing 10-3 in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown and tied the game at 10-10. Ward made up for it just two plays later with a block on a Mason Crosby field goal to keep the score at 7-0 heading into the half. Just before the half, the 49ers defense gave up a 75-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Aaron Jones thanks to a blown coverage by Jimmie Ward. The 49ers failed to get an offensive touchdown in the 13-10 victory, yet special teams were the difference in the upset of the NFC's top seed. The Packers went three-and-out on their ensuing possession, which set up San Francisco's game-winning drive. Talanoa Hufanga picked up the loose ball and it took it into end the zone, tying the game at 10 apiece. The Niners had previously tied the game with a huge play on special teams, with Jordan Willis blocking a Packers punt. Do-it-all offensive weapon Deebo Samuel had a monster game (13 touches for 83 yards, plus a 45-yard kick return), and made the key play at the end, converting a third-and-7 run for a first down to set up Robbie Gould's game-winning field goal. ![]() The 49ers were led by a fantastic performance from DeMeco Ryans' defense, which held Aaron Rodgers and Co. The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a shocking upset in the divisional round, coming from behind to defeat the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, at Lambeau Field. ![]()
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