One of the biggest games of the season will be going down in San Francisco as the 9-1 49ers will be playing against the 8-2 Packers. The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the biggest surprises of the season as Jimmy Garoppolo has led them to the best record in the NFC. Jimmy Garoppolo has stepped his game up this season and has turned into an elite quarterback and someone that just doesn’t manage games. Jimmy G has 2,478 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season. This year he’s been all about winning and improving his players around him. One thing that’s noticeable with his game this season is the fact he’s able to find multiple reads on a play. Last year Jimmy Garoppolo would just look at one player the whole time and this season if option A or B isn’t available he will hit C for the right play. Another player that has been able to help Jimmy G this season has been George Kittle who’s a game-time decision tonight against Green Bay. Having Kittle in the lineup will definitely help against a Green Bay defense that gives up a lot of big plays to tight ends this season. Either way with Kittle or not the receiving core of the 49ers has been able to step up with these injuries and it has opened the door for Deebo Samuels. Jimmy G will be getting Emmanuel Sanders back as well in week 12 against the Packers which will help them out even more. While Jimmy Garoppolo has been special this year he’s been able to have a great running back by committee behind him as well. Tevin Coleman has been a beast since coming back from his injury and he’s been the complete running back that the 49ers expected him to be from day one. Since Matt Breida has been out Coleman has had total control of the backfield and has evolved into a runner and pass catcher. The 49ers offense has finally hit that stride and has matched the intensity that the defense has been able to play with all season. This 49ers defense has been ball-hawking all year and they are able to get turnovers and sacks. The defense will have a tough task ahead of them as they will try to stop Aaron Rodgers coming off a bye week and being ready to gameplan against them. If the 49ers can get into the backfield and get to Rodgers that will help them in this game. It could be a good or bad thing because Rodgers has shown that he can be a huge threat inside and outside the pocket. The 49ers will have their hands full tonight as they play the Packers and try to prove that they’re a legitimate contender in the NFC.
The Green Bay Packers are coming into tonight trying to prove that they’re still title contenders and that starts with #12. Aaron Rodgers has been a complete quarterback this season and has made plays inside and outside the pocket. The great thing about Rodgers is the fact he can get any receiver and still make the right play. It has been a really good sight for the Packers to get Davante Adams back from his injury as he’s looking to make some huge plays on the big stage. When Rodgers and Adams start connecting there isn’t much a defense can do because these two have undeniable chemistry. The Packers have a lot of receivers in the passing game that can make any catch and it helps to have one of the greats throwing the ball to you. When Aaron Rodgers is behind the center he makes plays that are tough look very easy. Look for Rodgers to be on the move a lot in San Francisco as he will have Nick Bosa coming after him all night. The part of the Green Bay game that has emerged this season is the pass-catching of Aaron Jones. When Rodgers gets in trouble he’s able to get that ball out to Aaron Jones who’s been able to step his game up to another level this season. On the season Aaron Jones leads the NFL with 14 total touchdowns and doesn’t look to slow down any time soon. The 49ers defense will be a tough challenge for Aaron Jones but he’s ready for the challenge and has shown he can carry the load. The Packers have been running their offense through Jones all season and they will be looking to have the same success against the 49ers. The Green Bay defense has had some good games and they’ve had some bad games. They will need a huge effort from the defense and hope that Martinez can get to Jimmy G before he makes any plays on the offensive end. The Packers are a complete team on both ends and they will want to use this game against the (9-1) 49ers. Green Bay can show the world that they’re one of the teams that should be watched. This should be a great battle on both ends of the field so it will come down to who can get those stops on the defensive side.
This will be a close game in San Francisco so look for a true battle on the field. This game will have a lot of significance for the NFL playoff picture going down the road. Both teams are good at running the ball and throwing the ball so this should be down the middle throughout the game. Coaching will be on full display as well because you have two great offensive-minded coaches who want to set the tone in Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan.
Score Prediction: Green Bay Packers Win (28-24)
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