The San Francisco 49ers will enter Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers ranked fourth in the NFL in overall grade at Pro Football Focus, sixth in DVOA, third in adjusted net yards/passing attempt, fifth in expected points added per play and second in yards gained per play. But Kyle Shanahan’s team is also 5-5 and haven’t won back-to-back games all season, making … [Read more...] about Why isn’t the 49ers’ record better entering showdown with Packers?
Packers concerned rookie LB will miss Sunday vs. 49ers
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper injured his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice, which led to Thursday’s absence, and there is now legitimate concern that Cooper won’t be available for Sunday’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. LaFleur wasn’t ready to rule out Cooper for Sunday and wants to first see how he feels Friday. The … [Read more...] about Packers concerned rookie LB will miss Sunday vs. 49ers
Packers CB Jaire Alexander aggravated torn PCL in knee during win over Bears
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander attempted to come back early from a torn ligament in his knee but may have done more bad than good during Sunday’s brief appearance against the Chicago Bears. Alexander told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic that he tore his PCL — the post cruciate ligament — during the Packers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 27. He tried to … [Read more...] about Packers CB Jaire Alexander aggravated torn PCL in knee during win over Bears
Matt LaFleur on 49ers TE George Kittle: ‘I think he’s an all-time great’
The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a challenging matchup on Sunday when they host the San Francisco 49ers. As they prepare to face the NFL’s No. 2 offense, the Packers are faced with the difficult task of slowing down the 49ers’ bevy of weapons. One of their toughest challenges will be limiting tight end George Kittle, who head coach Matt LaFleur considers one of the best … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur on 49ers TE George Kittle: ‘I think he’s an all-time great’
49ers TE George Kittle ‘can’t pass up’ opportunity to play Packers
The Green Bay Packers must prepare this week for the return of one of the most important players on the talented offense of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Tight end George Kittle, who missed last week’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, is convinced he’ll be good to go for Sunday’s trip to Lambeau Field. “I will be playing on Sunday,” Kittle said after practice Wednesday, via … [Read more...] about 49ers TE George Kittle ‘can’t pass up’ opportunity to play Packers