NFL Playoffs 2022: San Francisco 49ers defeat the Green Bay Packers 13-10 in Divisional round heads to NFC championship game, stats.
Packers' special teams blunders driving force behind 49ers booting Green Bay out of playoffs
Green Bay's league-worst special teams unit had a disastrous performance
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.
The 49ers were led by a fantastic performance from DeMeco Ryans' defense, which held Aaron Rodgers and Co. in check throughout the game.
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 Niners had previously tied the game with a huge play on special teams, with Jordan Willis blocking a Packers punt.
Talanoa Hufanga picked up the loose ball and it took it into end the zone, tying the game at 10 apiece. The Packers went three-and-out on their ensuing possession, which set up San Francisco's game-winning drive.
This was the Packers team that Rodgers was supposed to get over the hump into the Super Bowl, one that was equipped to bring Green Bay its first Lombardi Trophy since the 2010 season.
What's Next for San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers.
The 49ers (12-7) will travel to the either Los Angeles or Tampa Bay for the NFC Championship Game next Sunday. The Rams and Buccaneers play Sunday. The Packers season ends at 13-5.
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