San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rambled through rainy conditions and the Green Bay Packers’ defensive front, scoring with 1:07 remaining to clinch a 24-21 victory in an NFL divisional-round playoff game Saturday night.
It proved to be a rare come-from-behind victory for the 49ers, who will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Detroit Lions winner next Sunday in their third consecutive trip to the NFC Championship Game.
Twitter users reacted to the 49ers improving to 1-31 when trailing by at least five points in the fourth quarter under coach Kyle Shanahan and Packers QB Jordan Love throwing an ill-advised pass to end their final drive.
Checking out Levi’s Stadium during the calm, before the NFC divisional storm …
Welcome to Levi’s Stadium!
Rain has stopped for now. #Packers hoping to punch their ticket to the NFC Title Game. pic.twitter.com/WSWWBgsC17
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) January 20, 2024
49ers warming up to on-field reunions …
Former #49ers DL Solomon Thomas and Christian McCaffrey catching up pregame 🫡
🎥: @YahooSports
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) January 21, 2024
In an uneven first quarter, the 49ers ran just five plays and possessed the ball for only 3 minutes 13 seconds. The Packers, meanwhile, ran 22 plays while holding the ball for 11:47, but only scored three points …
Just a ridiculous throw by Jordan Love 🎯
📺: #GBvsSF on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDUx5ZutVa pic.twitter.com/DIhLrPp7IF— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
On the 49ers’ second possession, Purdy hit tight end George Kittle for a 32-yard scoring reception, giving the 49ers a 7-3, second-quarter advantage …
YESSSSSS!!!!!
THAT’S WHAT PURDY CAN DO💥#FTTB #GBvsSFpic.twitter.com/PRtxJ8rSbH
— Niners (@niners_app) January 21, 2024
The 49ers were forced to play without Deebo Samuel after injuring his shoulder in the first half. He was listed as questionable to return …
Deebo Samuel was shown at halftime coming out of the locker room without pads on pic.twitter.com/wxxMCudD98
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 21, 2024
Versatile Wisconsin sports fans …
Only in Wisconsin #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/oWP4h6kXyG
— TB MKE (@TBMike727) January 21, 2024
Dominating the Dallas Cowboys during their Wild Card matchup last week, the Packers scored four TDs on four trips to the red zone. The first three times they made it inside the 49ers’ 20-yard line Saturday, they managed just two Anders Carlson field goals …
Big 3rd down stop by the #49ers defense pic.twitter.com/jNUHs51EXf
— 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙎𝙁𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 (@TheSFNiners) January 21, 2024
On the Packers’ fourth-and-one play, it was curious the officials did not call a neutral zone infraction on the 49ers …
How was this not offsides on SF @NFLOfficiating ?#GBvsSF pic.twitter.com/N2x06kdbKi
— Bob Mitchell (@bobmitch32789) January 21, 2024
Packers’ Colby Wooden blocked the field-goal attempt of 49ers placekicker Jake Moody late in the second quarter. The Packers entered halftime trailing, 7-6 …
Rookie-on-rookie crime:
Packers rookie Colby Wooden rejects 49ers rookie Jake Moody before the half.
Wooden, a fourth-round pick out of Auburn, is one of the many rookie contributors for Green Bay this season. pic.twitter.com/fZQhzKUGhZ
— Seven Rounds in Heaven (@7RoundsInHeaven) January 21, 2024
Entering the Packers-49ers rivalry time machine …
@packers SF @ GB 10/10/65
Don Chandler:
🏈 2 FGs,
🏃 27 yard run on a fake punt
💥 90 yard punt (Pack record) pic.twitter.com/619zpyuXfP— Kevin Knight (@kevinmknight) January 21, 2024
After a low-scoring first half, things started getting interesting after halftime. On a third-and-15 play, the Packers were granted new life on their opening drive of the second half when the 49ers were called for a 41-yard pass interference call. One play later, Love hit Bo Melton for a 19-yard TD reception, giving the Packers a 13-7 lead at 9:27 of the third quarter …
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 21, 2024
The 49ers responded quickly, propelled by 32-yard pass from Purdy to Kittle and a 39-yard scoring scamper by McCaffrey on the next play. The 49ers didn’t hold the advantage for long as the teams traded leads on the first three drives of the second half …
WOW! Christian McCaffrey is HIMpic.twitter.com/1hvo3kNPXg
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) January 21, 2024
Keisean Nixon returned the following kickoff 73 yards, fumbled, but was backed up by teammate Eric Wilson with a slick, in-the-air recovery …
A potentially game-saving recovery from Eric Wilson
📺: #GBvsSF on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDUx5ZutVa pic.twitter.com/sZfZzXZ8OL— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
Boosted by Nixon’s return and Wilson’s recovery, the Packers reclaimed the lead on a 2-yard TD pass from Love to Tucker Kraft. The Packers tacked on a two-point conversion, earning a 21-14 advantage …
What a response from Green Bay!
Tucker Kraft scores after the long kick return.
📺: #GBvsSF on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDUx5ZutVa pic.twitter.com/E0ie3pEGcS— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
After the Packers scored on both second-half possessions, 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw intercepted Love, leading to Moody’s 52-yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter. There was no lead change this time as the Packers retained the lead (21-17) …
Dre Greenlaw the absolute SAVIOR!!! #FTTB #GBvsSF pic.twitter.com/n1WVUtp3iZ
— Brenden Jin (@_brendenjin) January 21, 2024
Five games back from an injury, Packers running back Aaron Jones surpassed the 100-yard mark in all five outings, the longest streak in team history. On the other side, the 49ers allowed a 100-yard rusher for the first time in 51 games, the longest streak in the league. This 53-yard scamper put the Packers in position to extend their lead, but Carlson missed a 41-yard field goal attempt. The rookie’s miss set up Purdy’s most notable drive of his young career …
AARON JONES. WHAT A RUN 😱
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/e5zlVX9hI7— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 21, 2024
McCaffrey clinched the 49ers’ fourth trip to the NFC title game in five seasons …
Christian McCaffrey’s game winning touchdown pic.twitter.com/4Ia2bfPF5n
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) January 21, 2024
Love took several steps this season toward becoming the Packers’ long-term answer at QB. That is, if he can overcome this desperate, season-ending attempt …
Just making sure this Jordan Love season-ending INT gets as much attention as his highlights have the last few weeks
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) January 21, 2024
Final score: 49ers 24, Packers 21 …
CAN’T RAIN ON OUR PARADE! #DoItForTheBay pic.twitter.com/64An0lyAEe
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 21, 2024
McCaffrey walking off the field: “It was rockin’ today. Another one at home next weekend, NFC championship” …
Back in the NFC Championship at @LevisStadium ‼️#FTTB pic.twitter.com/mkre22IIlf
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 21, 2024
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