OTD: Purdy & CMC Weather the Storm to Rally Past Packers in Divisional Thriller
The rain never stopped, the margin never felt safe, and the season hung on one final drive — until Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey refused to let it end.
January 20, 2024
Santa Clara, CA • Levi's Stadium
Final Score: 49ers 24, Packers 21
Attendance: 71,824
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
| 49ers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
Game Summary
In a game plagued by a downpour, the 49ers struggled early with Brock Purdy battling grip issues. Trailing 21–17 in the fourth quarter, the Niners leaned on their MVP. Purdy orchestrated a 12-play, 69-yard legacy drive, culminating in a 6-yard touchdown run by Christian McCaffrey with 1:07 remaining. The defense, led by Dre Greenlaw, sealed the win with a sliding interception of Jordan Love on the final drive.
Key Player Performances
| 49ers | Packers |
|---|---|
|
Purdy: 252 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT McCaffrey: 98 yards, 2 TD Kittle: 81 yards, TD Greenlaw: 8 tackles, 2 INT |
Jones: 108 yards Love: 194 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Doubs: 83 yards Kraft: TD, 2-pt conversion |
Looking Ahead & Injury Update
- Deebo Samuel: Left game early with a shoulder injury (eventually cleared for NFCCG).
- Next Game: Hosting Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship.
- Faithful Fact: This was the 49ers' 5th consecutive playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.
LABELS
49ers, Packers, Divisional, Playoffs, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Dre Greenlaw, George Kittle, Comeback, Recap
🔴 Still Not Over It!
My heart still races thinking about that Dre Greenlaw interception! Brock Purdy showed he has ice in his veins by leading that drive in the pouring rain. Where were you when CMC crossed the goal line to save the season?
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