San Francisco
49ers
9-8
14
FINAL
35
Green Bay
Packers
14-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 35-14, advancing deeper into the playoffs. This victory was crucial for the Packers as they sought to make a serious run for the championship in the 2026 season.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 246 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his veteran prowess. Bucky Irving complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 99 rushing yards. Jordan Addison was a reliable target for Stafford, contributing 71 receiving yards and helping keep the 49ers' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, with Antoine Winfield Jr. leading the team with eight total tackles. The turning point came when Maxwell Hairston intercepted two passes, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Green Bay. Kenny Clark added pressure with a sack, showcasing a well-rounded defensive effort that stifled San Francisco’s attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 246 | 3 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 230 | 1 | 3 | 52.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 99 | 5.5 | 29 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 47 | 2.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 58 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 23 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 37 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tomlinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |