![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
1 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to elude the pass rush against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
2 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12)- throws on the run against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
3 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back behind his blockers against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
4 of 131![Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) helps quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) up after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
5 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
6 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
7 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) signals a first down against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
8 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) looks for a holding call against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
9 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks towards the referee after getting thrown down against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
10 of 131![Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Byron Bell (74), offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) and offensive guard Lane Taylor (65) look back at quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
11 of 131![against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
12 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) collides with free safety Adrian Colbert (27) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
13 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch late in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
14 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) stiff arms cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
15 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers argues a grounding call in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
16 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery is buried by the San Francisco 49ers defense on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.]()
17 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.]()
18 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and coach Mike McCarthy talk during a play review against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
19 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks (84) battles for a long first down reception against San Francisco 49ers free safety Adrian Colbert (27), Earl Mitchell (90) and Fred Warner (48) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
20 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) is brought down by Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) and Tramon Williams (38) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
21 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) pursues San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) on a first down run during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
22 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) is brought down by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) and Malcolm Smith (51) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
23 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
24 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) breaks away for a first down against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
25 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates a fourth quarter sack against San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
26 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates an interception by Kevin King (20) against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
27 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) celebrates with tight end Robert Tonyan (85) after Montgomery scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
28 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
29 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
30 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles as he walks to the huddle against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
31 of 131![A fan wearing a Brewers hat watches the Packers play the 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
32 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
33 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) can't come up with the ball on 4th down in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
34 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles for a first down on a fourth down play against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
35 of 131![San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida rushes for a first quarter touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
36 of 131![Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.
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37 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.
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38 of 131![=tph83 dsrops a pass in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 33 to 30.]()
39 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ronald Blair celebrates a tackle against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.]()
40 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King celebrates a late 4th quarter interception against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.]()
41 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King celebrates a late 4th quarter interception against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the 49ers 33 to 30.]()
42 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
43 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams catches a sideline pass late in the fourth quarter in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Greg Mabin on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 33 to 30.]()
44 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) in the third quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
45 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is pressured into throwing an incomplete pass by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
46 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) is hit by San Francisco 49ers free safety Adrian Colbert (27) and Fred Warner (48) in the fourth quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
47 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) in the fourth quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
48 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) late in the fourth quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
49 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs for a first down late in the fourth quarter to set up the game-winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
50 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is hit hard by San Francisco 49ers cornerback D.J. Reed (32) as he runs for a first down late in the fourth quarter to set up the game-winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
51 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks the game-winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
52 of 131![Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby (2) celebrates his game-winning field goal with JK Scott (6) against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
53 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) congratulates Mason Crosby (2) on his game-winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
54 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) and Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates Crosby's game-winning fieldgoal against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
55 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown as Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) defends in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
56 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Greg Mabin (26) defends in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
57 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs out of bounds after making a catch late in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
58 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates after kicking a 27-yard field goal to win the game as time expired in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
59 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) and linebacker Malcolm Smith (51) react after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
60 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is hit as he throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
61 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
62 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) reacts after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
63 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
64 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
65 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) reacts after intercepting a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
66 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
67 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
68 of 131![San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) jumps up after hitting Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
69 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) catches a pass in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
70 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after Adams scored a touchdown to tie the game late in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
71 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) is surrounded by photographers after kicking the game-winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
72 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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73 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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74 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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75 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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76 of 131![San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert (31) breaks an arm tackle by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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77 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) lies on the turf after San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) was penalized for illegal contact during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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78 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby celebrates a game winning 27 yard field goal against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 33 to 30.]()
79 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) is swamped by teammate after kicking the game-winning field goal with no time remaining in the fourth quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packer beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-30.
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80 of 131![San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida rushes for a first quarter touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
81 of 131![Melissa Etheridge performs at half time of the Green Bay Packers / San Francisco 49ers football game on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
82 of 131![Melissa Etheridge performs at half time of the Green Bay Packers / San Francisco 49ers football game on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
83 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin during a second quarter catch and run touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
84 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin during a second quarter catch and run touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
85 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
86 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers argues a grounding call in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
87 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgersagainst the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
88 of 131![Melissa Etheridge performs at half time of the Green Bay Packers / San Francisco 49ers football game on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
89 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
90 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Malcolm Smith (51) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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91 of 131![Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) knocks the ball out of the arms of San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk (44) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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92 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) recovers a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk (44) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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93 of 131![Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) and strong safety Kentrell Brice (29) tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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94 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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95 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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96 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown as Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) defends in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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97 of 131![San Francisco 49ers linebacker Malcolm Smith (51) forces Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) to get called for intentional grounding during the second quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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98 of 131![Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) is congratulated by defensive back Josh Jones (27) after recovering the ball during the second quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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99 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) reels in a 67-yard touchdown catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers strong safety Kentrell Brice (29) during the first quarter of their game Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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100 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) makes a first down throw to tight end Lance Kendricks (84) during the first quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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101 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) makes a first down throw to tight end Lance Kendricks (84) during the first quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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102 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin celebrates his 76-touchodwn reception during the first quarter of their game against Green Bay Packers Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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103 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets sacked by defensive tackle Sheldon Day (96) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
104 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) celebrates his fumble recovery with free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
105 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) stiff arms cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
106 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles for a first down on a fourth down play against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
107 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets pressured into an intentional grounding penalty by linebacker Malcolm Smith (51) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
108 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) reacts after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
109 of 131![Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) recovers a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk (44) in the second quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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110 of 131![San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is brought down after a long second quarter run against Green Bay Packers strong safety Kentrell Brice (29) and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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111 of 131![San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) in the second quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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112 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sheldon Day (96) in the second quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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113 of 131![Green Bay Packers linebacker James Crawford (54) celebrates recoving a fumble in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
114 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is knocked out of bounds at the one-yard line by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) in the first quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
115 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown connection with Davante Adams (17) late in the first quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
116 of 131![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers free safety Adrian Colbert (27) late in the first quarter during their football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
117 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (48) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
118 of 131![Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
119 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) walks the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
120 of 131![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
121 of 131![Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks (84) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
122 of 131![Recording artist Melissa Etheridge rehearses the National Anthem before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
123 of 131![Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) laughs as he gets ready for warmups against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
124 of 131![Love Monkeys lead singer John Hauser brings Packers fan Arland Wingate onstage while playing before the Green Bay Packers tkae on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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125 of 131![Tou Lor, left, and Kevin Lor, bith from Milwaukee, root for opposite sides as the Green Bay Packers take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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126 of 131![A Brewers flag is flown at a tailgate before Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
127 of 131![A thermometer is displayed at a tailgate before Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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128 of 131![Fans tailgate before Monday Night Football outside Lambeau Field on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.
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129 of 131![Green Bay Packers fans check out Ariens Hill in Titletown prior to the football game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
130 of 131![Carolina Leal of Mexico City, MX, is all smiles as she rolls down Ariens Hill next to her father Mario Leal in Titletown prior to the football game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
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GREEN BAY – By now, the natural reaction is to look up at the scoreboard, count the seconds remaining and start anticipating a comeback.
The Green Bay Packers and their generational quarterback had been here many times before. “It’s almost like routine for us at this point,” receiver Davante Adams said. Simply, this is what a team quarterbacked by Aaron Rodgers does. Check the scoreboard. Count the seconds. Believe.
Only Monday night was different. Because when the Packers looked up at that scoreboard inside Lambeau Field, they weren’t fixated on the 67 seconds remaining. This time, they saw a different number.
“They had three timeouts,” Rodgers said.
To him, the situation was as clear as it was unusual. Backed up at their 10-yard line with no timeouts of their own, the Packers were still in danger of an embarrassing upset against the lowly San Francisco 49ers. Without a first down, a 49ers team that somehow gashed the Packers defense with backup C.J. Beathard could stop the clock three times and get the ball back with a short field.
So the Packers did something you wouldn’t expect. They effectively punted. Content to force overtime, their game-winning drive started with an unassuming handoff.
Running back Ty Montgomery had other plans.
“I wanted to score,” he said.
He didn’t, but the carry designed “just to get some positive yards” might have saved the Packers' season. Without it, the Packers might not hit the accelerator, driving down the field at breakneck speed. Without it, they play for overtime inside their home stadium, and who knows what happens with the flip of a coin.
Instead, Montgomery broke defensive lineman D.J. Jones’ tackle in the backfield, turned the left corner and picked up 14 yards before doing what the play absolutely was not intended to, stopping the clock by stepping out of bounds.
“We adjust our thinking,” Rodgers said, “based on how many yards we got on that play.”
Eleven snaps and 61 seconds later, Mason Crosby knocked his game-winning field goal through the uprights, his seventh made kick (including three extra points) giving the Packers a 33-30 win.
This is how close their season came to disaster Monday night. Teetering on the edge, the Packers had to beat one of the NFL’s worst teams before entering the teeth of their schedule.
Lose this game, and suddenly the playoffs become a distant dream. There’s a country-mile difference between the Packers' 3-2-1 record and the potential 2-3-1 they were staring at much of Monday night.
“Excellent adversity win,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “I can’t say enough about the number of individual performances.”
There shouldn’t have been adversity. Not against a 49ers team missing franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, whose season ended in September with a torn ACL. For much of Monday night, the Packers turned back to the clock to 1998. They made Beathard look like Steve Young, who fittingly was in the stadium as part of ESPN’s coverage.
That the Packers, a 10-point favorite at home, needed a comeback to avert a potential season-altering upset was far from inspiring. A big question Monday night was how good, in fact, this team was entering its bye. The answer was resounding: good enough to go toe-to-toe with a 1-4 (now 1-5) opponent. At home. In prime time.
The 49ers are tied with a handful of teams for the worst record in the NFL. What, exactly, does that say about the Packers?
But a win certainly beat the alternative, no matter how it came.
“Football is a very interesting game,” left tackle David Bakhtiari said. “You’ve got to capitalize on the opportunities that you have. I’ll take an ugly win over a clean loss.”
A series of unlikely events coalesced into a memorable night, a comeback akin to the Packers' miraculous recovery Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.
After Montgomery’s carry, a pair of incompletions sandwiched a delay-of-game penalty. The Packers had third-and-15 at their 19-yard line with 49 seconds left when Rodgers was sacked, seemingly ending the drive.
Then a defensive holding penalty on 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman provided resuscitation. Adams, who was matched against Sherman, said he was also held one play prior.
“I didn’t expect them to call the one that they did,” Adams said. “That was huge and that was big. It was the right call.”
One play later, Rodgers found nobody open but took off down the middle of an open field, carrying his bulky left knee 21 yards to the Packers’ 45. After spiking the ball with 20 seconds left, Rodgers hit Adams for 8 yards, rookie Equanimeous St. Brown for 19 on third-and-2, and Adams for 19 more.
St. Brown’s catch was a signature play in a drive filled with several big moments, a back-shoulder grab that not only converted a third down, but moved the Packers into field-goal range at the 28.
“It just comes down to tracking the ball,” St. Brown said. “I ran a go route, and you turn around and see the ball is behind you. So it’s important to slow down. Just turn around, get the body in position and catch it with your eyes. Try to get your feet inbounds.”
Three plays later, Crosby drilled his 27-yard field goal through the uprights. An “apropos” ending, Rodgers said, given the veteran kicker’s struggles one week earlier in Detroit. The Packers rushed the field, their relief spilling over into joy.
They’ve made a pattern out of these thrilling, last-second comebacks. As they embark on their bye, another reality nags at them.
No matter how routine, it’s dangerous in the NFL to keep living this way.
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