Packer and 49ers, Not A Playoff Game, But It Feels Like One!

OK, it is only early October, game four of the season, but it is the 49ers!

Packers lead the all time series 34 win, 30 loses, and one tie.  But, the Pack have lost the last four games!  And some BIG games!

January 5, 2014 - 49ers 23-20 over Packers  (Play off)
September 8, 2013 - 49ers 34-38 over Packers
January 12, 2013 - 49ers 45-31 over Packers (Playoff)
September 9, 2012 - 49ers 30-22 over Packers

If you are counting, that is 4 in a row for the 49ers!
And, the Pack won 8 in a row before this!

So, lately, it has been a series of streaks.  Time to start a Packer streak!!!

Players to watch for the 49ers:

Of course Colin Kaepernick - QB!  Wow!  If you saw the games, the scramble have killed us!  Are we ready, we have had some success against Russel Wilson of the Seahawks.  What has Kaepernick done this year?

Game One - Win over Vikings 20-3
17 for 26 and 165 yards - 0 TD's - 0 interceptions

Game Two - Loss to Pittsburgh - 43-18
33 for 46 and 355 yards - 2 TD's - 0 interceptions

Game Three - Loss to Arizona - 47-7
9 for 19 and 67 yards - 0 TD's - 4 interceptions

As you see, not very good!

Running Back - Carlos Hyde - 4th in the League
54 carries - 262 yards - 4.9 average - 2 TD's

Another good running back to stop!

On defense, the 49ers have lost a lot of good players - Patrick Willis, Justin Smith & Aldon Smith!

So, the Cardinals put up 47 points and the Steelers 43 points.

Here are my 5 keys to the game:

1 - Stop Kaepernick on his scrambles, keep him in the pocket!

2 - Hold down Carlos Hyde - try to keep under that magic 100 yards!

3 - Protect Rodgers, a let him pick apart the 49er secondary!

4 - Packers run the ball, combined over 120 yards - Lacy & Stark (And Harris?)

5 - Special Teams - keep improving all phases!  Punt & Punt Return!  Kick & kick return!