Former NFC North QB’s Takeaway From 49ers’ Win against Lions reopens Green Bay Packers playoff wounds
Former NFC North QB’s Takeaway From 49ers’ Win against Lions reopens Green Bay Packers playoff wounds
It’s been over a week since the Green Bay Packers lost a heartbreaking 24-21 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round, and that’s when the wounds from that loss began. former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert floated the idea Sunday night that Jordan Love and co would have taken care of things against the Detroit Lions and punched themselves a ticket to the Super Bowl if they were Dan’s NFC Championship opponent. Campbell’s team.
“Look if the Packers were in the Super Bowl,” posted Benkert X.
It’s not a hard scenario to imagine. First, the Packers went 1-1 against the Lions during the regular season. They lost to Detroit 34–20 at home in Week 4 and bounced back with a 29–22 win over the Lions in Week 12. Then, of course, the Packers nearly swept the 49ers in the divisional round and ended up losing the NFC West, 24-21.
What could have been for the Green Bay Packers if they made it past the divisional round?
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur leaves the field after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Despite the loss against the Niners, the Packers can say they had an incredible campaign overall. While many thought 2023 would be more of a transition year for the Packers after the departure of Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay didn’t waste much time becoming a Super Bowl contender as the team finished the season with a 9-8 record. ticket to the playoffs and even beat the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) throws a pass against Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton (80) during the third quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Santa Levy Stadium clear California.
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Rex Villas is a seasoned sports journalist with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football and basketball. When he’s not writing about sports, Rex, who graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a degree in Communication Arts, enjoys spending time with his daughter, Madison..