Overview
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that he began preparing for the Green Bay Packers before the NFC Wild Card game even concluded, focusing on Jordan Love and his team.
- 49ers All-Pro running back and MVP candidate Christian McCaffrey, who had been sidelined due to a calf injury, returned to practice on January 16 and is expected to play in the Divisional Round against the Packers.
- Jordan Love, who replaced Aaron Rodgers as the Packers' quarterback, has been praised for his performance this season, particularly in the Packers' playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
- Despite being the youngest team in the NFL, the Packers have had a successful season and are set to face the 49ers in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on January 20.
- The Packers-49ers matchup has drawn significant betting action, with the 49ers heavily favored to win.