49ers Packers loss/ Green Bay blowout/ San Francisco losing streak/ NFL Week 12 recap/ Brock Purdy injury update/ GREEN BAY/ Wis./ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The San Francisco 49ers endured a humiliating 38-10 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, their worst loss in the history of the rivalry. With key players like Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa sidelined, turnovers, penalties, and defensive lapses plagued the team. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and linebacker Fred Warner described the performance as “embarrassing,” highlighting a desperate need to bounce back against the Buffalo Bills next week.
49ers’ Embarrassing Loss: Quick Looks
- Historic Defeat: Largest margin of loss to Green Bay in 74 meetings, 28 points.
- Key Issues: Turnovers, penalties, and missed tackles led to costly mistakes.
- Missing Stars: Key players like Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, and Trent Williams were absent.
- Allen’s Struggles: Backup QB Brandon Allen threw for 199 yards but had a costly interception.
- Next Challenge: The 49ers face the surging Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
49ers Suffer Embarrassing 38-10 Loss to Packers in Lambeau Blowout
Deep Look
The San Francisco 49ers hit a new low Sunday, suffering a 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in a game riddled with mistakes and missed opportunities. The blowout marked the franchise’s worst defeat to the Packers and exposed glaring issues as the team struggles to maintain playoff hopes in a competitive NFC.
A Record Loss
The loss was the 49ers’ largest in their rivalry with Green Bay, surpassing a 27-point defeat in 1960. It was also the team’s third-largest defeat under head coach Kyle Shanahan and their worst road loss since 2018.
Key Absences Amplify Issues
San Francisco entered the game without several key players, including quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder), defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique), and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle). Despite their absences, head coach Kyle Shanahan pointed to preventable errors as the main culprits for the defeat.
- Run Defense Woes: Green Bay rushed for 125 yards in the first half alone.
- Penalty Problems: The 49ers committed nine penalties for 77 yards, including back-to-back infractions for too many men on the field.
- Turnovers: Three costly turnovers, including a pick-six and a fumble, turned the tide in Green Bay’s favor.
The Game-Changing Moment
The game unraveled in the third quarter when a pass from backup quarterback Brandon Allen slipped through Deebo Samuel’s hands and into those of Packers safety Xavier McKinney. McKinney returned the interception 48 yards, setting up a Green Bay touchdown three plays later.
Instead of closing the gap to three points, the 49ers fell behind by 17, effectively sealing their fate.
Allen’s Performance
Making his first start since 2021, Brandon Allen finished 17-of-29 for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. While Allen showed moments of promise, tight end George Kittle acknowledged the team’s failures around him.
“Catch everything thrown to us, don’t have penalties, and don’t turn the ball over,” Kittle said. “We didn’t do any of those things, and it put [Allen] at a disadvantage.”
Shanahan’s Frustration
After the game, Shanahan vented his disappointment, summarizing the team’s failure succinctly:
“The whole game was disappointing… That’s how you get embarrassed.”
Looking Ahead
Despite falling to 5-6 and sitting under .500 this late in the season for the first time since 2018, the 49ers remain just one game out of first place in the NFC West. However, with a tough road game against the Buffalo Bills looming, the team faces an uphill battle.
The 49ers hope Brock Purdy can return under center next week. Shanahan remained noncommittal, saying the decision will depend on Purdy’s progress in practice early in the week.
Players Urge Accountability
San Francisco players emphasized the need to regroup quickly.
“We’ve got to take it on the chin, learn from it, and get back to work,” Warner said.
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