Josh Jacobs ran for three touchdowns and Jordan Love passed for two, and Green Bay’s defense kept Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers offense in check as the Packers took care of business at home with a 38-10 victory on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Here’s a look at what happened and what’s ahead with a short turnaround to a Thanksgiving night matchup against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.
Three Keys
Packers defense: The Packers’ defense delivered a stellar performance, allowing just 241 yards against what had been one of the NFL’s most explosive units but played without quarterback Brock Purdy.
Aside from one lull late in the first half, the defense played with intensity and discipline from start to finish, forcing three turnovers that helped bust open the game.
Key playmakers Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel were effectively neutralized, a testament to the Packers’ defensive game plan. McCaffrey was limited to just 31 yards …