Cheesehead
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Ben from Pensacola, FL
A ton of 49ers fans are claiming that Adams won't have a big game this week because Richard Sherman will shut him down one-on-one. I know Sherman is pretty good, but I'm confident that Adams will win a fair share of snaps if that happens. After all, last year his footwork was so good he made Darius Slay fall backward.
Sherman hasn't traveled much throughout his career. He's typically just played one side but we'll see which direction Robert Saleh chooses to go. Adams is ready for everything. He's going in expecting to be double-teamed and shadowed. I'm sure he'd embrace the challenge of working against Sherman for 60 minutes if that's what the situation calls for.
Tom from Iron River, WI
What was the main reason for the Packers' turnaround season? Coach LaFleur, personnel moves, Rodgers' play, or all of the above?
All of the above but you know what ties this all together – from Mark Murphy to Brian Gutekunst to Matt LaFleur to the coaching staff to the locker room? Commitment and purpose. It takes talent to win games. It takes continuity and drive to win it all. This team has it all.
Ed from Henryville, IN
I know that it really doesn't mean anything but the Seahawks beat the 49ers once in the regular season and almost got them a second time. We beat the Seahawks, and as much as I know that makes no difference it gives me even more belief that our guys can do it. We are just as good as the 49ers. I actually think we're better. We've won a lot of close games in the fourth quarter whereas the 49ers aren't as battle-tested in the fourth. You think that can make a difference?
I don't know how much the Packers have or haven't leaned on all of those close wins down the stretch, but I feel like there's going to be a moment in this game – and possibly the next – where that experience is going to make a huge difference. Is this the most talented Packers team I've covered? Probably not. But it is the most battle-tested. Without a doubt.
Laura from Arlington, VA
Focus on run or pass against the 49ers?
The beautiful thing about the way the 49ers play is how they marry those two things together. If you force me to pick one, I'd say focus on the run. Yes, Arizona did that and still lost but everything starts for San Francisco on the ground. You're in for a long afternoon if you can't contain the run.
Clay from Waukegan, IL
Can you say U*P*S*E*T? Packers win by (1) with a Mason Crosby field goal. Go Pack Go!
Death. Taxes. Crosby and Robbie Gould kicking in high-stakes January football games.
Tim from Upland, CA
Nine years ago, Tramon Williams had two picks (one a pick-six) against the "best" team in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons. Do you think the ageless wonder has another two picks in him against this year's "best" team?
I can tell you this much – the moment won't be too big for him. As I wrote about this week, Tramon Williams cherishes these moments because he knows how rare they can be. It's sobering how many All-Pros and Pro Bowlers from Williams' rookie class have long since retired. And yet, the ageless cornerback marches on.
Nick from Boston, MA
How do you think the Packers will try and stop the run vs. the 49ers? I really think that is the key to keeping this game close and potentially making Jimmy throw a little bit more than they would like and giving us a chance at some picks. They have three really talented backs that stay fresh and are explosive.
Discipline. Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida hung 182 rushing yards on Minnesota last week because they wore the Vikings down for 60 minutes. None of those three had a carry longer than 11 yards but they kept moving the chains. This game will be won on first down.
Carl from Chicopee, MA
It was mentioned that if it wasn't for Russell Wilson running around in the backfield the Packers could have had 10 or more sacks. Compare our D-line with San Fran's O-line. If San Fran is constantly in long-yardage downs because of sacks, that would play to our advantage.
I think this game will play out much differently in the trenches than the first encounter. Not only is Mike Pettine using Za'Darius and Preston Smith a little differently, but San Francisco also has had some injuries on the offensive line. Center Weston Richburg was placed on IR a month ago.
Richard from Menasha, WI
How likely is it the Packers move the pocket for Aaron Rodgers so the 49ers' pass rush has more to think about?
I could see it. This isn't the type of defense you want to live in the middle of the field against as a quarterback, running back or receiver. The 49ers are as fast as they are strong, but play-action could definitely factor into this game.
Allen from Birmingham, AL
San Francisco is a 7½-point favorite? In a great response, former Coach McCarthy snapped, "We're *nobody's* underdog!" Go Pack Go!
This Packers locker room is embracing the underdog role this week. Matt LaFleur, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams all mentioned how the pressure is on the 49ers this week. Green Bay has nothing to lose.
Pete from Chippewa Falls, WI
Can the Packers win on Sunday without SF turning the ball over?
I think it's possible but the job gets a lot harder. That Week 12 game against Green Bay was one of only five times this year Jimmy Garoppolo didn't have a turnover. San Francisco hasn't lost this year when it doesn't turn over the ball.
Fede from Verona, Italy
Matt is probably busy studying the 49ers' losses against the Seahawks, Ravens and Falcons. In your opinion, what are the weaknesses that these losses have revealed? What are the lessons the Packers can learn from them?
You have to generate points off takeaways, take away their run game and get the ball outside. The screen game is your friend and can be useful depending on how the 49ers deploy their pass rushers.