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If it could go wrong in the first half for the Packers, it did.
The 49ers hit big run after big run, with the help of some missed tackles, and the Packers committed two costly turnovers – a fumbled snap and interception – to go along with a shanked punt, various penalties and other miscues.
The result was a 27-0 halftime deficit that left little doubt as to the best team in the NFC this season.
"That is a fast team, and they were better, faster and more physical than us tonight," LaFleur said. "They got after us two games. Right now they're the gold standard in the NFC."
San Francisco running back Raheem Mostert had a monster game, becoming the first player in NFL history to top 200 yards on the ground with four rushing touchdowns in a playoff game. Mostert finished with 220 yards on 29 carries, scoring on runs of 36, 9, 18 and 22 yards.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo only had to attempt eight passes in the game (six completions for 77 yards) because the Packers couldn't put him in situations where throws were required.
"That's not going to get it done, not in this league, especially when you know they're going to try to run the football," LaFleur said.
"We were not being physical enough. Either that, or we're not coaching something right. It just wasn't good enough."
LaFleur lauded his players for not giving in. They showed plenty of fight, even with the odds stacked strongly against them for any realistic comeback.
Green Bay's offense finally found a rhythm in the second half, scoring three touchdowns.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers ended up going over 300 yards passing (31-of-39, 326 yards, two TDs, two INTs, 97.2 passer rating) and Davante Adams topped 100 yards receiving (nine catches, 138 yards). Running back Aaron Jones (83 yards from scrimmage) also scored twice.