49ers vs. Packers: 3 things that stood out in the 3rd quarter

The Packers looked like they were going to sneak back into the game but George Kittle killed all hope of that.

The Packers looked like they were going to sneak back into the game, but George Kittle killed all hope of that. His 61-yard touchdown reception following Green Bay’s first score of the game put the 49ers back up 30-8 in a matter of minutes.

The 49ers will look to hold onto their three-score lead in the final 15 minutes. Here’s what stood out in the third quarter:

Juszczyk kills first drive momentum

The 49ers came out in the second half with a chance to really apply pressure to the Packers, but a penalty essentially killed the drive on the first play. Tevin Coleman gained three yards but Juszczyk was called for lowering his helmet on a block that turned a second-and-7 into a first-and-22 and put the offense in a hole. It was a big drive to start the half but the penalty ruined any shot at a productive drive.

Raheem Mostert on special teams

While he’s now the No. 2 running back with Matt Breida hurt, Mostert  earned his spot with the 49ers for his special teams play and that’s shown on Sunday night. Mostert made his second open-field tackle in the third quarter on a Mitch Wisnowsky 51-yard punt. Mostert has looked terrific and has played a big role in Green Bay having -3 punt return yards.

Sherman aids Green Bay’s first scoring drive

The Packers had nine net-passing yards in the first half and got shutout in the first 30 mintues. They were able to score on their first drive of the second half, and Sherman played a big role. Green Bay had a third-and-8 and got called for a holding on a Rodgers incomplete pass, but Sherman was called for illegal contact, wiping out the play. On the replay of the down, Rodgers scrambled short of the first-down marker, but Sherman was called for a pretty weak unsportsmanlike conduct to give the Packers a first down. Green Bay scored two plays later. Sherman has now been called for five penalties the past two weeks.