The Packers unbelievably had just 10 men on the field for the 49ers’ game-winning FG

We knew Green Bay’s special teams were bad but yikes

The Green Bay Packers have a long offseason ahead filled with tough decisions after falling in the NFC Divisional Round to the San Francisco 49ers, 13-10. It just won’t be difficult to pinpoint where they need to begin that process.

Simply put, special teams was a disaster for Green Bay on Saturday and arguably the biggest reason the Packers lost after earning a bye week and home field advantage. On a night when Aaron Rodgers—the likely NFL MVP—didn’t even throw for a touchdown, the lasting imagine of Green Bay’s season will be another special teams miscue.

No, for real.

As the 49ers set up for their game-winning Robbie Gould field goal, the Packers only had 10 men on the field. That’s one less than is permitted and an absolutely inexcusable mistake with the season on the line.

 

It might not have changed the trajectory of the ball against one of the most clutch kickers alive, but the inability to get it together in a do-or-die situation is mind-blowing.

Now the Packers are heading into the offseason unsure if Rodgers will return, or if Davante Adams will re-sign or if they’ll be able to defend their NFC North title.

One thing is for sure: jobs will be lost on special teams due to Saturday’s epic failure.

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