Rich Eisen Reacts to the 49ers’ Thrilling Comeback Win vs the Packers in the Divisional Round

Rich Eisen recaps the San Francisco 49ers’ comeback win over the Green Bay Packers in their NFL Divisional Round game.
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[@JerBuster77]

As weird as it sounds, the 49ers needed this type of game.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

Lets hope it wakes them up

[@tednockowitz7749]

I said the same thing good experience in coming from behind and we got a reality check. We should have lost

[@-clif1987]

You know I used to use these words a lot in football and stopped. The team that gets a break or just plays all game normally wins. No shoulda coulda anymore. They wanted it a touch more than gb when it counted. To each their own.

[@willzsportscards]

@@tednockowitz7749 I don't know how many losses or bad performances these head coaches need before they realize you can't sit your QB for 3 weeks and think it's the right risk:reward play.

[@beejeeezy7933]

This was our loss ( scare )

[@ryanrebarcak60]

Rich is giving the most honest and accurate assessment of what happened. He didn’t scream or argue. I like it

[@bobloss2269]

This is not honest. If he’s honest he says GB lost this game. He’s giving too much credit to SF. Dropped picks. Missed FG. C’mon rich.

[@donywahlberg]

I agree Bobloss that GB could have closed it out but when they didn't Purdy still needed to get the job done and he did with, like Rich said, an artful level of play. GB was in the right coverage on almost that entire drive and he was slinging it and the OL was mauling that front.

[@aypex05]

@@donywahlbergit was not a great game from Purdy, but it was one he sorely needed. Normally when he has an off game, it comes unraveled pretty quickly. But to come back and lead his team to a 4th quarter lead is something his critics have been saying he can’t do. Good, ugly, character building win.

[@brianwalls5399]

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, RAIN! ☔ Was Also a factor.

[@aypex05]

@@brianwalls5399 seems like weather is always a factor when these two teams play in playoffs

[@uglytuco3829]

For the Purdy haters, Montana threw 3INTs and had a fumble against the Cowboys in the 1981 NFCCG before throwing "The Catch" to Dwight Clark. Tough game but he came through when it mattered most. The kid drove us down the field and rushed the ball to the 5 yard line to set up the winning tuddy for CMC. Come on now!

[@OQuinlan-nz1md]

I remember...made a Kentucky hillbilly a 49er fan for life!

[@kylenussbaum5]

Dude he’s not good

[@uglytuco3829]

@@kylenussbaum5 you have no idea what you're talking about. But go be miserable, I guess.

[@danielmireles3418]

@@kylenussbaum5did he win?

[@ColdRunnerGWN]

@@kylenussbaum5 - He was definitely better than Love.

[@littlebabycarrotful]

Rich Eisen seems like just the nicest guy in the world of sports coverage.

[@hypnoticimage9687]

Heard he was a prick in a movie set back in the days. Maybe he mellow out when he got older.

[@tmmnago2722]

His New Yorker side comes out when the situation calls for it.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Agreed....he is an honest person with a good sense of right and wrong.

[@franksilva4175]

He's also the World's Greatest Dad apparently

[@djsausagebiscuits]

That's interesting. I like Eisen, but he didn't necessary come off as nice in a fantasy football show I listen to... he came off more as an alpha dog lol

[@Marcos-pt2tj]

Nothing but respect from this 49er Faithful to that Packers team! They are fucking terrifying.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

They're so young, they have no idea how good they are. They will be in this position again, I have no doubt. The Purdy haters should be very quiet for at least a week. He did everything they said he couldn't tonight. The whole team needs to be better if they're gonna have a chance to even get to the SB. I'm hoping and praying.

[@shivanshdesai1519]

@@zackhurwitz9441Purdy had one good drive with 2 good throws and got carried by defensive red zone stops. Without cmc it would’ve been an absolutely bloodbath for the 9ers. So no Brock Purdy haters across the board think he’s a mid system qb.

[@urmamaisalama24]

@@zackhurwitz9441bro what? He threw 3-4 balls that could have been picked. 5 overthrows, some underthrows. He was bad. Good thing he isn’t making anything and has a super team around him

[@dciccantelli]

This Packer fan thanks you for being so gracious. Fun (and stressful....lol) game to watch. We came up just a little short. Couldn't close it out (the mark of a young team) but the final result wasn't unexpected either. 49ers are the class of the NFC and they showed why tonight. Best of luck to y'all !

[@IowaNinersFan]

The Packers gave the Niners a run for their money for sure. Aaron Jones was a beast tonight ripping up big runs and exposing that Niners run defense again. Now if the Packers can sign or draft an elite receiver for Love, they'd go far in the playoffs or years to come.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Someone ought to show this game film to Mike McCarthy and say this is what championship football looks like.

[@nagee76]

I always wondered why McCarthy was let go in GB after their SB championship.. the Packers made the right move ultimately I don't think a QB like Jordan Love would have flourished under McCarthy

[@TOBYH]

HE SAID THEY ARE A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM NOW, SO NO NEED TO GET ANY BETTER, THEY ARE THERE NOW! ALL THEY NEED TO DO NOW IS WIN IN THE PLAYOFFS, AMERICAS TEAM, MY A$$.

[@penguin12902]

The Packers failed to capitalize on so many opportunities. The 49ers played terrible. They got outplayed until the last 2 minutes.

[@user-xnr]

@@kevonsidek9737 No, the 49ers played a very good team who came into this game red-hot. And they played them in a downpour. And they lost one of their top playmakers. And they still came out ahead.

[@kevonsidek9737]

@@user-xnr nah they walked in this game half dead and almost threw it away they didn’t play good until the last two mins and the packers almost walked away with a win if they play like this next week they will lose

[@RandysAlwaysReal]

The catch by Jennings probably saved the 49ers season and no one is talking about it or him.

[@JuJu916JuJu]

And the Aiyuk dive and catch on 3rd and 5

[@JuJu916JuJu]

The Jennings catch was more of a sick pocket movement and sick throw by Purdy ! The Aiyuk catch was all Aiyuk being Aiyuk

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Yeah, that was a great clutch catch in the rain.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

​@@JuJu916JuJuHuh, it was a poor-to-bad throw by Purdy - forced Jennings to do fingertip catch into traffic in the rain. That catch was all Jennings and he deserves a lot of credit. Aiyuk's catch was easier, but both were poor throws by Purdy. Purdy's best throw was Kittle's TD.

[@curtthechameleon]

No question

[@saber26ful]

Niners absolutely needed this game. They need to finally come from behind to grit out a win. Much respect to the Packers!

[@tdup191]

Packers let them off the hook but good win regardless

[@saber26ful]

@@tdup191 yea we definitely got lucky

[@joekaput747]

@@saber26ful So, so lucky

[@MikeSchmidt969]

@@joekaput747 2 ints ain't luck. Driving the length of the field in the final minutes to score isn't luck. Go ahead and cherry pick all of GB mistakes you want. The 9ers aren't lucky GB made mistakes. GB earned that loss by making mistakes.

[@joekaput747]

@@MikeSchmidt969 green bay not getting a TD those 2 drives was lucky

[@JuanYe_West]

I was extremely nervous before the game even started.. this Packers team is the real deal man. They actually outplayed us for most of the game. I have a TON of respect for Green Bay after this game.

[@christopherweise438]

Yea.....If not for a couple bad decisions by the coach and QB the Niners lose that game. LaFleur going for it on 4th down in the red zone was idiotic. You're on the road in the playoffs.....you take the points. Plus, Love panicked on the last drive. He had plenty of time left. He didn't need to attempt that pass.

[@airfiero4772]

What he said!

[@Arodsworld]

Agreed, but purdy an kyle played like crap.

[@christopherweise438]

@@Arodsworld - Packers had everything they needed to win. Love and the offense played a great 58 minutes, and Purdy couldn't hit the broad side of a barn for 58 minutes. Agree about Shanahan. Purdy was off, yet CMC only got like 6 touches in the 2nd half. They are lucky the Packers wheels came off.

[@airfiero4772]

@@Arodsworld good teams have bad games. We got away with one.

[@btg53189]

As a Packers fan, not upset by this game at all. We played well and showed that the 9.5 spread was way too generous and we were way undercounted. Definitely looking forward to next year!

[@timbo_062]

You’ve got a lot to look forward to. A great coach, great young QB, and an impressive young team that should be tough for years to come. Congrats on a great season.

[@Nobody48488]

Well there ya go typical packers fan and the coach thinks the same

[@name-vi6fs]

You guys are going to be trouble in the future. So young, yet you stood with the best of the NFC.

[@OfficialPhdPepper]

Played hard. Almost won. Good half of season. Looking good for next year. Go Niners in the conference championship!

[@badriyaadam2318]

F*^% that bro that kicker has to go or f@&$ next year

[@btomlinson21]

That was the most stressed I’ve been in a long time. Packers came to play and for the most part our DB’s were getting torched and slipping all over the field. Ambry Thomas was HORRIBLE. You can NOT give up a 45 yard PI on 3rd and 15! That game had every single hint of disappointment and another offseason of sadness. We got lucky tonight. But at least we finally came from behind and won a game in the 4th quarter

[@thomasseeger3685]

Thomas was horrible, but in a roundabout way, he may have won you the game with the PI on Doubs. Unimpeded, that’s probably a touchdown

[@maureen1031]

Lucky is an an understatement. But its a win.

[@rokthor7032]

I've been begging for us to draft a CB for YEARS, between Witherspoon and Thomas I don't know how we have even made it this far.

[@seansurfn2]

field was in horrible condition. give him a break geezus. everyone was slipping all over the place

[@MikeSchmidt969]

Exactly. It was a wet field. They should have switched cleats or something. 2 of GBs biggest plays, the DB slipped and fell down. It was a sloppy game but hardly one to lose confidence over. Those 2 INTs weren't luck. They earned that win on both sides of the ball in spite of the conditions. They'll learn from this.

[@njdcd950003]

Niners have lost every game when it plays out like this until tonight. Eisen nailed it.

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

That's good. They're getting clutch when it matters at the right time of the season.

[@biznatcho7]

0-30 when down by 5+ points entering the fourth quarter in the Shanahan era, prior to this game, is an insane statistic.

[@pcucsd]

This may be true, and the 49ers may represent the NFC, but they're not looking like a juggernaut team in the SuperBowl - the 3 AFC teams are all playinng better than the 49ers and should be favored. And the 49ers better hope the Bills/Chiefs take out the Ravens because the 49ers looked like lambs to the slaughter vs Ravens on Xmas. They do not have the personnel to beat the Ravens this year.

[@njdcd950003]

@@pcucsd gotta get there first. Seems like worrying about your opponent in the Super Bowl is a good problem to have. Anybody can be beat any given Sunday. Want to label the Niners underdogs? Be my guest. Enjoy the rest of the playoffs.

[@pcucsd]

Happy to label them underdogs, because that's what their play suggests. Heck they may not even make the SuperBowl, but I think they will.@@njdcd950003

[@tenaciousjponyboy6332]

Man it’s always like this for Niners and GB in the playoffs. Always a nail biting, blood pressure raising close games.

[@ghhfgbbkufgh]

how so? niners always win. they just sit back and let the pack implode

[@tenaciousjponyboy6332]

@@ghhfgbbkufgh haha love it but man when the Niners beat the 1 seed Packers 2 years ago it was all defense. 13-10 all came down to a field goal after Gold missed one after not missing any for 3 years! Another nail bitter

[@josantonioalcantara]

the weather didn’t help. Today the weather also became a factor for both teams

[@roberta2100]

Nah we crushed them in the ‘19-‘20 NFC Championship. This was definitely reminiscent of those old Favre vs. Young games. Hats off to Green Bay, though. So much went their way and they sure as hell gave San Francisco a run for its money.

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

@@roberta2100 Also crushed them in 2012 playoffs when Kaep ran for like 1000 yards lol

[@stevelucero9047]

Love is legit. GB is gonna give Dallas FITS next year. Purdy put the team on his back and led them down the field at the end of the game. Can't call him a "game manager" any more.

[@TheDjcarter1966]

Oh they can and they will I've not heard one commentator give him any respect, let's see what they all say Monday....

[@harryposner7584]

Exactly. But is he just a game manager? @user-tn8uu2cu8g

[@joepadgett6683]

Purdy was clutch when the game was on the line.

[@jonasgorea3823]

The great qbs don’t always play great throughout the game but when they are needed to be great they are, that was purdy tn. Props to gb the future is extremely bright

[@travishortman5473]

Right? If this was KC he'd be praising Patrick.

[@mc1993]

Purdy was assaulted the whole night. I think they had him rattled, but he pulled through when it mattered.

[@shantanu1010]

Purdy is gonna be gone from the league in a couple of years. He had a bad game and was lucky to win.

[@hamedismaeal1288]

Two dropped interceptions He got lucky he is a mediocre qb

[@Slayyn1723]

@@hamedismaeal1288 still better than throwing 2 ints like love. doesn't matter how good you play all game. you throw a turnover or 2, you lose that game most of the time. purdy got lucky, yeah so did love a couple times for a couple more ints. lets not be delusional.

[@mt_baldwin]

Everyone said Love played like a mix of Favre and Rodgers, I even hoped this was true... and it is. That end was pure Favre.

[@anthonystrait1643]

What arrogance to say you can make cardinal QB sin by throwing it across your body and then actually do it completely unnecessarily to let your team down

[@downtownbrown50]

No, Farve would not have thrown an int. Love needs seasoning!

[@jimandersen3003]

Love has a future, but watch the Favre, Rodgers comps for now. Those two were rare passing talents. But I wish Love a great career.

[@jimmybanta4520]

This take is ludicrous driving rain 🌧 loosing a major player which was gonna be the feature player in Deebo on a no call helmet to helmet hit Ba dropped two Kittle drop one a missed fg and a blocked one ok rich gtfoh

[@n8doggy733]

he blew it at the end, straight Favre

[@johnfleet235]

The weather really made things challenging for both teams.

[@TOBYH]

IT WAS COMING DOWN WASN'T IT? WE'LL BE GETTING IT HERE IN SO. CA. NEXT.

[@rustzz8]

Purdy got that come from behind everyone said they need to see but they'll just move the goalpost again.

[@ronniecronniec2615]

Yes they will. They'll point out the drop int or over throws. He definitely not good in rain lol. But if not for rain like 8-10 more of his passes would been made. Couple were wrong routes and reciever getting knocked off route

[@ericjackson7632]

Facts. This was the game that the doubters said he couldn't win for the last three months, and he won that, with a game winning TD, when he had to score. They absolutely will move the goalposts. It's classic.

[@mythrapi73]

@user-tn8uu2cu8g quit spamming this....never heard the law? Thou shalt not spam..you're just being disrespectful by spamming. You're not converting anyone in the comments section of a you tube video LMFAO

[@rballen]

I'ts interesting to me that this is the perspective people have on Purdy when it's been the achilles heel of shanahans entire career. Bro was 0-30 when trailing by 7 entering halftime, but it's definitely purdys fault they can't comeback.

[@Covertghost]

purdy played great, we should've had 2 picks too, but it is what it is

[@jimtropp2160]

Love is going to be a force to be reckoned with.

[@davidhoekstra4620]

Yep, they're a young team. In the not too distant future, we're going to be talking Texans vs. Packers.

[@rsenior7140]

barring injuries of course

[@edwinscox]

Aaron who?

[@doodeeman1304]

@@actualwafflesenjoyerbears fan!

[@ronniecronniec2615]

​@@davidhoekstra4620 two ints in playoffs. Can't have that ! Lol. Packers do got a good QB tho

[@theVHSvlog]

It's pretty clear Purdy struggles to throw a wet ball. The ball was also wet in that Cleveland game earlier in the year. Idk if he has smaller hands and can't get a grip on it or what. But regardless he found a way to help his team win, and I'm glad they broke that 4th quarter deficit streak

[@Strogo36]

Facts!! 0-30 when trailing by 5pts or more in the 4th Qtr… We finally got that Win tonight 😅

[@davidhoekstra4620]

Well, it don't rain much in Vegas.

[@jeffreydhill]

@@davidhoekstra4620 Ironically its raining here in Vegas right now lmao. But its an indoor stadium so wont matter either way.

[@44excalibur]

Lots of young quarterbacks have to learn how to throw a wet ball in the rain. Anyone who thinks it's easy should try it sometime. He'll get the hang of it.

[@nadjasunflower1387]

naa...remember...it was raining in Philly too. more like rust due to sitting for 2-3 weeks, would be my bet.

[@sacroyalty]

That atmosphere in Santa Clara was wild! Great game. Really fun first postseason game to see.

[@donstervintage8383]

I was shocked by the crowd. THAT was good to see.

[@joncook6331]

Packers fan here. It’s brutal to keep losing to the same 49ers team in the playoffs. Especially in heartbreaking fashion. But it is exciting that we have a young and promising team!

[@justine8163]

As a Niner fan, we were straight out played the entire game. Shanahan getting way too cute with his play calls instead of fkn running it with the BEST RB IN THE LEAGUE is just mind blowing. Wilkes needs to be better at adapting and making adjustments.. Ambry Thomas needs to be swapped out. A LOT to clean up for next week.. . Rough game all around, but a dub is a dub. Props to GB for a very entertaining, and heart attack inducing game

[@jimandersen3003]

Sortof. CMC did make the difference and they do need to clean it up to beat any of the AFC teams in the SB

[@nolongerblocked6210]

The turnovers saved it for us. If Love is more careful with the ball it's a different story. Both of those interceptions were bad decisions by Love, especially the last one. And what the f was Greenlaw doing running around on both those picks & not getting down when he should've 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ if he'd fumbled that last one & GB recovered 😮

[@voldemort008]

Lefleur did the same. Jones breaks a 53 yard run, and then he gets the ball one more time the rest of the game.

[@voldemort008]

@@nolongerblocked6210 If Savage doesn't drop that pick 6 and Nixon doesn't also drop a pick, and Carlson could kick a damn FG this game could have been a lot different.

[@christiansoldier77]

​@@voldemort008if there wasn't any rain and Deebo doesn't get hurt the 49ers win by double digits

[@DrewDawg90]

Dodged a BULLET indeed! But man, I’m very encouraged for the Packs future 🙏🏼 GO PACK GO!

[@hermit27417]

49ers fan here BUT...Jordan love is amazing and that Green Bay Packers team are elite and play with all the heart of champions.

[@mythrapi73]

weird they waited til the playoffs to play defense

[@donstervintage8383]

Jordan Love is an enigma. I've been watching this game a looooong time & have never seen a player look so horrible at the beginning of the season & so amazing by the end of it. Also, my respect for LaFleur is off the charts. What he did with this young roster was miraculous.

[@iamozzman990]

Purdy is great even on an a off night . Pulled it out, no pick on last dive. A winner.

[@kevinz.9785]

What a game!!!

[@johnnybray9016]

Great game

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

Nothing but high blood pressure for me 😩

[@christopherdandeker6122]

I think your coverage and calm well-informed comments are excellent. Thank you from the UK

[@nathanstevenson1190]

Lost a year of my life with this one. Go niners!!

[@theStacyJames]

No joke. Will SOMEONE tackle Greenlaw and make him go down!!!

[@MuchGrooove]

Me too 😂

[@markeschen]

@@theStacyJames From EITHER team!

[@zackhurwitz9441]

@@markeschen Hell a fan, get Big Dom if you have to. Dre is a loose cannon, but a stud lol

[@dizzahscrapz5411]

@@zackhurwitz9441GIVE GREENLAW THE 💰

[@billkaroly]

Purdy was off off off until the end. Oh what a relief.

[@VegasRey]

Packers fans you’ve got a scary team and I can’t wait to battle it out with you guys for years to come RESPECT ❤

[@d.s.5807]

Thanks, we Look forward to the battle as well! Massive amount of Dead Money is off our shoulders so we should be able to get some game changers to add to this extremely young team! I think we go in a different direction with defensive coordinator and I think we get some back end help that should put us in a great spot to win for a very long time!

[@sonnyfaasala322]

You are so right, Rich!.. nail biting game.

[@dylanst2558]

Thank you Rich ,for the congrats.

[@ernestsire4207]

Shanahan and the last drive before half. Mindboggling.

[@IowaNinersFan]

No idea WTF that was before halftime.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

He did this with ATL, in SB vs KC and again tonight. He may never win an SB because of this crap. We could have put GB away but Kyle crapped in his pants again 🤢

[@MyMovie5858]

I don't usually question Shanahan's play calling, but I can't understand what he was trying to accomplish during that final drive before the half.

[@auxtaku3449]

As a Packers fan, I know, we were technically not even supposed to be in the playoffs and we were the seventh seat and we played blow for blow with the 49ers who were the first seat at first I didn't think we were gonna win. I thought it was gonna be a blow-out game. I thought the packers were not even gonna be competitive, and when they were in the lead, I was like, im just waiting for the heartbreak. im just waiting for it to happen, and of course, it happened. Every time. Still, I'm impressed with how well this young team played. And I'm looking forward to next year. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is potentially meeting the 49ers in the playoffs again next year. Edit: Also, the packers need a new field goal kicker. He's all right, but he's not consistent enough. He misses a lot of his field goal attempts, and he's also not consistent from 40 plus yards.

[@jimandersen3003]

This was the best GB/Niners playoff game in years.

[@emoneyizhereson]

From the faithful to the cheeseheads, you guys are the real deal. I can’t believe how good this team still is after all this time.

[@YOOOOOOOOOJ]

Favre broke my heart many times as a kid. The future looks good for you guys. Looking forward to the battles in years to come.

[@joevialpando9296]

Hats off to GB

[@_STNML]

The rain is what made it close

[@bobbytervin7241]

Rich, I've come to appreciate your honest takes and thoughtful commentary of the nfl games. Keep up the great work! I'll keep on tuning in:)

[@karenhardie1132]

Brock shut up the haters with the game winning drive. Good for him. Well done.

[@twinklinglicin]

wish that were true but...not even for a minute.

[@karenhardie1132]

@@twinklinglicin Sad but true. He will never get respect because of where he was drafted and he does look the part.

[@donpino4381]

As a Niner fan, we’re lucky to win

[@OU-812]

So lucky

[@josantonioalcantara]

There was no luck involved in this one. It is the work the team put throughout the whole season and the experience players have. Big mistakes in the game came from inexperience: it doesn’t matter how good you are if you’re not able to handle and adapt in tough circumstances.

[@TYreLL0416]

A win is a win

[@gregpenismith1248]

No luck needed.

[@josephrodriguez9113]

dumb- 2 interceptions says otherwise.

[@tmghui888]

It is actually 19th NFC Championship Game for the Niners.

[@MrGeek847]

Best break down. Thank u

[@karlthomas2360]

Thanks, Rich!

[@picksalot1]

Greenlaw's two interceptions saved the day for the 49ers.

[@micahkiyimba8641]

After so many playoff Blowouts, this game finally delivered. Props to both teams, coaches and QBs. As a Niner fan, I have a feeling Love vs Purdy is gonna have many episodes

[@Rozierprime]

Both teams had their peaks and valleys throughout the game. I loved how close it was, these teams never disappoint in the playoffs (that is if you’re not a fan of either and just enjoying the game.)

[@moke17]

Rich you rock and called it.

[@eastbayboy]

As a lifelong 49ers fan who watched Joe Montana in my youth and still think of Joe as the modern QB standard setter, I have been exceedingly impressed with Brock Purdy since he took over as QB1. When the national media refused to acknowledge the oustanding season Purdy has had, I compared Purdy to Montana in 1981. Purdy was superior across the board. Tonight I was curious and looked up the 1982 NFC Championship. I had forgotten, of course, that Montana threw 3 interceptions before The Catch. It may have been to Montana's advantage that on his way to his second SB MVP he had to listen to the national media gush over a younger QB who won an MVP after his first season as a starter. Similarly, I am ok if the national media keeps a chip on Purdy's should, fueling his drive and commitment. You all are wrong, and that should concern you, but go ahead an keep doing what you are doing. P.S. I wonder if the hype for Jordan Love, especially in the last week, played some part in his final pass that sealed the Packers defeat.

[@kcorpora1]

I looked at the Flacco play, I looked at the Love play. I don't understand that if you have been playing the game all your life, you don't know basic situational play. Clearly through the ball out of bounds when there is another 1 or 3 plays left. Why make throws you know that are reckless to cost your team.

[@mathblaster1897]

Bottom line is the 49ers stepped when needing to, and coming through in the clutch.. The Packers did not, and that was the difference.. But the Pack played a good game... Love could have had 4 INT's as the 49ers dropped 2 as well.. But that of course is not emphasized...

[@alaskan_bergwanderer]

Niners definitely needed a razor wire close game like this. I bet they're a lot more consistent next week. Man, it really is a bummer that it ended in the fashion it did. The first time Love really panicked all night. GB is gonna be a big handful for sure next season!

[@WebShaman01]

I think this will make Love a better QB in the long run. Experiencing the pressure of having to perform when it counts is extremely valuable for a young QB. I think he'll learn from it and come back even better.

[@alaskan_bergwanderer]

@@WebShaman01 Absolutely! Very well put.

[@beefsupreme1267]

yeah GB is gonna be real good next year

[@christopherweise438]

I think he felt time was running out because his idiot coach didn't take any time outs when the Niners were driving. You knew they were gonna score, so you leave a 1st year starter more time to operate. That said......even if they had gotten into FG range i doubt Carlson would've made it anyway.

[@jayar4500]

The second I saw the weather forecast I was braced for a nailbiter. My man Purdy does NOT like the rain... Yikes! But he got a comeback win, in the rain, and with no Deebo...that boy checked like 3 boxes against him in one night. 😂

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Are we willing to pay a QB who can’t throw a wet ball $40M/yr? Niners better not

[@jayar4500]

@@ramongonzalez2112 I think Brock is a very smart guy. He knows who he is, and what he's good at. Any deal would likely be team friendly, so he can have playmakers around him. He would still be making more than enough money to change his "financial life" forever.

[@TOBYH]

WHAT ARE U SMOKING? WHO WAS THE BEST QB TONIGHT? NOT LOVE, HOW MANY INTs DID PURDY THROW---UH, NONE.@@ramongonzalez2112

[@gregpenismith1248]

@@ramongonzalez2112 or you'll what? Any smart organization would lock a QB line Purdy up.

[@mathblaster1897]

You are kidding.. Purdy has been to 2 NFC championship games in 1 ,and a 3rd year of play... Last year was an amazing run for him, and he continued to play well this year as well... The man has earned his stripes, and was a 7th round pick.. I can guarantee there are many teams who wished they had him behind center... Smart player...@@ramongonzalez2112

[@jlms69]

Rich Eisen is one the few sane, logical and unbiased analysts out there…

[@carrite]

Unbiased?!?! Ha ha ha ha!!!

[@My80Vette]

No other team has the ability to make the leaps that we can this off season. So many young guys, so many potential weapons, if we can steal a safety in the draft, or maybe another solid tackle. I believe in my heart of hearts that we wont just be a one and done Super Bowl team. We will be a Dynasty, we will rule the NFC, and we will use this game as the fuel to get us there.

[@bob494949]

Settle down with that dynasty talk. Try winning one championship first.

[@d.s.5807]

I like where your head is at! I see Love as being a potential Bart Starr and if anyone who knows football understands that comment they would be shaking in their boots!

[@bigshash9946]

All great teams (unless QB is/was Brady) need that pass rush. 49ers don't have it yet. Hopefully they will some day.

[@RedEye3]

LOL @dynasty. That went out with the salary cap.

[@My80Vette]

@@bob494949 My team is all 1st and 2nd year guys and they had the best team in the league shaking until the 4th. Explain why you expect these guys to regress?

[@clamchowderz85]

Proud of the 49ers, dusted off the cobwebs and got it done. We get to play another week!

[@Surfer041]

You got lucky. No business winning. Thanks for ruining the nfc championship game. We all wanted packers lions.

[@WebShaman01]

No, WE want 9ers! Now, be silent and watch from the sidelines as the men talk and play@@Surfer041

[@41italia]

@@Surfer041 hahhaha the 49ers won fair and square. now stfu and have a nap.

[@mathblaster1897]

No, Packers lost the game... Turnovers by Love killed your chances, and the 9ers defense stepped up.. Purdy made a great last minute drive.. Something that Love failed to do.. But Love will be a good one in the years ahead if he ensures that he does not become careless with the ball.. By the way, Love could have had 4 INT's that I saw... @@Surfer041

[@stevenbrown5210]

One hell of a game

[@heart14282]

Oh Rich you and Stuart are OG Legends

[@derekchin6403]

Jordan Love deserves a lot of props, for sure - a terrific season. But it's weird how if the reverse happened, and Love brought the Packers back from behind to win the game, and it was Purdy who threw 2 INTS (including that terrible decision on the last one), they'd be ready to vote Love into the HOF. Purdy? "Aw, he was lucky." So strange how Purdy's treated. Is it because he's not 6'4"? The last pick in the 7th round? Not flashy enough? He continues to ball, break records, lead in QB stats, orchestrate a very complicated offense, and win while staying humble.

[@mathblaster1897]

I agree.. By the way, there were several other balls that Love threw the 9ers could have picked off... In the end, Brock came through, and Love did not...

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

For while there it seemed like GB was the better team. It's unbelievable how good they are all of a sudden.

[@carrite]

By "for a while" you mean for about 55 minutes...

[@anthonygambitta6220]

Elite teams makes the plays necessary to win big games, but the Packers have a great team, congrats to both.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

That was a great game

[@mckenzidaniels]

Thanks Rich. My blood pressure may not ever be the same again. Go Niners!

[@IowaNinersFan]

You should be used to it by now after the Jimmy G years.

[@bigkino9194]

You are so right Rich

[@eddiewaters5445]

God damn that missed field goal could have been overtime. This sucks but I’m excited for the future. Go pack go

[@pitalitta8814]

I give credit to GB they are an awesome team

[@Rancoroth419]

0-38 going into the 4th behind. They finally got one.

[@UploadNow77]

Rich Eisen and I watched the same game. Shanahan was calling a game that had me scratch my head a few times. But the two that had to be clutch, were clutch. Great team win

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Yep! I am very proud of our Packers and of Jordan Love! Congratulations to the Niners! Looking forward to next season

[@apilotspersective]

Great commentary, Rich. I'm a Niner fan and there is no doubt that they were outplayed most of the game. Purdy looked like the rookie. We are lucky to escape with a victory,

[@chriscarlson3700]

Vikings fan here. Brock Purdy did not look like a rookie. The Vikes started Jaren Hall - an actual rookie - in a game this season, and had to pull him at halftime because he was so shellshocked and lost. Purdy was neither of those things tonight. His team is also still playing.

[@andrewpestotnik5495]

Its obvious that if you get pressure on Purdy, he struggles immensely and cracks. He's been exposed.

[@mathblaster1897]

Bad commentary.. Purdy came through in the clutch, and Love did not.. Why the bias rather than looking at the game, and allowing the outcome to ensure you make a more accurate assessment of what happened.. Brock has been to 2 NFC championships games in a season and a 3rd as a starter... 7th round pick that is a leader... Most, including myself, wrote the 49ers off last year when Jimmy G. went down... Brock is a solid QB, and truly deserves more praise than he receives.. Love played well, but people overlook the fact that he had 2 int's, and possibly could have had 4 were it not for the 49ers dropping the ball...

[@jimfaber1443]

Kickers! They tear your heart out in the worst times.

[@MyMovie5858]

They are usually the lowest pay players on the team, and yet they get blamed for the team losses. Go figure

[@danielrealin7670]

Man I love rich

[@neillgrieve7993]

In a sea of click bait trash sports reporting, so nice to have calm, intelligent and insightful Mr. Eisen. 👊

[@donnachristensen5385]

Thanks Rich..so proud of this young GB team! I think niners were lucky. Everyone said 49ers would walk all over the Pack...they didn't. Love the Pack❤

[@WebShaman01]

Yeah, yeah, "lucky" that your QB threw an interception exactly when he shouldn't of? "Lucky" that Purdy marched the 9ers down the field late in the 4th Q and set up the TD with MC? No luck involved there. Packers lost because, as has been said, they played 58 minutes of a 60 minutes game.

[@donnachristensen5385]

Yeah yeah...and even with those mistakes the 49ers only won by 3..not even a td more. To the youngest team in the NFL And the 7th seat! They did find a way to win and that has nothing to do with the 49ers having played great play off football in this game.

[@snowhawk04]

It felt like Kyle was calling a game he would have called for Jimmy. Watching Purdy throw flat-footed was stressing me out the entire game. When Purdy got opportunities to move around or, like on the last drive, started to bounce in the pocket as he scanned his progressions, he threw it better. That game stressed me out. At this point in the season, I'll take the win. Shanahan gets a 4th quarter "down by X" win. Purdy checks off 4th quarter comeback, game-winning drive, won in the elements, won without Deebo, won with his playmakers contributing more to drops than YAC.

[@maqy1191]

Great take and all true

[@SteveMoore530]

Rich, you’re the best. So accurate and insightful. The truth hurts both sides tonight, but you spoke it without malice.

[@RaymondTorres.49ers]

Green bay gave my 49ers a fight of there life

[@NobleVagabond2552]

It still blows my mind every time seeing people who can’t solve the their, there, they’re puzzle. Which one do I use??? Damnit it’s so hard!

[@brandonhill2183]

Shanahan playing for a FG instead of a TD to end the first half is what made the 3rd quarter so atrocious. Attacking and going up 14-6 only to get the ball again in the 3rd would have changed GBs strategy. Odd play calling

[@timbo_062]

Right? I hate when Kyle gets too conservative and starts playing not to lose instead of playing to win, foot on the gas.

[@DisappearingNightly]

Kyle gonna kyle. Great play designer and game planner. As an in-game coach, he just isn't very good at it.

[@DisappearingNightly]

@user-tn8uu2cu8g Allah is so overrated. A game manager who doesn't read defenses or see the field particularly well. I'd look elsewhere, maybe in the draft or free agency. I hear Zeuss might be available. Dude throws lightning bolts!

[@philc8360]

FROM SOUP TO NUTS. Why am I laughing so hard?😂

[@denisenguyen8835]

❤❤❤ 49ers!!!! A win is win. No one remembers the rest.

[@travishortman5473]

Green bay is just that good..better than detroit and tampa.

[@kelseykjarsgaard5774]

GB and Det be duking it out for division next year

[@nolongerblocked6210]

Not Detroit, if GB was better they'd have won the division & they weren't close. Love looked good the last few weeks no question, but don't let recency bias cloud your judgment

[@kylenussbaum5]

Detroit can take the Niners

[@maureen1031]

I agree

[@sharull6074]

@@kylenussbaum5 can take but cant win.

[@mikeb1596]

9ers lucked out, the Packers were the better team and gave the game away.

[@josephtaylor6069]

Lmao😂😂 he said you can exhale now

[@besmorpheous]

I love rich man , just says it how it is , no over reactions no outrageous takes

[@geminate]

It blows my mind that you say things like the Niners dodged a bullet. If it was Mahomes or Brady, you'd be saying they were so clutch and an amazing comeback.

[@shootthechit]

Just like how he was praising Love even though he had 2 interceptions and less yards.

[@cocoruse]

They dodged a huge bullet. They were 10.5 point favorites playing at home. For most of the game, the Packers were toe to toe with them and beating them. This game could have easily gone the other way.

[@mikesilverthorn911]

Purdy can't throw a wet ball period.

[@IowaNinersFan]

Love had his shares of missed throws as well as 2 picks. Not solely on Brock.

[@mathblaster1897]

But he came through in the end, and Love did not... Bottom line.. Love could have had 4 picks, but the 49er D dropped a few themselves.. But lets ignore those, and emphasize the would of, could of picks that the Packers D failed to catch... The score represents who came through in the end was the clutch team who made the plays necessary to win...

[@Badger90]

That game was torture.

[@izualocampbell312]

Well said Rich

[@Peter123969]

Packers was the better team tonight, even though they lost! Packers left 13 pts off the board. Should have been another pick 6 by Savage again, Packers turnover on downs in the red zone and that missed fg at the end. Final score should have been 34-24, Packers. This game shouldn't have been that close.

[@gregrizzo8054]

Hardly. The "better team' had 3 red zone chances and came away with 6 points. one touchdown was a short field because of a long return and the other off a stupid P.I. They played really well against a talented team, but if they were the better team they win, not lose.

[@Peter123969]

@gregrizzo8054 you just made my point. Just imagine if those 3 redzone chances were td's. This game would have been a blowout. Packers was the better team tonight. The score doesn't do justice. Lol

[@frasiercraine1776]

The score does do it justice. You know how many woulda coulda shoulda people are out there? The fact of the matter is they didn't.

[@TimCarter]

What if the refs didn't miss that facemasking on SF? GB had to punt on that drive.

[@Peter123969]

@frasiercraine1776 you're right. Could of, should of, but didn't. The Packers didn't get it done. Let's just say the 9ers were really lucky tonight.

[@Jacksonmontyart]

Green Bay choked, either way hoping the lions win tomorrow for a great game next week. Feeling good as a lions fan, they just have to keep it together

[@carrite]

Double chokers, the kicker and the QB. That last interception was beyond "ill-conceived" - it was idiotic.

[@justinkase7763]

Never give up!

[@jacefoster1809]

We showed we can grit and grind it out and come from behind and win close games , something we haven't had to do. Playing from behind is not something we are used to and because of that we had to rely on our pass game and we figured it out... game almost gave me a heart attack. Green law and aiyuk and cmc with plays of the game

[@gonzalocastillo2804]

Kyle never manages the clock right at the end of first halves.

[@BillyBong]

He's the worst 2 min drill. Wasted 50 seconds, then cslled a time out, then missed the field goal? Insanity. Could of had a td

[@jeffcressotti]

Purdy was off but they put up 17 in the 2nd half and he made some timely big throws. The moment I saw the rain on the telecast I was worried. Niners need to build a dome along with purdys contract extension 😊

[@TOBYH]

GREAT IDEA, THEY HAVE THE MONEY TO DO IT, LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER RAINY YEAR HERE IN CA. WE NEED IT THOUGH.

[@InsaneZo]

Rich eisen got the analytics on shannon night cap and was like let me get in on that lmao

[@Christian360News]

Hi Rich - nice commentary. Can you tell us the brand and and model of your microphone? Thanks!

[@adrianstorb3124]

Dre Greenlaw MVP of that game

[@jobturkey7418]

Dre hella dumb though lol. Secure the ball if your gonna do a pointless run back

[@mrhollister8520]

49ers was nervous. GB easily left 10 points on the field

[@nolongerblocked6210]

Niners left some points out there too

[@hamedismaeal1288]

The refs spotting the ball short also took points of the board

[@mrhollister8520]

@@hamedismaeal1288 it was a bad spot. Team has to be strategic enough to overcome refs n bad calls

[@tonypegler9080]

The rain played a major part in that.

[@lauriedye4577]

A very stressful game but the 49ers kept focused and came out to make a win! Both teams are good and it was fighting until the end!

[@Drico-sl9ew]

The delay of game that wasn’t called on the 49ers TD drive, the bad spot on the 4&1 for jordan love. I’m over these refs. All BS. But i’m still proud of my packers. We really won

[@jobturkey7418]

Here is your trophy 🏆

[@Slayyn1723]

bad spot? lafluer could have challenged it but he didn't. why? because he knew it was the right call. his up stairs booth probably told him you are not winning that challenge. they had chances to win but love literally threw it away. want to talk about lucky? love should have had 3-4 ints this game but he got lucky just like brock got lucky. it is what it is. sometimes luck is all you need or sometimes you need a qb to lead a game winning drive when it matters the most.

[@jonkoch3100]

New rule this year. It was automatically reviewed because it’s a “turnover” and the spot was upheld.