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Packers top struggling 49ers with terrific defensive effort 21-10

Aaron Rodgers played just two series in the game, but showed flashes of his Pro-Bowl form, completing six of nine passes for 60 yards and one touchdown pass. After a 2015 season which had the veteran looking like an average signal caller, it appears some added weapons will have the veteran playing like his old self, bad news for the rest of the NFC North in 2016.

The ‘Pack’ used a solid running game to keep the ‘Niners’ off balance. John Crockett led the way with 46 yards on 13 carries, but the best news of the night was the hard running of Eddie Lacy who had 45 yards on just seven carries.

Green Bay finished the evening with 349 total yards from scrimmage and seem to have found their quarterback of the future with undrafted free agent Joe Callahan from Wesley. The youngster had another terrific showing, completing 16 of 24 throws for 167 yards and a touchdown.

While the Packers look set at quarterback, San Francisco is still looking for someone to take the reigns and run Chip Kelly’s offense. Four different signal callers hit the field Friday night and not one had a strong showing. Starter Blaine Gabbert played sparingly and completed just two of his three passes for 14 yards. Disgruntled Colin Kaepernick played for the first time this preseason and showed plenty of rust, hitting just 2 of his 6 pass attempts for 14 yards, not exactly numbers that get the coaches or fans excited.

Both teams have one game remaining and for many players, it will be their last chance to make an NFL roster. Green Bay appears ready for the regular season, but San Francisco looks shaky and it could explain why most experts picked this franchise to finish last in the NFC West this season.

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