The Green Bay Packers (1-1) face the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) in a crucial Week 3 Sunday Night Football matchup between NFC contenders.

The Packers secured their first win last week against the Lions on Monday Night Football, staging a strong second-half comeback after trailing at halftime. However, their defense struggled early, allowing Jared Goff to complete 10 of 13 passes with two touchdowns in the first half.

The 49ers remain undefeated after a defensive battle against the Eagles, limiting Philadelphia to just 11 points. However, San Francisco's offense sputtered, managing only 7 points through three quarters before pulling away late. Jimmy Garoppolo threw for under 200 yards in an underwhelming offensive showing.

Key Factors for Victory:

Packers:

• Need more receiving options beyond Davante Adams, who accounted for nearly half their receiving yards last week
• Must improve consistency after playing poorly in three of four halves this season
• Defense needs to tighten coverage against the pass

49ers:

• Must overcome running back injuries and find reliable ball carriers
• Need improved offensive production from Garoppolo and receivers
• Avoid turnovers and mistakes in the running game

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