Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers: Week 1 2012 NFL Season Live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Scotty Barby, 10 Sep 2012 Scotty Barby is a Roar Guru
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The standout match up for Week 1 of the NFL season will see two powerhouse Superbowl contenders in the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers lock horns at Lambeau field.
Join us for kick off at 6:25am as we bring you all the action in what promises to be an action filled heavyweight battle.
Both squads will be looking to jump out of the blocks early and start this season on a positive note in their quest to make amends for Playoff defeats to the eventual Superbowl Champion New York Giants.
Monday morning’s clash will see last seasons regular season MVP and leader of the second best offense in the league Aaron Rodgers go head to head against last seasons league leading 49ers road defense.
Rodgers led his Packers team to a 15-1 regular season record before finding himself sacked four times in a shock loss to Eli Manning and the eventual Superbowl Champions ended their year.
Despite a premature finish Green Bay, and more specifically Rodgers, had a year to remember. Rodgers threw for over 4,500 yards last season with 45 touchdowns, a completion rate above 68% and all the while throwing just six interceptions.
Behind Rodgers season the Packers were an offensive juggernaut and would rank Inside the league’s top five in points per game, yards per game, first downs per game, red zone scores per game and first overall for touchdowns per game. Any chance the Packers have at overcoming the brick wall 49er defense starts and ends on the offensive side of the field and in the hands of Aaron Rodgers.
Receivers Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings combined for 24 touchdowns least season and tight end Jermichael Finley added eight so there’s no shortage of targets for the reigning league MVP.
The 49ers are coming off an NFC West crown and 13-3 season. A 20-17 overtime loss in the NFL title game to Eli Manning’s Giants would bring their year to an end. For the 49ers the entire offseason was focused on adding upgrades on the offensive end.
Veteran receivers Randy Moss and Mario Manningham will join a receiver core which already consists of Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis, with Frank Gore leading the ground game.
Quarterback Alex Smith will look to continue his impressive playoff form and work with the newly acquired talent to improve on the 49ers pedestrian offense which ranked outside the league’s top twenty in total yards, first downs, touchdowns and red zone scores per game.
The cornerstone of the 49ers is their defense and it will once again be the catalyst if San Francisco are going to steal an upset road win against the more fancied Packers.
The 49ers had the league’s best road defense last season allowing just 17.8 points per game. San Francisco also ranked inside the league’s top five for fewest opponent touchdowns per game, red zone scores per game and offensive touches per game.
It’s the age-old battle of great offense versus elite defense only it’s taking place between two loaded Superbowl contenders so you can bet the house on this one being a barn burner with plenty of Fireworks. The two teams haven’t met since 2010, a match up which Green Bay won comfortably 34-16.
Given the Packers owned a 13 game home win streak prior to the loss to the Giants in last years playoffs and the fact that the 49ers ranked 29th overall for opponent passing attempts per game, 25th for opponent completions per game, 22nd for opponent passing yards per game and 15th for opponent passing touchdowns per game, I’m picking Rodgers to continue his surgical MVP form from last season and lead the Packers to a 29-24 victory.
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9:59am
Scotty Barby said | 9:59am | Report comment
1st downs:
SF – 22
GB – 21
Total Plays:
SF – 62
GB – 61
Passing Yards
SF – 191
GB – 279
Rushing Yards
SF – 186
GB – 45
Penalties
SF – 8-66
GB – 10-77
Turnovers
SF – 0
GB – 1
Possession
SF – 33:00
GB – 27:00
10:04am
Elisha Pearce said | 10:04am | Report comment
Running back needed in Green Bay. Not just to run out the clock more, but also because time in possession is essential to give a fairly flimsy defence time to recover on the sideline and also do a little homework before they are back out.
10:07am
Scotty Barby said | 10:07am | Report comment
The Packers looked really predictable and Benson gave them nothing on the ground to take the focus off the receivers.
Rodgers having to run is heart in mouth stuff.
12:22pm
Al said | 12:22pm | Report comment
@Elisha Pearce, wow what a profound observation, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can’t allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go, go, for the good of the city.
9:56am
Scotty Barby said | 9:56am | Report comment
Final Numbers:
QB’s:
SF – Alex Smith: 20/26, 211 yards, 2 TD’s
GB – Aaron Rodgers: 30/44, 303 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT
Rushing
SF – Frank Gore: 16 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD.
GB – Aaron Rodgers: 5 carries, 27 yards.
Receivers
SF – Michael Crabtree: 7 receptions, 74 yards
GB – James Jones: 4 receptions, 81 yards
9:54am
Scotty Barby said | 9:54am | Report comment
Many had doubts (myself included) about the 49ers ability to replicate their performance from last season.
We were all wrong. The 49ers are legitimate Superbowl contenders.
Despite their high powered offense Green Bay were never able to find any consistency when moving the ball due to San Francisco’s suffocating defense.
The new look 49ers offense were impressive and found enough holes in the leaky Packers defense to score often with little resistance.
9:51am
Scotty Barby said | 9:51am | Report comment
No flag on the play and the 49ers will walk out of Lambeau Field with a huge upset win.
Final Score: 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:50am
Scotty Barby said | 9:50am | Report comment
Rodgers hits Cobb for a small gain bringing up 4th and 10.
This is the game.
Rodgers throws deep to Nelson…
INCOMPLETE.
4th Quarter: 1:00 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:55am
Elisha Pearce said | 9:55am | Report comment
Wow. Big time!
Jim Harbaugh has done some fairly incredible things in 12 months in San Fran. Hats off to him and that team sorting themselves out big time!
10:05am
Scotty Barby said | 10:05am | Report comment
The 49ers looked so much more lethal on offense today compared to last season. Frank Gore was breaking lines, Crabtree, Davis, Moss and Manningham all played a role and at least one of them stood up on big plays.
Alex Smith can play a simple game and still be effective.
Their defense speaks for itself.
The 49ers and coach Harbaugh are a scary prospect.
9:49am
Scotty Barby said | 9:49am | Report comment
DOWNNNNNNN GOES RODGERSSSSSSS
Brooks sacks Rodgers for a loss bringing up 3rd and 17.
4th Quarter: 1:22 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:48am
Scotty Barby said | 9:48am | Report comment
Rodgers makes a quick run for the 1st down.
1st and 10 on the 49ers 45.
4th Quarter: 1:52 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:50am
Elisha Pearce said | 9:50am | Report comment
Thanks for the call Scotty. Loving this at work on a Monday am.
Wish I was near a TV.
Your thoughts on whether this Green Bay team is going to properly become an all-round dominant team? Im thinking they might end up being the new Manning-led Colts. They pass beautifully obviously, but shoot outs are all too common.
10:01am
Scotty Barby said | 10:01am | Report comment
No problem, my pleasure. It was a great game.
I have my doubts on this Green Bay team and they all stem from their wafer thin defense. They really struggle to stop teams on key plays which results in the offense being constantly under pressure to deliver.
The Manning-Colts comparison is a good one. This team lives and dies by how Rodgers plays week-to-week. It’s a dangerous dance and today it came unstuck.
The 49ers looked super impressive.
9:47am
Scotty Barby said | 9:47am | Report comment
Zone infraction on the 49ers defense.
That makes is 1st and 5 for the Packers at midfield.
4th Quarter: 2:00 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:45am
Scotty Barby said | 9:45am | Report comment
2nd and 5 at the 49ers 40 and Rodgers slips the pass through for another 1st down.
Packers working from midfield. Rodgers still with plenty to do though.
2 minute warning, timeout on the field
4th Quarter: 2:00 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:44am
Tristan Rayner said | 9:44am | Report comment
I’m tensing up!
9:45am
Scotty Barby said | 9:45am | Report comment
I’m sweating!
Let’s get some more Monday morning Overtime happening.
9:43am
Scotty Barby said | 9:43am | Report comment
Rodgers find Cobb for a FIRST DOWN.
Randall Cobb has stepped up today.
4th Quarter: 2:31 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:43am
Scotty Barby said | 9:43am | Report comment
2nd and 10, Rodgers tries to run the ball but it brought down after a 1 yard gain.
49ers defense is standing up.
3rd and 9
4th Quarter: 3:02 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:42am
Scotty Barby said | 9:42am | Report comment
Four man rush see’s Rodgers pull the trigger early and it’s ALMOST Intercepted.
That would have been game over.
4th Quarter: 3:34 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:41am
Scotty Barby said | 9:41am | Report comment
Cobb is stopped deep in Green Bay territory for just a 1 yard return.
Packers starting at their own 16.
4th Quarter: 3:40 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:41am
Scotty Barby said | 9:41am | Report comment
Smith looks down field and can’t find a body so he takes off for a medium gain.
4th down, the 49ers will punt and it will be Packers ball.
Green Bay use their final timeout.
4th Quarter: 3:45 to play – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:39am
Scotty Barby said | 9:39am | Report comment
SACK! Alex Smith gets dumped by Clay Matthews.
Huge play from the Packers defense.
3rd and 17 for the 49ers with a timeout on the field.
4th Quarter – 4 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:37am
Scotty Barby said | 9:37am | Report comment
2nd and 10 as the play clock runs out.
The 49ers will use their final timeout.
4th Quarter – 4:40 to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:35am
Scotty Barby said | 9:35am | Report comment
49ers have smoked the Packers on the ground, rushing for over 180 yards.
2nd and 5 and Alex Smith rolls out, draws the defense and drops a little dinky pass over the top for a 1st down.
4th Quarter – 5 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:32am
Scotty Barby said | 9:32am | Report comment
Extra point is good.
Still a 1 score game. Can the Packers fickle defense dig deep and get a stop?
4th Quarter – 6 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 22
9:31am
Scotty Barby said | 9:31am | Report comment
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS!
Rodgers zips a pass through to Jones in the End Zone and we’ve got ourselves a game again!
4th Quarter – 6 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 21
9:30am
Scotty Barby said | 9:30am | Report comment
These replacement referees are really starting to rustle my jimmies as a flag is thrown 5 minutes after a play.
Pass interference called and it’s now 3rd and 6 for the Packers.
Rodgers spins out of trouble and passes cross field nailing James Jones with a perfect pass.
1st down, Packers at the 49ers 20.
4th Quarter – 7 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 15
9:25am
Scotty Barby said | 9:25am | Report comment
The extra point is good and just like that the momentum is sucked out of Lambeau field.
4th Quarter – 9 minutes to go – 49ers 30 – Packers 15
9:23am
Scotty Barby said | 9:23am | Report comment
TOUCHDOWN 49ERS.
Smith throws the long ball and hits Frank Gore who backs his way into the End Zone.
Wow. What a series of plays from the 49ers!
4th Quarter – 9 minutes to go – 49ers 29 – Packers 15
9:21am
Scotty Barby said | 9:21am | Report comment
INTERCEPTION 49ERS.
Rodgers turns it over on the first play of the drive!
4th Quarter – 9 minutes to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 15
9:21am
Scotty Barby said | 9:21am | Report comment
Wasted challenge by Harbaugh and now his team is all out. You don’t challenge that unless you’re 100% certain you can win.
A desperate call from the fuming 49er head coach.
9:22am
Al said | 9:22am | Report comment
Not the first time he’s done that either.
9:24am
Scotty Barby said | 9:24am | Report comment
Looks like it doesn’t matter now.
Rodgers throws it away…
9:17am
Scotty Barby said | 9:17am | Report comment
3rd and 2 at the Packers 30 and Frank Gore is brought down short of a 1st down.
49ers will challenge the spot of the ball.
Huge call coming up.
4th Quarter – 10:35 to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 15
9:13am
Al said | 9:13am | Report comment
Jim Harbaugh is an absolute nut.
9:18am
Scotty Barby said | 9:18am | Report comment
He’s about to turn his sideline into a rolling UFC bout.
The veins in the neck are active.
9:12am
Scotty Barby said | 9:12am | Report comment
Rodgers hits Jordy Nelson for the 2-point conversion.
We’ve got a one score game folks!
4th Quarter – 11 minutes to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 15
9:11am
Scotty Barby said | 9:11am | Report comment
The play is now under further review for I don’t know why…
The announcers are in the same boat as 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh threatens every referee on the field.
This one just got tasty.
4th Quarter – 11 minutes to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 13
9:08am
Scotty Barby said | 9:08am | Report comment
Three-and-out for the 49ers.
If Green Bay are making any sort of run at this lead it has to begin now.
Cobb takes the punt and houses it 75 yards for a TD!
Flags all over the field and one replacement referee overalls the other!
The play stands.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS!
4th Quarter – 11 minutes to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 13
9:03am
Scotty Barby said | 9:03am | Report comment
Highest scoring Packers fourth quarters since 1980:
15, 14, 11 (3x), 10 (5x).
If you’re wearing Green I wouldn’t exactly be full of confidence right now.
If the Packers are to win they’ll be re-writing their own history.
9:01am
Scotty Barby said | 9:01am | Report comment
Rodgers catches some heat in the pocket and Jennings bobbles the catch before getting drilled.
No flag on the play as we experience our second shower of consecutive “Boo”s”
It’s not like the Wisconsin natives have had anything else to get vocal about…
Packers special teams on the field to punt, again.
4th Quarter – 14:06 to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 7
8:57am
Scotty Barby said | 8:57am | Report comment
Nice back to back passes from Rodgers for a pair of first downs.
Green Bay will start the fourth at midfield.
Dare I say a little momentum brewing?
End of The 3rd Quarter – 49ers 23 – Packers 7
8:52am
Scotty Barby said | 8:52am | Report comment
And then a Wild 49er punt appeared!
This is a rare sight people.
Andy Lee had already hit the showers but now he’s forced back on the field to boot one away.
3Q – 46 seconds to go – 49ers 23 – Packers 7
8:50am
Scotty Barby said | 8:50am | Report comment
Alex Smith sacked and the Packers crowd comes out of their coma.
2nd and 15 for the 49ers and the Green Bay defense rolls over at Frank Gore’s feet for a first down.
No Superbowl for the Packers this year. That’s right, I’m calling it 15 seconds into week 1.
8:45am
Scotty Barby said | 8:45am | Report comment
Jermichael Finley bottles a wide open catch…
He had 11 drops last season so it’s fitting he opens up this season in fine style.
Green Bay offense is off the field already.
49ers will take over at their own 10
8:40am
Scotty Barby said | 8:40am | Report comment
Crossbar really got all Dikembe Mutumbo on that play…
The Packers have allowed the 49ers to have more passing yards today than they had in any game last season.
This Green Bay defense is a little on the nose.
Time for Rodgers to get busy
8:38am
Scotty Barby said | 8:38am | Report comment
Smith drills one to Vernon Davis for the Touchdown.
Davis ruins the moment by getting stuffed by the crossbar on a dunk attempt.
Dignity gone by a W looks just about in the books.
Green Bay are getting waxed off their own field…
23-7 Packers, 8 minutes to go 3rd quarter.
8:33am
Scotty Barby said | 8:33am | Report comment
Green Bay really needed points on that first drive of the second half.
This could be a killer if the 49ers punch in a TD.
8:32am
Scotty Barby said | 8:32am | Report comment
Kendall Hunter strolls on through the Packers defense for a touchdown like It’s a crisp waltz to work.
He appears to be short of breaking the line.
These replacement referees better bring this back.
Play under review, Packers under the pump.
8:29am
Scotty Barby said | 8:29am | Report comment
Would I be crazy for thinking Crabtree can be a top 15 receiver this year?
The 49ers have a ton of weapons on offense now. Moss, Manningham, Crabtree and Davis have all found space.
When they do it opens up holes from Frank Gore to truck on through.
I’m not Packers fan but this 49ers squad has me scared.
8:27am
Scotty Barby said | 8:27am | Report comment
Alex Smith now finds Vernon Davis wide open…
49ers march Inside the 10.
AND HEREEEEEEEEE COME THE BOOOOOOOOOO”S
8:26am
Scotty Barby said | 8:26am | Report comment
Frank Gore wires back the clock and hits up a 20 yard run.
The 49ers are moving the chains with ease…
Now Inside Packers territory
8:25am
Scotty Barby said | 8:25am | Report comment
Alex Smith does what Aaron Rodgers couldn’t and converts the 3rd and 8 scenario.
This isn’t following the script at all. Am I in the Matrix?
8:24am
Scotty Barby said | 8:24am | Report comment
The Packers trailed for a total of 3 minutes at home all of last season.
Today? They’ve trailed from the get go…
Alex Smith sacked! It’s so much more fun when Smith sucks.
8:21am
Scotty Barby said | 8:21am | Report comment
Rodgers rolls out and airs it out for Jordy Nelson.
The attempt sails way over the receivers head.
The league’s best offense is doing a pretty convincing impersonation of the Cleveland Browns right now.
Three-and-out.
Packers will punt.
8:19am
Scotty Barby said | 8:19am | Report comment
2nd half underway and the Packers immediately face a 3rd and 1.
Considering the run was so successful for them in the first half (it wasn’t) it makes perfect sense that they’ve opened up with that as their focus to start this 3rd quarter.
It’s not like they have the reigning MVP at Quarterback or anything…
Timeout on the field.
8:10am
Scotty Barby said | 8:10am | Report comment
The 49ers defense has been setting the tone and their offense has run into little resistance.
For the 49ers to do this in Green Bay is impressive. Rodgers hasn’t been restricted by pressure in the pocket but he is really struggling to locate his receivers due to the 49ers coverage.
The Packers are in trouble.
8:07am
Scotty Barby said | 8:07am | Report comment
Total Plays: GB 11, SF 14.
1st Downs: GB 9, SF 11.
Total Yards: GB 138, SF 199.
Passing Yards: GB 114, SF 127.
Penalties: GB 9/67, SF 4/45.
Possession: GB 14:32, SF 15:28
Turnovers: GB 0, SF 0.
8:04am
Scotty Barby said | 8:04am | Report comment
Alex Smith: 12/17 for 132 yards and a TD.
Rodgers: 15/20 for 131 yards and a TD.
Neither side has had any impact on the ground.
Gore: 8 carries for 33 yards.
Benson: 6 carries for 12 yards.
Crabtree: 5 receptions for 53 yards.
Nelson: 2 receptions for 41 yards.
8:01am
Scotty Barby said | 8:01am | Report comment
That ties the longest field goal in NFL history.
I’m wide awake now.
16-7 49ers lead at half time.
We’ve got an upset brewing
8:01am
Scotty Barby said | 8:01am | Report comment
Alex Smith over cooks the small gain attempt.
Akers comes in to attempting a whopping 63 yard field goal.
IT HITS THE CROSSBAR, BOUNCES UP IN THE AIR, AND DROPS IN.
WHAT?!
7:58am
Scotty Barby said | 7:58am | Report comment
Kaepernick replaces Smith at QB and the former Nevada starter runs it up the middle for a large 17 yard gain.
49ers move into mid field.
7:56am
Scotty Barby said | 7:56am | Report comment
49ers defense delivering on the straight jacket coverage.
Rogers with nowhere to go on this drive, throws it away and the Packers will punt with 30 seconds remaining.
49ers start at their own 39, 18 seconds from half time.
7:52am
Scotty Barby said | 7:52am | Report comment
Another flag on the play, this time a false start on the Packers.
We can’t even get to half time with under a minute left without a flag
7:50am
Scotty Barby said | 7:50am | Report comment
Akers drills the 43 yard FG attempt down the middle and remains a perfect 2/2 on his attempts.
13-7 49ers, first half winding up.
7:48am
Scotty Barby said | 7:48am | Report comment
Frank Gore gets stuffed by AJ Hawk and the Packers force 4th down.
49ers Field goal attempt coming right up…
7:45am
Scotty Barby said | 7:45am | Report comment
Smith finds Crabtree on a dinky short pass just shy of a 1st down.
3rd and 1 for the 49ers with a minute to play until half time.
Ball on the Packer 25. Timeout on the field
7:42am
Scotty Barby said | 7:42am | Report comment
Whilst we wait for the 2 minute warning to pass, who enjoyed the interception fest at Browns stadium today?
If you’ve got a fetish for incompetent offense or hate yourself I’d recommend checking that game out if you haven’t already.
QB’s Vick and rookie Weeden combined for 48 incomplete passes and 8 interceptions. Philly pulled out the ugly win 17-16.
Yikes…
7:38am
Scotty Barby said | 7:38am | Report comment
Alex Smith misses Vernon Davis on 3rd and 5 by the length of 6 football fields.
FLAG FLAG FLAG.
Every play has a flag in this one.
Hold called, that’s penalty #8 for the Packers.
1st down inside Green Bay territory, 2:43 from half time
7:32am
Scotty Barby said | 7:32am | Report comment
Does any other team in the league throw more receivers into offensive routes more often than GB? There’s about 5 who take off on every play.
9 of 10 plays on that drive were out of Rodgers hand, 49ers with no answer for the Packers passing game.
7:29am
Scotty Barby said | 7:29am | Report comment
Rodgers hits Finley in the end zone.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS.
There’s that pretty pass heavy offense I remember…
Extra point good, 10-7 49ers, 4:40 out from half time
7:28am
Scotty Barby said | 7:28am | Report comment
Jermichael Finley gets ridden into the ground on a pass attempts, flags everywhere.
Referee hats everywhere!
These replacement referee’s have been horrible, but I’m a fan of throwing the hat instead of a flag.
Cox stands on Finley’s leg, its getting ugly at Lambeau
7:25am
Scotty Barby said | 7:25am | Report comment
3rd and 12, Rodgers hits tight end Jermichael Finley for the 1st down.
Packers on the march, at the 49ers 20
7:24am
Scotty Barby said | 7:24am | Report comment
This one has been an all out penalty buffet.
Both squads undisciplined, combining for 9 penalties and 82 yards.
Rodgers hits Jones in the corner on 3rd down, but the receiver pushed off resulting in you guessed it, another penalty…
7:22am
Scotty Barby said | 7:22am | Report comment
Rodgers has been just as accurate but his receivers haven’t had the same amount of space.
Rodgers 10/12 for 82 yards. Packers getting no love on the ground game, just total 23 yards against that #1 49er rush defense.
7:19am
Scotty Barby said | 7:19am | Report comment
Alex Smith the more impressive QB early, which is creeping me out.
The former #1 overall pick has completed 8-of-9 pass attempts for 90 yards and a TD.
The Packers defense was flaky at best last season, it appears to be just as vanilla if early proceedings are anything to go by.
7:15am
Scotty Barby said | 7:15am | Report comment
Good morning folks, and what a crazy morning of NFL action it has been!
Redskins rookie sensation RG3 walked into the Superdome and topped 300 yards in his debut to steal a 40-32 win over the struggling Saints.
#1 overall pick Andrew Luck didn’t fair as well throwing for 309 yards but also 3 interceptions in a loss to the Bears.
Detroit had a come from behind win against the undermanned Rams thanks to a gutsy play to opt for a touchdown as opposed to a game tying field goal with under a minute left to avoid an upset loss and win 27-23.
The much maligned Jets offense put the haters to bed by putting up 48 points in a blowout win against the Bills.
The Vikings had their rookie kicker bury a 55 yard field goal to force overtime and eventually pull of a home win against the Jaguars.
And right now the Packers trail the 49ers 10-0, with Randy Moss welcoming himself to the bay with a touchdown