Final2021 Week 3

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 3 2021

Green Bay Packers

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30

San Francisco 49ers

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28

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers10701330
49ers0771428

GB 30SF 28 Final

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    19.0PPR pts

    23/33, 261 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Davante Adams

    GB · WR

    31.2PPR pts

    12 REC, 132 YDS, 1 TD

  • 49ers leader

    George Kittle

    SF · TE

    17.1PPR pts

    7 REC, 92 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jaire Alexander

    GB

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Packers 30, 49ers 28: Green Bay holds off San Francisco

Green Bay led 17–7 at halftime and won 30–28, though San Francisco took the second half 21–13. The Packers finished with a 353–298 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.

The 49ers went 7-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Packers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.4 yards/play GB 6.0 · SF 4.6
  • +2 turnover margin GB 0 turnovers
  • +55 total yards GB 353 · SF 298

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs 49ers
PackersStat49ers
6.0Yards per play4.6
0Turnovers2
353Total yards298
Other team stats
59Plays65
45%Third-down conversion64%
30:08Time of possession29:52

Scoring Summary

The Packers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the 49ers scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Packers vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayGBSF
1st quarter
10:06GBMason Crosby 54-yard FG Takes lead30
3:19GBAaron Rodgers → Davante Adams, 1-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP100
2nd quarter
1:02GBAaron Jones 3-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP170
0:00SFTrey Lance 1-yard TD runRobbie Gould XP177
3rd quarter
7:41SFJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 8-yard TDRobbie Gould XP1714
4th quarter
13:27GBAaron Rodgers → Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 12-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP2414
7:48SFTrey Sermon 1-yard TD runRobbie Gould XP2421
2:39GBMason Crosby 38-yard FG Extends lead2721
0:37SFJimmy Garoppolo → Kyle Juszczyk, 12-yard TD Takes leadRobbie Gould XP2728
0:00GBMason Crosby 51-yard FG Game winner3028

Fantasy Points: Packers vs 49ers, Week 3 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Davante AdamsGBWR31.2 PTSWR2
  2. Aaron RodgersGBQB19.0 PTSQB15
  3. George KittleSFTE17.1 PTSTE5
  4. Aaron JonesGBRB16.6 PTSRB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB19.0QB1523/3326120———113.3Start/Sit →
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB14.7QB2125/402572114087.2
Trey LanceSFQB6.1QB31————111—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Davante AdamsGBWR31.2WR2WR———18121321Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE17.1TE5TE19097920Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesGBRB16.6RB17RB1982122140
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR14.9WR23WR———43591Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR14.5WR25WR18064371
Trey SermonSFRB11.4RB25RB103113230
Deebo SamuelSFWR10.2WR44WR200105520
Mohamed SanuSFWR6.6WR65WR———63360
Allen LazardGBWR5.2WR74WR———11420
AJ DillonGBRB4.6RB47RB61802280Start/Sit →
Robert TonyanGBTE1.6TE46TE———1160Start/Sit →
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1.4TE52TE———1140
Randall CobbGBWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR56 snaps89%
  2. Aaron JonesRB46 snaps73%
  3. Robert TonyanTE46 snaps73%
  4. Allen LazardWR42 snaps67%
  5. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR40 snaps63%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Davante Adams60%, 18 targets
  2. Marquez Valdes-Scantling13%, 4 targets
  3. Aaron Jones7%, 2 targets
  4. AJ Dillon7%, 2 targets
  5. Randall Cobb3%, 1 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Aaron Jones76%, 19 carries
  2. AJ Dillon24%, 6 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE70 snaps100%
  2. Deebo SamuelWR63 snaps90%
  3. Brandon AiyukWR60 snaps86%
  4. Mohamed SanuWR45 snaps64%
  5. Trey SermonRB41 snaps59%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel29%, 10 targets
  2. George Kittle26%, 9 targets
  3. Mohamed Sanu18%, 6 targets
  4. Brandon Aiyuk18%, 6 targets
  5. Trey Sermon9%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Trey Sermon63%, 10 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel13%, 2 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo6%, 1 carries
  4. George Kittle6%, 1 carries
  5. Brandon Aiyuk6%, 1 carries
  6. Other6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE70100%926%1
Deebo SamuelSFWR6390%1029%2
Davante AdamsGBWR5689%1860%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR6086%618%1
Aaron JonesGBRB4673%27%19
Robert TonyanGBTE4673%13%0
Allen LazardGBWR4267%13%0
Mohamed SanuSFWR4564%618%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR4063%413%0
Trey SermonSFRB4159%39%10
Marcedes LewisGBTE2540%00%0
Randall CobbGBWR2133%13%0
AJ DillonGBRB1829%27%6
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1727%13%0
Ross DwelleySFTE1014%00%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE811%00%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR34%00%0
Malik TaylorGBWR23%00%0
Amari RodgersGBWR23%00%0
Trent SherfieldSFWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.2Marquez Valdes-Scantling14.9 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.9Deebo Samuel Sr.10.2 PTS vs 18.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume30.3 xFPDavante Adams31.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Davante AdamsGB · WR31.230.3+0.989%58% tgt—000%1858%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB15.718.2−2.596%40 att—4015%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR10.218.1−7.990%26% tgt—0210%1026%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB19.016.2+2.8100%33 att—3300%13%
George KittleSF · TE17.115.8+1.3100%24% tgt—015%924%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB17.615.6+2.073%76% car—01976%26%
Trey SermonSF · RB11.411.5−0.159%48% car—01048%38%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR14.510.7+3.886%16% tgt—015%616%
Mohamed SanuSF · WR6.610.1−3.564%16% tgt—000%616%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB15.19.9+5.2—24% car—0524%411%
AJ DillonGB · RB4.67.2−2.629%24% car—0624%26%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR14.96.7+8.263%13% tgt—000%413%
Allen LazardGB · WR5.21.7+3.567%3% tgt—000%13%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE1.41.7−0.327%3% tgt—000%13%
Randall CobbGB · WR0.01.7−1.733%3% tgt—000%13%
Robert TonyanGB · TE1.61.7−0.173%3% tgt—000%13%
Trey LanceSF · QB6.10.6+5.54%0 att—015%00%

Team totals: Packers 31 targets and 25 carries; 49ers 38 targets and 21 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aaron Rodgers

GB · QB · 19.0 pts on 16.2 expected

23 of 33 passing for 261 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for -4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 15.7 pts on 18.2 expected

25 of 40 passing for 257 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.

Davante Adams Strong role

GB · WR · 31.2 pts on 30.3 expected

18 targets (58% of the team's), 12 catches for 132 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 30.3 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (18).

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Aaron Jones Sr. Strong role

GB · RB · 17.6 pts on 15.6 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 14 yards; 19 carries (76% of the team's) for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (19).

Deebo Samuel Sr. Unlucky

SF · WR · 10.2 pts on 18.1 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 52 yards; 2 carries (10% of the team's) for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

George Kittle

SF · TE · 17.1 pts on 15.8 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 92 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.8 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Kyle Juszczyk Ran hot

SF · RB · 15.1 pts on 9.9 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown; 5 carries (24% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Josiah Deguara played 27% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
  • Stock up: Robert Tonyan played 73% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Trey Sermon played 59% of the snaps, up from a 1% season average.
  • Stock up: Brandon Aiyuk played 86% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock up: Mohamed Sanu played 64% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toPackers D49ers D
QBs18.317.7
RBs20.820.9
WRs33.435.4
TEs13.29.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 59%, stood at 19% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +27Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 8-yd TD14% → 41%Q3 7:41
  2. −29Rodgers → Valdes-Scantling, 12-yd TD36% → 7%Q4 13:27
  3. +27Sermon 1-yd TD run2% → 30%Q4 7:48
  4. +77Garoppolo → Juszczyk, 12-yd TD<1% → 77%Q4 0:37
  5. −100Crosby 51-yd FG>99% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs 49ers
Green Bay PackersMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
59Plays65
58%Pass rate68%
7.4Yds / dropback5.3
4.0Yds / carry3.2
5/11Third downs7/11

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 6 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • GB Adams 58% · Valdes-Scantling 13% · Jones 6%
  • SF Samuel 26% · Kittle 24% · Aiyuk 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs 49ers
ResultGBSF
Touchdowns34
Field goals30
Punts34
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs10

GB turnover edge: +2

  • The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 39-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:008394:54Field goal
SFQ1 10:065162:41Punt
GBQ1 7:257804:06Touchdown
SFQ1 3:19391:28Punt
GBQ1 1:515253:00Punt
SFQ2 13:51100:15Interception
GBQ2 13:366293:16Downs
SFQ2 10:2010425:32Punt
GBQ2 4:489873:46Touchdown
SFQ2 1:028321:02Touchdown
SFQ3 15:0013837:19Touchdown
GBQ3 7:41381:43Punt
SFQ3 5:58371:34Punt
GBQ3 4:2410865:57Touchdown
SFQ4 13:279815:39Touchdown
GBQ4 7:48300:30Punt
SFQ4 7:185152:20Fumble
GBQ4 4:585182:19Field goal
SFQ4 2:398752:02Touchdown
GBQ4 0:376420:37Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Packers and 49ers first met in 1950 and have played 74 times since.

All-time series
39–34–1Packers lead, 74 meetings since 1950
Postseason
6–4Split 6–4
Largest Packers win
38–102024
Largest 49ers win
35–01954

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Packers win, 4 = 49ers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs 49ers
PackersStat49ers
13-4Record10-7
26.5Points per game25.1
365.6Yards per game375.7
5.8Yards per play6.1
21.8Points allowed per game21.5
328.2Yards allowed per game310.0

Packers vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −349ers failed to cover by 5
Total
50.5Over: 58 points scored (by 7.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers26.828+1.3
Packers23.830+6.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
2–1
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–1

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
2–1
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers and 49ers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Packer or a 49er, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Packers vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Packers vs 49ers Week 3 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–28 in Week 3 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on September 26, 2021. See the Packers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs 49ers?

The final score was Packers 30, 49ers 28. The Packers led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 13, 49ers 21.

What happened in the Packers vs 49ers game?

Green Bay led 17–7 at halftime and won 30–28, though San Francisco took the second half 21–13. The Packers finished with a 353–298 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Davante Adams led all players with 12 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers committed 2 turnovers, the Packers none.

What was the game-winning score in Packers vs 49ers?

Mason Crosby's 51-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Packers a 30–28 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs 49ers?

Davante Adams led the game with 31.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 3, on 12 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers was next with 19.0 (QB15). See Davante Adams's 2021 game log.

Who led Packers vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 23 of 33 for 261 yards and 2 touchdowns. Aaron Jones (GB) led in rushing with 19 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown. Davante Adams (GB) led in receiving with 12 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams score against the 49ers?

Davante Adams scored 31.2 points in PPR leagues, 25.2 in half-PPR and 19.2 in standard scoring against the 49ers in Week 3 of the 2021 season, on 12 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown. He drew 58% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs 49ers?

Marquez Valdes-Scantling outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.9 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+8.2). Deebo Samuel Sr. fell furthest short, with 10.2 points on 18.1 xFP (−7.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Packers come back to beat the 49ers?

The Packers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Mason Crosby's 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Mason Crosby's 51-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Packers vs 49ers record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 39–34–1 across 74 meetings since 1950, including a 4–6 record in the postseason.

When did the Packers and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on November 5, 2020, when the Packers beat the 49ers 34–17.

Have the Packers and 49ers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 10 times, most recently in the 2023 playoffs. The Packers are 4–6 against the 49ers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3, making the San Francisco 49ers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 50.5. That implied about 26.8 points for the 49ers and 23.8 for the Packers.

Did Packers vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 50.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 7.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs 49ers?

The Packers covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of 49ers −3. The final margin was 2 points.