Ahead of this game between two franchises that have consistently met in the postseason, Shanahan broke down what makes Jordan Love such a formidable opponent in a 49ers' press conference on Friday. “Just how big of a threat he (Love) is.

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers may avoid facing one of the Green Bay Packers’ best defenders. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander told the Athletic’s Matt Schneidman he sustained a torn PCL in Week 8 that cost him the team’s Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions and most of their Week 11 win over the Chicago Bears.

Sunday's showdown at Lambeau Field may not come down to which side has the better team, but rather which squad better handles its many injuries.